OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Nadine Burgess

Nadine Burgess

Sep 16, 2022

Nadine Burgess, 85, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin, WV. Burial will follow in Fairview Memory Gardens, Hamlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Doris Rae White

Doris Rae White

Sep 15, 2022

Doris Rae White, 93, formerly of Danville WV, passed to the arms of her waiting Savior, Jesus Christ, while in the home of her son, William, in Minster Ohio, surrounded by her family on September 15, 2022. Doris was born October 8, 1928 in Ramage, WV to E. Ray Hall (former Boone County Clerk) and Juanita (Eades) Hall on their...

Linda Lou Dingess

Linda Lou Dingess

Sep 14, 2022

Linda Dingess, 65, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Wednesday September 14,2022 while surrounded by loved ones. Linda was a strong mother, the proudest grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She loved the simple, important things in life, and was one of the hardest workers you’d...

Nellie Jean Teagarden

Nellie Jean Teagarden

Sep 13, 2022

Nellie Jean Teagarden, 76, of Foster, WV passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerold Teagarden; mother Erna Cutlip; father Clyde Baisden; stepfather George Cutlip; sisters Susie Tacket, Gladis Baisden, Ethel Ann Queen (sissy bow); grandsons Tyler Bender and Michael Green; and son-in-law Darrell Green. She is survived by daughter, Teresa Green; sons,...

Susan Elaine Heater

Susan Elaine Heater

Sep 10, 2022

Susan Elaine Heater, 72, of Madison, WV passed away September 10, 2022 at her home. She was born in Carl, WV to Darlie Frank Anderson and Zethel Mae Prater Anderson. She graduated from Rupert High School, Class of 1966. She attended West Virginia Tech and retired from WVU Extension Service. She was a volunteer librarian at Nellis Elementary. She loved...

Ronald Dale Lucas

Ronald Dale Lucas

Sep 10, 2022

Ronald Dale Lucas, 76, of Ranger, peacefully passed from this life into his heavenly home on September 10, 2022, while surrounded by family at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born May 8, 1946, in Ranger, son of Donald “Tiny” Lucas and Maye Frye Lucas Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Terry Charcandy

Terry Charcandy

Sep 8, 2022

Terry Charcandy, 58, of Alabaster, AL went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2022 at Sturgil Hospice House, Brooksville, FL. after a long battle with Dementia. He worked as an HR Director for many years for large corporations. He was a member of Helena United Methodist Church in Alabama, where he loved playing drums and serving God. He...

Nelda M. Spratt

Nelda M. Spratt

Sep 6, 2022

Nelda M. Spratt, 87, of Danville, WV passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022. Born October 1, 1934, in Wharton, she was a daughter of the late Ovie C. and Mary V. Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Nelda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles L. “Andy” Spratt; as well as...

Mary Frances Stone

Mary Frances Stone

Sep 5, 2022

Mary Frances Stone of Danville went to her heavenly home on September 5th 2022 at the age of 91. She died peacefully with her children at her side. Mary was a loving mother to her children Ernest Stone Jr., Faye Thomas, Reba Halstead, and Linda Ball. She cherished her five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. In addition...

Vernon "Gene" Halstead

Vernon "Gene" Halstead

Sep 3, 2022

Vernon "Gene" Halstead, 75, of Charleston, WV passed away on September 3rd, 2022 after a long illness. Gene was born on July 13, 1947 to Bernard and Cephie Halstead in Drawdy, WV. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Cephie, sister, Betty Adkins, and brothers, Charles, Delmer, and Richard of Peytona. He is survived by wife, Jean, and son,...

Linda Kay Nida

Linda Kay Nida

Sep 2, 2022

Linda Kay Nida, 77, of Hamlin, WV passed away Friday September 2, 2022. She was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Ruby and Gladys Egnor Huffman. She is survived by her children, Debbie Meade (Arnold), Joyce Sizemore (Mike), Melvin Nida (Katrina); grandchildren, Amanda Basham, James Meade, Tara Blatt, Conner Richards, Carson Nida; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Blatt, Bella Basham,...

Gregory Bennett

Gregory Bennett

Sep 2, 2022

Gregory “Greg” Charles Bennett, 62, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Pelican Health in Thomasville. He was born July 20, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia, and was the son of Charles Edward Bennett and the late Christina Estep Bennett. Greg enjoyed reading and was an avid hockey fan, especially the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds. He is survived by his son, JD C....

Johnny Floyd Ball

Johnny Floyd Ball

Aug 31, 2022

Johnny Floyd Ball, 76, of Danville, WV passed away August 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was an Army veteran and retired coal miner. He was a Shriner since 1990, President of the Oriental Band, President of the Boone Co. Shriners, a Mason since 1986, VFW, Jesters, treasurer Boone County Farm Bureau, and Boone County agent for...

Paula Diane Burch

Paula Diane Burch

Aug 30, 2022

Paula Diane Burch, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home in Hamlin, WV. She was born September 28, 1944 and was a daughter of the late Paul Curry and Charlotte Black Curry. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Hal and Catharine Black (who raised her); and uncles Edwin and Virginia Black, Lyle and Audrea...

Evelyn Linville

Evelyn Linville

Aug 26, 2022

Evelyn Linville 87 of Danville, WV gained her heavenly wings with family by her side August 26, 2022. She had a long illness with Dementia and passed away peacefully. She was a wonderful mother and well loved by family. She was Baptist faith. She was born September 22, 1934 at Morrisvale, WV to the late John and Stella Egnor. In...

Rodney E. "Moose" Ferrell

Rodney E. "Moose" Ferrell

Aug 25, 2022

Rodney E. “Moose” Ferrell of Garner, NC was born February 17,1958 in Madison WV and passed away August 25.2022 at his residence. He was preceded by father and mother Jack E. and Jewell Ferrell; sister Barbara Ballard; paternal grandparents Odell and Arminda Coon; and maternal grandparents Guy and Goldie Price. He was a graduate of Scott High School, worked for...

Kay Frances Miller

Kay Frances Miller

Aug 25, 2022

Kay Frances Miller (nee White), 71, of Foster, West Virginia passed peacefully in her home on August 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born to Dencil and Gladys White of Wharton, West Virginia on January 19, 1951, she was the sixth of seven siblings. Kay was a 1968 graduate of Van High School. Shortly after graduation she married Warren...

Nan Augusta Hurley

Nan Augusta Hurley

Aug 23, 2022

Nan Augusta Moyer Hurley, age 90 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born in True, West Virginia on November 27, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Walter H. & Ethel Mae Tickle Moyer. Nan was a graduate of Van High School, Class of 1949. She furthered her education at Morris Harvey College studying science...

Delta Leamon Wood

Delta Leamon Wood

Aug 22, 2022

Delta Leamon Wood, 91, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born October 17, 1930 at Turtle Creek, WV and was a daughter of the late James Ely Prichard and Orpha June Martin Prichard. She was also preceded in death by her husband Willard Wood. She was a member of the Freedom Baptist...

Nadeena "Nadine" Pearl McKinney

Nadeena "Nadine" Pearl McKinney

Aug 20, 2022

Nadeena “Nadine” Pearl McKinney, of Peytona, WV went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2022. She was 84 years old and a member of Lory Baptist Church. Nadine taught second grade at Comfort Grade School for many years. She was a published author, educator, and seamstress who made beautiful quilts and the best hot dogs on the creek....