OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Ronald Lee Sands

Ronald Lee Sands

Aug 19, 2023

 

Ronald Lee Sands, 67, of Foster, WV passed away Saturday August 19th, 2023. He was born May 21, 1956, in Pineville, WV to Audrey Grace (Adkins) Sands and the late Ronald Gave Sands.

On November 9th he married Teresa (Ferrell) Sands. Ronnie Graduated from Scott High School in Madison, WV. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling. He...

Lois Lucille Adams

Lois Lucille Adams

Aug 18, 2023

Lois Lucille Adams, 82, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gay Earl and Lula Porter Cooper; her sons, Earl, Roscoe, Johnny, Lawrence, and Floyd; sisters, Cora Midkiff and Louise Craddock; and brothers, Dallas Cooper, Raymond Cooper, and Roy Cooper.

She is survived by sons, Nick Adams, Jimmy Dale Adams...

Kathy Sue Davis

Kathy Sue Davis

Aug 17, 2023

Kathy Sue Davis 63 of Camp Creek, WV passed away at home August 17, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Albert M. Davis;  sons, Daniel Elkins (Liza) of Julian, WV and Andrew Elkins (Sara) of Griffithsville, WV; brother Danny Bell (Susie); sisters Pam Looney (Roger) and Sherri; grandchildren, Derrik Carter (Kari), Kala Coburn (Chris), Serra Hottenstein, Katy Elkins, Leah...

Bobby "Steve" Clay

Bobby "Steve" Clay

Aug 16, 2023

 

     Bobby “Steve” Clay, 49, of West Hamlin, WV gained his wings on Wednesday August 16, 2023.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Manvel and Gusta Clay, Hassell and Lora Workman; along with his grandson Carlo Mabry.

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Tony Curtis Green

Tony Curtis Green

Aug 15, 2023

Tony Curtis Green, 53, of Williams Mountain WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born February 16, 1970 in Illinois.

He was loved by lots of family and friends. He loved being with his family and making memories with his kids and grandkids.

He was proceeded in death by his father Curtis...

Betty Louise Gillispie

Betty Louise Gillispie

Aug 12, 2023

 

Betty Louise (Adkins) Gillispie, 71 of Ridgeview, WV, went home to the Lord, Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  She was born November 4, 1951 to the late Herbert and Ethel (McCallister) Adkins.  She was a lifelong resident of Boone County where she graduated from Sherman High School and was...

Deloris Estep

Deloris Estep

Aug 11, 2023

 

Deloris Ann Estep 76, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1947 a daughter of the late Barney and Ruth Lucille Queen Runyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband Haskel Howard Estep, a daughter Sandra Dawn Estep, and a...

Joann Barrett

Joann Barrett

Aug 8, 2023

 

     JoAnn Barrett, 90 years old, of West Hamlin, WV passed away August 8, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1932 in Harts, WV, a daughter of the late John Adkins and Norma Adkins Roberts. She was the widow of Glasco Barrett Jr.

     She is survived by her daughter, Doretta (David) Johnston of West Hamlin; grandson Bradlee (Myra)...

Betty Mae Barker

Betty Mae Barker

Jul 31, 2023

 

Betty Mae Barker 92 of Lick Creek, Danville, WV departed this life on July 31, 2023.

Betty was a lifetime member of Lick Creek Community Church.  She was a volunteer at the Madison Danville Nutrition Center for a very long time.  Miss Betty was a kind hearted lady and a very nice person.

She was preceded in death by...

James W. Pauley

James W. Pauley

Jul 30, 2023

James w. (Bill) Pauley 89, passed away on July 30, 2023. James was born on August 3, 1933 in Madison, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Pauley and Bessie Carver Pauley; two brothers Dee Pauley and Raymond Pauley; two sisters Elizabeth Sullivan and Ova Schultz.

Bill served in the Korean War with an honorable discharge...

David Dallas Thompson

David Dallas Thompson

Jul 28, 2023

 

David Thompson, 56, of Clothier, WV passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.

He was born November 23, 1966 and was a son of the late Dallas Thompson of Clothier, WV and Sharon Peak who resides in Sharples, WV.

David graduated from Sharples High School in the class of 1984.  He spent the next four years serving his country in...

Vonda Lou Kinder

Vonda Lou Kinder

Jul 27, 2023

 

Vonda Lou Kinder 70 born on groundhog day February 2, 1953, lost her battle with cancer July 27, 2023 and went home to be with Jesus and her family and friends.

She grew up in Nellis and attended Nellis Grade School and graduated from Sherman High School where she was on the yearbook staff and a member of the...

Shirley J. Kitchen

Shirley J. Kitchen

Jul 27, 2023

 

Miss Shirley Jean Kitchen, 84 of Madison, WV passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care center In Charleston, WV on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  Shirley was born on October 12, 1938 and has been a life long resident of Boone County, WV.  She has gained her heavenly wings.  Shirley was the daughter of the former Rex Isaac and Estelle...

Bonnie A. Montgomery

Bonnie A. Montgomery

Jul 27, 2023

 

Bonnie A. Thompson Montgomery 65 of Sumerco, WV.  She left her earthly home to enter her heavenly home on July 27, 2023 where many loved ones were waiting.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Russell and Amerie Thompson, her father and mother-in-law, Robert and Janet Napier, one brother Russell Thompson, one sister Rhonda Egnor and one sister-in-law...

Shirley Marie Broom

Shirley Marie Broom

Jul 26, 2023

 

Shirley Marie Price-Broom, 74 of White Sulphur Springs, WV formerly of Madison, WV July 26, 2023 passed away after a long illness. Shirley graduated from Van High School with the class of 1968 and became a Librarian at Barrett-Wharton Library for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents John Rosco Price and Audrey Gay Perry Price...

Cole Garrett Justice

Cole Garrett Justice

Jul 25, 2023

 

Cole Garrett Justice 22 of Danville, WV was born August 10, 2000 in Charleston, WV a son of Robert Dillon and Norma Lea Berry Justice. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Cole was a member of the Fountain of Life Worship Center at Rock Creek, Wv

Cole was preceded in death by grandparents; Jess Justice, Bille...

Timothy Lee Wilson

Timothy Lee Wilson

Jul 25, 2023

 

Timothy Lee Wilson, 63 of Foster WV. Born August 25, 1959, has made the journey to be with his mother, Betty Christine Wilson, on July 25, 2023.

Tim worked in construction and was a retired coal miner.

He is survived by his wife Siobhan Wilson of Foster, his father, Jerry Wilson of Julian, his sisters, Kathy Ireland of Murrells...

Joshua Euell Bias

Joshua Euell Bias

Jul 24, 2023

 

Joshua Euell (Jughead) Bias, Cherished Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Deer Hunter 41 of Foster WV passed away Monday July 24th, 2023 within his beloved WV Hills.  Josh was born December 16th, 1981, in Huntington WV.  He is survived by his Parents Deb and Kerry Coleman also of Foster, often referring to Kerry as the Brad Paisley Song would...

Eddie Rakes

Eddie Rakes

Jul 24, 2023

 

     Eddie Curtis Rakes, 68, of Ranger, WV died July 24, 2023.  He was born September 21, 1954 at West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Okey and Mavis Lovejoy Rakes.

     He is survived by his wife, Shella Rakes; daughters, Tausha and children and Tracy (Jeremy) and Children.

     Funeral services will be 12:00pm Thursday July 27,...

Freddie Glen Miller

Freddie Glen Miller

Jul 24, 2023

 

Freddie G. Miller age 94 of Madison, WV was born February 5, 1929 in Lincoln County, WV to parents Everett and Lessie Scragg Miller. He departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

He was preceded in death by his wife Macel Kessinger Miller, parents; Everett and Lessie Miller, sister Helene Miller...