OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Russell "Melvin" Beckett Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
Russell Melvin Beckett Jr., 79, of Danville, WV passed away January 1, 2022. He was born February 9, 1942 in Hurricane, WV and was a son of the late Russell Melvin Beckett Sr. and Berta Starcher Beckett. In addition to his parents he was reunited with his wife of over 40 years, Gail; and his sister Barbara Johnson.Melvin loved the...
Karon Fay Brunty-Clay Adkins-Ginn
Dec 31, 2021
Karon Fay Brunty-Clay-Adkins-Ginn, of West Hamlin WV,Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 31, 2021.Karon was born in Branchland, WV on December 21, 1945. Her parents Elmer Brad Clay and Willa Pearl Brunty, two sisters Francis Burns and Corliss Kay Davidson, precede her in death. She leaves behind her loving husband Bobby Tony Ginn of Culloden WV,...
Mary Lou Hogge Price
Dec 31, 2021
Mary Lou Hogge Price passed away after a long illness at her home on December 31, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louisa Hogge, brother and sister -in -law Charles and Linda Hogge, and her sister Barbara Bumgardner.She is survived by her daughters; Stephanie (Jeremy) Horsman of Bim, and Melanie (Danny) Grant of Foster, her son;...
Ann O'Dell Carrico
Dec 31, 2021
Ann O'Dell Carrico, 81, of Danville, passed on December 31, 2021, after a long illness. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Boney) Carrico; parents Walter and Marie Staten O'Dell; brothers Michael and Patrick O'Dell; and sister, Teresa Combs. Ann loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and interior design. Ann was also known for...
Brandon Paul "Wick" Elswick
Dec 30, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Beautiful son Brandon Paul "Wick" Elswick.Brandon passed away on December 30 2021. Brandon was predeceased by his Father Russell R Elswick of Murfreesboro TN; and his Great Grandfather Bethel "Choke" Cook of Robinson WV.He is survived by his loving fiance Rebecca Smith of Danville WV whom he cherished,...
Anna Ruth Kitchen
Dec 29, 2021
Anna Ruth Davis-Kitchen, 82, of Branchland, WV died peacefully at home on December 29, 2021 with her beloved daughter, Melanie, at her side.She was born March 19, 1939 on Paddies Creek, Rt. 10, Brady, WV to the late Preacher James Vernon Davis and Eliza Mohalia Hargis-Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Marcella Ann Brown Blake
Dec 28, 2021
Marcella Ann Brown Blake, 81, of Danville, WV formerly of Blair, WV passed this life to her Heavenly Home on December 28, 2021.She was born February 6, 1940 to the late James R. Brown Sr. and Adelene Brown. Marcella was married to the love of her life Ronald Blake for 54 years until his passing. They were the parents of...
Samantha A. Welch
Dec 28, 2021
Samantha A. Welch, 49, of Sullivan, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital – Sullivan.Samantha Ann Welch was born June 15, 1972 in Madison, West Virginia, to Carlos Glenn and Lana Reda (Turner) Jarvis. She grew up and attended school in Wharton, WV, later graduating from Van High School, class of 1990. Shortly after...
David Lee Parker
Dec 26, 2021
David Lee Parker Sr., 77, of Midkiff, WV Died Sunday December 26, 2021. He was born March 8, 1944 in Lewisburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his son, David Lee Parker Jr. He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his ex-wife Glenna Stevens, three sisters, Daisy, Sarah and Louise; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Mary Leta Allen
Dec 26, 2021
Mary Leta Allen, 96, of Big Otter, WV became a Christmas Angel on December 26, 2021 at the home of her beloved granddaughter, Rebecca Lynne Brock. Mary was born and raised at Blue Sulphur in Greenbrier County. Her parents were Irvin and Vearie Milam Rhodes. Mary graduated from Smoot High School. While in nurse’s training, she met and married Paul...

Paul David Powell
Dec 23, 2021
Paul David Powell, 70, of Danville, WV passed away December 23, 2021.He was born August 21, 1951 and was a son of the late Howard and Edna Powell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Danny Powell, Everett Lewis Powell, Terry Powell, and Philmore Powell; one sister Vickie Sue Cook; and great niece Victoria...
Susan Mae Berry
Dec 23, 2021
Susan Mae Harvey Berry, 74, of Danville, WV went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 23, 2021. She was born January 5, 1947 in Cabell County, WV. She will once again be with the love of her life, her husband, Hassel C. Berry, who precedes her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...
Robert David Grant Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Robert David Grant Jr, 80, of Shepherdstown, WV passed away December 23, 2021. He was born June 25, 1941 in Wharton, WV to the late Robert David and Winona McClure Grant. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Ray Grant; and sister Kathy Jean Grant.He is survived by his wife, Terry Speiser Grant;...
Cheryl Darlene Phillips
Dec 23, 2021
Cheryl Darlene Phillips, 77, of Lake, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 23, 2021.Cheryl was married to the love of her life Gene Phillips for 45 years until his passing. They were parents of three children: Angie Mynes of Lake, Rob (Connie) Phillips of Spars Creek, and Kim (Billy) McKinney of Six Mile.Cheryl...
John Robert Davidson
Dec 22, 2021
John Robert Davidson, 46, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday December 22, 2021. He was born May 6, 1975 in Huntington, WV, a son of Robert and Brenda Davidson. He was a former driver for Tri River Transit. He is also survived by his wife, Robin Davidson; two sons, Zack (Hannah) Davidson, Quinton Davidson; one daughter, Emily Davidson; four grandchildren, Braylon,...

Linda Dillon
Dec 20, 2021
Linda Williams Dillon,72, of Charleston, WV departed this earth on December 20,2021 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Mabel and William Williams; brothers Freddy, Danny, Jimmy and Larry Williams; and sister Charlotte Miller. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shandi (Warren) Tyler of Huntington; sons, Richard Danish of Ottawa and...
Thomas William Fortney
Dec 19, 2021
Thomas William Fortney, 77, of Danville, WV passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was a US Navy Veteran and of the Air Force Reserves. He was a member and Chaplain of the Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578 of Madison, West Virginia, and a member of West Madison Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife Glema Fortney; stepsons, Thomas...
Dryden White
Dec 17, 2021
Dryden White 87 years old, the son of the late George and Myrtle White, was born on May 24, 1934. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at his home in Point Pleasant, WV.In addition to his parents, Dryden is preceded in death by his wife Rosetta,...
Michael Steven Ellis
Dec 17, 2021
Michael Steven Ellis, 51, of Foster, WV passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born August 11, 1970 in Madison, WV to Marvin and Ida Marie Sharp Ellis. In addition to his parents he is survived by one son, Michael Wayne Ellis of Stringers Branch; one daughter, Courtney Ellis of Phoenix City,...
Helen Faye Jarrell
Dec 15, 2021
Helen Faye Jarrell 96 of Foster, WV, passed away December l6, 2021 with family by her side.She was born June 8, 1925 to the late Dewey Blankenship and Ida Stollings. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Denver Jarrell.She was a member of the Rock Creek Church of Christ. She loved to work...
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