OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Rose Anna Carter

Rose Anna Carter

Nov 22, 2023

 

Rose Anna Carter, 58, of Branchland, WV died peacefully at home November 22, 2023, with her loving husband David by her side.

 

She was born to the late Anna Kitchen and Daniel Kitchen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Daniel E. Kitchen.

 

Rose is survived by her husband, Harold David...

Gary Lee Lafferty

Gary Lee Lafferty

Nov 22, 2023

Gary Lee Lafferty, 67, of Danville, WV was born January 20, 1956 and passed away November 22, 2023. There will be no services.  Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.

Jean Javins Walton

Jean Javins Walton

Nov 22, 2023

 

Jean Javins Pratt Walton, 93, of Charleston, WV passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2023, after an extended illness. 

 

She was born and raised in Foster, WV and was a graduate of Scott High School.  She lived at Lippert Terrace in Kanawha City for 30 plus years and was a...

Kaylee Alexis Justice

Kaylee Alexis Justice

Nov 20, 2023

 

Kaylee Alexis Justice, 23, of Foster, West Virginia was born May 20, 2000 and passed away on November 20, 2023.

 

She leaves behind her loving mother, Tiffany Justice (Mohamad Nabulsi); loving father, Hassel Justice (Rose Ellis); twin sister and other half, Gabrielle Justice, and sister, Jacoby Justice; brother, Conner Justice; her maternal grandparents, Babe and Sandra Halstead; boyfriend,...

Phillip Ray Hill

Phillip Ray Hill

Nov 18, 2023

Phillip R. Hill, 61, of Julian, WV passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Jack Hill; grandparents, Jennie and Albert Shaffer and Erma and Robert Hill.

 

Phil worked for himself for many years as an owner-operator long haul truck driver, under the Hill’s Trucking name.  Phil drove for well...

Carmel W. Jeffrey

Carmel W. Jeffrey

Nov 17, 2023

 

Carmel W. “Junie” Jeffrey Jr., 70, of Maylene, AL formerly of Jeffrey, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17th, 2023.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie Jeffrey; daughter Jada Jeffrey Knight; grandchildren Laurel and Cole Knight; sister Hilda Dean; and nephews Jeff, Todd, and Jon Dean.

 

He...

Earl Eugene Balentine

Earl Eugene Balentine

Nov 16, 2023

Earl Eugene Balentine, 76, of Quinland, WV departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after fighting a long illness.  Earl was the son of the late Paul and Georgie Balentine of Logan, WV.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Webb, Paul, Dale, Rush,...

Dr. Robert B. Atkins

Dr. Robert B. Atkins

Nov 15, 2023

 

Dr. Robert “Bob” Burton Atkins, 72, of Madison, WV passed away on November 15th, 2023. Bob was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Geraldine and Mosie “Buster” Atkins.

 

Bob grew up in Rock Creek with his brothers, Joe and Ed. He graduated from Scott High School in 1969, and then attended West Virginia University where he...

Farion Eldon Burns

Farion Eldon Burns

Nov 13, 2023

Farion Eldon Burns, 67, of Bob White, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. 

 

He was born December 13, 1955, a son of the late Buster and Lois Dillon.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carmen Burns, Rodney Burns and Sherry Selbe.

 

He was a coal miner with Dan Rivers Resource.

 

He is...

Mary Emily Phillips

Mary Emily Phillips

Nov 11, 2023

 

Mary Emily Phillips was born on January 20th,1954, and was called home on November 11th, 2023 at 11 PM. She was praising the Lord and shouting as she left us here on this earth. She was a member of Greenview Baptist Church. Mary and her loving husband, SGT James Oral Phillips of Jeffrey, WV, were married for 26 years....

Linda Mary Esque White

Linda Mary Esque White

Nov 9, 2023

 

Linda Mary Esque White, 79, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born August 29, 1944, in Huntington, the sixth of seven children of the late Paul C. Esque and Gertrude Ross Esque. She retired from Bob Evans after more than 30 years. She was known for her...

Thomas Brent McCune

Thomas Brent McCune

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas Brent McCune, a retired pharmacist from Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, WV, passed away on November 8, 2023, at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar, West Virginia. He was born on November 21, 1940, in West Virginia.Thomas was an exceptional individual who had a profound impact on those around him. His dedication to his profession as a pharmacist served...

Donald Lee Elam

Donald Lee Elam

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Lee Elam, 75, of Wharton, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 and gained his place in Heaven.  He was the son of Enos James and Edaith Barker Elam. 

Donald was a member of the Greenwood Church of God for over 48 years and served as the pastor for the last 36 years.  He retired after working...

Dale Booth

Dale Booth

Nov 8, 2023

Dale Booth, 88, of Foster, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 at CAMC- Memorial Division in Charleston, WV.

Dale was born on September 4, 1935 s son of the late William and Mary (Green) Booth. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife Charlene (Price) Booth; son James "Jim" Booth; brothers, Ralph...

James Edward Justice

James Edward Justice

Nov 5, 2023

James Edward “Jimmy” Justice of Madison, WV passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital at the age of 90.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet; his parents, Arthur and Grace Holstein Justice; and his siblings, Arthur Justice, Harold Justice, Louise Dillion and Dorothy Perry.

 

Jimmy is survived by...

Chester Wayne Cook

Chester Wayne Cook

Nov 4, 2023

Chester Wayne Cook (Chig), 70, of Bim W.V. passed away November 4, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Bethal and Helen Cook; sister Vickie Stewart; and stepdaughter Jeanie Greiner.

 

Chester leaves behind his beloved wife Bernadine Cook of 21 years; stepsons Billy Ray Castle and Derek Castle Sr; stepdaughter Susan White; sister-in-Law...

Cathy Renee Britt

Cathy Renee Britt

Nov 4, 2023

Cathy Renee Britt, 57, of Danville, WV went home to be with her Lord on November 4, 2023.

 

Cathy was born on Oct. 15, 1966, in Chicago Illinois to JoAnn Linville Atkins and Cecil Dollen. She was preceded in death by her parents and paternal grandparents, Lottie Dollen Colegrove and Lee Dollen; and maternal grandparents, Georgia Brown Linville...

Ethel Marie Pullen

Ethel Marie Pullen

Nov 4, 2023

 

Ethel Marie Pullen 95 of West Hamlin, WV passed away on November 4, 2023 at Cabell Health Care Center. She was born December 3, 1927 at Myra, WV to the late Arthur and Berta Stowers Sowards. Ethel retired from Lincoln County Opportunity as director of Hamlin Senior Center, and also earlier in her career worked for Dr. G.O. McClellan....

Lowell Ray Fitzwater

Lowell Ray Fitzwater

Oct 31, 2023

Lowell Ray Fitzwater, 86, of Madison, WV was born on July 27, 1937 and passed away on October 31, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley R. and Garnet Lee Fitzwater; first wife, Violet McCutcheon Fitzwater; daughter, Hilda Renee, and grandchild, Austin.

 

He was a veteran of United States Army, he retired from Peabody...

Bessie Frances Barker Dillon

Bessie Frances Barker Dillon

Oct 30, 2023

 

Bessie Frances Barker Dillon, 85, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on October 30, 2023 after a long illness.

She was born June 26, 1938 to the late Rev. Lonnie and Annie Barker of Fork Creek, WV. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Cleve Daughtery Sr. who she married in 1955; and her second husband...