OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Linda Lou Chafin
Jan 15, 2024
Linda Lou Chafin, 79, of Ridgeview, WV passed away January 15, 2024. She was born May 28, 1944, a daughter of the late Delbert and Imogene Woodrum. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Woodrum; husband Richard Ecker; and sister-in-law Barbra Woodrum.
She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Viars (Dreama) of Ridgeview, WV and Brett Viars (Meg)...
Betty Ann Stowers
Jan 15, 2024
Betty Ann Stowers 81 of Danville, WV passed away Monday January 15, 2024 at CAMC. She was born May 11, 1942 a daughter of the late Albert “Tab” and Lola Berry Thompson.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Cecil and her grandson Jacob Dolin.
Her surviving children Lloyd (Renee) Stowers, Robin (Jack) Dolin, Scottie (Marsha) Stowers, Jenni...
Sonja Lea Berry
Jan 15, 2024
Sonja Lea Berry, 56, born April 11, 1967 of Danville, WV went to her Heavenly home on January 15, 2024.
Sonja attended Greenview Church of Christ. She was a teacher’s aide at Brookview Elementary school. She loved the color purple and wore it often. She loved to cook and do crafts. Sonja loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren...
Shannon Anne Barker
Jan 14, 2024
Shannon Anne Barker, born January 5, 1974, in Madison, West Virginia, lived a life of love and faith.
She is survived by her husband, Brundy Barker; three daughters, Mary, Hannah, and Josie; her parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Halstead; brother, Shane Halstead; her father- and mother-in-law, Bobby and Diane Barker, and five adoring cats.
Shannon graduated salutatorian...
Richard G. Miller
Jan 13, 2024
Richard G Miller, 70, formerly of Foster, WV died peacefully on January 13, 2024 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
He was a faithful servant of God for over 40 years. He served as an elder at Foster Church of Christ and Southside Church of Christ. He never wavered on the...
Deborah Kay Randant
Jan 8, 2024
In loving memory, Deborah Kay Randant peacefully departed to her Heavenly home on January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, concluding a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 10, 1956, in Madison, West Virginia, she recently celebrated her 67th birthday. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Ercil "Buck" Petty and Joann Perdue Petty, and...
Loretta Dawn Epling
Jan 7, 2024
Loretta Dawn Epling was born in Van, WV on June 11, 1938 to Reda and Sydney Gunnoe. She had 5 older siblings: Pete, Piermont, Yvonne, June, and Gary Gunnoe, along with 3 younger siblings: John, Gail, and Lana Turner. She left this world on Jan 7,2024. She was 85 years old. Loretta attended Van High School where she met...
Sherry Lynn Setser
Jan 6, 2024
Sherry Lynn Setser, 75, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Barrett, WV entered her Heavenly home Saturday, January 6, 2024 surrounded by love, following a short illness.
Born June 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Opal Chambers. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and father of her children Larry Rudolph...
Joshua Thadd Stevenson
Jan 6, 2024
Joshua T. Stevenson, 41, of South Charleston, WV passed away on January 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He left this world with Dad and Mom by his side.
Joshua was a graduate of Van High School. He attended the National Institute of Technology in Cross Lanes after high school. He had many jobs but working at...
Jamie Okey Hammond
Jan 5, 2024
Jamie Okey Hammond of Cazy, WV died at home on January 5, 2024 after a long illness.
He was born on February 11, 1974 to Corby Lee and Violet Hammond. He was preceded in death by his dad, Corby Lee Hammond and his nephew, Michael David Hall.
Left to cherish his memories are his Mom, Violet; his sisters, Vickie...
Robert Taylor Moore
Jan 4, 2024
Robert Taylor "Tater" Moore, 52, of Bim, WV went home to be with his Lord & Savior on January 4, 2024. He was born March 14, 1971 to the late Edgar "Jr" & Diana Moore of Bim, WV. He was preceded in death by his Dad on May 10, 2023; his grandparents, James & Marcelene Kerns and Taylor & Ethel...
Ronnie Allen Mooney
Jan 2, 2024
Ronnie Allen Mooney (Moonpie) of Seth, born on July 6, 1958 gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. To know Ronnie was to love him! He never met a stranger, only people he hadn’t became friends with yet.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Hank Mooney and father-in-law, Larry Asbury.
Ronnie is survived by his wife,...
Patrick Mathew Javins
Jan 1, 2024
Patrick Mathew Javins, aged 35, of Big Ugly, WV, passed away on January 1, 2024.
He was born on October 2, 1987. Patrick graduated from Scott High School and went on to join the Army, where he served in the war in Afghanistan.
He is survived by his mother, Connie Harless and stepfather Freddie Harless of...
Charlotte Ann Miller
Dec 31, 2023
Charlotte Ann Miller, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband Chuckie Lee Miller; mom, Janet Marie Gore, dad, Leland Gore Sr.; brothers Bobby Eugene Gore, Leland Gore Jr.; and son Zarcus Lee Gore.
She is survived by her daughter, Marsha and Mike Caudill of Danville; son,...
Lowell Thomas Ball
Dec 30, 2023
Lowell Thomas "Tom" Ball, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, with his family by his side.
Tom was born April 23, 1937, in Greenview, WV to the late Wilson Ball and Vonda Duty Ball Brown. He was a grandson of the late Hugh and Mary (Bell) Duty.
Tom retired from Preiser Scientific as...
Kenneth Ray Bailey
Dec 29, 2023
Kenneth Ray Bailey, 77, of Alkol, WV passed away December 29, 2023.
He was born February 18, 1946 to the late Pierce and Ruby Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Wattie and Lemmie “Yeager” Miller and Curtis J. and Lou Emma (Dickens) Bailey; sisters Shirley Miller and Shelva Troll; brother Samuel Bailey; and son-in-law Sam Warner.
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Jerry D. Elkins
Dec 27, 2023
Jerry D. Elkins, 86, of Danville, WV passed to his Heavenly home on December 27, 2023. Jerry was born on October 29, 1937 to the late William Allen and Ruth Faye Barker Elkins. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by the love of his life Meredith Jean Dotson Elkins.
He is survived by his...
Gary Donahue
Dec 23, 2023
On Saturday, December 23, 2023, Gary "Smokey" Donahue, 82, of Branchland, WV took the hand of his Savior and left us for his heavenly home.
Smokey was born May 20, 1941 in West Hamlin, WV to Homer "Jack" Donahue and America (Merkey) Adkins Donahue. Smokey was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lowell "Whitey" Donahue. He...
David Lee Fortney
Dec 22, 2023
David Lee Fortney, 71, of Madison, WV was born November 22, 1952 and passed away December 22, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Ray “Banjo” Fortney; his brothers Ray Jr., James, and Thomas Fortney; and sister Margaret Fortney-Chapman.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Fortney; his son, Jonathan Fortney;...
Franklin George Prue
Dec 22, 2023
Franklin George Prue 82 of Wharton, WV passed away December 22, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.
He was a member of Wharton Missionary Baptist Church and a retired coal miner for Eastern Associated Coal Co. He was the Boy Scout Leader for Troop 208, Wharton WV and Vigil honor member of the Order of the Arrow...
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