OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Joan Eileen Harless McDorman
Feb 17, 2023
Joan Eileen Harless McDorman, 80, of Wharton, WV passed away February 17, 2023.
She was born November 6, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Auldine and Mildred Harless. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Herman Harless of Wharton; and grandson Marty George of Columbus OH.
She is survived by her husband of 61...
Ermyntrude Ballard
Feb 16, 2023
Our Mother - Ermyntrude Long Ballard
Hernshaw - Born April 2, 1933 and entered her eternal home February 16, 2023 at Montgomery General Hospital with family by her side. A native of Boone County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Haley and Lennie Mae Long. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Connie Fay Hatfield
Feb 15, 2023
Connie Fay Crum Hatfield, 73, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2023. Connie was born on May 16, 1949 in Logan, WV to the late William and Willie Sias Crum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Baney” Hatfield; seven brothers, Rev. Alonzo (Francis) Curry, Otis (Lilly) Crum, Roy...
William S. Pauley
Feb 14, 2023
William S. ‘Bill’ Pauley, 84, of Madison, WV was born June 12, 1938 at Van, WV a son of the late Sid and Marcella Pauley. Bill passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Harmony at South Ridge, Charleston, WV.
Bill served in the US ARMY, loved his membership as a Mason and a Shriner, especially his participation with the...
Jack R. Bell
Feb 14, 2023
Jack R. Bell 93, passed away February 14, 2023 at his home in West Hamlin, WV. Jack was born February 2, 1930 in Logan County, WV, the oldest of ten children born to Willie and Eva Tye Bell. Jack was a Guyan Valley High School graduate and an Army Veteran having served in Alaska. He was a member of...
Steven Leonard Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Steven Leonard Smith, 41, of Ottawa, WV passed away unexpectly on February 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother Anna Irene Smith.
He is survived by his wife Alisha Smith, although separated they were the best of friends; his father, Steve Smith; four children; and two stepchildren.
He was a graduate of...
Virgil Ed Neace
Feb 9, 2023
Virgil Ed Neace, 78, of Kiahsville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Ed was born August 15, 1944 to the late John Henry and Emma Hicks Neace. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Leva “Sissy” Wiley Neace; one daughter, Kathy Lynnl; brothers,...
Fred Newsome, Sr.
Feb 9, 2023
On February 9, 2023, Fred Newsome Sr, 92, of Wharton, WV, went home to be with the Lord.
He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Mae Newsome; his parents, C. C. and Elizabeth Newsome; his brothers Calvin, Lowell, Christopher Howard, Millis, Thomas, and Christopher; sisters Della and Ella. He is survived by his sons, Fred (Janet) Newsome, Jr....
Wetzel Fulks
Feb 7, 2023
On February 7, 2023, Wetzel Fulks; a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and minister, went home to be with the Lord. Wetzel Fulks was born on April 27, 1932 in Ethel, WV. He worked as a Construction Worker and Foreman for more than 50 years, where he retired. He was immersed in the Christian community and was a member of...
Paul Raymond Cooper, Sr.
Feb 6, 2023
Paul Raymond Cooper Sr. of Madison West Virginia went to be with his heavenly father on February 6th, 2023.
Paul was born in Madison, West Virginia on October 31st 1942. His father was the late Okey Raymond Cooper, however, Paul considered the late Midfer Watson his dad and his mother was the late Ann Marie Watson. He was...
Michael Ray Pauley
Feb 5, 2023
Michael Ray Pauley, 64, of Madison, West Virginia, passed away Feb. 5, 2023, from acute lymphoblastic leukemia at HospiceCare at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late Herbert L. and Anna Lee Pauley of Foster. He was married to Patricia Hanlon Pauley for 39 years.
Mike graduated in 1976 from Scott High...
Joseph L. Deweese
Feb 4, 2023
Joseph L. Deweese, 84, of Madison, WV went peacefully into the arms of his Jesus on February 4, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl Graley; and his sister Darlene Holstein.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, D.J.; children, Rick Deweese of St. Cloud, Florida, Angela Greene of Nitro, April Homeyer...
Patrick Dwaine Wellman
Feb 2, 2023
Patrick Dwaine Wellman, 59, of Midkiff, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospice in Westlake, OH.
He was born June 28 1963 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Delany and Carol Farley Wellman. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Wellman; aunt, Norma Wellman; uncle Ted Wellman; and...
James Warren Chambers
Jan 26, 2023
James Warren (Jim) Chambers 84 years old from Danville, WV passed away January 26, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Jim worked alongside his father in the timber business in Boone County, WV before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1956. Upon discharge in January 1960, Jim returned to WV, where he met and married the love of...
Jerald Delano Bragg
Jan 25, 2023
Jerald Delano Bragg,86, of Millersburg, OH, formerly of West Virginia went to be with the Lord, after fighting a long courageous battle with Alhemizers on January 25, 2023.
He was born April 2, 1936, a son of the late Sherman and Bethel Bragg. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Helena Markovich; one son, Jerald Delano Bragg...
Rita Mae Church
Jan 24, 2023
Rita Mae Church (Boothe), 78, departed this life on January 24, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV.
She was born on May 20, 1944, in Logan the daughter of William and Mary (Green) Boothe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph and Roger Boothe, sister Rosemary Boothe McCray, husband...
Carol Jean Hurt
Jan 21, 2023
Carol Jean Hurt, 73, of River, Kentucky passed away on January 21, 2023 following a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother Floyd and Gracie Hurt; her beloved sister Mary Henderson; special sister Yvonne McGlothlin; special brother Ricky Estep; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is survived by...
Esta Jarrell
Jan 19, 2023
Esta Jarrell, 103 years old, of Danville, WV was born in Raleigh County, WV on February 2, 1920 and passed away January 19, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Fonnie Workman and Milton Workman from Twilight, WV; her beloved husband of many years Martin Jarrell; her brothers French Workman of Twilight, WV, Archie Workman of...
Kathy Louise West
Jan 18, 2023
Kathy Louise West passed away after a short illness at CAMC General in Charleston, WV on January 18, 2023. She was a daughter of the late George and Shirley West, she was 68 years old.
Kathy was born with Down Syndrome, but despite her disability still led a full and happy life. Kathy loved coloring, watching her favorite tv...
Nancy Napier
Jan 15, 2023
Nancy Lou Napier, 80, of, Ranger, WV died Sunday January 15, 2023. She was born January 1, 1943 in Braeholm, WV, a daughter of the late Vaughn and Ella Hager Cummings.
She is survived by one Son, Tim Napier; grandchildren, Christina Napier, James Sias, Ashley Sias; great grandchildren, Kaiden Napier, Tracy Napier, Leon Napier; one sister, Janice Cox and several...
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