OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Camron  Jason Estep

Camron Jason Estep

Nov 14, 2019

Camron Jason Estep, 6 months old, entered this earth on May 23, 2019, he then went on to be with the Lord November 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Barbara Estep and great grandfather Ronald Estep, Sr.He is survived by his mother; Habrina Estep and stepfather, Zackary Meadows of Peytona; father, Clayton Holstine; and stepmother,...

Johnny Dale Burgess

Johnny Dale Burgess

Nov 13, 2019

Johnny Dale Burgess, age 49, of Madison, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 13, 2019. Johnny was born July 16, 1970 in Madison, WV, to the late Diana Gay Pauley and the late Rex Stone.Johnny was a graduate of Scott High School where he excelled in football, Burgess #45. After high school he spent several years working...

William Mack Adkins

William Mack Adkins

Nov 12, 2019

William Mack Adkins, 97, of Four Mile Creek Road, Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord, November 12, 2019 at home with family. He was born, April 10, 1922 in Logan WV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Macie Adkins,(67 years of marriage before her passing), his parents Henry and Marcella Adkins; brothers, Wilson Adkins and Willard...

Myrna Joyce Tapley

Myrna Joyce Tapley

Nov 10, 2019

Joyce Tapley, 83, formerly of Gordon, WV and more recently from Red House, WV, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019 around 10 p.m. in her Christmas decorated cabin. She passed sweetly surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.Joyce was preceded in death by her Dad and Mother, Ovie C. and Mary V. Mitchell....

Rosa Mae Holstine

Rosa Mae Holstine

Nov 9, 2019

Rosa Mae Holstine 84 of St. Albans WV passed away November 9, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House.She was a member of the Praise Assembly of God, Alum Creek and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her parents; Arvel Jeffrey and Stella Smith Jeffrey, husband; James and all of her siblings.She is survived by her children; James (Belinda) Holstine, of...

Peggy Jane Hill

Peggy Jane Hill

Nov 9, 2019

Peggy Jane Hill 79 of Scott Depot WV went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2019.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Paul Knight Sr. and Bessie Knight and great granddaughter Gemma Posey. She was a retired hairdresser.She is survived by her son; Lovell “D.J.” (Denise) Hill, granddaughters; Haley Hill, Megan Hill and Amanda Hill,...

Algie Jeffrey

Algie Jeffrey

Nov 9, 2019

Algie Jeffrey Jr., 84, of Lake, entered into his heavenly rest on November 9, 2019 at home with his wife of 61 years by his side. Algie was born on March 25, 1935 to the late Algie Sr. and Lucy Stevens Jeffrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in laws George and Hazel Nichols;...

Joseph John Poveromo

Joseph John Poveromo

Nov 6, 2019

Joseph John Poveromo (Joe) passed away at 73 years young at his home in Madison, WV. Joe was born at home in Brooklyn New York. At the age of 4 his family moved to Boone County where he resided the remainder of his life.He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, father Vincent, and brother Ron Poveromo.He is survived...

Guy Spence

Guy Spence

Nov 6, 2019

Guy Spence, 85, of West Hamlin, WV died Wednesday November 6, 2019. He was born November 24, 1933 in Kiahsville, WV, a son of the late Charlie and Armeldia Watts Spence. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Spence; sisters, Thelma Spence, Toots Napier and Mary Potter; brothers, Freddie Spence and Charles Spence; and two great grandchildren....

Janice Vivian Bias

Janice Vivian Bias

Nov 6, 2019

Janice V. Bias, age 81, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2019 at her home where she was lovingly surrounded by her family. Janice was a lifelong resident of Hewett, West Virginia, where she made a loving home with her husband Juddy L. Bias of 62 years. Born on January 23, 1938, Janice was the youngest of fourteen...

Micheal Spencer

Micheal Spencer

Nov 6, 2019

Micheal Spencer, 63, of Hewett, WV passed away November 6, 2019 at home.He was preceded in death by his father Orville and stepmother Charlene Spencer; and a brother Kevin Spencer.He was employed by the City of Chapmanville.He is survived by his wife, Drema; sons, Brent Douglas and Michael Lee Spencer; his mother, Gay Scaggs and stepfather Reford Scaggs; and sisters,...

Richard W. Foster

Richard W. Foster

Nov 4, 2019

Richard W. Foster, 67, of Teays Valley passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at Genesis Health Care Center with family by his side.Richard was preceded in death by his father Hal S. Foster. He is survived by his mother, Jean Foster; brothers, Charles (Brenda), Greg (Amy), and Paul Foster; and several nieces and nephews.Richard served proudly in the U.S....

Melanie "LYNN" Mull

Melanie "LYNN" Mull

Nov 4, 2019

Melanie “LYNN” Mull, 56, passed away Nov. 4, 2019.Melanie was born in Akron and lived in the area all her life.Melanie was preceded in death by her father, Hubert C. Ferguson. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Keith; children, Tiffaney (Kevin) Collins, Bryan and Bobbi Mull; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Briana, Jacob, Alyson, Jon, and Abby; mother, Loretta (Albright)...

Barry Allen Mynes

Barry Allen Mynes

Nov 4, 2019

On Monday, November 4, 2019, Barry Mynes Sr., 61, of Lake, WV went home to be with the Lord.Barry was a graduate of Sharples High School. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years of underground mining experience. Barry was a member of Ball Chapel...

Opal Gay Pennington

Opal Gay Pennington

Nov 3, 2019

Opal Gay Pennington 92 of Bald Knob left this world to be with her Savior on November 3, 2019 after a short illness.She was an active member of the Greenwood Church of God, where she had been a member of the Greenwood Gospel Travelers. She was always praising the Lord through her singing. Opal was preceded in death by her...

Arnold Wayne Price

Arnold Wayne Price

Nov 1, 2019

Arnold Wayne Price, age 77, a lifelong resident of Danville passed away on Friday November 1, 2019 after a long illness. He was the son of Zacha and Pansey Halstead Price, who preceded him in death. He was a longtime member of the Danville Church of Christ and a member of the West Virginia Broadcaster’s Association. Wayne was a two-way...

Stanford A Harless

Stanford A Harless

Nov 1, 2019

Stanford A. Harless 90 of Hernshaw, WV passed away November 1, 2019. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday November 3, 2019 at Barker Cemetery, Emmons, WV.

Nina Florence Cantley

Nina Florence Cantley

Oct 31, 2019

Nina Florence Cantley, 99, of Proctorville, OH, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born and raised in Hamlin, WV, to the late Laken and Leva Black, along with her brother and sister, Charles Black and Louise Bolt, both deceased. Nina was also preceded in death by her husband, Silas Cantley, son, Robert Smart...

Velda  D. Miller

Velda D. Miller

Oct 29, 2019

Velda Dorcas Cooper Miller, age 87, died at Hubbard Hospice House West on October 29. Velda was a life-long resident of Foster, WV. She was a 1949 graduate of Scott High School and was a member of the Foster Church of Christ since 1951. Velda’s middle name, Dorcas, is from ACTS 9:36 which describes her as “a woman full of...

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery

Oct 26, 2019

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery, 77, of Madison, WV went home to be with Jesus on October 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family who will all miss her greatly.Ruby was born at Kayford, WV on January 14, 1942, daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie Smith. She was a loving wife and dedicated mother who loved nothing more than spending...