OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Susan Gayle Varney

Susan Gayle Varney

Nov 30, 2023

Susan Gayle Varney, 59, of Spars Creek Rd., Danville, WV went to her heavenly home on November 30, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Charles Ray Varney Sr., Virginia Ann Chambers Varney and Betty Ann Varney. She also had one deceased son Bryon Scott Bryant.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Norrieca...

Leonard Carter

Leonard Carter

Nov 30, 2023

 

Leonard Carter, 90, of Wayne, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 30, 2023. 

He was born May 1, 1933 in Big Harts, WV, a son of the late Harmon and Melva Adkins Carter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Stella Kathrine Tomblin Carter; son, Wendell Moore and Leonard Carter Jr. ;brother, Ralph...

Millie Ross

Millie Ross

Nov 27, 2023

 

Millie Ross 82, of Kiahsville, WV went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born December 15, 1940 to the late Clyde and Lola Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband George Ross; four brothers, Chester Dyer, Odell Dyer, Ezra Dyer, and Burnie Dyer;...

Jo Ann Calhoun

Jo Ann Calhoun

Nov 27, 2023

 

Jo Ann Calhoun, 81, of Madison, WV passed away November 27, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. 

 

She was born July 21, 1942 at Standard, WV to the late John and Virginia Cantley Rothwell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Dean Calhoun, Sr.; and four sisters.

 

She attended Gospel Center...

Cathy Bailey

Cathy Bailey

Nov 26, 2023

 

IN LOVING MEMORY

Cathy Atkins Bailey, 1953-2023, November 26th, 1:39am.

 

Cathy was born on November 15, 1953 to Charles and AnnahGay Atkins in Ravenswood, West Virginia. She was a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her family and friends before herself. Cathy was a strong woman who faced every challenge in life with...

Brittany Rasha Aldridge

Brittany Rasha Aldridge

Nov 26, 2023

 

     Brittany Rasha Aldridge, 34, of Branchland, WV passed away November 26, 2023.  She was born August 26, 1989 in Huntington, WV.  She was preceded in death by her father Curt Sias; and a brother James Sias. She was a US Air Force Veteran.

     She is survived by her husband, Jeff Aldridge; her son Greyson Aldridge; mother and...

Rose Anna Carter

Rose Anna Carter

Nov 22, 2023

 

Rose Anna Carter, 58, of Branchland, WV died peacefully at home November 22, 2023, with her loving husband David by her side.

 

She was born to the late Anna Kitchen and Daniel Kitchen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Daniel E. Kitchen.

 

Rose is survived by her husband, Harold David...

Gary Lee Lafferty

Gary Lee Lafferty

Nov 22, 2023

Gary Lee Lafferty, 67, of Danville, WV was born January 20, 1956 and passed away November 22, 2023. There will be no services.  Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.

Jean Javins Walton

Jean Javins Walton

Nov 22, 2023

 

Jean Javins Pratt Walton, 93, of Charleston, WV passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2023, after an extended illness. 

 

She was born and raised in Foster, WV and was a graduate of Scott High School.  She lived at Lippert Terrace in Kanawha City for 30 plus years and was a...

Kaylee Alexis Justice

Kaylee Alexis Justice

Nov 20, 2023

 

Kaylee Alexis Justice, 23, of Foster, West Virginia was born May 20, 2000 and passed away on November 20, 2023.

 

She leaves behind her loving mother, Tiffany Justice (Mohamad Nabulsi); loving father, Hassel Justice (Rose Ellis); twin sister and other half, Gabrielle Justice, and sister, Jacoby Justice; brother, Conner Justice; her maternal grandparents, Babe and Sandra Halstead; boyfriend,...

Phillip Ray Hill

Phillip Ray Hill

Nov 18, 2023

Phillip R. Hill, 61, of Julian, WV passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Jack Hill; grandparents, Jennie and Albert Shaffer and Erma and Robert Hill.

 

Phil worked for himself for many years as an owner-operator long haul truck driver, under the Hill’s Trucking name.  Phil drove for well...

Carmel W. Jeffrey

Carmel W. Jeffrey

Nov 17, 2023

 

Carmel W. “Junie” Jeffrey Jr., 70, of Maylene, AL formerly of Jeffrey, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17th, 2023.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie Jeffrey; daughter Jada Jeffrey Knight; grandchildren Laurel and Cole Knight; sister Hilda Dean; and nephews Jeff, Todd, and Jon Dean.

 

He...

Earl Eugene Balentine

Earl Eugene Balentine

Nov 16, 2023

Earl Eugene Balentine, 76, of Quinland, WV departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after fighting a long illness.  Earl was the son of the late Paul and Georgie Balentine of Logan, WV.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Webb, Paul, Dale, Rush,...

Dr. Robert B. Atkins

Dr. Robert B. Atkins

Nov 15, 2023

 

Dr. Robert “Bob” Burton Atkins, 72, of Madison, WV passed away on November 15th, 2023. Bob was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Geraldine and Mosie “Buster” Atkins.

 

Bob grew up in Rock Creek with his brothers, Joe and Ed. He graduated from Scott High School in 1969, and then attended West Virginia University where he...

Farion Eldon Burns

Farion Eldon Burns

Nov 13, 2023

Farion Eldon Burns, 67, of Bob White, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. 

 

He was born December 13, 1955, a son of the late Buster and Lois Dillon.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carmen Burns, Rodney Burns and Sherry Selbe.

 

He was a coal miner with Dan Rivers Resource.

 

He is...

Mary Emily Phillips

Mary Emily Phillips

Nov 11, 2023

 

Mary Emily Phillips was born on January 20th,1954, and was called home on November 11th, 2023 at 11 PM. She was praising the Lord and shouting as she left us here on this earth. She was a member of Greenview Baptist Church. Mary and her loving husband, SGT James Oral Phillips of Jeffrey, WV, were married for 26 years....

Linda Mary Esque White

Linda Mary Esque White

Nov 9, 2023

 

Linda Mary Esque White, 79, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born August 29, 1944, in Huntington, the sixth of seven children of the late Paul C. Esque and Gertrude Ross Esque. She retired from Bob Evans after more than 30 years. She was known for her...

Thomas Brent McCune

Thomas Brent McCune

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas Brent McCune, a retired pharmacist from Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, WV, passed away on November 8, 2023, at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar, West Virginia. He was born on November 21, 1940, in West Virginia.Thomas was an exceptional individual who had a profound impact on those around him. His dedication to his profession as a pharmacist served...

Donald Lee Elam

Donald Lee Elam

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Lee Elam, 75, of Wharton, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 and gained his place in Heaven.  He was the son of Enos James and Edaith Barker Elam. 

Donald was a member of the Greenwood Church of God for over 48 years and served as the pastor for the last 36 years.  He retired after working...

Dale Booth

Dale Booth

Nov 8, 2023

Dale Booth, 88, of Foster, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 at CAMC- Memorial Division in Charleston, WV.

Dale was born on September 4, 1935 s son of the late William and Mary (Green) Booth. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife Charlene (Price) Booth; son James "Jim" Booth; brothers, Ralph...