OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Marion Lou Jones Thornton
Sep 23, 2023
Marion Lou Jones Thornton, 73, passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on September 23, 2023. Marion was the daughter of Julia and John A. Jones and the youngest of four children.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Helen Golod, John Jones, and Carolyn Young.
Marion was a muscle car enthusiast and lifelong fan of rock...
Earl Jay Peters
Sep 23, 2023
Earl Jay Peters, 51, of Wharton, WV passed away from congestive heart failure on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
He was born December 6, 1971, to Jay Max and Sherry Peters of Wharton, WV.
He was preceded in death by his father Jay Max Peters; his maternal grandparents Earl “Pete” Morrison...
Corella McKinney Bell
Sep 19, 2023
Corella McKinney Bell, 88, of Danville, WV passed into eternal rest with her Lord and savior on Tuesday September 19, 2023. She was born March 30, 1935, to Acy and Ona Kuhn of Van, WV.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Darrell J. McKinney and her second husband, Dennis Bell,...
Sherie Lynn Vint
Sep 19, 2023
Sherie Lynn Vint, who was loved by everyone she met, went home to be with the Lord at her home in Foster, WV on Tuesday September 19th, 2023, after her long battle with breast cancer while surrounded by her loving family.
Sherie was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Hildred “Joy” Stanphill and her grandparents Floyd and...
Tracy Wayne Cantley
Sep 18, 2023
Tracy Wayne Cantley, 46, lifelong resident of Foster, WV left his earthly home on September 18, 2023 at the Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by family while fighting a courageous battle of intestinal cancer.
He is survived by his parents Carlos and Linda Cantley of Foster, WV; older brother Kevin Cantley and wife Silvia Cantley of Chester, VA and younger...
Jennifer Diane Holeston
Sep 17, 2023
Jennifer Diane Holeston, 41, of Danville unexpectedly departed from us on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in Charleston, WV on May 30, 1982, to Edison and Karen Holeston and was a 2001 graduate of Faith Christian Academy in Van.
Jennifer was artistic and loved to paint and draw. She was also an avid animal lover. Jennifer and...
Joetta Porter
Sep 17, 2023
Joetta Joyce Porter, of West Hamlin, born January 30, 1956, passed away peacefully at her home on September 17th after a long battle with illness at the age of 67 years, 7 months, and 18 days.
She had dedicated her life to the Lord, and kept her faith to the end. She was one of 13 children born to...
Gladys Louise Sharp
Sep 15, 2023
Gladys Louise Sharp, 85 years old, of Temple, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. She will be missed by many.
Gladys was born on December 5, 1937, to Nathan and Izora Parsons in Prenter, West Virginia. She went on to graduate from Sherman High School in 1955 and...
Douglas Erwin Peters
Sep 11, 2023
Douglas Erwin Peters, 66, of Charleston, WV passed away on September 11, 2023.
He was the son of Patricia Peters and the late James D. Peters of Wharton, WV. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Donna Rowe and brother-in-law Johnny Rowe.
He worked for WV Division of Corrections for many years. He also...
Randall Hubbs
Sep 10, 2023
Randall Lee Hubbs 55, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 10,2023 at his home. He was born on October 14,1967 in Detroit, MI to the late Harley and Vicie (Blevins) Hubbs. He is also preceded in death by his sister Sandra Agacinski.
He is survived by his daughter Samantha Hubbs and Francis Corazon, 2 Grandsons, Isaac...
Vera Renee Ball
Sep 10, 2023
Vera Renee Ball passed away at the age of 68 years old on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Charleston. She was the granddaughter of the late Roy and Mellie Baisden and the daughter of the late Douglas Slone and Evangeline Baisden. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Ball and siblings, Douglas...
Cora Lea Jarrell
Sep 8, 2023
Cora Lea Jarrell died at her home at Chesapeake VA on Septembers 8, 2023. She was 88 years old.
Cora was born August 16, 1935 at Van WV. She remained here most of her life, raising her family and serving as an educator for Boone County Schools. She held many classroom and administrative positions, ending her career as the...
Walter Hewert Bartram
Sep 6, 2023
Walter Bartram 81 of Ridgeview, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born February 10, 1942 a son of the late Russell and Myrtle Coppley Bartram.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Audrey.
Walter was a grounds keeper for the Department of Natural Resources.
Survivors include...
Herman Hunter
Sep 2, 2023
Herman Hunter, 83, of Mason, WV passed away peacefully and entered his eternal rest on Sunday, September 2, 2023 following an extended illness.
Born May 7, 1940, in Boone County, WV, he was the son of the late Ramie Lawrence Hunter and Zelma Baisden Hunter. He attended Van High School, Van, WV, where he was a football standout for...
James Albert Cooper
Sep 2, 2023
James Albert Cooper, 80, of West Hamlin, WV passed away September 2, 2023.
He was born April 29, 1943 a son of the late Howard and Sarah Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judith Cooper; and one son Tracy Cooper.
He is survived by son, Trevor Cooper; daughter, Felecity...
Shirley Ann Aleshire
Sep 1, 2023
Shirley Ann Aleshire, 87, of Comfort, died on September 1, 2023 at home. She was born on March 25, 1936 in Prenter, WV. She is a 1953 graduate of Sherman High School. Shirley worked at Mae’s Drive-In on Short Creek and the Motel Drive-In in Fosterville. She learned to cook the best hot dog chili. While working at the Motel...
Frenchie Gagnon
Aug 27, 2023
Frenchie Gagnon, 89, of Van WV went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023 from injuries pertaining to a vehicle accident.
Frenchie is survived by his wife Kay Gagnon; his daughters Michelle (Bruce) Baisden of Twilight, Karon (Rick) Stroh of Michigan; sons Butch (Tina) Gagnon of Minnesota and Matt Gagnon of Bobwhite; stepdaughter and a stepson. His...
Linda Kay Fair
Aug 26, 2023
Linda Kay Price Fair went to be with the Lord in her home on August 26th, 2023 surrounded by those that loved her.
Born in Madison, WV to Woodrow and Janet Price on November 29th, 1946. She was full of life and individuality from early on. During her formative years she graduated from Scott High School. After graduating high school, she...
Victor R. Jarrell
Aug 26, 2023
Victor R. Jarrell, 88, passed from this life on August 26, 2023. Formerly of Boone County, he was the son of Carmel and Mabel (Ball) Jarrell of Price Hill. He was married to his childhood sweetheart, Linda Lou (Meadows) Jarrell for 64 years before she passed in 2019. He was the father of two children: Michael Lee Jarrell of...
Loretta Slena Kinder
Aug 22, 2023
Loretta Slena Kinder, 92, of Ridgeview, WV, went home to be with her Lord on August 22, 2023 at 10:31 am with her caregivers and daughters Glenna Miller and Thelma Tully by her side at her home in Ridgeview, WV after battling a long term illness since October 2022.
Loretta is the daughter of the late Isaac and Edna...
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