OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Jamie Okey Hammond
Jan 5, 2024
Jamie Okey Hammond of Cazy, WV died at home on January 5, 2024 after a long illness.
He was born on February 11, 1974 to Corby Lee and Violet Hammond. He was preceded in death by his dad, Corby Lee Hammond and his nephew, Michael David Hall.
Left to cherish his memories are his Mom, Violet; his sisters, Vickie...
Robert Taylor Moore
Jan 4, 2024
Robert Taylor "Tater" Moore, 52, of Bim, WV went home to be with his Lord & Savior on January 4, 2024. He was born March 14, 1971 to the late Edgar "Jr" & Diana Moore of Bim, WV. He was preceded in death by his Dad on May 10, 2023; his grandparents, James & Marcelene Kerns and Taylor & Ethel...
Ronnie Allen Mooney
Jan 2, 2024
Ronnie Allen Mooney (Moonpie) of Seth, born on July 6, 1958 gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. To know Ronnie was to love him! He never met a stranger, only people he hadn’t became friends with yet.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Hank Mooney and father-in-law, Larry Asbury.
Ronnie is survived by his wife,...
Patrick Mathew Javins
Jan 1, 2024
Patrick Mathew Javins, aged 35, of Big Ugly, WV, passed away on January 1, 2024.
He was born on October 2, 1987. Patrick graduated from Scott High School and went on to join the Army, where he served in the war in Afghanistan.
He is survived by his mother, Connie Harless and stepfather Freddie Harless of...
Charlotte Ann Miller
Dec 31, 2023
Charlotte Ann Miller, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband Chuckie Lee Miller; mom, Janet Marie Gore, dad, Leland Gore Sr.; brothers Bobby Eugene Gore, Leland Gore Jr.; and son Zarcus Lee Gore.
She is survived by her daughter, Marsha and Mike Caudill of Danville; son,...
Lowell Thomas Ball
Dec 30, 2023
Lowell Thomas "Tom" Ball, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, with his family by his side.
Tom was born April 23, 1937, in Greenview, WV to the late Wilson Ball and Vonda Duty Ball Brown. He was a grandson of the late Hugh and Mary (Bell) Duty.
Tom retired from Preiser Scientific as...
Kenneth Ray Bailey
Dec 29, 2023
Kenneth Ray Bailey, 77, of Alkol, WV passed away December 29, 2023.
He was born February 18, 1946 to the late Pierce and Ruby Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Wattie and Lemmie “Yeager” Miller and Curtis J. and Lou Emma (Dickens) Bailey; sisters Shirley Miller and Shelva Troll; brother Samuel Bailey; and son-in-law Sam Warner.
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Jerry D. Elkins
Dec 27, 2023
Jerry D. Elkins, 86, of Danville, WV passed to his Heavenly home on December 27, 2023. Jerry was born on October 29, 1937 to the late William Allen and Ruth Faye Barker Elkins. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by the love of his life Meredith Jean Dotson Elkins.
He is survived by his...
Gary Donahue
Dec 23, 2023
On Saturday, December 23, 2023, Gary "Smokey" Donahue, 82, of Branchland, WV took the hand of his Savior and left us for his heavenly home.
Smokey was born May 20, 1941 in West Hamlin, WV to Homer "Jack" Donahue and America (Merkey) Adkins Donahue. Smokey was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lowell "Whitey" Donahue. He...
David Lee Fortney
Dec 22, 2023
David Lee Fortney, 71, of Madison, WV was born November 22, 1952 and passed away December 22, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Ray “Banjo” Fortney; his brothers Ray Jr., James, and Thomas Fortney; and sister Margaret Fortney-Chapman.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Fortney; his son, Jonathan Fortney;...
Franklin George Prue
Dec 22, 2023
Franklin George Prue 82 of Wharton, WV passed away December 22, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.
He was a member of Wharton Missionary Baptist Church and a retired coal miner for Eastern Associated Coal Co. He was the Boy Scout Leader for Troop 208, Wharton WV and Vigil honor member of the Order of the Arrow...
Mary Leigh Sparks
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Leigh Sparks, 63, of Hamlin, WV, was born on March 31, 1960 in Logan, WV and passed away December 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty two years, Tony Sparks; mother and father, John L and Elsa Davis; sisters, Judith Carper and Sharon Brogan.
She...
Elizabeth Rose Brown
Dec 20, 2023
Elizabeth Rose Brown, 37, of Danville, WV passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 27 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Elke Emma Schbauch Johnson
Dec 17, 2023
Elke Emma Schbauch Johnson, 82 of West Hamlin, entered into her Heavenly home on December 17, 2023. Born, April 28, 1941 in Giessen Germany, where at the age of 20, a handsome young American soldier caught her eye when he winked at her. At that moment she fell for the charm of the love of her life, Roger Gene...
Mark Douglas Cobb
Dec 17, 2023
Mark Douglas Cobb, 55, of Seth, WV passed away December 17, 2023.
He was born January 22, 1968 and was a son of the late Ricky and Brenda Cobb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Anna May Cobb and grandfather, Henry "Pap" Farley.
He is survived by his wife, June Allison...
Ricky Ray Roe
Dec 14, 2023
Ricky Ray Roe age 69, of Camp Creek, WV went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.
Ricky was born September 18, 1954 to the late Herman and Pearl Roe; and was also preceded in death by his first wife Sue Wallace Roe.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Roe;...
Gerald Harmon Sitton
Dec 11, 2023
Gerald (Gerry) Harmon Sitton was born Jan. 25, 1942 and passed away Dec. 11, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital due to a short illness.
He was a 1960 graduated of Van High School and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lewis and Naomi (Skeens) Sitton. He was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal and a...
David Eugene Smith
Dec 10, 2023
David Eugene Smith, 74, of Danville passed December 10, 2023 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Danville, WV.
David was preceded in death by his wife Patty Ann Spradling Smith; parents Glen Eugene & Edith Nelson Smith; and brother Richard D Smith.
David is survived by step-daughter Lisa (Robert) Cullin; step granddaughters Erin & Elissa Cullin; sister Glenda (Ervin) Webb; nieces...
Willa Faye Fry
Dec 9, 2023
Willa Faye Fry, 103, of Wayne, WV daughter of the late Barney and Emma Jane Clay Sanders, was born on September 20, 1920 went to her Eternal rest with her Lord Saturday December 9, 2023 in Ashland, Ky. In addition to her parents Willa was preceded in death by her husband Lucian Fry, son Larry Marcum, sister Lilly...
Aubrey Jack Turley
Dec 9, 2023
Aubrey Jack Turley, 88, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Grace Turley; brother, Billy Joe Turley; and sisters, Maxine Hillenbrand, Helen Davis, and Mabel Turley.
He is survived by his wife, Lela Turley; sons, Jack Turley Jr. of Uneeda; Shawn and Becky Pratt of WV;...
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