OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Frances Elise Farley Harper

Frances Elise Farley Harper

Jan 16, 2021

Frances Elise Farley Harper, 88, of Tunnelton, WV formerly of Bandytown, WV gained her angel wings January 16, 2021.Elise was born January 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Robert and Mae Farley. She grew up at Y&O Coal Camp near Van, WV. On July 8, 1952 she married her late husband, Wilford Harper and they made their home in...

A.T. "Al" Miller III

A.T. "Al" Miller III

Jan 15, 2021

A.T. “Al” Miller III, 67, went to his heavenly home January 15, 2021 following an extended illness.He was born September 19, 1953 in Madison to the late A.T. “Burr” and Mary Miller. Al attended Scott High School and Marshall University. He served in the USMC and was proud to be a Marine. Al worked with his father in real estate...

Debra Lynn Vance

Debra Lynn Vance

Jan 11, 2021

Saturday January 9, 2021 Debra Lynn Vance at 64 years of age went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Debra was born March 27, 1957 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Floyd and Lola Kirkendoll. Deb was a wonderful person who loved her family and friends, she had nine brothers and sisters and was...

Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr.

Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr.

Jan 11, 2021

Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr., 79, of Ashford, WV passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.He was born September 11, 1941, son of the late William “Bill” Scott Bowles and Biddie Opal (Holstein) Bowles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Ellhue and Bill “Junior” Bowles; his sisters Thelma Barnett, Argatha Caldwell, Sylvia Sharp, AnnaBelle Perdue,...

Ella Hazel Elkins

Ella Hazel Elkins

Jan 10, 2021

Ella Hazel Elkins, 74, of Jeffrey WV was born on October 26, 1946 and got her wings today. She passed away January 10, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.Hazel was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie and Myrtle Hager; three brothers and two sisters; husband Ivan Gene Elkins; a son Micheal Gene Elkins; daughter Karen Ann Ellis; grandson,...

Fanny Sue Aleshire

Fanny Sue Aleshire

Jan 9, 2021

Fanny Sue Aleshire, 58, of Danville, WV passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD.She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Cabell; and her daughter Niccole Craddock.She is survived by Gary Latterty; her father, Larry Cabell; daughters, Amber Aleshire and Jamie Canterbury; sister, Amy (Keith) Kuhn;...

Donald K. Kincaid

Donald K. Kincaid

Jan 9, 2021

Donald K. Kincaid, 88, of Logan, Ohio passed away Friday, January 9, 2021.He was born February 27, 1932 and was a son of the late Clyde and Jessica Kincaid. He was also preceded in death by his brother Ronald Keith Kincaid.He is survived by his children, Ronald Keith Kincaid of Oregon, Jacqueline Sue Kincaid of California, Richard Lee Kincaid of...

Alexandria Tigris' Cohenour Smith

Alexandria Tigris' Cohenour Smith

Jan 8, 2021

Alexandria T. Cohenour Smith 35 of Huntington, WV passed away January 8, 2021 at home.She trained service dogs, attended Lory Baptist Church and was a member of Foster Girl Scout Troop. She is survived by her husband, Noah Smith; her parents, Rodney and Leevetta Holstein and stepfather, Bruce W. Dolin; children; Nautica Sky Cohenour Dolin, Kaydance Hunter, a daughter and...

Jim Hutchinson

Jim Hutchinson

Jan 7, 2021

Jim Hutchinson, husband and father of six, passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Jim was born on August 30, 1944 in West Virginia to Ernest and Oline (Ollie) Hutchinson. Jim and his twin sister were the youngest of six.Jim graduated from Ripley High School in Ripley, WV, where he was class president and president...

Beverly Ann Wilson

Beverly Ann Wilson

Jan 5, 2021

Beverly Ann Wilson, 73 of Peytona, WV passed away at the Marmet Center on January 5th, 2021.She was an operation manager at Prudential Insurance. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Wilson and her parents Dennis and Mary Kirk. She is survived by her brother Dennis “Sam” Kirk (Donna) of Saint Albans WV, son Roy Ferrell Jr. (Melinda)...

Avenelle Cummings

Avenelle Cummings

Jan 4, 2021

Avenelle Cummings 86, of Ona, WV formerly of Sias, WV passed away January 4, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1934 a daughter of the late John Mauel Sias and Geneva Ellen Adkins Sias. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ewell Cummings; one brother Eldon Sias; and one sister Anna Jean Workman. She was a member...

John Michael Middaugh

John Michael Middaugh

Jan 4, 2021

The world as we know it has changed forever…the kindest and most gentle man on earth became our angel in Heaven. John Michael “Mike” Middaugh left this world peacefully on January 2, 2021 following a long illness. Mike was 68 years old.Mike was a graduate of Van High School, a veteran of the United States Army, and a life-long coal...

Estleane Jarrell

Estleane Jarrell

Jan 4, 2021

Estleane Jarrell 75 of Bim, WV passed away at home January 4, 2021 after a long illness.She was a member of Wharton Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Marie Mitchell, and sister, Justleane Dooley.She is survived by her husband Harold Jarrell, daughters, Laura Jarrell Palmer (Jerry) of Elizabethtown KY and...

Rose Mary Shirkey Miller

Rose Mary Shirkey Miller

Jan 3, 2021

Rose Mary Shirkey Miller, 104, of Madison passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after a long illness at Hospice Care in South Charleston.She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Miller; her son Frankie Miller; two grandchildren Rodney Roberts and Kara Horton; mother and father John and Stella Shirkey; and seven brothers and sisters.She is survived by her...

Michael Wayne Slocum

Michael Wayne Slocum

Dec 30, 2020

Michael Wayne Slocum, 58, of Julian who grew up & spent many years in Washington Heights, went to his eternal heavenly home on December 30th, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in his savior, Jesus Christ sustained him through his battle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents...

Drema Lea Milam Kinder

Drema Lea Milam Kinder

Dec 27, 2020

Drema Lea (Milam) Kinder, 88 years old, of Foster, WV, went to her heavenly home on December 27, 2020. She was born on May 13, 1932 in Ransom, Kentucky. Drema is preceded in death by her parents Charles Evans and Virginia Gardener (Alley) Whitt, 7 brothers and 2 sisters, husband William Anthony Milam, son Bruce Milam, and son-in-law Stephen L....

Thomas Anthony Sias

Thomas Anthony Sias

Dec 27, 2020

Thomas Anthony Sias 38 of Branchland, WV died Sunday December 27, 2020 at home. He was born July 26, 1982 and was a relocation specialist for trucking companies. He is survived by his wife Michele Clay Sias; daughters Paisly Sias and Tasha Clay; father Thomas (Maria) Dignan; mother Gwen Dignan; sisters Natasha Sias and Sandra Feliciano; brothers Jeorge Feliciano and...

Betsy Ross White

Betsy Ross White

Dec 26, 2020

Betsy Ross White, 81 of Madison WV departed this life and entered into her heavenly reward on December 26, 2020 after a short illness. Betsy was the daughter of Elwood “Curley” Ross and Ruth Queen Ross Barnhart. Betsy was an adventurous person and lit up the room anywhere she was. Betsy was a graduate of Scott High School Class of...

Louise Ellis

Louise Ellis

Dec 22, 2020

Louise McClain Ellis, 87, formerly of Valdosta Ga, passed away December 22, 2020 at the home of her son in Meridian MS.Louise was born on April 14, 1933, in Crix, KY, daughter of the late Ersel and Opal (Crum) McClain. She moved with her family to Hewett, WV when she was a little girl. In 1952, she married her husband...

Bertha Irene Caldwell Wiley

Bertha Irene Caldwell Wiley

Dec 19, 2020

Bertha Irene Caldwell Wiley, 67, of Ranger, WV departed this life Saturday December 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1953 in Wayne Co., a daughter of the late Thurman and Viola Cyfers Caldwell. She was a member of Kiahs Creek Church of Ranger, WV. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Etta...