OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Hershell Lee Halstead
Mar 15, 2023
Hershell Lee Halstead, 87, of Peytona, WV passed away at home March 15, 2023.
He is a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal, and a member of the UMWA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Opal Perdue Halstead; his wives, Grace Ann and Freda; sons, Randy and Glen; daughter, Doris Adkins; grandchildren, Travis Clendenin, and...
Dianna Faye Ross Dingess
Mar 14, 2023
Dianna Fae Ross Dingess, 79, of Barboursville, WV died Tuesday March 14, 2023. She was born August 15, 1943 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter to the late Wetzel Ray and Lydia McClellan Collins. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Ross and brother, Clayton Collins.
She is survived by her son, Larry...
Nina Faye Hazelett
Mar 13, 2023
Nina Faye Hazelett, 87, of West Hamlin, WV peacefully went to her Heavenly home March 13, 2023. Nina was born August 4, 1935 to the late Hubert and Ida Adkins. She was a 1954 graduate of Guyan Valley High School. Nina was a member of Center Point Baptist Church for eighty some years. Her love for God and...
Robert Ray Samples
Mar 12, 2023
Robert Ray Samples, 92, died on 12 March 2023 at CAMC. He was born 19 August 1930 to William and Zelma Burnette Samples in Charleston and lived here until he joined the US Army in 1946. He was assigned to the 187 Glider Infantry, 11th Airborne Division, during the Occupation of Japan.
Bob was an accomplished boxer in his youth. ...
Donald Dwight "Don" Scalf
Mar 11, 2023
Donald Dwight “Don” Scalf, 43, passed away March 11, 2023 at CAMC after cardiac arrest. He was born July 31, 1979.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Cush and Alma Garrett of Lake, Joe and Marian Scalf of Uneeda; aunts Lois Garrett, Margie (Tom) Brumfield, Marian (Bob) Reitstetter and Bernice (Norman) Marshall; and uncles Joe Scalf and Jack...
Gordon Junior Gallion
Mar 9, 2023
Gordon Junior Gallion, 77, of Ranger, WV left this world on Thursday March 9, 2023.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Carrie and Wilson Gallion; daughter, Donna Gallion and brothers, David and Buck Gallion.
Gordon left behind his wife Sandy of 38 years; his children, Rebecca of Ranger, Gordon (Jess) of Huntington, Loretta of Ohio, and bonus...
Virgil Clyde Messinger
Mar 4, 2023
Virgil Clyde messenger, 96, of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.
He was born July 25, 1926, a son of the late Talmage and Cora Covey Messinger. He was also preceded in death by brothers Talmage “Red” and Ronnie Messinger.
Clyde was a United States Army veteran and worked at General Motors. He has been...
Billy Joe Adkins
Mar 1, 2023
Billy Joe Adkins, 86, of Danville, WV passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at CAMC General, Charleston, WV.
He was born December 28, 1936 and was a son of the late Emmette and Florence Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Telisa Jonette Adkins; brothers, Elwood Cook, Donnie Adkins; and sisters, Ilene Shane, Betty Renfroe, and...
Cody James Ross
Feb 27, 2023
Cody James Ross, 25, of Griffithsville, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 27, 2023 due to and automobile accident.
Cody was born August 8, 1997. He was baptized on July 25, 2021. Cody enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, swimming and Apex Gaming. He was known for his enormous heart, a listening ear, and a...
Jerald Douglas Stiefer
Feb 27, 2023
Jerald Douglas Stiefer, 73, of Danville, WV passed away February 27, 2023 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.
He was born August 10, 1949 at Houston, TX a son of the late Lester Leroy and Emma Margrett Roders Stiefer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his stepson Pete Sigmon, brothers; Allen, Lee, Omar, Tommy, Walter, and...
Bessie Jeanette Miller
Feb 26, 2023
Bessie Jeanette (Cabell) Miller went home to Jesus on February 26th 2023 at age of 93 years.
Bessie was born to Falcy Pauley and Manderville Cabell on November 19th 1929 in Wharton, West Virginia.
Bessie Jeanette Cabell met James Leondis Miller in Boone County West Virginia. They were married on October 12th 1946. They went on to raise three children,...
Norman Andrew Buckner
Feb 25, 2023
Norman Andrew Buckner, 80, of Danville, WV, passed away February 25, 2023. He was born August 1, 1942 at home in Skincreek, WV, to the late Brookie (Perry) Buckner and the late Sherman Buckner. He was preceded in death by his son Norman Eugene Buckner and his siblings; Naaman, Naomi, Nellie, Norwood, Nelson, Ned, Nancy, and Norris.
He...
Betty Lou Adkins
Feb 25, 2023
Betty Lou Adkins, 88, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 23, 2023.
She was born February 28, 1934 to the late Walter and Luary Adkins Jenkins. She was a devoted wife of the late James Fletcher Adkins. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Robert Adkins and great grandchild Trevor...
Benita Gaye Cook
Feb 23, 2023
Benita Gaye Cook, 64, of East Lynn, WV died February 23, 2023.
She was born March 4, 1958 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Jess Willard and Ruby Kathlene Williams Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Scott “Buddy” Cook; and son, John William-Scott Carter.
She is survived by daughters, Monika Cook,...
Roger Lee Thompson
Feb 22, 2023
Roger Lee Thompson, age 75, of Madison, WV passed away at home Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
He was born in Madison, WV and was a son of the late Walter and Emily Thompson. He was also preceded in death by brothers Tracy and Troy Thompson.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
Larry John Buckner
Feb 22, 2023
Larry John Buckner, 57, of Hamlin, WV passed away February 22, 2023. He was born on January 04, 1966, in Cleveland, OH.
Larry was a loving, dedicated father to his only son, Cory John Buckner. He was a graduate of Hamlin High School and an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast.
Larry was preceded in death by his father,...
Stanley M. Adams
Feb 22, 2023
Stanley M. ‘Butch’ Adams, 69, of Wharton, WV died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with his loving wife at his side. Born on July 20, 1953 in Paintsville, KY to Earchil and Tilda Vanhoose Adams. Butch was a loving husband, father, and papaw and enjoyed spending time with his family. He attended Van High School...
Ruby V. Dotson
Feb 22, 2023
Ruby V. Dotson, 83, of Comfort, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February22, 2023.
She was born August 25, 1939 and was a child of God. Ruby was a wonderful wifeand the best mother to eight precious children. She loved her husband, children,grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She attended the Toney's Branch FreewillBaptist Church and you...
Lorraine Marcum
Feb 21, 2023
Lorraine Marcum, 90, of Nellis, WV was born August 23, 1932 at Logan, WV a daughter of the late Rones and Illie White Chambers. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.
She went to church all her life at the Nellis Church of Christ. She loved quilting blankets, watching and feeding hummingbirds, feeding baby...
Robert T. Baisden
Feb 17, 2023
Robert T. Baisden 80 of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023 with family by his side.
He was a faithful member of Branchland United Baptist Church and loved to share the news of Jesus with everyone he met. Bob served in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death...
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