OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Charles Clifford Wooten

Charles Clifford Wooten

Feb 8, 2021

Charles Wooten, 85, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 8th, 2021. He was born June 3, 1935 at Blair. He was an active member of the Gospel Center Tabernacle. He was a retired coal miner from Bethlehem Energy. He enjoyed golfing and witnessing to others about the Lord. He was preceded in death by...

Doris Jean Burgess- Cox

Doris Jean Burgess- Cox

Feb 6, 2021

DORIS JEAN BURGESS-COX, 72, resided in Madison, WV joined the Lord on February 6, 2021. She was brought into the world by her father Jesse Monroe Burgess and mother Mary Marie Blair-Burgess on November 22, 1948 in Logan, WV. She lived a purposeful and fulfilling life with her family by her side. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...

Nancy Louise Broughton

Nancy Louise Broughton

Feb 5, 2021

Nancy Louise Broughton born on April 17, 1939 went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 16 days.She was the daughter of the late Howard Browning and Stella Browning.She was preceded in death by her late he husband, Everett Edward Broughton; daughter, Patty Gail Mallory; and eleven siblings,...

Raymond Earl Hill

Raymond Earl Hill

Feb 4, 2021

Raymond E. Hill of Marysville, Ohio formerly of Bim, WV transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 4, 2021, following a tragic fall. Raymond was born in Madison, WV to Darlene and the late Arrowood Hill of Bim. He grew up in Bim and graduated from Van High School. Following graduation, he attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. for...

Vaughn Edward Roberts

Vaughn Edward Roberts

Feb 2, 2021

Vaughn Edward Roberts, 67, of Bim, WV passed away February 2, 2021.He was born June 30, 1953 and was a son of the late Everett and Loretta Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his son Michael Roberts.He was a coal miner for 29 ½ years and was a local 633 member. He was also a member of Wharton...

Danny J. "Doodie" Dean

Danny J. "Doodie" Dean

Feb 2, 2021

Danny ‘Doodie’ DeanDanny J. “Doodie” Dean, 67, of Hamlin died Feb. 2, 2021, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington after a short illness.He was a 1971 graduate of Hamlin High School.Doodie enjoyed a good story, a cold Miller Lite and watching his favorite sports teams on TV. He was a quiet man who lived a simple life.He was...

Lois C. Gent

Lois C. Gent

Jan 29, 2021

On Friday, January 29, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. surrounded by family, we lost one of Earths greatest treasurers our mother, grandmother and sister Lois C. Gent ,78, of Davin, formerly of Bald Knob, WV.She was born March 2, 1942 and was a daughter of late Wesley and Pearl Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband...

Tiffany Diann Sloan

Tiffany Diann Sloan

Jan 29, 2021

Tiffany Diann Sloan 40 of Ashford, WV passed away January 29, 2021. She was assistant manager at Hatfield McCoy Mart. There will be a private family service at a later date.

Judy Lee Sexton

Judy Lee Sexton

Jan 28, 2021

Judy Lee Sexton of Galax, VA formerly of Lincoln County, WV, born February 16, 1951 died on January 28, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 69 years, 11 months, and 12 days. She was born at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington to Tommy and Julia Ellis.Judy is survived by her loving husband Walter Sexton and a...

Dallas Parsons

Dallas Parsons

Jan 28, 2021

Dallas Parsons, 50, of Hamlin, WV passed away January 28, 2021 at home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmie and Faye Clay Parsons; and a brother, Albert Zandell Parsons. He survived by his daughter, Janie Parsons; siblings, Glenna(Terry) Vance, Loriann (Ernest) Gard, Arleen (Ricky) Ray, Drema Parsons Chenault, Carmie (Kathy) Parsons,II, Charlotte Faye Wilson, Marshall Neil (April) Parsons,...

Johnny Hayes Barker

Johnny Hayes Barker

Jan 27, 2021

Johnny Hayes Barker, 75, of Ridgeview, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Mary Barker; parents Harvey Taft and Martha Alice Harvey Barker; brothers Jerry Lee, Roger Paul, and Arlie Edmond; sisters Betty Lou Barker and Wilda Stewart.He is survived by six brothers, Dallas...

Gary D. Roberts

Gary D. Roberts

Jan 26, 2021

Gary D. Roberts, 72, of Alkol, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.He was a Christian and a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol, WV, a deacon and Sunday school teacher, was a retired coal miner and a member of United Mine Workers Association.He was preceded in death by his...

Jackie Bethel Spencer

Jackie Bethel Spencer

Jan 25, 2021

Jackie Bethel Spencer, 86, of Hewett passed away January 25, 2021. He was born May 19, 1934 and was a son of the late Aubrey Basil and Bertie Opal Ball Spencer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Daphene West; brothers, Orville Spencer and Ivan Spencer; first wife, Frances Spencer and second wife, Betty...

Larry Price

Larry Price

Jan 25, 2021

Larry Price, a quiet, unassuming man, his 67 years were defined by who and what he loved. He lost a spark when his wife of 40 years, Brenda (Dalton) Price, preceded him in death. He was a son that Wiley and Virginia (Hayes) Price relied on for so much until their passing. Remaining to honor his memory is his daughter...

Helen Cook Ellison

Helen Cook Ellison

Jan 23, 2021

On Saturday, January 23, 2021 we lost one of Earths greatest treasurers, our mother, grandmother and sister Helen Cook Ellison 84 of New Haven, WV, was born in Madison, WV on May 9, 1936, joined her precious loves in heaven and saw the face of God. She was a devoted Christian, well read in the Bible, and loved her family...

Dennis "Denny" Mansfield

Dennis "Denny" Mansfield

Jan 23, 2021

Dennis (Denny) Mansfield, 63, of Branchland WV went home to heaven to be united with loved ones on January 23rd, 2021. Denny was born on June 1st, 1957 in Defiance Ohio. He was the son of Jenene Beutler and the late Clifford Mansfield. Proceeding in his death is his maternal grandparents Irene and Sylvester Dulle. His paternal grandparents Albert and...

Janie S. Pridemore

Janie S. Pridemore

Jan 23, 2021

Janie S. Pridemore, 57, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away January 23, 2021.Her surviving family: Edward and Ruth Pridemore of Julian, WV; two children, Tyler and Brittney Pridemore of Nashville, TN; one grandchild, Jalen Dixon of Nashville, TN; one sister, Sharon Slaugher of Robinsville, NC; and one brother, David Cook of Cleveland, TN. Predeceased by her mother, Lois Odom of...

Margaret Sue "Peggy" McFann Puckett

Margaret Sue "Peggy" McFann Puckett

Jan 21, 2021

Margaret Sue McFann “Peggy” Puckett 75 of Uneeda, WV passed away on January 21, 2021 surrounded by her husband and family.Peggy was born in Ironton, Ohio and raised on Cabin Creek, Carbon, WV. She graduated from East Bank High School in 1962, with honors.Peggy moved to Van, WV and worked at they Y&O Coal Company store, where she met her...

Thomas Eugene Young

Thomas Eugene Young

Jan 21, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Young, 81 of Bob White, WV passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Phelba Young, and a brother Cleo Young.He is survived by his wife, Marina of 65 years; son, Kenny Young of Alabama; brothers, David and Pat Young of Madison, Tony...

Richard Douglas Smith

Richard Douglas Smith

Jan 18, 2021

Richard went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, after a short illness.Born Jan. 15, 1955, he was 66 years old. Richard was a paramedic for over 37 years for Boone County, and a firefighter for over 25 years for Danville Volunteer Fire Department. He loved his community and always wanted to serve them. He loved...