OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Barbara A. "Bobbie" Midkiff

Barbara A. "Bobbie" Midkiff

Apr 16, 2020

Barbara A (Bobbie) Midkiff, 78, of Branchland, WV gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, April 16, 2020 after a long illness. She was born November 10, 1941 to the late Clay and Eunia Smith of Midkiff, WV. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Midkiff; her grandson, Robert Michael Ranoull; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Larry McClellan;...

William Chapman "Bill" Thompson

William Chapman "Bill" Thompson

Apr 16, 2020

William Chapman “Bill” Thompson, 80, of Danville, West Virginia, passed away at his home while surrounded by his family and love on April 16, 2020. He was born November 26, 1939, in his parent’s home, also surrounded by love, on Lick Creek Road in Danville, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vella Pearl Hamrick Thompson, and...

Charles "Fred" Stollings

Charles "Fred" Stollings

Apr 15, 2020

Charles (Fred) Stollings 74 of Six Mile passed away Wednesday, April 15, after battling a long illness. He was preceded in death by his son Dougie and parents, Willard and Reva Stolling, and two brothers, Les and Jack.He is survived by his wife of 43 years Brenda, sisters, Debra (Philmore) Newsome of Indiana, Wanda Workman of Six Mile and Wilma...

Karl David Gent

Karl David Gent

Apr 13, 2020

Karl David Gent, 51, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020.He is survived by his parents, Karl Edward and Linda Louise Gent of Foster; his sisters, Donna Dabbs of Virginia and Lisa Watson of Virginia; his loving wife, Angela Renee’ Gent and their children, Karl Matthew Gent, April Kimberly Borofka, Skylar Makay...

Lurlen Leota Buckner

Lurlen Leota Buckner

Apr 10, 2020

Lurlen Leota Buckner,89, of Six Mile Rd. Danville WV went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2020 surrounded by her family.Lurlen was born on July 6, 1930 the only child of Andrew and Mary Dempsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Buckner, Jr; sons-in-law Gene Gomez and O.W. (Dickie) Jarrell; and a...

Betty Louise Turner Slone

Betty Louise Turner Slone

Apr 8, 2020

Betty Louise Turner Slone, 77, of Greenwood, WV left this world for her heavenly home Wednesday, April 8, 2020 after a short stay at the Hubbard hospice House in Charleston, WV.Betty was born in Pine Knob, WV on December 4, 1942 to the late Lena Francis Turner. She was a member of the Wharton Missionary Baptist Church in Wharton, WV....

Beatrice  Marie Nasby

Beatrice Marie Nasby

Apr 5, 2020

Beatrice M. Nasby, 92, passed away April 5, 2020 at home in Mifflin, WV. She was born September 25, 1927 the daughter of the late Ollie and Dovetta McComas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Calvin Nasby; sister Garnet Woosck; brothers, Ollie Jr. and Clyde McComas.She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Jimmy) Stollings of Madison; grandchildren,...

Anthony Raymond Kosela

Anthony Raymond Kosela

Apr 5, 2020

Anthony Raymond Kosela, 39, of Danville, WV passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. Anthony was born in Sewickley, PA on January 26, 1981. He graduated from Scott High School in 1999. Anthony was a construction worker for Leary Repair, Remodeling, and Construction. He was also a former coal miner. Anthony enjoyed being a member of “Go To Any Lengths Group”...

Martha Lucille Little

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...