OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Linda Sue Mantz
Jan 2, 2020
Linda Sue Mantz, 79, of W. Madison, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at 10:06 pm Thursday evening on January 2, 2020 at Teays Valley Hospital, West Virginia.She was born on December 8th,1940, in Dorothy, West Virginia; daughter of Earl and Julia Davis. She worked for and retired from Mitre Corporation. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins, she was known...
Mary Jane Adkins
Jan 1, 2020
Mary Jane Adkins 85 of Alkol, WV passed away January 1, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She is survived by children, Beverly Adkins, Sharon Fannin and Michael Adkins all of Alkol; brothers, Fred Bowman of Buckhannon, Jimmy Bowman of Camp Creek and Junior Bowman of Alkol; sister, Jean Nelson of Sod; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.Memorial...
Jackie Lee Williams
Dec 31, 2019
Jackie Lee Williams 73 of North Carolina, formerly of Comfort, WV went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2019 at the Hospice House, Greenville, NC.He was preceded in death by his parents; James T. and Hattie M. Runion Williams, sister; Sharon L. Williams and a brother; JD Williams.He was a coal miner, member of the UMWA, an...
James Ray Miller
Dec 27, 2019
James Ray Miller, 56, of Danville, WV passed away December 27, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents Levi and Joyce Bias Miller and a sister Pricie White.He is survived by his brother, Billy Miller; sisters, Nola Faye, Patricia and Betty; and leaves behind so many friends: Wendy’s crew, nieces, nephews and caregivers Hansel, Janice and Bo.Funeral service will...
Charlotte Ann Richmond
Dec 26, 2019
Charlotte Ann Richmond, 79, of Gainesboro, TN passed away December 26, 2019.She was born May 12, 1940 and was a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred White. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Willie Richmond.She is survived by her daughter, Donna Mitchell of Danville; son, Jimmy (Peggy) of Gainesboro, TN; sister, Sue...
Nedra Kay Dingess
Dec 21, 2019
Nedra Kay Ellis Dingess, 75 Yrs., of Branchland, WV left us broken-hearted but gained her heavenly reward on December 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical center surrounded by a gathering of family and friends. She was born on January 11, 1944 in Logan Co., WV the daughter of Edgar Ray and Ouida Davis Ellis. She had many jobs throughout her...
Jeremy Chad Wagoner
Dec 17, 2019
Jeremy Chad Wagoner, 39, of Nellis, WV died on December 17, 2019 at CAMC General from a condition that he had for a while. He was born May 11, 1980 a son of Timothy Wagoner and Sandra Stepp. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Berthal (Dutch) Bowling. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother,...
Lois Marie Elkins
Dec 15, 2019
Lois Marie Elkins, 88, of Hamlin, WV, passed away Sunday December 15, 2019.She was born July 26, 1931, in Hamlin WV, daughter of the late Leona Mae and Lonnie Leslie McComas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother Arnold, her older brother Eugene Cyril McComas, her younger brother Norman Leslie McComas, and her...
Roger D. White
Dec 12, 2019
Roger Darrell White 75, of Buffalo WV, formerly of Boone County married to Michele Dotson White for 47 years passed on to our Lord on December 12, 2019 after a five-year battle with cancer.During his life Roger graduated from Van High School, and studied at Southern Community College where he later instructed in math courses. Roger voluntarily enlisted in the...
Sandra Lee Ulbrich
Dec 11, 2019
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Epling Ulbrich, 67 of Hewett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 while surrounded by loved ones.Sandy was a caregiver, homemaker, loving mother and devoted wife of 47 years and she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading her Bible, and had a passion for cooking and baking (especially her homemade fudge) and...
Alben Roy DuVall
Dec 11, 2019
We wish this to be a tribute to Alben Roy DuVall, 96, of West Hamlin, WV. Born October 30, 1923 and died December 11, 2019. Born the third son of Glen and Edna Wade DuVall in Barnesville, OH. His parents along with his brothers, Jim and Lee, preceded him. Alben grew up in Huntington, WV, and graduated Valedictorian of Vinson...
Rocky Bill Osborne
Dec 9, 2019
Rocky Bill Osborne, 59, of Williams Mountain went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Rocky was born July 16, 1960. He grew up on the family homestead on Williams Mountain. He attended Van Jr. Sr. High School and graduated in 1978. He was a retired coal miner who worked...
Etta Gay Fortney
Dec 7, 2019
Etta Gay Fortney, 75, of Danville, WV passed away December 7, 2019 at home.She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Beulah Miller; brothers, Estill Miller, Bobby Miller and Jackie Miller; and sister, Sybil Price.She is survived by her husband, Tom Fortney of Danville; sons, Eddie (Elizabeth) Miller...
Paul Gene Tawney
Dec 7, 2019
Paul Gene Tawney 63 of Madison, WV passed away December 7, 2019. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison.He was preceded in death by his parents, James Paul and Phyllis Harris Tawney, he was retired from Ford Motor Co.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec....
Margaret Sue Prue
Dec 5, 2019
Margaret Sue Prue 78 of Wharton, WV passed away December 5, 2019 CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was a member of Wharton Missionary Baptist Church and a retired legal secretary for Shaffer and Shaffer.She is survived by her husband; Frank, sons; Charles Marshall Prue of Maryland, Franklin Ray Prue of Bim, and William Allen (Medina) Prue of Charleston, WV, mother;...
Elmer Bishop
Dec 4, 2019
Elmer Bishop, Jr. 70 of Bim, WV died December 4, 2019 at home.He was a dozer operator and was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Paulina Bishop, and his son; Tommy Bishop.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynda Bishop, five daughters; Sallie (Paul) Johnson, Melinda Bishop (James Shipman), Andrea Akers (Brandon Bell), Barbara (Ronnie) Dingess,...
Chester Sylbert White
Dec 3, 2019
Chester Sylbert White, 65, was born November 17, 1954 of Bob White, WV and went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2019.He was a retired coal miner of many years. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jane White; his parents, Elsie (Brown)...
Danny Edward White
Dec 2, 2019
Danny Edward White, age 66, of Uneeda, WV was born January 8, 1953 and went to Heaven on December 2, 2019 after a long illness.Danny was preceded in death by grandparents Ocie and Opal White, Essie Sigmond and Orvile Thomas; father Edward White; mother Judith White Asberry; sister Gail Daniels; brother Gregory White; and infant twin daughters Malissa and Clorissa...
Avenelle Blankenship Quisenberry
Dec 1, 2019
Avenelle Blankenship Quisenberry, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Hillcrest Health Care Center. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Milton Blankenship and Myrtle Parsley. Avenelle married the love of her life, Pat Quisenberry, September 12, 1942 while Pat was serving in the Army during WWII. Pat and Avenelle,...
Kenneth J. Mitchell
Nov 29, 2019
Kenneth J. Mitchell, 68, of Danville, WV died Friday, November 29, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.He was born May 12, 1951, a son of the late Guy and Mary Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Mitchell.He was a member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mitchell, 67, of Danville, WV,...
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