OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Willie Patton

Willie Patton

Nov 23, 2020

Willie Patton, 91, of Madison, WV was born November 14, 1929 and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home. Per his wishes there will be no service. Handley Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family.

Taylor Melvin Scott Halstead

Taylor Melvin Scott Halstead

Nov 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Taylor Melvin Scott Halsted, 20, of Madison announces his passing. He was fatally injured in a mining accident November 23, 2020.He is survived by the love of his life Ashley Pagano and new baby girl Novalee; parents are Kimberly and Shane Green of Bob White and Randy and Joetta Halstead of...

Rex Laird Mitchell

Rex Laird Mitchell

Nov 22, 2020

Rex Laird Mitchell passed away on November 22, 2020 at the age of 64. He is now walking and running in Heaven.Rex was born on October 13, 1956 in Madison, WV. He was a graduate of Scott High School and Glenville State college. He was a 50 year member of Madison Baptist Church and a life member of Odd Fellows....

Shirley Mae Clay

Shirley Mae Clay

Nov 22, 2020

Shirley Mae Clay, 71, of Branchland, WV departed this world for her heavenly home on November 22, 2020. She was one of ten children of the late Con and Nora Brumfield of Ten Mile Road Branchland, WV. Shirley Mae Clay was the wife of Hubert Jessie Clay of Pleasant View in Branchland, WV. They were happily married for fifty-five wonderful...

David Denley Walker

David Denley Walker

Nov 22, 2020

David Denley Walker, 68, of Danville, WV went to be with his Lord unexpectedly at his camp in Pocahontas County on Saturday, November 22, 2020.He was born December 26, 1951 in Madison,WV. He was a son of the late Peggy Walker Day. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Geno and Bessie Walker who raised him; his mother Peggy...

Delbert Ray Hensley

Delbert Ray Hensley

Nov 17, 2020

Delbert Ray Hensley, passed away on November 17, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital at the age of 93. He was born on December 13 ,1926 at Monitor, WV to Levi and Ella Scaggs Hensley. They moved to Chapmanville, then to Madison where he graduated from Scott High School in 1945 with his two buddies Bob Harmon and Bob Hylbert. He...

Darlena Lou Berry

Darlena Lou Berry

Nov 17, 2020

Darlena Lou Berry, 59, of Danville passed away November 17, 2020. She was born October 17, 1961 and was a daughter of the late Darrell and Rosalee Berry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharlena Berry.She is survived by her daughter, Katie McCallister of Danville.There will be no service. Handley Funeral Home in...

Mac Turner

Mac Turner

Nov 16, 2020

Mac Turner, 68, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital.Service will be Thursday, November 19 at Camp Creek Holiness Church with visitation beginning at 6 p.m. with a service to follow. Handley Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family.

Benny Eric Vance

Benny Eric Vance

Nov 16, 2020

Benny Eric Vance, 61, of Bim went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2020. He was born on March 23, 1959 to Dexter and Helen Vance of Bim. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Connie of Bim; and his mother-in-law Jenny White, also of Bim.Benny is survived by his loving wife Beverly whom...

Meredith Jean Elkins

Meredith Jean Elkins

Nov 15, 2020

Your Hug Meant the WorldNo one else held so tightOr made us feel so rightNo one’s eyes shined so bright with loveAs my mom, who is now high above.-Tamsen ButlerOur world lost a beloved mother, Meredith Jean Elkins, on November 15, 2020. “Jean” as she was affectionally known battled dementia in her final years here on earth, but it never...

Eileen Burton McComas

Eileen Burton McComas

Nov 14, 2020

Eileen Burton McComas, 91, went to be with her Lord Friday morning, November 13, 2020, from complications of a recent fall. She was born at Bowles, West Virginia. She was married to Willis R McComas for 63 years. They lived in Midkiff, WV where they worked, raised their family and served their Lord. She enjoyed gardening and helping Willis with...

William "Bill" Edward Kinser

William "Bill" Edward Kinser

Nov 13, 2020

William (Bill) Edward Kinser, 71, of Lake WV, passed away peacefully Friday morning in Cleveland Clinic Hospital surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his father Ed Kinser and mother Nell (McConnell ) Kinser; and sister Vicky (Kinser) Dolin. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Ellen Kinser; his son Matthew Kinser; and daughter Stacy...

Robert James Hill

Robert James Hill

Nov 13, 2020

Robert James Hill, 84, of Ramage Hill Road, Jeffrey, WV passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.He was born September 24, 1936 and was a son of the late Wallace Alvin and Mattie Varney Hill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Craddock Hill; brothers and sisters, Jean Woods,...

Gordon Richard Davis

Gordon Richard Davis

Nov 13, 2020

Gordon Richard Davis, 73, of Foster, WV passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born April 21, 1947 and was a son of the late Earl G. and Julia E. Davis. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Robert E. Davis and Joeddie Davis; and sisters; Bonnie G. Huffman, Linda Mantz and Martha Henderson.He was retired from...

Rosa Lea Myers

Rosa Lea Myers

Nov 12, 2020

Rosa Lea Myers, 74, of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Zella Mitchell; two sisters; five brothers; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence Myers Sr. Minister; sisters, Janet (Ronnie) Brown of Tennessee and Tish...

Kevin Craig Berry

Kevin Craig Berry

Nov 11, 2020

Kevin Craig Berry, 59, of Mud River passed away at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He’s was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Betty Berry; and a brother Jimmy Berry.He is survived by sisters, Phyllis Berry of Mud River and Karen Yates of Madison; brothers, Ronnie Berry of Mud River, Larry Berry of Mud River, and Randy...

Callie Louesa Napier Smith

Callie Louesa Napier Smith

Nov 9, 2020

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praised her. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. (Proverbs 31: 10, 28, 30) Callie Louesa Napier Smith, 82, of Ranger, WV passed...

Chuckie Lee Miller

Chuckie Lee Miller

Nov 8, 2020

Chuckie Lee Miller, 65, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home on Lick Creek, Danville, WV.Chuckie was born on July 18, 1955 to Maxwell and Anna Lou Miller of Danville. Chuckie was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Butchie and Terry Miller; and one sister Judith “Judy” Lafferty.Chuckie is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte of...

Frederick Dean Kinser

Frederick Dean Kinser

Nov 8, 2020

Frederick Dean Kinser, 70, of Madison, WV entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 16, 1950 in Logan, WV the son of Emil and Eula Kinser. He was predeceased by his parents; his grandparents, Claude and Della Sawyer; brothers, Larry and Paul Kinser; sisters in law, Linda and...

Nedra L. Abbott

Nedra L. Abbott

Nov 8, 2020

Nedra L. Abbott, 75, of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020.She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Vivian (Skeens) Reed.She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Laurence; two sons, Larry Abbott and Eric (Allison) Abbott; daughter, Stephanie (Chuck) Gibson; five grandsons, Tony, Alex, Kobe, Kian and Kason;...