OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Wayne Craig Webb

Wayne Craig Webb

Mar 3, 2024

Wayne Craig Webb, 73, of Ranger, WV passed away on Sunday, March 3rd 2024.

He was born July 2, 1950 to the late Doyle Lee “Prout” Webb, and Doris Jean (Johnson) Webb of Ranger, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law and good friend Gregory Scott Stephenson also of Ranger, WV.  

He is survived...

Curtis Glen Akers

Curtis Glen Akers

Mar 1, 2024

CURTIS GLEN AKERS, 84, of Hewett, WV was ushered into Heaven on March 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1939, in Whitesville WV, to the late Dave and Nessell Akers of Hewett, WV. Also preceding him in death are three brothers: Earl, Phillip, and Richard; one great grandson Luke; and several special in-laws.

Akers,...

Thomas Edward McCormick

Thomas Edward McCormick

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas Edward McCormick, 76, from Six Mile, WV passed away on March 1, 2024.

 

He was born on June 17, 1947 in Madison, WV and was the son of the late Walter and Audrey McCormick of Greenview WV. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeannie Hager McCormick, and son, Teddy McCormick.

 

Thomas was a retired Coal miner and...

Margaret Aileen Parsons

Margaret Aileen Parsons

Mar 1, 2024

Margaret Aileen Parsons, 93, from Drawdy WV passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 after a long illness. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Matthew; parents Joe and Jessie Huff; son James (Bimbo) Parsons; grandson Brian Baisden; sons-in-law Sonny Baisden and Clyde Nelson; sisters Ann and Rena; and brothers Johnny, Oscar, Ted, Zeke, and Willie Huff.

 

She is survived by...

Carl Nim Neace

Carl Nim Neace

Feb 29, 2024

In memory of Carl Neace a Dedicated Coal Miner and Former Business Owner. 

Carl Nim Neace, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.    Born on April 22, 1944, in Ranger, WV.   He was the devoted husband of Bonnie Joy (Crum) Neace, beloved parent of Charlene Coburn (Dwight), Connie Darlene...

Charles Mullins

Charles Mullins

Feb 28, 2024

Charles Vernon Mullins Sr. of Grove City, OH, formerly of Blair, WV, passed away February 28, 2024 at his home. Survived by daughter, Nancy Crittendon (Tracy) of Grove City, OH; son, Charles Mullins Jr. (Debby) of Creedmor, NC; sister, Judith Pauley of Cleveland, OH. He has two grandchildren, Lydia Grubbs (John) and Brandon Crittendon; and two great-grandchildren, Amaya and Zidane...

Sandra Webb

Sandra Webb

Feb 27, 2024

Sandra “Kay” Webb, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her, went home to be with the Lord on February 27th, 2024 in Ranger, West Virginia at the age of 80. She was born on September 11th, 1943 in Gill, West Virginia. Kay was raised in Hamilton Creek, WV by her loving Aunt Mae and Uncle Jinks...

Ida Mae Parks

Ida Mae Parks

Feb 26, 2024

Ida Mae Moore Parks 80 of Madison WV passed away peacefully in her bed Monday, February 26, 2024.

She was born September 1, 1943 to Roy Elmer Moore and Callie Lusk Moore, she was the fifth child of nine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers; Thomas Moore, Henry Elmer “Jud” Moore, Earnest Connie Moore, Noah Douglas Moore and...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Feb 26, 2024

Larry Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1941, in Foster, WV, to Lola and Roy Williams.

Larry was a proud retired coal miner and Vietnam veteran who dedicated himself to serving his country and community. He belonged to VFW...

Janet Sias

Janet Sias

Feb 22, 2024

Janet Sias, 63, of Branchland, WV passed away on February 22, 2024. She was the wife of John Allen Sias with whom she was married for 33 years. She was the proud mother of Jessica Lynn Sias.

Born in West Hamlin, WV, she was the daughter of Roma and Dorothy Parsons also of Branchland. She graduated Guyan Valley High School in...

Robert H. Adkins

Robert H. Adkins

Feb 18, 2024

Robert H. Adkins, 83, of Springfield, OH, formerly of West Hamlin, WV, went to his forever home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 18, 2024. 

 

He was born April 20, 1940, in Midkiff WV, to the late Enoch A. Adkins and Beulah (Neal) Adkins. Robert was preceded in death by his brother Carl L. Adkins; his nephew Art Willis...

Robert Ray Workman

Robert Ray Workman

Feb 18, 2024

Robert Ray Workman, 75, of Wharton, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital.

He was born on February 12, 1949 in Wharton, son of the late George and Georgia Workman.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Charles Workman and Gary Workman; and sisters Mary Ann Singleton and Deborah Kay Workman.

Robert...

Doris Ethel Williams

Doris Ethel Williams

Feb 17, 2024

Doris Ethel Williams, 87, of Danville, WV passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  

She was born January 7, 1937, in Charleston, WV to the late Cecil and Cynthia Hunt.  She was also preceded in death by Robert Williams, Mack Hunt, David Hunt, Ronald Hunt, Paul Hunt, Dottle Haynes, Irene Thompson, Louise Roy, Jesie Jarvis and Sandy Williams.

She was a...

Barbara Franklin

Barbara Franklin

Feb 16, 2024

Barbara Franklin, 76, of West Hamlin, WV passed away on Friday February 16, 2024 at home. 

She was born July 22, 1947 a daughter of the late George and Nanny Charles New.  She was also preceded in death by a son James Earl Blankenship; her sisters Sally Mutter and Elizabeth Mutter; and her brothers Leslie New, Frank New, Henry New, and...

Leona Smith Jenkins

Leona Smith Jenkins

Feb 16, 2024

Leona Smith Jenkins, 86, of Hamlin, WV passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, after a long illness.  

She was born July 7, 1937 in the Sand Fork, Griffithsville, area of Lincoln County to Shannon and Dora Campbell Smith, and was one of twelve children.   A wife, homemaker and mother of three, Leona enjoyed spending time with family, gardening,...

Hersey Taylor Osborne

Hersey Taylor Osborne

Feb 15, 2024

Hersey Taylor Osborne, 78, of Seth WV, departed this world for his heavenly home on Thursday February 15, 2024. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hersey and Delcie Osborne and his siblings, Oral Joseph, Sue, Terry, Rocky, Thelma Jean and Kathy. 

 

Those left to cherish Taylor’s memory are his loving wife, Darlene; his children, Randy, Kandy, T.O., Eddie and wife...

Hazel Ilene Miessler

Hazel Ilene Miessler

Feb 15, 2024

Hazel Ilene Miessler, 88, of Barboursville, WV passed away Thursday February 15, 2024 at home. 

She was born August 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth Adkins Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Paul Miessler of Atlanta Georgia; three brothers; five sisters; a son Dennis Swift; and a great grandchild Hailey Carter. 

She was...

Pamela Sue Myers

Pamela Sue Myers

Feb 12, 2024

Pamela Sue Myers, 64, of Peytona, WV was born November 21, 1959 and passed away February 12, 2024.   

She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Sue Roberts Hill.

She is survived by son Joshua Myers of Fairmont WV; brothers Keith Garrettson of New Haven, CT and James Hill of Danville, WV; and grandchild Emilee Myers.

Pamela graduated from the University...

Billy Sunday Browning Jr.

Billy Sunday Browning Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

Billy Sunday Browning, Jr., 71, of Teays, WV passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born December 6, 1952, a son of the late Billy Sr. and Margaret Browning. 

He is survived by two sons, Barry Browning of Madison, WV and Billy Browing III of Teays, WV; sisters, Helen Browning Burgess of Muncie, Ind. and Paulene Browning Bias...

Clayborne Preston Runion

Clayborne Preston Runion

Feb 9, 2024

Clayborne Preston Runion, 95, of Alum Creek WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Claybourne was a family man and was an avid coon hunter.

Clayborne was preceded in death by his late parents John and Minnie Dotson Runion; first wife Betty Browning Runion; four sons David Runion, Ronnie, Dolin, Roger Webb and James Paul Runion; eight...