OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Audrey Pearl Bartram

Audrey Pearl Bartram

Jul 20, 2020

Audrey Pearl Bartram, 74, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born June 13, 1946 and was a daughter of the late John and Abolene Estep Green.She was a member of Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, Walter Bartram; sons, Timmy Bartram (Ashley) of Ridgeview, WV, John Bartram(Deanna) of St. Albans, WV, Michael...

Evelyn "Topsy" Rash

Evelyn "Topsy" Rash

Jul 20, 2020

Evelyn “Topsy” RashBorn on May 8th, 1943 in Kentucky to the late Charlie and McClessie Hensley, Topsy was raised in Wharton, WV and shared many memories with those in the area. There, she also met the love of her life, Larry. Larry and Topsy lived a wonderful life together, lending a helping hand to anyone in the community who needed...

Rebecca Lynn Mynes

Rebecca Lynn Mynes

Jul 18, 2020

Rebecca Lynn Mynes (formerly Ball) was born May 3, 1949 and passed away on July 18, 2020 after a long and bravely fought battle with lung disease. She was predeceased by her parents Zol and Hazel Starcher; husband Earl C. Ball; and son Patrick Earl Ball. She is survived by her husband Ernest Mynes; daughter, Hannah Ball; beloved grandsons, Wyatt...

Danny Lee Baldwin

Danny Lee Baldwin

Jul 16, 2020

Danny Lee Baldwin, 61, of Jeffrey, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2020.Danny was born September 29, 1958 in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of the late Homer and Wanda Baldwin.Danny enjoyed cooking out and playing his guitars.He is survived by his sons, Daniel B. Baldwin, Ricky L. Baldwin; daughter, Brittany Wolfe; seven grandchildren;...

Costella G. Linsky

Costella G. Linsky

Jul 15, 2020

Costella G. Linsky, 88, of Peytona, WV departed this life July 15, 2020 at her home.She was a member of the Atha Chapel Church, a graduate of Sherman High School, and retired from the Boone County Board of Education.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Tony Linsky; son Micheal A.Linsky; and her parents Paul and Kathleen...

Thomas "Tom" Edwin Manns

Thomas "Tom" Edwin Manns

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Edwin Manns, 69, of Kenova, WV went to join the love of his life in heaven on Tuesday July 14th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his adoring “girls” and family.He was the son of the late Lonnie and Flora Manns. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Merle Jean Sloan Manns, mother-in-law, Madeline Sloan, brothers...

Eric Dale Aleshire

Eric Dale Aleshire

Jul 14, 2020

Eric Dale Aleshire, 50, of Hewett, WV was born January 10, 1970 and departed this life on July 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Aleshire and brother William “Bill” Aleshire.He is survived by his daughter, Kaitlin Aleshire; his dad, Charles Aleshire; brother, David Aleshire; and sister, Nicole Dye. He also leaves behind many cousins and...

Emily Ellen McCloud

Emily Ellen McCloud

Jul 14, 2020

Emily Ellen McCloud, 73, of Huntington, WV died Tuesday July 14, 2020. She was born January 29, 1947, a daughter of the late William P. and Marie Van Horn McCloud. She was retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carmella McCloud.She is survived by one brother, James H. McCloud and a host...

Barry Lane Williams

Barry Lane Williams

Jul 13, 2020

Barry Lane Williams, 64, of Seth, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 13, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was born January 23, 1956 in Charleston, WV to the late Bill and Lilly Carpenter Williams. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie, Stephen, Randy, Mickey, and Patrick.He is survived by his brothers, Kevin...

Donnie Patterson

Donnie Patterson

Jul 11, 2020

Donnie Patterson, 59, of Van passed away July 11, 2020 at his home.He was born April 25, 1961 in Georgia, son of the late Delmar and Zella Patterson.He is survived by two sons, Joseph Patterson and Michael Patterson; sisters, Mary Whitmore, Pam Rayburn, and Vicki Canterberry; and one brother, Michael Patterson.Handley Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mae Newsome

Mae Newsome

Jul 10, 2020

On Friday, July 10, 2020, Mae Newsome, 88, of Wharton, WV went home to be with the Lord.She was born April 24, 1932 to the late Orbin and Galvesta Johnson. Originally from Pikeville, KY. Mae and her husband Fred moved to Wharton in the early 1950’s. She was a wife and mother who dedicated her life to caring for her...

Anthony "Tony" Sammons

Anthony "Tony" Sammons

Jul 9, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Sammons, 66, of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2020. He was born December 26, 1953 to the late Ed and Mae Sammons of Seth. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Nancy Ann Sutphin, Violet Santonia; and brother Oliver Ray Muncy. He was a Christian...

Nicki "Nick" Dean Sanders

Nicki "Nick" Dean Sanders

Jul 7, 2020

Nicki (Nick) Dean Sanders, age 49, passed away Tues., July 7, 2020 of natural causes. Nicki was born in West Virginia on July 4, 1971 and moved to Hammond Indiana as a child. Following his passion as a deaf interpreter in 2014 he settled into Knoxville TN and made it his new home. Preceded by his best friend and Mother,...

Ellen Sierra Harless

Ellen Sierra Harless

Jul 7, 2020

Ellen Sierra Harless, 25, of Midkiff, WV departed this life on July 7, 2020. She was born November 25, 1994 a daughter of Weldon and Becky Harless, Chandra Harless Merritte, and Rodney Collier. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Weldon and Leatha Harless, Mona Harless and Eugene Davis. In addition to her parents she is survived by her...

Mary Louise Bias

Mary Louise Bias

Jul 7, 2020

Mary Louise Huffman Bias of Turtle Creek passed away July 7,2020 at Charleston Area Medical Center after a long illness.She was preceded in death by husband, Arley Bias; and parents Willie and Edith Huffman of Alkol.She was a faithful member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church at Turtle Creek for many years. She was a member of the choir which...

Donna Lou Moats-Wagner

Donna Lou Moats-Wagner

Jul 7, 2020

Donna Lou Moats-Wagner, 60, of Foster, passed away July 7, 2020 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:00-2:00 pm with a VFW service to follow. Donna was born to Roy and Betty Guy of Ottawa on December 12, 1959. She attended...

Scotty Ison

Scotty Ison

Jul 4, 2020

Scotty Ison, 66, of Madison, WV died July 4, 2020 of cancer.Family, friends, and neighbors knew him to be a generous, kind and honorable man. He was a loving and protective father and a faithful and kind husband of 45 years.Scotty graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with an A.S. in Mining Engineering Technology and a B.S. in Business...

Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Jul 3, 2020

Esther Smith, 62, of Midkiff, WV passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born December 16, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Plumley Montanez. She was a member of the Pinegrove Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Floyd Sellards and David Sellards.She is survived by her...

Janice Lou (Green) Harless

Janice Lou (Green) Harless

Jul 3, 2020

JANICE LOU (GREEN) HARLESS5/5/1932 - 7/3/2020On July 3, 2020, the soul of Janice Lou (Green) Harless of Panama City gained her heavenly reward and now rests high on that mountain.Janice was a graduate of Scott High School in 1949 and a graduate of Morris Harvey College with a degree in education. She was a teacher in the West Virginia School...

Kimberly Sue Canterbury

Kimberly Sue Canterbury

Jun 30, 2020

Kimberly Sue Canterbury, 46, of Danville, WV was born May 13, 1974 and passed away June 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Darrell Berry and her mother, Louella Jean Workman Thompson; her aunt, Nola Workman; and father-in-law, Burton Fred Canterbury.She was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was an assistant manager at...