OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Henry Chester Halstead

Henry Chester Halstead

Dec 14, 2022

Henry Chester Halstead 86 of Peytona, WV passed away December 14, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He is preceded by his parents, Bernard and Cephie Halstead; spouse, Juanita; siblings Charles, Betty, Richard, Delmer and Gene; daughter Tina; and special life long friend Cecil McKinney. He is...

Gregory Scott Stephenson

Gregory Scott Stephenson

Dec 14, 2022

Our family lost an “Invincible” on December 14, 2022. Gregory Scott Stephenson of Ranger, WV, was born November 18th, 1952. He is survived by his wife, Doris Lee (Webb) Stephenson of Ranger, WV; his sister Penny (Randall) Adkins of Branchland, WV; Brother-In-Law Wayne Craig Webb of Ranger, WV; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. He...

Ronnie Lee Baisden

Ronnie Lee Baisden

Dec 11, 2022

Ronnie Lee Baisden 76 of Greenview, WV passed away Dec. 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda Faye Browning; stepfather, Cletis Lee Marcum; mother, Clara Faye Marcum; and brother, Terry Lee Marcum. He is survived by his brother, Billy Wayne Baisden, nieces, Clara Rose Adkins (Emma-Lee) and Tara Dawn Browning (Brandon). Ronnie was the best human,...

Janice Sharon Drake

Janice Sharon Drake

Dec 10, 2022

Janice Sharon Drake, 69, years old of Madison, WV passed into the great beyond on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born the youngest of seven children on March 6, 1953 to Nannie Hager. She is survived by her husband, James who she was married to for 45 years; their son, Chad Hager of Madison; one granddaughter Keaira Hager; two...

Tony Harshbarger

Tony Harshbarger

Dec 8, 2022

Tony Harshbarger, 63, of Lake, West Virginia passed away on December 8, 2022 at Hubbard House Hospice in Charleston, WV. He was a proud graduate of Van High School in 1977 and Southern West Virginia Community College where he earned a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1984 and was especially proud of his...

Rev. Kessler D. "K.D." Bragg

Rev. Kessler D. "K.D." Bragg

Dec 7, 2022

Rev. Kessler D. “K.D.” Bragg went peacefully to be with the Lord at the age of 85 on December 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Bethel Bragg, and one son Michael Coleman. Those left to mourn are his wife of 62 years, Rose Bragg; two sons, Brian(Karry) Bragg and Derrick (Sharon) Bragg; one daughter,...

Lena Irene Clay

Lena Irene Clay

Dec 5, 2022

Lena Irene Clay, 95, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday December 5, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born December 27, 1926 a daughter of the late Albert Lovel and Dicie Midkiff Godfrey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Samuel Cline Clay and brothers and sisters. She is survived by...

Shelbie Gene Parsons

Shelbie Gene Parsons

Dec 5, 2022

Shelbie Gene Parsons, 83, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at home. He was born May 2, 1939 to the late William and Virgie Clay Parsons. He was also preceded in death by his wife Janie Parsons; his longtime companion Carolyn Baker; his children Michael Parsons, and Peggy Parsons; two brothers; and two sisters. He was yard...

Gaynel Workman

Gaynel Workman

Dec 1, 2022

Gaynel Workman, 71, of Bob White, WV passed away December 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Workman; father James Isaac McCleese and mother Elizabeth Ervin McCleese; three brothers; and six sisters. She left behind one sister, Ella May Workman of Greenup, Kentucky, she loved you sister. Her children that she loved dearly, Roger Paul (Robin)...

Steve Pauley

Steve Pauley

Nov 30, 2022

Steve Pauley, 70, of Alum Creek, West Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1952, to the late Benjamin and Patricia Pauley, and grew up in Bandytown, WV. He was a proud graduate of Van High School in 1969 and Marshall University in 1973 where he served as...

Richard Jay Adkins

Richard Jay Adkins

Nov 26, 2022

Richard Jay Adkins, 64, of Hewett, WV passed away November 26, 2022. He was born in Madison, WV on November 17, 1958, to the late James and Mary Adkins. Richard is survived by his wife, Kimberly Justice Adkins; two brothers; and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 1,...

Regina "Gena" Carolyn Barker

Regina "Gena" Carolyn Barker

Nov 26, 2022

Regina (Gena) Carolyn Barker Born - March 2, 1948 Heavenly Home - November 26, 2022 Regina (Gena) Carolyn Barker, age 74 of Danville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was surrounded by family and friends in the days leading up to her home-going, just as she wanted. Gena is survived by her...

Robert Workman

Robert Workman

Nov 23, 2022

Robert “Rob” Workman, 48, of Danville, WV was born December 27, 1973 and passed away November 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Boyd Ray Workman; grandparents Julius and Ruth Baisden and Wilburn “Fig” and Pearly Workman; aunt Linda Bryant; uncle Bryd Workman; Tommy Workman; and Joe Hodges. He is survived by his his mother, Connie Jean...

Freddie Ray Pauley

Freddie Ray Pauley

Nov 23, 2022

Freddie Ray Pauley, 75, of Nellis, WV was born July 19, 1947 and passed away November 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Berthel and Nellie Pauley; and nephew Curt Graley. He is survived by his siblings, Sue Barker (Willkie) of Nellis, WV, Berthel Pauley Jr. (Cheryl) of Nellis, WV, Lois Javins of Cincinatti, Ohio, Mary Pauley...

Richard Leon Adkins

Richard Leon Adkins

Nov 23, 2022

Richard Leon Adkins, 71, of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 23, 2022 surrounded by his family at CAMC Memorial Hospital. During his time of illness, he accepted the Lord in his life. He was employed by Eastern Coal for four years and Hobet Mining for 28 years. He is survived by his wife Mitzi,...

Claude "Chuck" Carney Jarrell Jr.

Claude "Chuck" Carney Jarrell Jr.

Nov 22, 2022

“Chuck” Claude Carney Jarrell Jr., 67, of Van, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta J. Jarrell, and father, Claude C. Jarrell Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Jarrell; daughters, Brandy (Jason) Conrad, Lora Beth Burns, and Suzanne Cole; grandchildren, Eyan Conrad, Faith Clark, Austin Clark,...

Randy Dale Kirkendoll

Randy Dale Kirkendoll

Nov 22, 2022

Randy Dale Kirkendoll, 64, of Ranger, WV died November 22, 2022. He was born February 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Kirkendoll and his companion Anita Porter. He is survived by his children, Chris Kirkendoll, Jessica Wooten (Bruce), Nathan Porter; grandchildren, Shane, Destiny, Ethen, Hunter, Ariel, and Mason; and his best friend, Jerry Pack. Graveside...

Jerry Wayne Gibson

Jerry Wayne Gibson

Nov 20, 2022

Jerry Wayne Gibson, 73, of Madison, WV went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 9, 1949 at Barrett, WV. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Ted Gibson, mother Bonnie Gregg Bennett, stepfather Sig Bennett, several brothers, sisters, and many other family members....

Tricia Ann Stephens

Tricia Ann Stephens

Nov 19, 2022

Tricia Ann Stephens, of Cross Lanes, WV died peacefully after an extended illness at CAMC General hospital on Saturday, November 19, 2022 with her loved ones by her side. Tricia was born on August 5, 1984 in Charleston, WV. She was full of life and loved fun and adventure. She gave her love wholeheartedly and was fiercely protective of those...

Charolette A. Henking Hensley

Charolette A. Henking Hensley

Nov 19, 2022

Charolette A. Henking Hensley (91) of Danville, West Virginia passed early Saturday morning (November 19, 2022) to her Heavenly home to be reunited with her husband of 70 years, Delbert R. Hensley. Charolette was born September 20, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ada Slack and Howard H. Henking. Charolette was a graduate of...