OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Harold Dean Green

Harold Dean Green

Nov 18, 2022

Harold Dean Green, 77, of Foster, West Virginia, passed away on November 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1944 to the late Hobert and Enola Green. In 1962, he moved to Washington D.C. where he began working at the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Kennedy Administration from 1962 through 1965. He met...

Jerry T. Weaver

Jerry T. Weaver

Nov 18, 2022

Jerry T. Weaver, 77, transitioned into his eternal home, Friday, November 18, 2022. He was the son of Ralph W. and Mayoma (Jarrell) Weaver who preceded him in death, as did his sisters, Patty Culp, Janet Weaver, and Sally Price. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Priscilla Holstein Weaver; his daughters, Melanie (Gordon) Harvey and Melinda (Thomas)...

Leona Gail Roberts-White

Leona Gail Roberts-White

Nov 17, 2022

Leona Gail Roberts-White, 58, of Livingston, TN formerly from Danville, WV went home to her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2022. Leona was a very active member of her community for many years until her declining health took her away from it. She was an active member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in Julian, WV. She was a...

Barbara Bradford Parker

Barbara Bradford Parker

Nov 15, 2022

Barbara Bradford Parker of Foster, WV, born January 31, 1947 in Hadlock, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV with her husband of 47 years, Daniel M. Parker, holding her hand. She was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Bradford and Monnie Custis Bradford of Hadlock, Virginia. Barbara graduated from Northampton High School in 1965...

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy

Nov 15, 2022

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy, 72, of Uneeda, WV passed away November 15, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1950, to Edgar and Georgia Lovejoy. He was preceded in death by both his parents; and brother Charles Lovejoy. Roger is survived by his brothers, Fred “Ricky” and Anna Lovejoy of Uneeda, WV, Leonard and Rhoda Lovejoy of Nova, Ohio and Eddie...

Jeffery William "Coach" Davis

Jeffery William "Coach" Davis

Nov 15, 2022

“Coach” Jeffrey William Davis of Madison, WV (October 12, 1949 -November 15, 2022) died peacefully at home in the company of his beloved family after a long battle with chronic alcoholism. He is survived by his wife, Sue Davis; his siblings Jackie (Gary) Hills and Jonathan (Diane) Davis; children, Maria (Aaron) Hatfield, Sara (Eric) Lloyd and Ben Davis; grandchildren, Danielle...

Oliver Leon Hunter

Oliver Leon Hunter

Nov 15, 2022

Oliver Leon Hunter of Danville WV went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022 after a short illness. He was born January 30, 1936 to the late James and Audra Hunter. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Madison VFW where he served as Chaplin for...

Sarah Elizabeth Cook

Sarah Elizabeth Cook

Nov 12, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Cook 46 of Hewett WV passed away November 12, 2022 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her parents, Doran and Jacqueline Bishop of Hewett; sons, Leif Bishop of Jeffrey, Jason Elkins II (Hannah) of Texas, Jaxon Cook of Hewett, Cody Smith of Hewett; and a daughter, Leila...

Buster L. Stowers, Jr.

Buster L. Stowers, Jr.

Nov 11, 2022

His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. On Friday, November 11, 2022, Buster L. Stowers, Jr., 75, of Wharton entered his heavenly home. Buster served 2 years in the US Army and then went to work in the coal industry where he worked for 47 years. Buster was a devoted member of the Wharton Missionary Baptist...

Bradley Aaron Ferrell

Bradley Aaron Ferrell

Nov 11, 2022

Bradley Aaron Ferrell, 34, of Jeffrey, West Virginia departed this life on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born Tuesday, December 29, 1987 in Charleston, West Virginia to Danny Richard Ferrell and the late Venus Roseann Miller. In addition to his late mother he was preceded in death by his partner Rahni Natasha Richardson; step-brother Justin Terral Forbes; aunt Martha...

Ernest Ralph Powell

Ernest Ralph Powell

Nov 11, 2022

Ernest Ralph Powell, 79, of Jeffrey, WV passed away November 12, 2022. He was born September 6, 1943 and was a son of the late Ernest and Nellie Powell of Danville. He was also preceded in death by sister, Norma Lea Brown. He is survived by two sons, Joe and Allen both of Tennessee; and the love of his life,...

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson

Nov 10, 2022

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson (68), of Big Ugly Creek in Boone County, West Virginia, went to her heavenly home to be reunited with her parents on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her home. Marsha was born on October 1, 1954 at the Glover Clinic in Madison, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ike and Jeanette Bell. She...

John Phillip Shirkey

John Phillip Shirkey

Nov 9, 2022

John Phillip Shirkey 72, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022. He was born October 7, 1950, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Emma Ruth Stollings Shirkey. He was a retired coal miner from Long Branch Energy and a member of the Danville Church of Christ for over 32 years where he was the song...

Rita Ann Burgess

Rita Ann Burgess

Nov 9, 2022

Rita Burgess, 66, of South Charleston, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home. She was born November 29, 1955 at Madison, WV a daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Bertha Faye McNeely Bias. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ruford Gene Manley; and nieces Angela Williams and...

Retta Jan Smith

Retta Jan Smith

Nov 8, 2022

Retta Jan Smith, 67, of Niceville, FL passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022 surrounded by her beloved sons and their families. Her untimely passing was after a brief but intense battle with pancreatic cancer. Retta was born in Madison, WV. After her high school graduation, she joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served for 4 years....

Lillian Rebel Hager

Lillian Rebel Hager

Nov 8, 2022

Lillian Rebel Hager, 59, of Danville, W.V., departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at home, after battling many health issues. She was born February 5, 1963 in Danville, W.V., the daughter of George Hager and late Freda Hager Both of Danville, W.V. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...

Peter France Miller

Peter France Miller

Nov 7, 2022

Peter France Miller, 77, of Uneeda, WV entered his heavenly home on Monday November 7, 2022 at CAMC General Hospital. Peter was born on March 16, 1945 to the late Louella and Lewis Miller. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Bruce Harvey Miller and Edward (Peanut) Miller, one sister Carol Hodgkins, one son Peter Miller and one...

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager

Nov 5, 2022

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Roger and Mary McKinney in Madison, WV on June 25, 1973. Traci joins her daughter, Savannah Hager in Heaven where they are sure to be spending their days smiling hand-in-hand. Also preceded her in death are her...

Odessa Dean Saunders

Odessa Dean Saunders

Nov 2, 2022

Odessa Dean Saunders 93 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. Born July 4, 1929, at Turtle Creek WV she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dora Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years., Donald Lee Saunders. Odessa was a longtime...

Richard Reid Comer Jr.

Richard Reid Comer Jr.

Nov 2, 2022

Richard Reid Comer, Jr., 72, of Charleston passed away at home on November 2, 2022, after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1950, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Elizabeth (Stewart) and Richard Reid. Comer, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandparents Mary Mildred (Schultz) and Richard Hewitt...