OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Drema Ball

Drema Ball

Oct 6, 2020

Drema Ball a lifelong resident of Boone County, died on October 4, 2020 at her home at the age of 63.Drema was born February 23rd 1957 and was a daughter of the late Quincy and Violet Canterbury. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Jo Ball; Danny Ball; siblings Jerry Anne Jimmy Ikie Gary Tammy and Lisa.Drema...

Jackie "Jack" D. Berry

Jackie "Jack" D. Berry

Oct 5, 2020

Jackie “Jack” D. Berry, 62, of Yawkey, WV passed away suddenly on Monday, October 5, 2020.Jack was born on October 15, 1957 in Madison, WV to Sylman and Susie Berry. He received his bachelors in 1983 from Morris Harvey College. For the last 5 years, Jack enjoyed working for the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office as the Deputy Treasurer of...

Katherine Anne Jarrell

Katherine Anne Jarrell

Oct 4, 2020

Katherine Anne (Hill) Jarrell, 83, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2020 at Bellaire at Devonshire.Anne was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 56 years, Delano “Dick” Jarrell; and her parents Dennie and Verna Hill.She was a Christian and a member of the Madison Baptist Church. She won the Golden Horseshoe...

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks

Oct 3, 2020

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks, 83, of Midkiff, WV passed away Saturday October 3, 2020. She was born October 7, 1936 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Freeman and Tennessee Bryant Noe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jewel Fulks; two sons, Stevie Fulks and Nathan Fulks; and a daughter Myrtle Michelle Fulks. She is survived...

Samuel "Earl" Walls

Samuel "Earl" Walls

Oct 3, 2020

Samuel "Earl" Walls, 63, of Hewett passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born February 24, 1957, he was the son of the late Sam and Rita Walls. He was also preceded in death by his sister Karen Walls Nicks.He is survived by his wife, Patty Walls of Hewett; two sons, Chris (Stacie) Walls and Micheal (Jessica) Walls both of Hewett;...

William Henry Akers

William Henry Akers

Oct 2, 2020

William Henry Akers, 85, of Clothier passed away October 2, 2020. He was born April 26, 1935 and was a son of the late Willie Akers and Candise Carpenter Lucas. He was also preceded in death by sons Ernie Akers and Mike Akers; grandson Tyler Bender; and companion of 30 years Mary Wills.He was a retired coal miner from Omar...

Esta Pearl Cook

Esta Pearl Cook

Sep 30, 2020

Esta Pearl Cook, 83, of Bob White, WV passed away September 30, 2020 after a long illness.Esta was born on December 14, 1936 in Logan County. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Carol Lambert; her loving husband Udell Cook; siblings Charles Lambert, Elizabeth Dotson, Walter Lambert, Lola Webb, and Shirley Jackson.She is survived by her daughter,...

Jackie Wilson Rister

Jackie Wilson Rister

Sep 28, 2020

On Monday, September 28, 2020 Jack Rister 88 passed away at his home after a long illness.Jack was born January 9, 1933 in Kentucky. He is a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the UMWA, owner of a construction company and a volunteer at East Lynn campground for 19 years.Jack was a great man that loved his family...

Frederick E. Black Sr.

Frederick E. Black Sr.

Sep 26, 2020

Frederick Egbert Black, Sr., 95, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020. He was born in Yawkey, WV on February 21, 1925. Fred Sr. was the son of the late Frederick Henry and Iva Augusta Black. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Fran Barker, brother Paul Black, sisters Madge...

Thelma Jean Davis Smoot Miller

Thelma Jean Davis Smoot Miller

Sep 26, 2020

Thelma Jean Davis Smoot Miller was born in Red Jacket West Virginia, on April 3, 1938 in the home of her loving parents James Davis, Sr, and Annie Lou Mathis Davis. was the third child in a series that include her eldest brother James Davis, Jr. affectionally known as (Bud), William C. Davis, (known as Jack) (Aka) Jean, Loretta Davis...

James Edward May

James Edward May

Sep 23, 2020

“Don’t Look Back, Remember Back”Today we remember James Edward May who’s work here on Earth was done September 23, 2020 at the age of 85. He is now rejoicing in his heavenly home with his wife Lucille; sons Kenny, Ronnie, and Sonny; daughter Phyllis “Toots”; his mother and father; brothers and sisters; and those who loved him.Born on November 11,...

Virginia "Ginger" Annabell Webb Roberts

Virginia "Ginger" Annabell Webb Roberts

Sep 23, 2020

Virginia “Ginger” Annabell Webb Roberts, 94, of Alkol, West Virginia left this world and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was a member of the Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian. She was born March 10, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Webb of Morrisvale, WV. She was preceded...

Robert Wandell Neace

Robert Wandell Neace

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Wandell “Mert” Neace, 82, of Ranger, WV passed away Tuesday September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born August 11, 1938, a son of the late Lawrence and Doska Nelson Neace. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Neace, Lonnie Neace, Jessie Neace, Bud Neace, James Ray Neace; sisters, Nora Lee Nelson, Rose Cyrus, Margaret Crum....

David Lee Durst

David Lee Durst

Sep 20, 2020

David Lee Durst, 76, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born October 30, 1943 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Leland and Louise Clark Durst. He was also preceded in death by his wife Judy Durst; and brothers, Walt and Ron Durst.He graduated from Bristol Local in 1961. He is survived by siblings,...

Bernard "Bud" Godby

Bernard "Bud" Godby

Sep 19, 2020

Bernard “Bud” Godby, 79, of Racine, WV passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 after a brave battle with Covid-19 at Marmet Genesis Center in Marmet, WV.Born August 14, 1941 to the late Clayton and Ina Godby of Branchland, WV. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruth Godby of Racine, WV; daughter, Karin Godby of Columbus, Ohio; brothers,...

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager

Sep 17, 2020

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager 41, of Danville, WV gained her angel wings on September 17, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center.She was born October 12, 1978 daughter of the late Ricky and Venita Fowler Wheatley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents Bethel and Sylvia Fowler of Hollywood Branch Rd and Herman and Hedra...

Phillip Edward Collins

Phillip Edward Collins

Sep 16, 2020

Phillip Edward Collins, 57, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday September 16, 2020. He was born March 13, 1963 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Frank and Helen Eldridge Collins. He was a salesman at Moses Automall of Huntington. He was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and Marshall University. He is survived by his wife...

Larry Darrell Adkins

Larry Darrell Adkins

Sep 16, 2020

Larry Darrell Adkins, 73, of Chapmanville passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020.He was born January 30, 1947, son of the late Carmel and Rebel Adkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene Adkins; sister, Sharon Harmon; and brother, Jerry Woodrum.He was a retired truck driver, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.He is survived by daughters,...

Odell Dyer

Odell Dyer

Sep 11, 2020

Odell Dyer 81 of Ranger, WV went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the hospice house. He was born to the late Clyde and Lola Dyer. He was a loving husband to the late Roberta Fay Dyer. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by two sisters, Millie...

Larry Stanford Ross

Larry Stanford Ross

Sep 9, 2020

Rev. Larry Stanford Ross, Sr. 81 of Ridgeview passed away at his home September 9, 2020.Larry married his loving wife of 60 years on January 9, 1960. He served in the Army from 1963 -1965 and later became an electrician in the coal mines retiring in 1994. He lived his life to serve the Lord and was called to preach...