OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Margaret Sue Prue

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Abraham "Lincoln" Triplett

Abraham "Lincoln" Triplett

Nov 27, 2019

Abraham “Lincoln” Triplett, 87, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 12, 1932 a son of the late George and Idona Harless Triplett. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, David, William, and Luther Triplett; and one sister Vida Hollon.He is survived by three sisters, Mae Smith, Lillian...

Tressie D. Isaacs

Tressie D. Isaacs

Nov 25, 2019

Tressie D. Isaacs, 77 of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was a Christian, homemaker and devoted wife of 42 years to her husband Howard Isaacs whom she adored. She is preceded in death by her parents; Vern and Velma Garten Lucas. Siblings: Jean Conn, Lucille Nichols, and Gary Lucas;...

Shawn Michael Workman

Shawn Michael Workman

Nov 25, 2019

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Shawn Michael Workman of Alkol, WV announces his passing at the age of 34 years.Shawn was preceded in death by his father Richard Workman.He is survived by his mother, Beverly Workman; daughter, Kerissa Workman; sister, Cindy Brown; brother, Chris Workman; girlfriend, Nicky; uncle, Mike Adkins; aunt, Sharon Fannin; cousins, nieces and...

Lisa Gaye Pratt

Lisa Gaye Pratt

Nov 21, 2019

Lisa Gaye Pratt passed away unexpectedly on November 21st, 2019 at the age of 65.Her father, Gay Tudor, sister, Gina, and husband of 43 years, Jeff, preceded her in death.Lisa is survived by her mother Phyllis Tudor, son and daughter in law Shawn and Angela Pratt of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, daughter and son in law Nicole and Mike Becker...

Summer Dawn Jefferson Medina

Summer Dawn Jefferson Medina

Nov 19, 2019

Summer Dawn Jefferson Medina, March 15,1980 - November 19,2019. Summer Dawn gained her wings on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home in Madison. She was preceded in death by her daddy Mickey Jefferson. Those left here to cherish her memory: husband, Thomas Medina; her precious angels, Destiny Jean-Marie, Desiree December, and DeShanta Mae, all of Madison; stepson, Michael Stila;...

Valda A. Bias

Valda A. Bias

Nov 19, 2019

Valda A. Bias, 89, of Madison, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Hubbard House West in South Charleston, WV. Valda was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Madison, and a former active member of Mission Circle at the church and the Wildwood Garden Club in Madison. She was preceded in death by her middle son,...

Charlotte Ruth "Nicki" Gray

Charlotte Ruth "Nicki" Gray

Nov 18, 2019

Charlotte Ruth Gray, known as Nicki by her family and friends, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was lifelong resident of Van, WV and a member of the Freedie Freewill Baptist Church. Charlotte was retired from the Boone County Schools with over 40 years of service....

Marguariette McNeely

Marguariette McNeely

Nov 18, 2019

Marguariette McNeely, 79, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2109.She enjoyed drawing and crafting and spending time with family and friends.Marguariette was preceded in death by her husband Robert McNeely; her parents Clifford and Helen Atkins; brother Freddie Atkins; and niece Jacquita Elkins.She is survived by her sons, Brady McNeely, Robert McNeely...

Clayton Sherman Dolin

Clayton Sherman Dolin

Nov 17, 2019

Clayton Sherman Dolin, 72, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was a retired coal miner with 22 years. He also worked for Shawnee Hills and ResCare and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol for years.He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with his...

Jeremy  Alexander  McDonald

Jeremy Alexander McDonald

Nov 17, 2019

Jeremy Alexander McDonald, 28, of Madison was born December 4, 1990 and passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Rosalie of South Carolina; father, Tim McDonald of Madison and mother Katie Loftus; brothers, Jimmy Ray Loftus of Madison and Terry Loftus of Hewett; sister, Kristin Loftus of Woodville, grandmother; Louise McDonald of Lick Creek, uncle;...

Anthony Lee Simpkins

Anthony Lee Simpkins

Nov 17, 2019

Anthony Lee Simpkins, 49, of Midkiff, WV passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home. He was born August 20, 1970 in West Hamlin, a son of Barbara Bellomy Simpkins and the late Jackie Simpkins. Additional survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Mark Ball,and LeAnn and Joey Perry; niece, Allison Ball; nephews, Wyatt Ball and Colby Perry; and...

Evelyn Gail Goodwin

Evelyn Gail Goodwin

Nov 16, 2019

Evelyn Gail Goodwin went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2019 she resided in Milton WV. Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard G. Goodwin. Also, sister Wanda Davis, brother Everette Poindexter, and brother Jerry Poindexter.Evelyn was survived by three children, Mark Goodwin, Robert Goodwin, and Virginia Goodwin, she loved them all dearly. All...

Edith Edna Ramsey

Edith Edna Ramsey

Nov 16, 2019

Edith Edna Ramsey 84 of St. Albans,WV died November 16, 2019 CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.She was preceded in death by her parents; Jess And Novenus Elkins, husband; Cecil Ramsey, children; Robert and Richard Thompson, Christina Thompson and Travis Thompson.She is survived by sons; James “Jimmy” ( Joan) of New Haven, CT., Allen (Becky) of Marmet, WV and Daniel (Kimberly)...

Stephen Douglas Baisden

Stephen Douglas Baisden

Nov 16, 2019

Stephen Douglas Baisden 76 of Danville, WV passed away November 16, 2019 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was retired with 35 years of service at CSX, loved farming, gardening, spending time with family especially the grandchildren, was a l961 graduate of Scott High School, an Army veteran and a member of the Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578, Madison, WV.He was preceded...