OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Martha Lucille Little
Apr 4, 2020
Martha Lucille Little, 93, of Ashford, WV passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020.She was born in Ohio on September 15, 1926 to the late Patsy and Belle Lutsy Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband Nathan Sr.; daughter Patsy Sue Cook; son Nathan Buzz Little Jr.; and granddaughter Peggy Sue Cook.She is survived by a son, Bobby...
Connie Francis Wallace
Apr 4, 2020
Connie Francis Wallace, 60, of Scott Depot, formally of Boone County, went home to be with the LORD Saturday, April 4, 2020 following a brief illness. Connie was born on July 3, 1959 to Charles B. Wallace and Norma Sue Williams Wallace in Madison WV. Ms. Wallace was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Belinda “Sue” Wallace Roe...
Judith Ann "Judy" Byus
Apr 2, 2020
Judith “Judy” Cooke Byus 83, went to her heavenly home on April 2, 2020. She was a resident of Madison, WV, and passed away peacefully in her house.Born on September 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Denna and Esta Cooke. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Byus and...
William Michael Fankhauser
Apr 2, 2020
William Michael Fankhauser, 77, of Haddalton, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2020, after a long battle with mesothelioma.He was born on June 5, 1942. He was the oldest child of William Earl Fankhauser and Letha Jane Myers Fankhauser, of Haddalton.He graduated from Scott High School in 1961. He was a plumber and electrician in Washington, D.C....
Jackie Ray Hartman
Apr 2, 2020
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Jackie Ray Hartman, 80, of Madison passed away on April 2, 2020. Jackie was born on November 1, 1939 to the late Claris and Brad Hartman. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Scotty Bourne; and daughter Tomorrow Dawn Hartman.Jackie lived a life of adventure, most of these adventures were shared...
Pauline C. Lane
Mar 31, 2020
Pauline Lane of Madison, WV entered into her heavenly home on March 31, 2020 surrounded by family. She was a loving mother and grandmother who served the Lord faithfully for 40 years. She was born in Sharples, WV to the late Oliver and Helen Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Johnson and her second husband Ezra...
Brookie E. Marcum Burgess
Mar 31, 2020
Brookie EmmaLou Marcum Burgess, 77, of Danville, WV passed away March 31, 2020 at Hillcrest Health Care Center.She was preceded in death by Nathan Marcum and Bea Marcum, son Kennith Burgess, mother Loucinda Marcum, husband Ray Eugene Burgess, sister, Audray Marcum. She was a homemaker. She believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, loved to attend and sing at church. She...
Sherry Lynn Rakes
Mar 30, 2020
Sherry Lynn Rakes of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully in her home Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 69.She was preceded in death by her parents Okey and Imogene Noe; and one brother Gordon Gregory Noe. Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Billy Rakes of Branchland, WV; one son, Dustin Rakes and his wife Tina and their...
Helen Virginia "Jenny" White
Mar 29, 2020
Helen Virginia (Jenny) White, 83, of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 29th, 2020. Her devotion to and firm belief in the Lord comforted both her and her family until her departure.Jenny was born to the late Cecil and Sarah Pauley, in Clothier, WV on August 17, 1936. In addition to being a dedicated and...
Bernice Holstein
Mar 29, 2020
Bernice Holstein, 81, of Julian was called home to be with the Lord on March 29th, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Paul Holstein; son Jamie Holstein; her parents Howard & Ida Kuhn; and her brothers Lorenza, Glenn, & Richard Kuhn. She was such a wonderful person, with a...
Corby Lee Hammond
Mar 28, 2020
Corby Lee Hammond 79 of Cazy, WV passed away on March 28, 2020 at home after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his grandson Michael David Hall; his brother James David Hammond; and his parents Fred Hammond and Martha Stuphin.He was a member of the UMWA for 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved...
Helen Vance
Mar 25, 2020
Helen Vance of Bim, WV and a resident of Hillcrest Health Care Center passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 94.She was born June 5, 1925 and was the daughter of Otis and Enola Green. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband Dexter in 2006 and their daughter Connie in 2012;...
Tiffany Allison Davis
Mar 25, 2020
Tiffany Allison Davis, 27, of Yawkey, WV was born June 11, 1992 and passed away March 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by Nancy Lockard, Hoy Davis, Sondra Davis, Jaxon Staley and Matthew Miller.She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Davis Lockard; father, Colin Karl Kaspirek; son, Colin Wayne Smith of Yawkey, WV; daughter, Lettee Maree Miller of...
Norma Jean Branham
Mar 24, 2020
Norma Jean Branham, known to many as Nan-nan, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2020. She passed away in her home where she lived with her daughter, Debbie & her husband Tom Price for the past 12 years.Norma Jean was born November 22, 1932 in KY to Kelly & Ela Turner. She grew up in Pikeville,...
Robert Dale Blaylock
Mar 24, 2020
Robert Dale (Big Red) Blaylock, Sr. 72 of Ridgeview WV beloved husband, father, Grandfather and Great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.He was born June 10, 1947 in Alabama and was proceeded in death by his mother Emma Jane Harris, father Raymond Robert Blaylock, sister Marylee Smith a son Anthony (Tony) James Sykes, and...
Jimmy Dale Dunlap
Mar 24, 2020
Jimmy Dale Dunlap of Madison, WV passed away March 24, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was born March 21, 1956 to the late Herbert “Bubby” Dunlap and JoAnn Dunlap Scott. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Edward and Michael D. Dunlap.He was retired from Consolidated Printing, Charleston, WV. Survivors to treasure his memory are brother, Robby...
Josephine Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Josephine Smith 75 of Julian, WV went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2020. Jo was born April 6, 1944 to the late Brady and Gladis Pauley. She was preceded in death by her twin sister Jacqueline, brothers Glen, Ray, Max, Freeman, Bobbie and Rexold Pauley.Jo is survived by her husband of 56 years James Smith of Julian,...
Dallas Leon Bell
Mar 22, 2020
Dallas Leon Bell, 78, of Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2020. He was born March 1, 1942, in Big Laurel, WV, a son of the late Elmer and Lula Mae Lovejoy Bell. Dallas was a beloved Christian Man and an avid coon hunter. He was a member of the Big Laurel United Methodist Church....

Jason Dale Hager
Mar 20, 2020
Jason Dale Hager, 42, of Madison passed away suddenly on March 20, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was born September 27, 1977 at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Retta and Johnny Ray Hager; sister, Kelly Hager; and a great-nephew Johnathon Cole Lewis Hager.He is survived by his children, Ashley and Aaron Browning of Orgas,...
Dennis Roger Yeager
Mar 17, 2020
Dennis Roger Yeager, 70, of West Hamlin, WV passed away March 17, 2020. He was born in Sias, WV, a son of the Sarah Adkins. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Gerladine Cummings and stepson, DeWayne Alan Adkins.He is survived by his wife Anita (Davis) Yeager; sister, Susie Elkins; brother, Burman Adkins; sons, DeWayne (Jamie) Yeager of...
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