OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Arnold "Eddie" Ray Elkins

Arnold "Eddie" Ray Elkins

Nov 12, 2021

Arnold "Eddie" Ray Elkins, 73, of Meadow Fork, WV went home to be with his sister, brothers, and parents on Friday, November 12, 2021 after a short illness with family by his side.Eddie was born September 28, 1948 on Aleshire Hollow at Meadow Fork, WV, a son of the late Arland and Virginia Elkins. In addition to his parents he...

James Darin Cox

James Darin Cox

Nov 12, 2021

Specialist James Darin Cox, 55, of Alkol, WV passed away on November 12, 2021 while trying to save another life. He was a graduate of Duval High School class of 1984, veteran of the US Army and a retiree from the Huntington Fire Department after 11 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Anita...

Joseph Dean Bertels

Joseph Dean Bertels

Nov 12, 2021

Joseph Dean Bertels, 55 years old, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on November 12, 2021 after a logging accident. He was born January 27, 1966, a son of the late Alan and Joanna Bertels of Dorsey, IL.He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting for mushrooms, and all outdoor activities. He loved all his family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Cheryl...

Gay Lee Terry

Gay Lee Terry

Nov 12, 2021

Gay Lee Terry, 84, of Red House went to join his Heavenly Father on November 12, 2021. He was born December 23, 1936 in Branchland, West Virginia to the late Woodrow Terry and Hannah Scites Terry. Left behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Mary Frye Terry, his devoted daughter Deborah McComas and son-in-law James McComas, a granddaughter...

Larry Browning

Larry Browning

Nov 11, 2021

Larry Browning, 76, of Hamlin WV, died November 11, 2021. He was born in West Hamlin, WV, on June 22, 1945. He was preceded in death by parents Brad and Mildred Browning and sisters Charlotte Lucas and Linda Hager (Calvin).He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Lois McCallister Browning; daughters Brandi Ashley (Chad) and Jodi Ice (Mark); much...

Teresa Lee Lovejoy

Teresa Lee Lovejoy

Nov 11, 2021

Teresa Lee Lovejoy of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully on Friday November 5, 2021 at the age of 62 years old. She was born in Cock County, TN to Elizabeth Dunn Partin. She was preceded in death by her husband Danny H. Lovejoy; her son Tommy A. Lovejoy; her sister, Darlene Partin and brother, David Partin. She was a homemaker...

Amy Denise Elkins Howery

Amy Denise Elkins Howery

Nov 9, 2021

Amy Denise Elkins Howery, 42, of Camp Creek, WV passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bobby Dean and Janice Dae Bell and Janice Dae Bell and Jess and Novenus Elkins.She is survived by son, Derrik Carter (Kari) of Ashland, TN; daughters, Kala Howery Coburn (Chris) of Tazewell, VA; Serra Hottenstein of Monroe, MI,...

April Dawn Schoolcraft Ables

April Dawn Schoolcraft Ables

Nov 8, 2021

April Dawn Schoolcraft Ables, of Manila, WV died November 8, 2021. She was born December 23, 1969, in Madison, WV, a daughter of Deborah (Stollings) and Bob Schoolcraft. April was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ervin and Josephine (Barker) Stollings of Manila; paternal grandfather Paul Schoolcraft of Man; uncle Kenneth Stollings of Manila; and brother-n-law Nathanial Porter of Manila....

Robert "Wayne" Ballard

Robert "Wayne" Ballard

Nov 6, 2021

Robert “Wayne” Ballard, 58, of Madison, West Virginia, left this world peacefully on November 6, 2021 with his wife and children by his side. Wayne is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra; children, Brandon Ballard and Ashley Mullins (Matthew); his mother, Wanda Ballard; sister, Linda Fox (John); mother-in-law, Betty Dolin; brothers-in-law, Steve Dolin, Billy Dolin (Kathy), Brad Dolin...

Hazel T. Browning

Hazel T. Browning

Nov 6, 2021

Hazel T. Browning, 93, of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday November 6, 2021 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. She was born November 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Boyd and Minnie Adkins Toppings. She was also preceded in death by a son Charles; three brothers; and a step father Joe Vance. She is survived by two sons, Clyde (Connie)...

Lola Wilmus Bell Thomas

Lola Wilmus Bell Thomas

Nov 5, 2021

Lola Wilmus Bell Thomas, 66, of Charleston, WV departed this world November 5, 2021. She was born in Logan County, WV on November 29, 1954, the fourth child out of ten born to Leon and Carlie Mae Ellis Bell.Lola got married in Virginia to James Thomas and they shared three sons, James Eric, Jason Bradley, and Tony Leon. She worked...

Elizabeth White Mays

Elizabeth White Mays

Nov 4, 2021

Elizabeth White Mays, age 85, a resident of Charleston, WV, formerly of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021. She was born April 14, 1936 and was a daughter of the late Allen and Ceila Farley White of Hell Creek in Mingo County, WV. She was also preceded in death by her husband Everett...

Geraldine Price

Geraldine Price

Nov 3, 2021

Geraldine Price, 76, of Alkol, WV received her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Theron Greene and Beulah Brown; her husband Clyde Curtis Price; her son, Craig Stephen Price; stepdaughter, Vickie Price; sister, Diane Pridemore; brother Junior; and nephew, John PridemoreShe is survived by her son, stepdaughter, daughter in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Blemia M. Bennett

Blemia M. Bennett

Nov 2, 2021

Blemia M. Bennett, 81, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, OH. Blemia was born on November 23, 1939 in Manila, WV and was a daughter of the late Roy and Mellie (Cooper) Baisden. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Roy Linford and Douglas Baisden; sisters...

Norris "Buck" Buckner

Norris "Buck" Buckner

Nov 2, 2021

Norris “Buck” Buckner, 88, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2021 after a long illness surrounded by family.He was born May 7, 1933 at Bald Knob, WV to the late Sherman and Brookie Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bob; and siblings Naaman, Naomi, Nellie, Norwood, Nelson, Ned, and Nancy.He...

Pamila Ann Callahan

Pamila Ann Callahan

Nov 2, 2021

Pamila Ann Callahan 69 of Peytona, WV passed away November 2, 2021 CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV.She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death is her husband Billy Carter Callahan and her parents, Charles and Anna Gay Atkins. She is survived by her children, Matthew Callahan of Peytona, Billy Callahan, Jr of Peytona, and Joseph Callahan (Cassie Estep) of Peytona; daughters,...

William Lonnie "Billy" Manns

William Lonnie "Billy" Manns

Nov 1, 2021

Billy Manns, 66, of Kiahsville, WV passed away Monday November 1st. He was born September 2, 1955 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Harrison and Iris (Slade) Manns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer (Manns) Dean. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Manns; his children, Lonzo (Leah) Manns...

Shirley Ann West

Shirley Ann West

Oct 31, 2021

Shirley Ann West, 85, of Foster, WV passed away October 31, 2021 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville, WV.She was born March 7, 1936, a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred May White. In addition to her parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sister.She is survived by her son, Scott West of Morrisvale; daughters, Kathy...

Dorothy May Dean

Dorothy May Dean

Oct 31, 2021

Dorothy May Dean passed away on October 31, 2021 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Burl Dean of over 60 years, as well as a host of family members.She is survived by a daughter Carol Dean Daniels (Anthony), grandchildren Michael Westfall and Connor Dean Westfall; step grandchild, Ginger Blankenship; two great grandkids, Jaiden and...

Clarence Brady Kimbler

Clarence Brady Kimbler

Oct 29, 2021

Clarence Brady Kimbler, age 60, of Harrisille, WV lost his battle with cancer on October 29, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.He was born April 2, 1961, a son of the late Brady and Jewell Kimbler Jr. and was also preceded in death by his sister Kathryn Craig, all of Harrisville, WV.He is survived by his wife, Greta Kimbler;...