OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Anthony Wayne Starkey II

Anthony Wayne Starkey II

Mar 21, 2024

Anthony Wayne Starkey II “Tonyboy”, 36, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Frances Starkey of Sharples, WV and Ira and Delores Dolin of Danville, WV.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Anthony and Sallie Starkey of Danville, WV; sister, Rachael (Andrew) Dotson...

Andrew Donald Charcandy

Andrew Donald Charcandy

Mar 20, 2024

Andrew Donald Charcandy, 86, of Madison, WV passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 

He was born February 24, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV.  He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Charcandy; his father, Andrew Arthur Charcandy and his mother, Margarette Hildereth; his siblings, Ruby Gaias, Phyllis Michaels, Gloria “Kitten” White Burger, Janet McCormick, Effie Spencer, Virginia Thompson, Betty Ball, Dottie...

Walter Sexton

Walter Sexton

Mar 19, 2024

Walter Curtis Sexton “Walt”, 81, of Galax, VA was born May 8, 1942 in Huntington, WV and passed away March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Sexton. Walt was survived by his family and an abundance of very close friends. His burial was held in West Hamlin, WV.

Gregory Allen Elkins

Gregory Allen Elkins

Mar 17, 2024

Gregory Allen Elkins, cherished husband, father, and esteemed member of the Lincoln County community, passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on May 12, 1962 in Huntington, West Virginia.

 

Greg will be missed by his loving family, including his wife Joanna; his daughter, Jessica Balestra and her husband, Brad; and his daughter, Rachel Elkins and her boyfriend, Zach Johnston. He...

Austin Gabriel Kish

Austin Gabriel Kish

Mar 16, 2024

Austin Gabriel Kish was born and died on March 16, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. 

 

Austin was loved deeply by his big sister Alivia, and his mommy and daddy, along with grandparents and family. 



Although his life was short, we are thankful for the time we had with him. We are comforted knowing he is now resting in the loving arms of...

Homer Ray Hunter

Homer Ray Hunter

Mar 15, 2024

Homer Ray Hunter, 80, of Stony Bottom, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 15, 2024, following an extended illness.

Born at home on May 3, 1943, in Boone County, WV, he was the son of the late Ramie Lawrence Hunter and Zelma Baisden Hunter. He was a proud graduate of Van High School, Van, WV. He maintained...

Charles Edward Pennington

Charles Edward Pennington

Mar 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Edward Pennington, 65, of Harrisville, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 14th. 

He was born September 5th of 1958 to the late Robert and Florence Pennington (Davis). He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, and wife of 41 years Drema Gail Pennington (Wiley) and his sister Sandy Adkins. 

He is survived by one son, Robert...

Steven Leon Morrison

Steven Leon Morrison

Mar 14, 2024

Steven Morrison, 65, of Wharton, WV departed this life on March 14, 2024.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything else that involved the outdoors.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Gwendolyn Morrison; and brothers James and Stanley “Butch” Morrison.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his sister, Donna (Charles) Blankenship; sister-in-law, Cathy Morrison; children, Ronnie, and...

Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee

Mar 13, 2024

Brenda Lou Wilson Lee, Brenda Lee, stepped into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2024, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Holden, WV to the late James and Violet Wilson on April 4, 1951. 

She grew up in Blair, WV, and married the love of her life Robert E. Lee, Jr. in 1969. They made...

Shelia Jean Blevins

Shelia Jean Blevins

Mar 10, 2024

Shelia Jean Blevins, 71, of Van, WV Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend sadly left this world to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

 

She was born October 5, 1952 in Montgomery, WV the daughter of F.L. Johnson and Lois Jackson. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church, Elizabeth, WV. By...

Allen LeDouglas Newsome

Allen LeDouglas Newsome

Mar 9, 2024

Allen LeDouglas Newsome 37 of Quinland, WV passed away on March 9, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; Carl “Sonny” Green of Bim, 

WV, his paternal grandparents; Fred Sr. and Mae Newsom of Wharton, WV and his uncle Douglas Green of Bim, WV.

He is survived by his grandmother; Shirleen “Shirley” Green; mother, Rebecca Powell (Mike) of South Carolina,...

Shirley Ann Hager

Shirley Ann Hager

Mar 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Hager passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024 with her daughters and caregivers by her side. 

     

Shirley was born February 29, 1940 in Madison, WV the daughter of Gilbert and Nevada Smith of Ridgeview, WV, where she grew up with her brothers and sisters. She worked and owned Shirley’s (Pioneer Drive Inn) Drawdy, WV for 40+ years...

Larry Elliott Pauley

Larry Elliott Pauley

Mar 8, 2024

Larry Elliott Pauley, 71, of Jeffrey, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 1, 1953 in Madison, WV to the late Lillian and Elliott Pauley also of Jeffrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Larry Joe Pauley; grandson Larry Allen...

Charlie Fillmore Ball

Charlie Fillmore Ball

Mar 7, 2024

Charlie Ball, 81, of Braxton County, WV passed away on March 7, 2024. 

 

He was born and raised in Boone County WV. Attended Scott High school. He worked in the coal industry as a welder and equipment operator in his younger days. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing softball. Charlie was known as one of the best slow pitch softball pitchers...

Ernest Julian Chafin

Ernest Julian Chafin

Mar 7, 2024

Ernest Julian Chafin, 92, of Madison, WV passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born at Omar, WV on April 15, 1931 to the late John and Blanche Chafin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John B. Chafin; sister, Billie Jean Kuhn; son-in-law, Steve Smarr; and grandparents Gilbert and Laura...

Malloy Miller

Malloy Miller

Mar 6, 2024

Malloy Miller, 86, from Madison WV passed away on March 6, 2024.

He was born on July 8,1937 to the late Amos and Gladys Miller of Turtle Creek WV.  He was also preceded in death by sons Michael and Glean Miller, sisters Jane Barker, and Freda Hager.

Malloy was a retired coal miner, devoted father, and husband who loved to collect antiques...

Abbey Brook Hunter

Abbey Brook Hunter

Mar 4, 2024

Abbey Brook Hunter, Born August 31,1984 to Bonnie Hunter Gillenwater. Died on March 4, 2024 after a long battle with addiction at her residence in Lincoln County, WV. 

She has one daughter, Adrianna Fayeth Mitchell. 

She was saved and baptized as a youth at Lick Creek Community Church; Pastor Billy Nelson. She hung onto God's word as she struggled with the addiction...

KaShane Alexander Harvey

KaShane Alexander Harvey

Mar 4, 2024

KaShane Alexander Harvey

 December 11, 2006 - March 4, 2024

 

KaShane Harvey, 17, son of Sandra and Barry Harvey of Madison, went home to be with the Lord on March 4th, 2024. KaShane was preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother Eleanor Faye Woodie of Wharton and Paternal Grandmother Eunice Harvey of Greenwood. 



He is survived by his parents Sandra and Barry Harvey of...

Mercialain White

Mercialain White

Mar 4, 2024

Mercialain "Boogie" White of Uneeda, WV passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at Boone Memorial Hospital with her 2 daughters by her side. 

She was born April 26, 1935 in Uneeda, the daughter of Otto and Maude Holstein, She grew up in Uneeda, along with 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Boogie was married to Robert "Bob" White for 54 years....

Teresa Ann Harkins

Teresa Ann Harkins

Mar 3, 2024

Teresa Ann Harkins, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away at CAMC Memorial on March 3rd 2024 from complications of severe lifelong asthma.

 

Teresa was born June 3, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Paul Garland and Marion June Harkins. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, nieces, nephews, and those who knew her.

 

At Teresa's request, she has...