OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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...
Mary Leigh Sparks
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Leigh Sparks, 63, of Hamlin, WV, was born on March 31, 1960 in Logan, WV and passed away December 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty two years, Tony Sparks; mother and father, John L and Elsa Davis; sisters, Judith Carper and Sharon Brogan.
She...
Elizabeth Rose Brown
Dec 20, 2023
Elizabeth Rose Brown, 37, of Danville, WV passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 27 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Elke Emma Schbauch Johnson
Dec 17, 2023
Elke Emma Schbauch Johnson, 82 of West Hamlin, entered into her Heavenly home on December 17, 2023. Born, April 28, 1941 in Giessen Germany, where at the age of 20, a handsome young American soldier caught her eye when he winked at her. At that moment she fell for the charm of the love of her life, Roger Gene...
Mark Douglas Cobb
Dec 17, 2023
Mark Douglas Cobb, 55, of Seth, WV passed away December 17, 2023.
He was born January 22, 1968 and was a son of the late Ricky and Brenda Cobb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Anna May Cobb and grandfather, Henry "Pap" Farley.
He is survived by his wife, June Allison...
Ricky Ray Roe
Dec 14, 2023
Ricky Ray Roe age 69, of Camp Creek, WV went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.
Ricky was born September 18, 1954 to the late Herman and Pearl Roe; and was also preceded in death by his first wife Sue Wallace Roe.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Roe;...
Gerald Harmon Sitton
Dec 11, 2023
Gerald (Gerry) Harmon Sitton was born Jan. 25, 1942 and passed away Dec. 11, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital due to a short illness.
He was a 1960 graduated of Van High School and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lewis and Naomi (Skeens) Sitton. He was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal and a...
David Eugene Smith
Dec 10, 2023
David Eugene Smith, 74, of Danville passed December 10, 2023 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Danville, WV.
David was preceded in death by his wife Patty Ann Spradling Smith; parents Glen Eugene & Edith Nelson Smith; and brother Richard D Smith.
David is survived by step-daughter Lisa (Robert) Cullin; step granddaughters Erin & Elissa Cullin; sister Glenda (Ervin) Webb; nieces...
Willa Faye Fry
Dec 9, 2023
Willa Faye Fry, 103, of Wayne, WV daughter of the late Barney and Emma Jane Clay Sanders, was born on September 20, 1920 went to her Eternal rest with her Lord Saturday December 9, 2023 in Ashland, Ky. In addition to her parents Willa was preceded in death by her husband Lucian Fry, son Larry Marcum, sister Lilly...
Aubrey Jack Turley
Dec 9, 2023
Aubrey Jack Turley, 88, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Grace Turley; brother, Billy Joe Turley; and sisters, Maxine Hillenbrand, Helen Davis, and Mabel Turley.
He is survived by his wife, Lela Turley; sons, Jack Turley Jr. of Uneeda; Shawn and Becky Pratt of WV;...
Janice Mae Tawney
Dec 9, 2023
Janice Mae Tawney, 84, of Foster, WV passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband Dana; son Richard; and daughter Vickie Robinette.
Janice dedicated her life to Christ at a very young age. She was a graduate of Morris Harvey. She taught in the Boone County School System for 20 plus...
Tressa Ann Ferrell
Dec 7, 2023
Tressa Ann (Miller) Ferrell, 88, of Danville, WV went home to her Heavenly Father on December 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kylie and Bertha Miller, 9 siblings, and her loving husband, Bobby Joe Ferrell, of 50 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Randy...
Ceidle Orville Long Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Ceidle Orville Long Jr., 72, of Julian, West Virginia passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 24, 1951 and was a son of the late Ceidle Sr. and Athleen Simms Long.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky Long; son, Travis Long of Julian, WV; daughter, Liza (Daniel) Elkins of Julian, WV;...
Janice Norine Hager
Dec 6, 2023
Janice Norine Hager, 76, of Alkol, WV passed away December 6, 2023.
She was born August 27, 1947 and was a daughter of the late Homer and Fern Bradshaw. She was also preceded in death by one son Bob Elkins.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband of 55 years, Kelly Hager Jr.; daughter by heart, Shelly...
Franklin "Mark" Kirk
Dec 1, 2023
Franklin “Mark” Kirk, 63, of Bloomingrose, WV went home to be with his Lord on December 1, 2023 after a long illness.
Mark was the son of the late Nellie Morris and Frank Kirk. He was also preceded in death by his sister Lisa Lynne Kirk; grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Surviving is his beloved sister, Kim Kirk of...
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