OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Debora Lynn Baldwin
Mar 3, 2025
Debora Baldwin gained her heavenly wings on March 4, 2025.
Debbie, was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Muriel Baldwin; sister Helen and Oather Parsons; and her brother Elmer "Junebug" Baldwin Jr.
She is survived by her sister Judy Harless of Madison; brothers Roger Baldwin (Marshanna) of Low Gap WV and Paul Baldwin of Jeffrey WV; as well as her...
Ronald Gene Porter
Mar 3, 2025
Ronald Gene Porter, a lifelong resident of West Hamlin, a dedicated steelworker, Navy veteran, and former volunteer firefighter, passed away on March 3, 2025, in West Hamlin, West Virginia. Born on May 9, 1936, in Sharples, West Virginia, Ronald lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to family and community.
Ronald built a career as a steelworker with...
Helena Hoskinson
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helena Hoskinson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on March 2, 2025, at the age of 91, in Clayton, Delaware, due to natural causes. Born on March 21, 1933, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, Helena’s life was a testament to generosity, kindness, and unwavering love.
Helena...
Raymond Melvin Jaynes
Mar 2, 2025
Raymond M.Jaynes 94 of Hamlin passed away March 2 2025 at St.Marys Hospital. Born June 2 1930 to the Late Jesse R. Jaynes and Grace Scaggs Jaynes.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Reva Turley Jaynes and Brother Shannon Jaynes.
He has one sister living Patty Chapman Gwen.
Son Jay Jaynes and his wife Cindy Standage Jaynes of Mesa Arizona. His...
Thomas "Little Tommy" Adkins
Mar 1, 2025
Thomas "Little Tommy" Adkins, 47, of Morrisvale, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 while surrounded by his loving mother and family.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Easter.
Thomas leaves behind his mother, Marsha, who dedicated her life to him; grandmother Joyce Easter Harless; aunts Linda Scott (Larry) and Pandora Williams (Joey);...
David Lee Dingess
Feb 23, 2025
David Lee Dingess, 87, of Bob White, WV, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.
David was born September 14, 1937 to the late William and Ona Dingess in Van, WV. After graduating from Van High School in 1955, he attended Morris Harvey College and worked for Boone County Schools in Van, WV. David later retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company after...
Sally Lee Price
Feb 22, 2025
Sally Lee Price went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2025 at CAMC after a short illness.
Sally was born on August 27, 1951 in Madison, WV to Virgil and Norma Jean Branham. She graduated from Van High School in 1969 where she was active in different types of clubs. Sally was a member of the National Honor...
Kimberly Rae Dunlap
Feb 21, 2025
Kimberly Rae Bell Dunlap, 62, of Manila, WV, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 21, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Kim was born to Tilden R. Bell and Peggy L. Casey on December 10, 1962 in Madison, WV. She was a graduate of the Scott High School Class of 1981, where she participated in multiple...
Vivian Ann McIntosh
Feb 17, 2025
Vivian Ann McIntosh, 66, of Wharton, WV, formerly of Glen Daniel, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born April 21, 1958 in Madison, WV and was the daughter of the late Dale and Peggy (Bertha) Tackett.
She was preceded in death by her daughters Misty Acree and Mary Ginger...
Judy Carol Donahue
Feb 17, 2025
Judy Carol Donahue, 78, of Branchland peacefully went to be with The Lord February 17, 2025 after a short and unexpected illness. She was born in Ranger, WV and was the daughter of the late Fred and Cuba Browning. She was wed to the love of her life, the late Gary "Smokey" Donahue, for fifty-six years. She will also be...
David Owen Mahone
Feb 16, 2025
David Owen Mahone, 68, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Van, WV, passed away on February 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born to Denzel Lee Mahone and Wilma Edith (Asberry) Mahone on November 02, 1956. He was retired from Casci after 28 years of service. He spent his days loving life with his partner Wayne and dog...
Debra Lynn Chapman
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Lynn Chapman, 61, of Peytona, WV, passed away February 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mollie Easter Chapman; granddaughter Autumn Barker; parents Joseph and Vivian Chapman; and grandparents George and Easter Chapman and Oscar and Glenna Ferrell.
Debra is survived by her husband Leonard Cox; daughters Cassie Cox (Steven) and Jessica Cox; grandchildren Joe (Lexie), Jaycey, Megan,...
Pauline Adkins
Feb 14, 2025
Pauline Adkins 9/12/1934-2/14/2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Adkins, 90 years young, of Massillon Ohio, who passed away peacefully with family by her side February 14th, 2025 following a brief illness.
Pauline and her twin Paul were born in Branchland (Fez Creek), West Virginia to the late Larken (Lark) and Pansy McComas Blankenship 9/12/1934. Her...
Landon Toppins
Feb 14, 2025
Landon Toppins 62 of Branchland WV was born on December 15, 1962 and went home to be with the lord surrounded by his family on February 14, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Landon was born in West Hamlin, WV and became an avid fisherman, and outdoorsmen from a young age. He soon developed a main passion for coon hunting. He...
Richard "Rich" Clifton Van Orden
Feb 14, 2025
Richard (Rich) Clifton Van Orden, originally from Lincoln Park, NJ and residing in Ona, WV, was born on October 9, 1946 and passed away at his home in Ona on Friday February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard John Van Orden and Violet Van Orden.
Rich leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years Sue (Gallion)...
Kimberly Gail Sherbert
Feb 12, 2025
Kimberly Gail Graham Sherbert, 61, passed away February 12, 2025.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Willis and Audrey Bell Graham, she was an analyst with Prisma Healthcare and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, David Sherbert of the home; a son, Chris Baldwin (Jaime) of Greer, South Carolina; a daughter, Ashley Davis (Larry)...
Diana Lynn Barker
Feb 12, 2025
Diana Lynn Barker, 63, of Eccles, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12th, 2025.
She was born on August 27th, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Peggy and Delbert Miller.
Besides being a mother, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved being with her dogs and playing games on her computer. She...
John Wayne Scites
Feb 11, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of John Wayne Scites at the age of 70, on February 11, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1954, in West Hamlin, WV.
John spent his life working as a heavy equipment operator for the coal mines and was an avid outdoorsman. Having had a lifelong passion for hunting he never missed an...
Loretta Faye Kennedy
Feb 9, 2025
Loretta Faye Kennedy, 87, of Madison, WV, passed away February 9, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Beulah Seabolt, and sisters Betty Holbert and Janet Carper.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband James Kennedy of Madison, WV; son Michael Kennedy of Salisbury, NC; daughters Nancy Martin of Princeton, WV and Kathy Smith of Madison, WV;...
Deborah Ann Fowler
Feb 9, 2025
Deborah Ann Fowler, 69, of Julian, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025 with her family by her side.
She loved her family, friends, and the Lord. She had a true servant heart. She was a devoted member of Camp Creek Tabernacle Church, where she was the church secretary.
Deborah is preceded in death by her parents...
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