OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Larry "L.O." O'Dell Adkins

Larry "L.O." O'Dell Adkins

May 28, 2022

Larry “L.O. O’Dell Adkins age 80 passed on to eternal life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home in West Hamlin, WV. Larry was born May 15, 1942 to the late Hubert and Ida Adkins. He was a 1961 graduate of Guyan Valley High School Where he loved to play football. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran, retired from Huntington...

Charles "Charlie" Rowley

Charles "Charlie" Rowley

May 26, 2022

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Charles “Charlie” Rowley passed away at the age of 88 in Bowling Green, KY. Charlie was born in Madison, WV on April 5, 1934, to Raymond and Erna (Bias) Rowley. He retired from C & P Telephone Co. (now Frontier) in Charleston, WV where he worked as an engineering supervisor. After his retirement from C...

Beverly Ann Reynolds-Haynes

Beverly Ann Reynolds-Haynes

May 23, 2022

Beverly Ann Reynolds-Haynes, 67, of Seth, WV passed away May 23, 2022. She was born May 18, 1955, a daughter of the late Bill and Evon Reynolds of Williams Mountain. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Haynes of Williams Mountain; grandparents Jack and Bessie Jude of Williams Mountain; siblings, baby brother Mark...

Jewelene Faye Wooten

Jewelene Faye Wooten

May 23, 2022

Jewelene Faye Wooten, 82, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born in Ethel, WV on April 11, 1940 to the late Noah and Vadie Hager Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Elige Cantrell; her second husband, Charles Wooten; her daughter, Cookie Crum; and nine siblings....

Dallas D. Miller

Dallas D. Miller

May 22, 2022

Dallas D. Miller, Sr., 78, of Morrisvale passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.He was a retired miner and a UMWA member. In his spare time, when he was able, his passion was line dancing, something he enjoyed tremendously.He will be missed by all.He was preceded in death by his parents Talmage and Myrtle Miller; and his siblings Cebert, Irene, and...

Harry M. "Mickey" Brown

Harry M. "Mickey" Brown

May 19, 2022

Harry Michael “Mickey” Brown, 77, of Madison, WV passed peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born June 27, 1944, he was the eldest child of the late Harry “Brownie” and Marvine Brown. Mickey was a graduate of Scott High School, class of 1962. He attended Marshall University where he earned his bachelors and Masters in Education. He was a member...

Leonard Jay Poindexter

Leonard Jay Poindexter

May 19, 2022

Leonard Jay Poindexter, 69, of Ona, WV died Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born December 21, 1952 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Richard and Virginia Keck Poindexter. He was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia Poindexter; sisters, Wanda Davis, Evelyn Goodwin, Mollie Poindexter, Mabel Watts, and Janet Huffman; brothers, Jerry Poindexter and Everett Poindexter....

ESTUS TED MCNEELY

ESTUS TED MCNEELY

May 19, 2022

Estus Ted McNeely of Peytona passed from this life to an everlasting one on Thursday May 19,2022 at the age of 96. Ted was born on April 21, 1926 and was a member of the Peytona Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder, as well as the Song Leader. He also was a member of the United Mine...

Gloria Phyllis Yeager

Gloria Phyllis Yeager

May 18, 2022

Gloria Phyllis “GG” Hurley Yeager, 88, of Van, WV passed peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on May 18, 2022.GG was a 1953 graduate of Van High School. She studied at Morris-Harvey College and was a nursing assistant at the original Boone Memorial Hospital. GG loved the Lord and attended Bigson Freewill Baptist Church. GG’s life...

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter

May 18, 2022

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter, 73, of Bim, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ray Carpenter; three daughters, Ellen (Brian) Hall of Elizabeth, Kim (Scott Nelson) Hornsby, and Renee (Norman) Matthews of Wharton; one son, Anthony Carpenter of Bim; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two aunts, two brothers and one sister; with a host...

Clayton Keith Collins

Clayton Keith Collins

May 17, 2022

Clayton Keith “Jackie” Collins, 66, of Salt Rock, WV left this earthly world on May 17, 2022. He was born August 28, 1955 to the late Wetzel and Betty Collins. Clayton was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. He was a Guyan Valley graduate. He is survived by his wife, Kim Collins; a daughter, Lilly Manchester of...

Betty Jean Dolin

Betty Jean Dolin

May 14, 2022

Betty Jean Dolin, 79, of Danville, West Virginia peacefully passed away on May 14, 2022 after a long illness. Betty was born on January 17, 1943 to the late Bethel and Gaynell Dolin.Betty was devoted to her family and leaves behind her four children: Steve (Ashley) Dolin, Sandra (Wayne) Ballard, Billy (Kathy) Dolin, and Brad (Tammy) Dolin, grandchildren: Brandon Ballard,...

Mathel Ione Ferrell

Mathel Ione Ferrell

May 14, 2022

Mathel Jarrell Ferrell passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Boone Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.Mathel was a Van High School graduate and a member of Bible Baptist Church.More then anything she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennie Ferrell; siblings, McConnelly Jarrell, Maurice Jarrell, and Patricia Pauley.She is survived...

Judy Ann Loud

Judy Ann Loud

May 10, 2022

Judy Ann Loud, 70, of Madison WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to Denzel Lee Mahone and Wilma Edith (Asberry) Mahone on December 29, 1951. She was a graduate of Van High School class of 1969. She was lively within the community and had a long distinguished career hair styling...

Janet Garrison Price

Janet Garrison Price

May 9, 2022

Janet Gerdine Garrison Price, 94, of Uneeda, WV was born May 1, 1928 to the late Frye and Georgie Garrison of Chesapeake, WV and passed away May 9, 2022.Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Woodrow Price; brothers Jack and Robert Garrison. Janet was a devoted Christian and a member of the Griffiths Branch Church...

Russell Patrick Byrnside

Russell Patrick Byrnside

May 8, 2022

Russell Byrnside, 53, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Venice, Florida, surrounded by his family and friends.Russell graduated from Scott High School 1986, graduated from WV Tech in Montgomery, and received a MPA from West Virginia University.Russell was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Danville.Russell was an avid sports fan. He loved basketball, baseball, and golf....

Yvonne "Bonnie" Lee Morgan Smith

Yvonne "Bonnie" Lee Morgan Smith

May 4, 2022

Yvonne “Bonnie” Lee Morgan Smith was born on June 6, 1937, in Taplin, West Virginia and left to be with the Lord on May 4, 2022. She attended Welch High School. She married Jimmie “Lovell” Smith, the “love of her life,” on January 31, 1953.Bonnie and her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1957. While there, she was employed by...

Chester Sylbert "Dit" White Jr.

Chester Sylbert "Dit" White Jr.

May 3, 2022

Chester Sylbert White Jr. “Dit” was born December 17, 1974 and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents Brenda White and Chester White whom he loved tremendously. Chester truly didn’t meet a stranger, he loved everyone. He loved football, his steelers, and proud to help with coaching Van...

John Lewis Burgess

John Lewis Burgess

May 2, 2022

John Lewis Burgess 87 of Greenview West Virginia departed this life one May 2, 2022 and entered his heavenly home. John passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, son in law and grandchildren. He was a member of the Greenview Church of Christ where he worshipped until he was unable to attend services. John was born March...

Dorothy Reynolds Clark

Dorothy Reynolds Clark

May 2, 2022

Dorothy Reynolds Clark, 82, of Hurricane, WV passed away Sunday May 1, 2022 at St Mary’s Medical Center. Dorothy was baptized when she was 14 years old and was lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Her love for God was evident in her life. She also loved her family very much. She was devoted to her husband and children....