OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Brenda Atkins
Jul 22, 2023
Brenda K. Atkins (nee Adkins), age 77. Beloved wife of Elmo Atkins. Cherished mother of David Glen (Cheryl) Atkins, Terry (Jeanne) Atkins, Glenda (Robby) Ehlert, and Timothy (Melissa) Atkins. Dearest grandmother of Sundai, Hartman, Russell (Brandi), Randall, Kaylee (Aaron), R.J., Max, Marriah, Rocky, Anthony, and Emily. Dear great-grandmother of Waylon. Fond sister of Bobby Adkins and aunt to...
Larry Hassel Berry
Jul 19, 2023
Larry Hassel Berry, 51, of Danville, WV was born December 24, 1971 and passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Park on Indian Grave Road, Danville, WV.
Helena Gail Slone
Jul 18, 2023
Helena Gail Slone, 74, of Hewett, WV passed away July 18, 2023. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 21 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in John Dent Cemetery on Meadow Fork Road, Hewett, WV.
Austin Dylan Porter
Jul 15, 2023
Austin Dylan Porter, 29, of Branchland WV departed this life on July 15, 2023.
He was born on February 20, 1994 to Jennifer Porter Salmons.
In addition to his mother, those left to treasure his memory include one son, Gunner Dylan Porter and his lifetime companion Courtney Ross. Grandmother Janet Porter. Grandfather Lenville Porter. One sister, Alana Porter. Four...
Roy Norman Lovejoy
Jul 14, 2023
Roy Norman Lovejoy, 82 of Ranger, WV died at Paramount Memory Care Unit in Ona, WV on July 14, 2023.
He was born on May 8, 1941, in Lorado, WV and lived his childhood days on a farm on Left Hand Fork of Mud River at Palermo, WV. He was the son of the late Freddie & Vonnie "Hoosier"...
Regina T. Brumfield
Jul 13, 2023
Regina T. Brumfield,76, of Branchland, WV born April 14, 1947 passed away July 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Alton Jennings Adkins and Nola Miller Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alvin James Brumfield; three sons, Steve Toppins, Patrick Allen Toppins and Lloyd Leland Toppins; two daughters, Drema Dawn Miller and Donna Miller;...
Roger Lee Marcum
Jul 13, 2023
Roger Lee Marcum, aged 81, of Chapmanville, peacefully entered his heavenly home on July 13, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1942, to his loving parents, Lafayette and Mabel (Fitch) Marcum.
Roger graduated from Scott High School in 1960 and answered the call to serve his country soon after. In May of 1960, he joined the military, embarking on...
Mae Belle Angel
Jul 9, 2023
Mae Belle Angel, 71, of Julian, WV passed away July 9, 2023.
She was born May 31, 1952, a daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Ellen Holstein. She was also preceded in death by daughter Teresa Angel.
She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Angel; sons, Michael (Melisa)...
Hansel Harold Miller
Jul 6, 2023
Hansel Harold Miller, age 87 of Cox’s Fork went to be with his son Ronnie on July 6, 2023.
Hansel was a coal miner for many years, and member of the UMWA. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman but his most favorite past-time was spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren which he considered the best medicine.
He...
Linford "Bimbo" Napier
Jul 5, 2023
Linford “Bimbo” Napier, 68, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday July 5, 2023. Linford was born on the 25th of September 1954 to the late Wilson Woodrow Adkins and Mary “Sis” Fernandez. He was also preceded in death his siblings Karen “Ruth” Simpson and Margaret “Polly” Adkins.
He is survived by his companion...
Phyllis Fulton
Jul 3, 2023
Phyllis Fulton died 03 July 2023, age 89, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born February 11, 1934 to Charles Fulton and Eunice Butcher Fulton. Phyllis was the last living member of the Charles and Eunice Fulton family.
Phyllis graduated from Charleston High School and the University of Maryland. After graduating from Charleston High, Phyllis worked for Bell South. She...
Danny Joe Stevens
Jul 1, 2023
Danny Joe “Dan-no” Stevens, 63, of Midkiff, WV died Saturday, July 1, 2023.
He was born June 14,1960 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Eugene “Cub” and Hazel Vick Stevens. He was also preceded in death by in laws, Thelma and Leo McDilda; a very special great grand daughter McKenna Dawn (Pappy Little Angel Kenna); one...
Lula Carol Adams
Jun 30, 2023
Lula Carol "Poochie" Adams entered into eternal rest and peace on Friday, June 30th. Born to parents Bethel and Sylvia Jo Fowler, she spent her childhood helping to raise her five younger sisters, which prepared her for her journey into motherhood. In 1969 she married Glen "Buddy" Bartley and their union was blessed with two sons, Glen Bartley, Jr. and...
Polly Wallace Thompson
Jun 29, 2023
Polly Wallace Thompson, 95, of Akol, WV passed away June 29, 2023.
She was born April 5, 1928, a daughter of the late James Arthur and Elvira Branham Wallace. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Thompson. She was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, Susan Thompson Bess.
She was a member...
Olive Blankenship Hager
Jun 28, 2023
Olive Blankenship Hager, 93, of Hamlin, WV passed away on June 28, 2023 at Home.
Visitation will be Saturday July 1, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV. Funeral services will be 2:00pm at Handley Funeral Home with Ronnie Stoner, Daniel Hager, and Judy Garda Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin.
Olive...
Audrey Ruth Williams
Jun 26, 2023
Audrey R. Williams 89 of St. Albans, WV formerly of Boone County, WV passed away at home June 26, 2023 after a short illness.
She was born on March 6, 1934 in Boone County the daughter of the late Vivian Bolden and Lewis Ball, also preceded in death by husband, Vernon E. Williams, Sr, sisters, Tennesse Jarrell, Willa Mae...
Sharon Cornett
Jun 26, 2023
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Browning Cornett of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herschel and Margaret Aleshire Browning, was born on October 25, 1953 in Madison, West Virginia. She departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital having attained the age of 69 years, eight months and one day.
She had made a profession...
Elmer Lester Maynard
Jun 25, 2023
Elmer Lester Maynard, 79, of Greenview, WV was born November1, 1943 and passed away unexpectantly at Boone memorial Hospital on June 25, 2023 with several of his friends and family by his bedside holding his hand.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Hallie Marie Maynard and their 6 children; Elmer Maynard, Jr 48 of Danville, WV,...

Patricia Adkins
Jun 24, 2023
Patricia Adkins passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 46. She was surrounded by her loved ones at Hubbard Hospice House in West.Arrangements are under the direction of Handley Fuenral Home.
Barbara Kay Nay
Jun 23, 2023
Barbara Kay Nay (Burns), a beloved resident of Quinland, WV, passed away on June 23, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She was 74 years old.
Barbara was born on June 18, 1949, in Madison, WV to Paul Burns and Dorothy Burns (Ramsey). She worked as a school bus driver in the Boone County Schools district for many...
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