OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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...
Winifred L Green
Feb 28, 2020
Winifred Green 66 of Carroll, OH passed away February 20, 2020. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV. Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery, Six Mile, Danville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.He is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Carol Sue Purcell
Feb 27, 2020
Carol Sue Purcell, 76, of Harts passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born February 25, 1945 in Powellton, WV, daughter of the late Guy Holstein and Mayme Holstein-Kerns. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husbands, Clyde Fowler and Allen Norris Purcell; and brothers Melvin Holstein and Denzil Holstein.She enjoyed sewing and quilting....
Joseph T. Atha
Feb 26, 2020
Joseph T. Atha,93, of Van passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1926 in Van, WV to the late James and Lula Atha. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenna; brothers Cecil, and Ernest “Peter Rabbit”; and sister Daisy Penney. Joe was a Navy Veteran serving on the...
Dempsey Stowers
Feb 23, 2020
On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Dempsey Stowers, age 78, of Clothier received the reward he has striven 4,347 days for. He was born September 7, 1941 at Bulger, WV the son of the late Hurl and Gladys Linville Stowers. September 7th was a very special day to Dempsey. It was not only his birthday, but also the birthday of his...
Mark Edward Doss
Feb 23, 2020
Mark Edward Doss, 44, of Barrett, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2020.He was born on April 2, 1975. He was a 1994 graduate of Van Junior/Senior High School and attended Greenwood Church of God.He was preceded in death by his stepfather Daniel Green; and his grandparents Carmel and Edith Doss who...
Earl Lomax Williams
Feb 22, 2020
Earl Lomax Williams, 92, of Vero Beach, Florida formerly from South Charleston passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 near Naivasha, Kenya. He was born in Monaville, WV the son of late parents, Hallie A and Effie Mae (Steele) Williams. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. A veteran of the US Army serving from 1945-1947 with a tour in...
John "Pete" Franklin Yeager Jr.
Feb 21, 2020
John “Pete” Yeager, 85, of Gordon, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020.He was preceded in death by his parents John and Bessie Yeager and siblings Harry Yeager, Cotton Yeager, Jeep Yeager, Cecil Yeager, Sylvia Vickers, and Mable Ferrell.Left to continue his memory are his wife of 62 years Juanita Runyon Yeager, who took...
Walter Edward Pennington
Feb 21, 2020
Walter Edward "Eddie" Pennington, 72, of Danville passed away February 21, 2020. He was born on September 8, 1947 in Amherstdale, WV, son of the late Warner "Rid" Pennington and Lucille Dillon Pennington.A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home,...
Terri Ann White
Feb 17, 2020
Terri Ann White, of Bigson, WV passed away at her home on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 59.Terri was born to parents Lloyd and Shirley (Chochard) Copley on June 11, 1960 in Columbus, OH. Terri married the love of her life, Woodrow Ted White on October 28th, 1979, and the couple had two children together. She was...
Anna Gae Adams
Feb 16, 2020
Anna Gae Adams 83 of Woodville gained her heavenly wings Sunday, February 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Denver Adams, parents; Ingram and Florence Scott, siblings; Robert Lee Scott, George Water Scott, Jerry Eugene Scott, Delores Mae Searles, Phyllis Ann Baldwin, Nellie Fay Scott,...
Rickey Allen Cook
Feb 14, 2020
Rickey Allen Cook 60 of Madison, WV (formally of Twilight) passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 after a long illness.Rickey was born August 25, 1959 to Magalene (Beard) Cook. He lived most of his life in Twilight, WV.Rickey was an electrician for 27+ years. He worked at Peabody Big Mountain #16 mine and was a member of the UMWA, Local...
Sharon Kay Richardson
Feb 12, 2020
Sharon Kay Richardson of Madison, WV died at her home on February 12, 2020 after a long illness.Sharon was born Oct. 8, 1946 in West Hamlin, WV.Sharon was a loving wife and mother as well as a doting grandmother. She studied at SWVCTC and worked in retail management at Heck’s and Kohl’s until her retirement.Sharon was married to Chester Richardson...
Larry R. Marcum
Feb 10, 2020
Larry R. Marcum, 79, of South Point, OH, formerly of Lincoln Co., WV went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020. He was born June 11, 1940. He was a member of Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57years, Vivian Elkins Marcum; one son Christopher G. Marcum; one daughter, Emma S. Marcum...
Clayton M. Billups
Feb 8, 2020
Clayton M. Billups, 70, of Alkol was born September 26, 1949 to the late Odfer Sr. and Stella Billups and passed away on February 8, 2020. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Elsie Mae Billups; and several siblings.He was born and raised in Boone County. He lived and raised his...
Sara Beth Hankins
Feb 7, 2020
Sara Beth Hankins, 41, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 16 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV.
Navona Nadine Gore
Feb 6, 2020
Navona Nadine Scragg Gore 98 of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on January 1, 1922 at Bulger, WV. She was the daughter of the late Enoch and Lola Chandler Scragg. She was preceded in death by her husband Hubert...
Jeffrey Scott Messer
Feb 5, 2020
Jeffrey Scott Messer, age 51, born September 3, 1968, passed away February 5, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital due to his heart. He had more love in his heart than it could hold. He is now enjoying the company of all his departed loved ones.“Jeffro” was always at home at the wheel of his big trucks. He drove for many...
Phyllis Joyce Berry
Feb 3, 2020
On January 31, 2020 our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Phyllis “Toots” Joyce Berry departed this life at her home in Ranger, WV.She is the daughter of stepdad James May and the late Ira Mullins and the late Lucille Mullins May. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers Kenny May, Ronnie May,...
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