OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Cecil Wayne Elkins

Cecil Wayne Elkins

Oct 27, 2023

Husband, dad, grandad, and great-grandad were the names that Cecil Wayne Elkins loved the most. After a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, he went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital’s HospiceCare in Charleston. Born and raised in Uneeda on January 19, 1950, Wayne spent his life loving his family in the...

Deborah L. Eden Harrison Douglas

Deborah L. Eden Harrison Douglas

Oct 24, 2023

 

Deborah L. Edens Harrison Douglas of Peytona, WV was born on July 8, 1945 and went to her Heavenly home on October 24, 2023 at the age of 78.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis V. and Becky Edens; first husband Larry Joe Harrison; brothers Lewis and Arthur Edens; and sister Mary Jo Parasiliti.

She is...

Ralph Carroll Javins

Ralph Carroll Javins

Oct 23, 2023

 

Ralph C. Javins, born August 10, 1951, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dilford and Belva Javins; brothers, Ronnie, Charles Eugene, and William (Jake) Javins; sister; Betty Cox. 

 

He is survived by two sons, Jonathan, and Jeremy Javins of Bloomingrose, WV; grandchildren, Elijah Javins of Charleston, Kayla,...

Velma Givens Cardwell

Velma Givens Cardwell

Oct 20, 2023

Velma Givens Cardwell of Bim, WV passed Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 101 years old.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall on November 1988; her daughter Sue Prue in December of 2019; her mother and father Bill and Altha Givens of Dunbar, KY; sisters Thelma (Tootsie) Russell and Selma Lee; and brother William...

Elaine Kay Toth

Elaine Kay Toth

Oct 17, 2023

 

Elaine Kay (Adkins) Toth, 71, passed away at Winchester Medical Center with cancer on Tuesday October 17, 2023. She was born June 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Conrad and Betty Adkins.

     She graduated from Guyan Valley High School and Marshall University and retired from Grant County Schools as a speech therapist and was a member of...

Virginia Agnes Linville

Virginia Agnes Linville

Oct 17, 2023

   

Virginia “Jenny” Linville of Julian, WV formerly of West Madison passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. 

 

She was married to William R. Linville, now deceased.

 

She is survived by three children, Glenn Leo Riggs of Germany, Sue Riggs Weaver, Fayetteville, NC and William R. “Billbo” Linville of West Madison.

 

She served over 55 years...

Don Hugh Nelson Jr.

Don Hugh Nelson Jr.

Oct 16, 2023

 

Don Hugh Nelson Jr., 89, of Danville, WV passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2023. 

 

He was born August 22, 1934 and was a son of the late Don Sr. and Della Nelson.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife Erma Nelson; siblings Malloy Nelson, Anna Lee Miller, Delta Mae Hill, Darrell Nelson, Dennis Nelson,...

Marlene Sue Shelton

Marlene Sue Shelton

Oct 16, 2023

 

Marlene Sue Wilson Shelton of Bloomingrose, WV was born June 16, 1948 and passed away October 16, 2023.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Shelton; and parents Frank Wilson and Tava Harris Wilson.

 

She was a mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother.

 

She is survived by daughters Kerri (Moses) Davis of Racine and...

Mary Louella Brown

Mary Louella Brown

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Louella Brown died October 16, 2023 in Charleston, West Virginia.

Mary was born on November 27, 1955 in Madison, West Virginia to Harry C. “Brownie” andMarvine Brown.

She graduated from Scott High School in 1974 and Glenville State College in1978. For thirty-three years Mary inspired students and supported fellow teachers at Van,Madison Grade and Sherman Elementary Schools in...

Martin Isaac White

Martin Isaac White

Oct 12, 2023

 

     Martin Isaac White, 84, of Branchland, WV died Thursday, October 12, 2023.  He was born May 8, 1939 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Bob and Lola Caldwell White.  He was also preceded in death by two sons, Martin White Jr. and Randall White; one brother, Cletis White; two sisters, Barbara Mae White and Evelyn Faulkenstein;...

Erman Ray Moore Sr.

Erman Ray Moore Sr.

Oct 12, 2023

 

Erman Ray Moore Sr., 84, of Wharton, WV passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Valley Center, Charleston, WV.

 

He was born November 29, 1938 and was a son of Sheridan and Ida Bell Moore.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Opal Ann Moore; siblings, Leo Moore, Arnold...

Thelma Jean Osborne

Thelma Jean Osborne

Oct 9, 2023

 

Thelma Jean Osborne, 75, of Johnson City, TN, originally from Twilight, WV passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.

 

She was born July 17, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Hersey and Delcie Mae Osborne.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by; grandparents, Thelma and Neal Osborne and Ester and Lomer Cook; siblings,...

Barry Wayne Halstead

Barry Wayne Halstead

Oct 6, 2023

Barry Wayne Halstead, 74, of Chapmanville, WV passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at CAMC Hospice, Charleston, WV.

He was born August 22, 1949, a son of the late Malcomb and Betty Walker Halstead.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Reed Halstead.

He is survived by his son, Michael Halstead of Madison, WV; fiancée, Shirley Hill; grandchildren,...

Juanita June Walker

Juanita June Walker

Oct 6, 2023

 

Juanita June Walker passed away October 6, 2023, surrounded by family, following complications from a stroke at age 90.

Juanita “Gadgie” Vickers was born prematurely on November 27, 1932, to Ward Raymond and Irene Vickers in Wharton, WV.Mrs. Walker graduated from God’s Bible School & College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and married her lifelong love, Glen E. Walker, on July...

Tyler Lee Tuttle

Tyler Lee Tuttle

Oct 4, 2023

 

Tyler Lee Tuttle passed away at the age of 11 years old on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 

Tyler was an energetic boy who loved everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, football, baseball and basketball.  He always went to the field ready to play.  He enjoyed swimming, video games, telling jokes and playing pranks, getting dirty, and fighting with his sisters. Tyler...

Emery Keith Branham

Emery Keith Branham

Oct 4, 2023

Emery Keith Branham, 60, of Danville, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Keith was preceded in death by his wife Denise; his parents Virgil and Norma Jean Branham; brother Dwayne Branham and sister-in-law Mary Branham; and brother-in-law Ronnie Powers.

He is survived by his partner, Cathy Lilly who has stood by him through it all;...

Luther "Ed" Burns

Luther "Ed" Burns

Oct 4, 2023

 

Luther “Ed” Burns, 97, of Madison, WV passed away October 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, he was escorted by angels into the arms of God forever to be with the Lord and his family.  Born on October 29, 1925 in Frog Alley, Barrett, WV to the late Raymond L. and Drusia B. Wallace Burns and later in life...

Lena Mae Baire

Lena Mae Baire

Oct 2, 2023

Lena Mae Baire, 68, of Bandytown, WV passed away Monday October 2, 2023, at home. She was born September 17, 1955 daughter of the late Johnny and Geraldine Baire.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Hobert Baire; and sister Donreda "Curley" Baire.

She is survived by her son Will Baire of Bandytown, WV; brothers Johnny (Sue) Baire...

Faye Delores Price

Faye Delores Price

Sep 28, 2023

Faye Delores Price, 95, of Julian, WV passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Ersel and Sarah Adkins.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Raymond Adkins; sister Ada Holstein; and former husbands Lloyd Guy and Jack Grimes.

She is survived by her husband, Donald...

Larry F. Cabell

Larry F. Cabell

Sep 28, 2023

Larry F. Cabell, 83, of Foster, WV passed away at home on September 28, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Sue Bing Cabell; his parents Sewell and Fanny Cabell; his daughter Fanny Sue Aleshire; granddaughter Carol Nicole Craddock; and his brother William Cabell Jr.

 

Larry was a retired coal miner.  He worked for Bethlehem...