OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Hal David Donahue

Hal David Donahue

Oct 24, 2019

Hal David Donahue, 78, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1941, to Daniel and Dorothy Areba (Eplin) Donahue. He is survived by his son David Michael Donahue (Julie) of Farmville, Va.; grandchildren Mark (Amin) of Fredericksburg, Va., Chad (Lindsey) of Roanoke, Va., and David (Elisha) of Roanoke, Va., as...

Joshua Alexander Donly

Joshua Alexander Donly

Oct 22, 2019

Joshua Alexander Donly, 56, of Charleston, WV passed away October 22, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Malcolm and Grace Wyatt and William and Estell Clodfelter; and brother, Michael Wyatt.He was born April 1, 1963 in Walkertown, NC, son of the late Calvin Wyatt and Pat Clodfelter Wyatt. He was an electrician...

Marlin Wayne Harless

Marlin Wayne Harless

Oct 21, 2019

Marlin Wayne Harless 63 of Zionsville, IN passed away October 21, 2019. Wayne was born in Fort Belvoir, VA to Marlin Lonard and Virginia Elizabeth (Pittman) Harless. Mr. Harless was a retired commercial real estate entrepreneur and was a member of the North Central Church of Christ. Wayne is preceded in death by his father Marlin Harless.Wayne is survived by...

Sherman Harold Ball

Sherman Harold Ball

Oct 20, 2019

Sherman Harold Ball, 73, of Hewett was born October 11, 1946 and passed away on October 20, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.Sherman loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the best husband, father and grandfather, a #1 Dad to Lillie Ball. He was the one person that everyone could count on when they needed a helping...

Lois "Sue" Price

Lois "Sue" Price

Oct 18, 2019

Lois “Sue” M Price, 90, of Clearwater passed away October 18, 2019. Born in West Virginia, she moved to FL in 1949. The daughter of Maxey & Bessie Mullins, she was divorced from Fred Price. She became an RN at 57 and worked for Morton Plant until 70. She had a passion for dancing and was a long-standing member of...

Okey Noe

Okey Noe

Oct 17, 2019

Okey Noe, 91, passed away October 17, 2019. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and was an owner of a service station in Ranger, WV for many years. He was born February 18, 1928, in Ranger, WV, and was the son of the late Harry and Laura (Sias) Noe. He was also preceded in death by...

Kendall Boyd Vance

Kendall Boyd Vance

Oct 15, 2019

Kendall Boyd Vance, age 60, of Ripley, WV, Jackson County, passed away on October 15, 2019 after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his mom, Lucille Anna Robertson; his father, Bill Vance; brother, James Dale Vance; nephews, Scotty Vance, Roger Vance, and Michael Bailey.He was a painter.He is survived by his siblings, Coleen and Delmar Jarrell of Joe’s...

Goldie Junita Forney

Goldie Junita Forney

Oct 14, 2019

Goldie Junita Forney, 85, of Culloden, WV passed away Monday October 14, 2019. She was born February 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Alexander and Orpha Busch. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steve Huckaby; siblings, Joyce Laten, Rosetta Hill and Wayne Busch.She is survived by three children, Diane Dendy, Karen Toppings and Ernest Forney; one...

Tony  Lee Lovejoy

Tony Lee Lovejoy

Oct 14, 2019

Tony Lee Lovejoy, 40, of Spurlockville, WV was born in Huntington, WV and passed away October 14, 2019.He is survived by his parents, Ronny and Denese Lovejoy; son, Nathan Lovejoy: companion, Mindy Stone; brother, Randy (Melinda) Lovejoy; cousin/brother, John Lovejoy; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 17 at Handley Funeral Home,...

Linda Lou Meadows Jarrell

Linda Lou Meadows Jarrell

Oct 14, 2019

Linda L. Jarrell, passed from this life, October 14, 2019. She was born in Boone County, WV, the daughter of Clyde and Frankie (Pauley) Meadows. She attended Van High School. Married to Victor R. Jarrell from Madison, WV for 64 years, she was an exemplary Christian wife, faithfully supporting her husband in his efforts to spread the gospel of Christ....

Norwood "Bucky"  Elkins

Norwood "Bucky" Elkins

Oct 9, 2019

Norwood Alton “Bucky” Elkins 75 of Hewett, WV went home to God on October 9, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents Elba and Mildred Elkins, wife Ruth Sharon Elkins and stepdad Luther Atkins.He was a hard working dad and husband. He was a member of Spencer Chapel, Hewett, WV and the UMWA.Bucky is survived by two sons; Brian...

Barton Frazier Meadows

Barton Frazier Meadows

Oct 8, 2019

Barton Frazier Meadows of Peytona, W.Va. entered Heaven on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 with family by his side.Barton was preceded in death by his loving wife Mitesuko Hundo Meadows; parents John and Vinnie Meadows; brother George Meadows; sister-in-law Pollyanna Meadows; brother-in-law John Fant; and nephew G.H. Meadows II.Barton is survived by his brother Don Meadows (Dot) of Homosassa, Fla; sister...

Barry R. Harper

Barry R. Harper

Oct 7, 2019

Barry R. Harper, 56, of Wharton, went home to be with the Lord on October 7th, 2019. Barry was born in Madison, WV on June 19th, 1963. He was a 1981 graduate of Van High School. Barry worked in the grocery business for more than 37 years. He was recently retired and was the owner of Harper’s Market, in Bim,...

Helen M. Saul

Helen M. Saul

Oct 7, 2019

Helen M. Saul, 90, of Huntington, WV passed away Monday October 7, 2019. She was born March 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Jeff and Ida Woodall Ashworth. She retired from Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Saul; daughter, Debbie Calloway Alley; brothers, Odbert Ashworth, Lyle Ashworth; sisters, Velma Porter, Glenna McComas.She is...

David  Eugene O'Leary

David Eugene O'Leary

Oct 6, 2019

David Eugene O'Leary, 83, of Danville passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.He was born July 15, 1936 in Circleville, Ohio and was a son of the late Jess and Grace O'Leary. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by companion Fairy Jarrell.He was a United States Army veteran.He is survived by special friend, JoAnn Lowery.Graveside service...

Patsy Blankenship

Patsy Blankenship

Oct 5, 2019

On Saturday October 5, 2019, surrounded by loved ones, Patsy Blankenship went home to be with the Lord. She was born May 12, 1943 to Burl and Margaret Stapleton. She married the love of her life and went on to raise two beautiful children, Kenny and Martha. Pat enjoyed crafts, reading her bible, singing, dancing, spending time with her family,...

Tommy Lee Holstein

Tommy Lee Holstein

Oct 4, 2019

Tommy Lee Holstein, 70, of Uneeda passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.He was born October 4, 1949 and was a son of the late Lester Tommy and Pheobe Louise Browning Holstein. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Linville and Robbie Linville; sister, Brenda Linville; and niece Barbara Lynn Jones.He was a retired...

Connie Sue Taylor

Connie Sue Taylor

Oct 4, 2019

Connie Sue Taylor, formerly of Jeffrey WV was born on Dec. 8, 1947 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Connie left this earth on Oct 4, 2019 after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her father George Smith, and her mother Ida Connelly; and brothers Joe Smith and Ivan Smith.Connie is survived by her only child, her son Charles Ray...

Richard David Harless

Richard David Harless

Oct 3, 2019

Richard David Harless 54 of Danville, WV passed away October 3, 2019 CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.He was employed by WalMart in the sporting department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Olivene Smith Harless; and a brother, Roger Harless.He is survived by his sister, Ramona Miller; brother, Frank Harless; and several nieces and nephews.There is no service...

Augusta White

Augusta White

Oct 3, 2019

Augusta White, 100, of Bim, WV passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her home. She was born July 11, 1919 in Chapp, WV and was a daughter of the late Milton and Fonnie Green Workman. She is survived by daughters, Myrl Carpenter and Macel Sheets; sons, Shuly White and Calvin White; sisters, Ester Jarrell and Arbutus Workman; 12 grandchildren;...