OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Joyce Ann Harper

Joyce Ann Harper

Jan 7, 2020

Joyce Ann Harper, 51, of Camp Creek received her Heavenly reward January 7, 2020.She was born July 22, 1968. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Clara and Luther Lafferty.She leaves behind two sisters, Vicki Lafferty and Bonnie Lafferty of Camp Creek; and brother Jesse Lafferty of Camp Creek. She is also survived by her nieces, Keisha...

Jeremy Lee Puckett

Jeremy Lee Puckett

Jan 5, 2020

Jeremy Lee Puckett, 40, of Van departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home after a long illness. He was a construction worker, previously employed by Built Rite Construction. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jimmy Clayton Puckett, and an infant daughter, Kaylee Mae Puckett; his father, Kenny Dempsey; and his grandfather, Jimmy Lee Puckett....

Rexold Pauley

Rexold Pauley

Jan 5, 2020

Rexold Pauley, age 70, of Julian WV went home to be with the Lord January 5, 2020 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his father and mother Brady and Gladys Pauley of Julian; brothers Glen, Ray, Freeman, Max and Robert Pauley; and sister Jacquline.He is survived by one sister Josephine Smith of Julian; and a host of...

Kellie Adkins

Kellie Adkins

Jan 3, 2020

Kellie Adkins, 82, of Madison, WV passed away January 3, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV.He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Martha Miller Adkins; five sisters; and five brothers.He is survived by his wife, Hope; daughters, Anna Renee Necaise of Dayton, OH, Patty...

Harry Washington Halstead

Harry Washington Halstead

Jan 3, 2020

Harry Washington Halstead, 87, of Bloomingrose, West Virginia (recently residing in Apopka, Florida) went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2020. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Delores Coberly Halstead, and their three children, Barbara Halstead of Apopka, FL, Michael Halstead (Evelynn) of Bloomingrose, WV and Steven Halstead (Chris Desilets) of Largo, FL; granddaughters...

Cody Wayne Miller

Cody Wayne Miller

Jan 3, 2020

Cody Wayne Miller, 32, of Six Mile, WV was tragically taken from this earth on January 3, 2020.He was preceded in death by his papaw, Frank McKinney.He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn; sons, Trice David and Tate Aaron; mother, Regina (Dwain) Green of Six Mile; father, Larry Dale (Karen) Miller of Mud River; half-brother and sister, Tucker and Karly...

Linda Sue Mantz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....