OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Erma Lee Bowen
May 12, 2023
Erma Lee Bowen, 76, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12th, 2023.
She was born December 7th in Tampa, FL to the late Felix Walker and the late Annise Irene Rogers. She was also preceded the death by her sister, Ella Mae Smith. Erma Lee is survived by her sister, Lois Fay...
Leonard "Buck" Earl Peters, Sr.
May 11, 2023
Mr. Leonard "Buck" Earl Peters, Sr, 96, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 after a short illness.
Buck was born and raised in WV and he resided in Charleston until 2020 when he moved to Tennessee to live with his daughter. He was the son of the late Cecil C. Peters and Ina Mae Peters. ...
Syrena June Poore
May 11, 2023
Syrena “June” Poore, 93, of Cazy, WV passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
She left behind a legacy of devotion to her family and friends, and a testimony to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Munition, Drews Creek, WV in Raleigh County, a daughter of the late Ennis Roscoe Turner and...
Barbara Jean Merrill
May 11, 2023
Barbara Jean Merrill, 76 , of Branchland, WV died Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born August 12, 1946 a daughter of the late Freelin and Virgie Farley of Branchland.
She was also preceded in death by sisters Linda Kay Carpenter of Buchhanon, WV, Joyce Carrol Penny of Lima, OH; and sister-in-law Vickey of Green Springs, OH.
She is...
Edgar Taylor Moore
May 10, 2023
Edgar Taylor Moore “Junior”, 77 of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer from Agent Orange. He was born in Omar, WV to Taylor & Ethel Baisden Moore on April 28, 1946.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary “Kat” Massey, Merrill “Tom” Moore,...
Tilden Ray Bell
May 8, 2023
Tilden Ray Bell, 86, of Manila, WV went to his heavenly reward on Monday, May 8, 2023 after an extended illness of renal and pulmonary complications. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Pullins) Bell, brother Lowell Gene Bell, father Rothmel ‘Rod’ Bell, and mother Celia (Varney) Bell, sisters Betty (Bell) Ferrell and Patsy (Bell) Black.
Til...
Richard Gene Thurmond
May 7, 2023
Richard Gene Thurmond, 77, of Barrett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born January 19, 1946, he was a son of the late Stilson and Opal (Miller) Thurmond of Barrett, WV.
Richard began working for Eastern Associated Coal Company from 1964 to 2004. During his tenure he worked as an electrician and then...
Joseph Sidney Gollie
May 6, 2023
After many years of illness, Joseph Sidney “JoeBoy” Gollie, 73, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was born on February 9, 1949 at Hunt “Greenville”, WV. He was the son of the late Joe Gollie and the late Mildred Frances “Montgomery” Gollie of Claypool, WV.
Joseph “Joe” was a 1967...
Regina Lynn Burns
May 6, 2023
Regina Lynn Burns 52 of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday May 6, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1971 a daughter of Ruby Merritt Adkins and the late Willis Adkins.
She was a homemaker; she loved singing, angels, and crosses.
In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband David Toney...
Michael Stevens
May 3, 2023
Michael "Mike" Stevens, 64, of Nine Mile Creek Road, Midkiff, WV passed away May 3, 2023. He was born November 10, 1958 to the late Eugene “Cub” and Hazel Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and a great-great niece, McKenna.
Left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Danny (Debbie) Stevens and David...
Karen Sue Reeves
May 3, 2023
Karen Sue Reeves 61 of Madison, WV passed away May 3, 2023 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crochet, and canning.
She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Lee Moore and her parents, Ray and Jane Barker.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Reeves; son, Aaron Moore, of Chesapeake...
Virginia Faye Harvey
May 3, 2023
Virginia Faye Harvey 79 of Bob White, WV passed away at home May 3, 2023. She was born June 23, 1943 to the late Carlos and Nettie Green in Bim, WV.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Henry Harvey, who always called her his “little Hawaiin girl” daughter, Lora Hensley, sisters Frances, Elaina, and...
Alicia Dawn White
May 1, 2023
Alicia Dawn White, age 43, of Uneeda, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1st, 2023. She passed away at her home. She was born August 4, 1979 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV, the daughter of Donald Ray Jarrell and Janice Carol Toath.
She was preceded in death by her father Donald "D...
Brenda Ann McNeely
May 1, 2023
Brenda Ann Foster McNeely, 81, of Elkview, WV formerly of Alum Creek, Lincoln County, completed her earthly journey on, Monday, May 1, 2023, after an extended illness.
“Ann” as she was known to her family, was born in Van, WV on May 25, 1941, to RB and Mary Virginia Kirby Foster. Ann attended Van High School, graduating in 1959,...
Cynthia Marie Gillman
Apr 30, 2023
Cynthia Gillman, 57, of Jeffrey, WV passed away April 30, 2023. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, WV with ministers, Michael Jeffrey and Ralph Caudill officiating. Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.
Jack L. Kinder Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
Jack L. Kinder, Sr., 87, of Low Gap, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born February 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Kerns) Kinder of Nellis, WV.
Jack proudly served his nation as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958. Jack worked at FMC Corporation, South Charleston until...
Herman Grover Cabell
Apr 28, 2023
Herman Grover Cabell, 77, of Foster passed from this life April 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda; daughter Joretta Currence; brothers, Harold, Darrell and Billy Cabell; and parents Willie and Lucy Cabell.
Herman was a member of the Rock Creek Church of Christ. He served in Korea guarding the line...
Mary Lou Keffer Halstead
Apr 26, 2023
Mary Lou Keffer Halstead, 79, of Seymour, TN, formerly of Boone County, WV passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
She was a daughter of the late Clario Boyd and Gladys Zelphia Keffer. She was also preceded in death by her sister Reva Jean Parsons; and spouse Arnett Richard “Dick” Halstead.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
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Louise Etta McDonald
Apr 25, 2023
Louise Etta McDonald, 90, of Danville, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
She was born October 2, 1932, a daughter to the late Roscoe and Laura Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Sam Kazee and James L. McDonald; children Judy Conner, Janet Lockridge, Lois Shamblen, and Timothy McDonald.
Louise was a people person....
Vicky Lynn Lafferty
Apr 23, 2023
Vicky Lynn Lafferty, 52, of Julian, WV passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.
She was born September 23, 1970, a daughter of the late Jessie Luther and Clara Ann Lafferty. She was also preceded in death by her sister Joyce Harper and Timothy Lafferty.
She was a member of Camp Creek Holiness Church at Camp Creek, WV.
Vicky is...
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