OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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...

Lionel Obra Ellis
Mar 17, 2020
Lionel Obra Ellis, 90, of Valdosta, GA passed away March 17, 2020 in Meridian MS.Lionel was born February 19, 1930, in Hewett, West Virginia to the late Obra and Effie Ellis. He served 26 years as a medical technician in the US Air Force and retired in 1980 as a MSgt. He loved to play fastpitch softball and threw several...
Sadie Mae White
Mar 17, 2020
Sadie Mae White, 72, of Ottawa went home to the Lord on March 17, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.Sadie was born January 7, 1948 in Logan, WV the daughter of the late Robert and Tishie (Bryant) Carter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved son Sonny Ray White; one brother Lester Ray; and two...
Delmer Dean Jarrell
Mar 15, 2020
Delmer Dean Jarrell, 85, of Sandyville, WV passed away March 15, 2020. He was born at Wharton, WV June 11, 1934, a son of the late Nova and Effie Jarrell. He is survived by his wife, Coleen; sons, Delmer Jr. of Madison, Fred, Tony, and Jimmy all of Quinland; stepdaughter, Margie Smith of Anderson, SC; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and...
Minnie Delores Cantrell
Mar 15, 2020
Minnie Delores “Dee” Cantrell, 80, of Mifflin, WV passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 in her home after an extended battle with illness. She was born June 5, 1939 in Yolyn, WV to the late Dewey and Minnie (Griffin) Osborne, and was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cantrell; son Matthew Cantrell; granddaughter Sonya Smutko; siblings Howard Osborne, Helen...
Delta M. Hill
Mar 14, 2020
Delta M. Hill, 93, passed away on March 14, 2020 at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Danville, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Della Nelson; her husband Sherald Hill; daughter Patricia Starkey; brothers Malloy, Darrell, Dennis, and Alvin; and sister Anna Lee Miller.She is survived by her son, Michael (Jacqueline) Hill; daughter, Tammy Hill;...
Margaret "Peggy" Pauley
Mar 9, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Dotson Pauley went to be with her family in Heaven on March 9, 2020 at the age of 81 in North Myrtle Beach, SC surrounded by loved ones. Peggy was born on Dec. 7, 1938 in Dartmont, WV. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She was proceeded in death by her father, Corbet...

Charles Earnest "Chuck" Browning
Mar 8, 2020
Charles Earnest “Chuck” Browning, 60, of Seth WV passed away March 8, 2020 surrounded by family.Chuck was an original member of the South Central Chapter of the Brothers of the Wheel.MC. He was preceded in death by his father; Donald Browning, his mother; Stella Browning Stollings and stepfather; Donald Stollings.Chuck is survived by his companion, Katherine McCormick of Seth; son,...
Victoria Grace Colvin
Mar 7, 2020
In loving memory of Victoria Grace Colvin, nine years old, of Powell Creek, WV was born November 20, 2010 to Shannon Cook (Smith) and Johnny James Colvin Jr. and departed this life on March 7, 2020.In addition to her parents, Victoria is survived by her grandparents, Leon (Hazel) Elkins of Bias’ Branch and Joan Christian of Wayne County; stepdad, Casey...
William F. "Corky" Drinkard
Mar 7, 2020
William F. (Corky) Drinkard, Jr., 88, ran his final race as a magnificent sunset filled the sky on March 7, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. His stopwatch stopped at 6:19 pm. He crossed the finish line with peace into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and a welcome home kiss from his beloved, Wilma Jean. It...
Deborah Jean Jordan
Mar 7, 2020
Deborah Jean Jordan, 62, of Peytona passed away March 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Handley Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family.
Jesse Lee Shamblin
Mar 3, 2020
Jesse Lee Shamblin, 65, of Racine, WV passed away March 3, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was retired from Patriot Coal and preceded in death by his father, Virgil Lee Shamblin and sister, Connie Hubbard.He is survived by his wife, Sandy Shamblin; his mother, Ada Ashby Shamblin; daughters, Jodi Shamblin and Tonya Shamblin of Drawdy; sisters, Drema Shamblin of...
Robert "Bob" Enslow Clark
Mar 2, 2020
Robert"Bob"Enslow Clark, 69, of Branchland, WV went to rest on Monday March 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1950 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Buddy and Ruby Clark. Bob was also preceded in death by three brothers Cletis Clark, Jimmy Clark and Delano Clark, and one sister, Lucille Clark, one daughter,...
Doris Jean Newsom
Mar 1, 2020
Doris Jean Newsom, 83, of Huntington, WV passed away March 1, 2020. She was born at Eunice, WV on July 18, 1936, daughter of the late Howard Virgil Lee and Mamie Frances Lares Lee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Charles Douglas Newsom; daughter, Suzanne Annette Mehmel; and brother Leonard David Lee.She was...
Harold H. "Sonny" Howell
Feb 29, 2020
Harold H. “Sonny” Howell, Jr., 82, of Madison, passed away at CAMC Memorial on February 29, 2020. He was born December 23, 1937, to the late Dr. Harold H. Howell and Madeline Berry Howell in Madison, West Virginia. He was a member of the Madison United Methodist Church for over 80 years. He was a 1956 graduate of Scott High...
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