OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Robert Alan "Bob" McComas
Sep 27, 2021
Robert Alan “Bob” McComas (known as “Housecat” to his CB buddies) of West Hamlin, WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday September 27, 2021 at the age of 56. He was born July 12, 1965, and was a 1983 graduate of Guyan Valley High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Marion “Bill” McComas and...
John Eric Weaver
Sep 27, 2021
John Eric Weaver, 57, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2021 after a brave battle with multiple myeloma.John had a rich career of 30 years at the Department of Highways. He was as dedicated to his craft as he was to his family. He found pleasure in life’s simplicities. Whether it was camping,...

Roy Michael Merritt
Sep 27, 2021
Roy Michael Merritt, 72, of Branchland, WV died Monday September 27, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Robert and Jannie Hazelett Merritt. He was also preceded in death by a sister Virginia Lynn Merritt. He is survived by his brothers and sister, Roger Merritt (Lynnette), James “Jimbo” Merritt (Belinda), Brenda...
Bonnie Jean Adkins
Sep 26, 2021
Bonnie (Bunny) Jean Adkins departed our lives peacefully on September 26th, 2021, at Cleveland Metro Area Hospital in Ohio. She will be welcomed in Heaven by her family and friends. Although she has departed our earthly lives, she will never leave our hearts, thoughts, or minds. She was born in Grassy Meadows, WV June 30th, 1932, to Walter and Ann...
Broaddus James Lorrison
Sep 25, 2021
Broaddus James Lorrison, 85, of Madison, WV passed away on Saturday September 25, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1936 in Sandfield, WV.Broaddus was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bonnie Lorrison, a brother, Carl Williams Lorrison, and his eldest son James "Jimmy" Lorrison.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Annetta Ratliff Lorrison; brother, Ronald...
Johnny Ray Hall
Sep 24, 2021
Johnny Ray Hall, 58, of Williams Mountain, WV passed away unexpectedly after a tragic accident at his home on September 24, 2021. He was born on December 23rd, 1962 to Ezra and Carolyn Hall of James Creek, WV.If you ever had the chance to meet him, Johnny was someone who strived to put a smile on your face. He could...
Reba Dene Lucas
Sep 23, 2021
Reba Dene Lucas, 88, of Branchland WV died Thursday September 23, 2021. She was born December 22, 1932 a daughter of the late Chalmer and Ada Thompson Lucas. She was a mail sorter for the US Postal service. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM...
Brenda Sue Stevens
Sep 22, 2021
Brenda Sue Stevens, 70, of Midkiff, WV went to her heavenly home on Wednesday September 22, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital. She was born in Big Creek of Lincoln County, West Virginia on October 24, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Elbert Cooper and Elsie Bishop Cooper. Also proceeding her in death were her loving husband James “Nit”...
Ronnie Collins
Sep 22, 2021
Ronnie Collins, 54, of Ottawa, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was the son of the late Joanne Clark and Jack Clark (stepfather) of Ottawa, WV.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susie Davis; three sons, Jonathan (Jessica) Collins, Joseph (Kaitlyn) Collins, and Scott (Brandi) Davis; daughter, Mary (Jordan) White; brother, David (Crystal) Collins; sister,...
Michael Lee Saddler
Sep 21, 2021
Michael Lee Saddler, 50 of South Point, OH formally of Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Roger and his brother Jamie.He leaves behind the love of his life, Sunshine, and his baby girl Emma. He also leaves behind his mother Rita and sister and...
Charles H. Lohrenz
Sep 20, 2021
Charles H. Lohrenz 90 of Nellis Wv passed away on September 20th, 2021 of a short illness.Charles was born to Charles Henry and Ann Lohrenz of Liverpool England U.K. on February 18th 1931. He was also preceded in death by son John (Thelma) Marcum. He was a member of the British Military. He retired from Mossberg Firearms. Charles was a...
Kenneth Earl Crum
Sep 20, 2021
Kenneth Earl Crum, born April 10, 1957. Age 64 from Wayne West Virginia passed away on September 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by (father) Roy Crum, (mother) Mary “TOOTS” Crum, (brother) Curtis Roy Crum, (sister) Dorene Hatfield. He is survived by (wife) Patsy Crum, (son) Tyson Baker, also (son) Billy Ramey, (daughter) Brandy Maynard, (grandson) Jayden Ramey, (sister)...
Helen Gaye Parsons
Sep 18, 2021
Helen Gaye Parsons, 81 of Branchland, went to her heavenly home on Saturday September 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Wayne county on February 16, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Freelin and Inez Simpkins. Also preceding her in death were her husband Karry Parsons; a daughter Carolyn D. Smith; a granddaughter Tonya Smith; a...
Tommy Ray "Buddy" Sutphin
Sep 17, 2021
Tommy (Buddy) Sutphin 79 of Bigson, WV was peacefully carried into the presence of God, Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by family singing him home after a short illness. He was born Sunday, July 25, 1942 in Madison, WV to the late Raymond and Julia Hill Sutphin.In addition to his parents, his wife Shirley, brothers, Lowell, Rodney and David, sisters,...
Patricia Ann Vance
Sep 17, 2021
Patricia Ann Vance, 79, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Friday September 17, 2021. She was born April 14, 1942 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Myrtle Adkins Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by a son Columbus Vance. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Vance; children, Billy Farley (Arlene), David Lee Farley, Gary...

Dreama Gail Runyon
Sep 16, 2021
Dreama Gail Runyon 47, of Branchland, WV passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021. She was born February 20, 1974 to Barney and Genevieve Watson Runyon. In addition to her parents she is also survived by her uncle Freddie Watson and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday September 20, 2021 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home,...
James Arlis Cox
Sep 16, 2021
James Arlis Cox, 47, of Bim went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021 after a short illness.He was born May 3, 1974 to the late James Cox Sr. and Sandra Sitton Cox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Sandra Cox; sister Andrea Cox Abdeloui; grandparents Rex and Ruth Sitton;...
Larry Allen Pauley
Sep 15, 2021
Larry Allen Pauley aka to his family as Mookey was born June 28, 1987.He departed this world to be with his savior unexpectedly on September 15, 2021 from the result of injuries sustained from a hit and run.Everyone that knew Larry said that his smile would light up the room. Nothing made him smile more than his baby girl Layla,...
Charles Ray Varney
Sep 15, 2021
Charles R. Varney, Sr. 80 of Spars Creek Road, Danville, WV was born June 8, 1941, at Big Creek, WV. He died September 15, 2021, at home after a short illness with his family.He was a coal miner with over 30 years work experience, a US Army Veteran, and long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Danville.He is survived...
Bobby Eugene Willialms, Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Bobby Eugene Williams, Sr. 69 of Comfort, WV passed away September 14, 2021.He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.He is survived by his children, Bobby E. Williams, Jr of Racine, WV, John W. Williams of Chapmanville, WV and Yvonne N. Williams of St. Albans, WV; siblings, David Williams of Beckley, WV, Ricky Williams and Kevin...
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