OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Patsy Brown Evans

Patsy Brown Evans

Mar 15, 2021

Patsy (Brown) Evans, 71, of Uneeda, West Virginia, passed away March 15, 2021, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Michael Wayne Evans. She was born January 10, 1950, to the late Dennis and Kathleen (Carpenter) Brown of Van. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters Linda Price (Bob)...

Debra Ann Crawford

Debra Ann Crawford

Mar 13, 2021

Debra Ann Crawford (Lynch) passed away Saturday March 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey; parents Jim and Lucy Lynch; brother Larry Lynch; and brother in law Larry Brown. Debbie is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 47 years Bobby; son Michael of Lynchburg, VA; daughter Amanda (Joshua Turner) of Madison; granddaughters Gabbie Teague,...

Ruth Ellen Holbrook

Ruth Ellen Holbrook

Mar 12, 2021

Ruth Ellen Holbrook, 81, of Clothier, WV passed away in her home on March 12, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Pearl Finley; and siblings Luther Muncy, Wallace Muncy, Ray Finley, Tray Finley and Mary Finley.She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Holbrook; her daughters, Pearl Finley and Teresa Ellis; grandchildren, Jason Craft...

Steven Alan Myers

Steven Alan Myers

Mar 12, 2021

Steven "Doodle" Alan Myers, 41, of Danville, WV passed away suddenly on Friday, March 12, 2021.He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Lea Myers; and son Steven Alan Cooper Myers Jr.He is survived by his fiancé Tabitha Woodrum; father, Lawrence Myers Sr.; brothers, Chuck (Drema) Myers and Lawrence Jr. (Brenda) Myers; sisters, Renee (Kenny) Banks and Starla Powell;...

Emmerson L. Bennett

Emmerson L. Bennett

Mar 11, 2021

Emmerson L. Bennett, 81, of Bolivar, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home. Emmerson was born on September 18, 1939 in Greenview, WV. He was the son of the late Ottie and Cloey (Myers) Bennett. He was preceded in death by all of his brothers, Clyde (Bobby), Emmett, Philip, Quentin...

Sheri Lynn Hager Osborne

Sheri Lynn Hager Osborne

Mar 9, 2021

Sheri Lynn Hager Osborne 48 of 5180 Dartmont, Ashford Rd, Ashford WV, Born October 25, 1972 passed away suddenly at her home on March 9,2021.Sheri is survived by her mother, Donna Evans of Seth, WV; sister, Cindy Price (David) of Seth, WV; two sons, Brian Morris (Mallory) of Nellis, WV and Michael Morris (Amy) of Seth, WV; two nieces, Ashley...

Ronnie Dale Norman

Ronnie Dale Norman

Mar 7, 2021

Ronnie Dale Norman 74, of Branchland, WV died March 7, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born September 23, 1946 to the late Ray and Dicie Vance Norman. He was also preceded in death by Curtis Norman, Owen Thomas Norman, and Douglas Norman.He is survived by his children Rhonda Gray, Ronnie Dale Norman Jr. and Patricia Lambert; a sister...

Millard Wayne Broughton

Millard Wayne Broughton

Mar 7, 2021

Millard Wayne Broughton, 48, of Morrisvale passed away March 7, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Ida June Broughton; aunt, Kathern Marie Anderson of Morrisvale; his friends Ricky and Sandra Stone; and many friends and cousins.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10 at Ryan Family Cemetery, Morrisvale with Chuck Gillispie officiating. Handley Funeral Home...

Linda Lou Buzzard

Linda Lou Buzzard

Mar 6, 2021

Linda Lou Buzzard, 71, of Peytona , WV passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.She was born April 11, 1949, a daughter of the late Elmer and Betty Keffer.She was a member of Drawdy Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband, Grafton Buzzard; son, Daniel (Carrie) Buzzard of Summersville, WV; grandson, Daniel Jr. Buzzard of Peytona, WV; stepson, Dolin of...

Betty Sue Gibson Moore

Betty Sue Gibson Moore

Mar 6, 2021

Betty Sue Gibson Moore, 72, of James Creek Branch Road, Wharton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021.She was preceded in death by her husband Noah Douglas Moore; parents Harrison and Sylvia Gibson; and sister Jeri Vaughn.She was a longtime member of Jarrells Valley Community Church. She was loved and admired by everyone who...

Jerry Lee Price Sr.

Jerry Lee Price Sr.

Mar 5, 2021

Jerry Lee Price Sr., 81, of Danville, WV passed way March 5, 2021. He was born February 14, 1940, a son of the late Willie Lee and Sadie Price. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, two brothers Larry Price and Bobby Price and three sisters, Juanita Stiles, Wilma Aldefer, and JoAnn Scalf; son,...

Freeda Fern Scragg

Freeda Fern Scragg

Mar 5, 2021

Heaven gained a beautiful Angel on March 5, 2021 Freeda Fern Scragg 98 years old of Mt. Sterling, OH formerly of Barboursville, WV gently passed away. She was born February 9, 1923 at Fez, WV. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Linnie Hill McComas. Widow of Bernard Scragg, mother of the late Shirley Jean Scragg Curry and...

Vickie Lee Rowley Totten

Vickie Lee Rowley Totten

Mar 4, 2021

Vickie Lee Totten (Rowley), age 57, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born to the late Mary Katheryn Rowley and Charles Rowley on April 18, 1963. A 1981 graduate of Scott High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Racine, WV. Vickie was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her daughter...

Lucy Linthicum Smoot

Lucy Linthicum Smoot

Mar 3, 2021

Lucy Linthicum Bennett Smoot passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96 on March 3, 2021, after a short illness. She was surrounded and supported by her son and faithful caregiver, Rodney, and other loving family. She was born July 28, 1924, the 13th child of Rev. George L and Fannie L Bennett in Lester, West Virginia. Having...

Loyale Cooper Phillips Kasey

Loyale Cooper Phillips Kasey

Mar 3, 2021

Loyale Cooper Phillips Kasey of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 96 years old. Born on March 14, 1924 to the late Watt Cooper and Florence McCoy Cooper in Ranger, WV. She was also preceded in death by husband, Haskel Phillips and son, Richard “Sonny”...

Kathleen R. Burgess

Kathleen R. Burgess

Mar 2, 2021

Kathleen R. Burgess passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 2, 2021 in Hurricane WV. She is survived by her children, Chet Burgess (Tammy), Renee Farmer (Bob), and Jim Burgess (Holly); grandchildren, Katie Simmons (Dave), TC Burgess (Brittany), Vincent Burgess, Wyatt Burgess, Zack Farmer, and Katelyn Farmer; eight precious great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins. Kathleen was preceded in death by...

Drema Gail Pennington

Drema Gail Pennington

Mar 1, 2021

Drema Gail Pennington (Jewelester) 59 of Harrisville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday March 1, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1961 in Lincoln County to Cecilia Rose Market and the late Herbert Dennie Wiley. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years Charles Pennington (Chuck); her son Robert Pennington; daughter...

James "Jim" Edward Byus

James "Jim" Edward Byus

Mar 1, 2021

James “Jim” Edward Byus, 64, went to his heavenly home on March 1, 2021. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison on September 28, 1956, son of the late A.M. “Juke” Jr. and Dora Byus.Jim was a member of the Madison United Methodist Church. He worked his whole career in the coal mining...

Timothy Brown

Timothy Brown

Mar 1, 2021

Timmy Brown, 62, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care Unit. Timmy was born on May 1, 1958 to the late Roma Brown of Wharton, WV and Sue Osborne. Timmy was a friend to all who knew him. He never met a stranger and helped anyone that he...

Sharon Sue Hall Holestin

Sharon Sue Hall Holestin

Feb 28, 2021

Sharon Sue Hall Holestin, 72, of Madison, WV passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.She was born on August 10, 1948. She was the owner of H&H Tax Service in Madison. For many years she helped organize the Boone County Fair alongside her late husband. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor & Cora Hall; sister Ann Johnson;...