OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Maxine Sansom Bias

Maxine Sansom Bias

Sep 8, 2020

Maxine Sansom Bias, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born August 10, 1922, in Hamlin, W.Va., daughter of the late Ollie Ethel Baker Sansom and Lee Sansom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Forrest C Bias. She is survived by her two sons Lewis and daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Betsy”...

Patty "Jeanne"" Bryant

Patty "Jeanne"" Bryant

Sep 8, 2020

Patty “Jeanne” Bryant 67, of Hewett, WV passed away September 8, 2020 peacefully at home.Born May 8, 1953 in Madison, WV she was the daughter of the late Mary Lou “Sue” Fowler and Berthal Jones Fowler both from Dog Fork and step mother Evelyn Marie Fowler. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters; Luann (Eric) Likens, and Abbie...

Deloris Hoke

Deloris Hoke

Sep 8, 2020

Deloris Hoke, 75 of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 8, 2020. She was born October 4, 1944 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Walter and Rosa Parsons. She was the wife of the late Jay H. Hoke, who was the love of her life. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Naomi...

Reverend Farris Burton, Sr.

Reverend Farris Burton, Sr.

Sep 8, 2020

REVEREND FARRIS BURTON, SR., age 95, of Point Pleasant, WV, died September 8, 2020 in Holzer Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. His family remained at his bedside during his final days.Farris was born April 26, 1925, in Logan County, WV, to Carr and Bessie Burton. He grew up in Amherstdale near Man, WV, along with his siblings. Growing...

Kristen Nicole Prichard

Kristen Nicole Prichard

Sep 5, 2020

Kristen Nicole Prichard, 36, of Branchland and Ranger, WV, passed away on September 5, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born June 29, 1984 in Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by grandfathers Harold Ray Smith and Gerald Prichard. She is survived by her daughter Luna Nicole Barriteau; mother Sherri Smith (Mark) Webber; father Ken...

David Floyd Matthews

David Floyd Matthews

Sep 5, 2020

David Floyd Matthews, 79, of Foster, WV passed away September 5, 2020 at his home.He was born April 14, 1941 and was a son of the late James Floyd and Daisy Elanor Hill Matthews. He was also preceded in death by a brother James Edward Matthews; and son-in-law William Cook.He was a retired coal miner for Bethlehem Steel. He was...

Erma McNeely Judge

Erma McNeely Judge

Sep 4, 2020

Erma (McNeely) Judge, 82, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Born August 4, 1938, daughter of the late Pauline (Thurmond) and Troy McNeely, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Judge of Burlinton, KY; and a brother Johnny McNeely.Erma graduated from Van High School, Class of 1956. Erma was retired from her position as Media...

Ronald L. Adkins

Ronald L. Adkins

Sep 3, 2020

Ronald L. Adkins, 88, of Wharton, WV passed away September 3, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.He was born September 13, 1931 to the late Everette and Stella Adkins. He was preceded in death by a brother Cecil; two sisters, Marcella Gartin and Lucille Littleton; and a grandson Matthew Kuhn.He retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company as...

Phillip Loren Price

Phillip Loren Price

Sep 3, 2020

Phillip Loren Price, 72, of Quinland, WV departed this world to be with our Heavenly Father after a short illness on September 3, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1948 in Madison, WV. He was a son of the late Willie O. and Grace Price. Phillip was also preceded in death by his brothers Ronald and Shirley “Red” Price;...

Esther Ruth Cowley

Esther Ruth Cowley

Aug 30, 2020

Esther Ruth Cowley 71 of Moneta, VA formerly of Boone County, WV passed away August 30, 2020 at home.She was preceded in death by her parents; Ivan Ray and Mary Turner White and siblings; Joyce White Mitchem and Doris Workman. She was a retired clerk for the Boone County Clerk. She was a member of Easter Star, Moose Lodge and...

Katrinka Suzette Light

Katrinka Suzette Light

Aug 30, 2020

Katrinka Suzette Light of Danville, WV, made her journey home with her loving Savior on August 30, 2020 after a long illness. She retired from the Boone County Courthouse after working 37 years in the Assessor’s office. Susie was a member of Ball Chapel Church at Jeffrey, WV. She also grew up attending church at Laurel City Freewill Baptist Church...

Esther Reita Belcher

Esther Reita Belcher

Aug 30, 2020

Esther Reita Belcher, 76, passed away at her home in Wharton on August 30, 2020 following an extended illness. The youngest child of Harold and Pearl Coleman, she was born May 30, 1944 at Bald Knob, WV. Reita is survived by Robert, her loving husband of 56 years. She also leaves behind her daughter Beth Davis and husband John of...

Cameron Dail "Buddy" Dillon

Cameron Dail "Buddy" Dillon

Aug 29, 2020

Cameron Dail “Buddy” Dillon, 73, of Sutton, WV passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at United Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1946 a son of the late Jesse and Martha Summers Dillon. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Lessi Bailey, Ruby Hager, Glenna Lucas, Opal Bailey, Nathan Dillon,...

Randall Alen Hoosier

Randall Alen Hoosier

Aug 29, 2020

Randall Alen Hoosier 61 of Yawkey, WV passed away August 29, 2020 at home.He was preceded in death by his parents; James Robert and Norma June Stump Hoosier and a brother James Eddie Hoosier.He is survived by his siblings; Judith Chandler, Gloria Blevins, Roger Hoosier, Donald Hoosier, Karen Clark, Debra Walker, Kimberly Ferrell, Charles Gregory Hoosier, and David Hoosier; and...

Georgia Lee Farley Toppings

Georgia Lee Farley Toppings

Aug 25, 2020

Georgia Lee Farley Toppings, 95, of Huntington, WV passed away August 25, 2020. She was born July 31, 1925 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Alafair Curry Workman. She was also preceded by two husband, Cleve Farley Sr. and Spencer Toppings; sons, Tommy, Larry, Clinton and Cleve Jr.She is survived by her children, Brenda, Diane, Alice,...

Doris Dean Linville

Doris Dean Linville

Aug 24, 2020

Doris Dean Linville 88 of Spurlockville, WV passed away August 24, 2020 at Kanawha Place, Charleston, WVShe was a homemaker and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents; Bernie and Vesta Satterfield Smith, husband; Jimmy Linville, siblings; Billy Smith, Glennith Kincaid, Joy Hunter, Jimmy Smith, Roger Smith, and Richard Smith.She is survived by...

Nicholas Joe McKnight

Nicholas Joe McKnight

Aug 23, 2020

Nicholas Joe McKnight, born on March 24, 1979 at the age of 41 years old, Nicky passed away into his Heavenly Fathers arms on August 23, 2020.The world lost a wonderful, brilliant, strong and free spirited man. We will miss his laughter, his jokes and sense of humor. He would help anyone he could.He was preceded in death by his...

James "Jimmy" Ward

James "Jimmy" Ward

Aug 23, 2020

James (Jimmy) Ward, 55, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Betty and Lucien Ward; his brother and sister Edward Ward and Carolyn Forner; and his children Amber and James (Jamie) Ward. James is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Ward and son, Ryan Holstien...

Sandra Kay "Moo" Dingess

Sandra Kay "Moo" Dingess

Aug 21, 2020

Sandra Kay “Moo” Dingess, 68, of Van, WV passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospice.She was born February 28, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Dennis Freeman Brown and Kathleen Carpenter Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters Linda Price and Retta Susie Hager; and brothers Larry K. Brown...

Erma Jean Cook

Erma Jean Cook

Aug 19, 2020

Erma Jean Cook, 83, of Twilight WV passed away August 19, 2020.She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her parents; Merel and Rita Combs Nelson, husband; Robert Cook, siblings; Ethel Lovell, Janet Holmes, Kenny Nelson, Danny Nelson and Carol Miller.She is survived by siblings; Norman Nelson, Roger Nelson, Ann Shelton, Brenda Shelton and Helen Richmond and several nieces...