OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Paul Sandidge Puckett

Paul Sandidge Puckett

Sep 5, 2021

Paul Sandidge Puckett, Sr., 81, of Madison, WV passed away September 5, 2021.He was born at Fremont, VA on April 17, 1940 to the late Calvin and Oshie Fleming Puckett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Puckett; his sons Kenneth (Kenny) Puckett, Paul Sandidge Puckett,Jr (Ducky); his daughter Penny Sue Puckett; brothers...

Ruby Bernice Birley

Ruby Bernice Birley

Sep 3, 2021

Ruby Bernice Birley, 87 of Madison WV passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 3, 2021. She was home with the love of her life, Carl, when angels came for her. She was born in Raglandrom, WV. Ruby was preceded in death by her mother Rosezella Prsa, her father Elmer Mahone, and her older sister and...

Donald A. Hill

Donald A. Hill

Sep 3, 2021

Donald A. Hill, 40, went home to see the Lord on Friday, September 3rd, 2021. He was born December 15th, 1980 in Charleston, WV.He was preceded in death by grandparents Okey (Juanita) Mullins, Bobby Hill, and Alpha (Virgal) Halstead; uncles Michael Hill and Morgan Mullins; and cousin Misty Bias. He was a loving, hardworking man who had many battles in...

Lottie Elaine Farley Midkiff

Lottie Elaine Farley Midkiff

Sep 2, 2021

Lottie Elaine Farley Midkiff, widow of the late Walter Midkiff, eldest daughter of the late Matthew Clay Farley, and Alta Hawkins Farley, entered this world on March 12, 1927 at Ferrellsburg, WV and passed this life on September 2, 2021. She was also preceded in death by a baby daughter, Judith Carolyn Midkiff and a son, Duane Alan Midkiff. She...

Sandra K. Blomstrand

Sandra K. Blomstrand

Sep 2, 2021

Sandra K. Blomstrand, 77, died Thursday September 2, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on July 3, 1944 in Morrisvale, WV, the daughter of Earl and Helen (McClure) Davis Sr. She married Harry R. Blomstrand November 15, 1968 in Chicago. He died June 5, 2002. Shortly after his death in 2006 she returned to Morrisvale...

Harley Lee Hubbs

Harley Lee Hubbs

Sep 1, 2021

Harley Lee Hubbs, 90, of St. Clair Shores, died Wednesday September 1, 2021 at home. He was born September 19, 1930 in Barboursville, Ky, the son of the late Bert and Nannie Terrell Hubbs. His marriage was to Vicie Blevins. Vicie died in 2014. Harley was a union man through and through. He would do anything for anybody and loved...

Doris Ann Jefferson

Doris Ann Jefferson

Sep 1, 2021

Doris Ann Jefferson, 67, of Greenview, WV was born January 21, 1954 and went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 1, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents Alamander Jeffery and Vicie Green (Wilson); her son-in-law Mark Smith; her grandson Sawyer Jefferson; a special nephew Roger “Bubby” Ball Jr.; and several half brothers and sisters.She attended...

Roger Glen Ball

Roger Glen Ball

Sep 1, 2021

Roger Glen Ball 75 of Meadow Fork, Hewett Creek passed away September 1, 2021 of a sudden illness. He was born on September 25, 1945.He was preceded in death by his parents, David French Ball and Sybil Jesse Ball, siblings Ursel Genial Ball, Leonard Sammy Ball, David Ball, Jr, Guy Glenial Ball, Loretta Ball Workman, Susie Louise Ball White, Lucy...

Roger K. McComas

Roger K. McComas

Aug 31, 2021

Roger K. McComas, 47, of 9-mile Rd, Midkiff, WV passed away Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021 at home his wife by his side. He battled cancer for 3 years. He was born Sept. 18, 1973 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of Ronald and Deloris Plumley McComas. He was a 1993 graduate of Guyan Valley High School. He is preceded in...

Michael Ray Brown

Michael Ray Brown

Aug 28, 2021

Michael Ray “Dump” Brown, 60, of Danville, WV departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday August 28th, 2021 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) following a short illness.Mike was born on August 2nd, 1961 at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan. He was the youngest son to the late William Junior Brown and the late Hannah Syvada (Ooten) Brown...

Myrtle Christine Preston Elswick

Myrtle Christine Preston Elswick

Aug 28, 2021

Myrtle Christine “Preston” Elswick went home to be with our Lord on August 28, 2021.She was born January 1, 1934. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Myrtle was loved by all that knew her.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Leonard Edward Elswick; daughter Charlotte Cathrine Bradford; granddaughter Shelley Christine Moore;...

Guylia M. Howard Welch

Guylia M. Howard Welch

Aug 27, 2021

Guylia M. (Howard) Welch, born on March 30, 1931 in Flat Lick, KY passed away on August 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Albert L. Welch, Jr., loving mother of Judy (Bob) LaChance, Teresa (Mike) Underwood, and Jeff (Nicole) Welch. Cherished grandmother of Dylan, Brandon, Sherry (Mike), Megan, Mikey, Jeffrey (Emily), Jordan and great-grandmother of Elijah, Caleb, Thomas, Brynnlee...

Geraldine Mickey Parsley Journell

Geraldine Mickey Parsley Journell

Aug 27, 2021

Geraldine “Mickey” Parsley Journell, 66, of Danville, WV passed away August 20, 2021 at her home in Black Diamond Arbors, Danville, WV.She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy E. Thompson of Danville; brothers, Ray Journell of Danville and Ronnie Journell of Charleston; and ex-husband Lonnie Parsley. Mickey is survived by her son Joshua (Summer) Parsley and her granddaughters,...

Wanda Louella Norman

Wanda Louella Norman

Aug 26, 2021

Wanda Louella “Sue” Norman 75 of West Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday August 25, 2021 at home. She was born June 4, 1946 a daughter of the late Winfield and Dora White Neace. She was a seamstress. She is survived by three sons, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, one special niece, and one brother. Funeral service will be...

Anita Toler

Anita Toler

Aug 25, 2021

Anita Toler was greeted in paradise on August 25th, 2021 by her parents, Henry and Violet Puckett; husband, Vaughn Toler; sister, Mary Lou Lusk; brothers Milton and Terry Puckett; son-in-law George Rogers, and grandson, Aaron Rogers. What a day of rejoicing that was! Anita was born in Yukon, West Virginia on September 6th, 1932. She grew up in the coal...

Inza Faye Lovejoy

Inza Faye Lovejoy

Aug 25, 2021

Inza Faye Lovejoy, 69, of Cleveland, OH passed away August 25, 2021. She was born June 16, 1952 in Carmichael, Penn., a daughter of the late Edgar and Maggie Bradagan. She is also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Knight and a grandson, Robbie Chance Smith. She is survived by her husband Clarence Ronald Knight; children, Belinda (Mike) Brown,...

Margaret Ann Ball

Margaret Ann Ball

Aug 21, 2021

Margaret Ann Ball, 74, of Hewett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 after a short illness.She was a wonderful loving housewife, mother, grandmother and a member of the Spencer United Methodist Church of Hewett, WV.She was preceded in death by her son Richard Dean Ball; parents Ollie Edward & Lucille Tackett; and one...

Herman Darren Daniels

Herman Darren Daniels

Aug 21, 2021

Herman Darren Daniels “Coon Hunter”, 55, of Ottawa, WV is now at rest after suffering a long illness. The angel of mercy carried him gently to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 21, 2021.He was born on June 5, 1966 in Logan, WV to the late Herman and Lois Daniels. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Teresa Lynn Angel

Teresa Lynn Angel

Aug 19, 2021

Teresa Lynn Angel, 49, of Julian, WV was born March 23, 1972 and passed away August 19, 2021 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Calvin and Mary Holstein and paternal grandparents Jess and Violet Angel.She is survived by her parents, Michael and Mae Angel of Julian; and two brothers, Michael Anthony of Garretts...

James Matthew Elkins

James Matthew Elkins

Aug 18, 2021

James Matthew “Tabby” Elkins, 88, of Ashford, WV is now at rest after suffering from dementia on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. The angel of mercy carried him gently to his heavenly home. He was surrounded by the love of his family.He was born December 8, 1932 in Dartmont, Boone County. His parents were Ira and Sylvia Elkins who preceded him...