OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Avis Rebecca Bias Harless

Avis Rebecca Bias Harless

Jun 18, 2019

Avis Rebecca Bias Harless, age 90, of Racine went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2019.She was preceded in death by grandparents George and Paulina Bias; mother Vernie Bias Clark; sister Betty Brown; husband Basil “Ray” Harless; son, Patrick “Scotty” Harless; and a host of family members that have been waiting to see her.She is survived by...

Johnny "Ned" Buckner

Johnny "Ned" Buckner

Jun 17, 2019

Johnny “Ned” Buckner, 72, of Foster left this world for Heaven, peacefully at his home on Monday morning, June 17, 2019.He was born on January 6, 1947 to the late Sherman and Brookie (Perry) Buckner.He was born again along with his wife on February 14, 2000 at Ball Chapel Community Church, where he was an active member for 15 years....

Lawrence Ray Smith

Lawrence Ray Smith

Jun 16, 2019

Lawrence Ray Smith, 75, of West Hamlin, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home. A memorial will be held at Center Point Baptist Church, West Hamlin on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lawrence was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and owner of R&S Feed Store, West Hamlin. He is survived...

Carlos James Kirk

Carlos James Kirk

Jun 16, 2019

Carlos James Kirk, 57, of Danville, WV formerly of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV, June 16, 2019.He was born January 27, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Carl and Patricia (Dearnell) Kirk. He was preceded in death by his sister Diana Staugh.In addition to his parents, Carlos is survived by his loving wife...

Homer E. Parsons

Homer E. Parsons

Jun 15, 2019

Homer E. Parsons, 81, of Branchland, WV, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Homer was born on September 14, 1937, in Branchland, WV, to the late Luther and Violet (Ferguson) Parsons and was the last surviving of his four brothers: Willis, Willard, Karry, and Robert; and his two sisters: Louella Brinegar...

Wibbie Wayne Sansom

Wibbie Wayne Sansom

Jun 15, 2019

Wibbie Wayne Sansom, 61, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, June 15, 2019 at his home.He was born October 11, 1957 and was a son of the late Hearl and Edith Sansom. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Julia, Judy and Kathy; and one niece, Christina.He was a 1976 graduate of Scott High...

Helen Pauline Ballard Kirby

Helen Pauline Ballard Kirby

Jun 13, 2019

Helen Pauline Ballard Kirby, 90, of Danville received her heavenly wings with her loved ones standing around her on Thursday, June 13, 2019.She was born on August 1, 1928 in Oklahoma to the late Oliver Howard Ballard Sr. and Gladys Wheatley.Helen was a Christian and a faithful member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church where she was truly loved by...

Annie Ruth Gibson

Annie Ruth Gibson

Jun 9, 2019

Annie Ruth Gibson, 76, of Wharton, WV was born June 23, 1942 and passed away June 9, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Brown Cemetery at Huff Creek, Cyclone, WV. Handley Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Daniel Earl Kitchen

Daniel Earl Kitchen

Jun 8, 2019

Daniel Earl Kitchen, 58 of Hamlin, WV died at home on June 8, 2019. He was born August 31, 1960 to the late Daniel J. Kitchen and Anna Ruth Davis Kitchen whom is still living. He worked in the TLE department at Wal-Mart and was in the National Guard.In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother, Curtis...

Denzil Ray Cox

Denzil Ray Cox

Jun 8, 2019

Denzil Ray Cox 75 of Alkol, WV was born on January 9, 1944 the son of the late Dave and Frances (Lavender) Cox and went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019.He was better known as “handyman” or “N8TVR” to his friends. He retired from Bethlehem Steel #131 and was a member of the UMWA District #17....

Johnny  Lynn Ball

Johnny Lynn Ball

Jun 7, 2019

Johnny Lynn Ball 73 of Greenview, WV passed away peacefully at his home June 7, 2019.Johnny is survived by his wife; Brenda of 38 years, daughters ; Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, Johnna Ball of Greenview and Savanna Ball of Greenview, brother Van (Mary) Ball of Huntington, WV, sister Laura Monk-Woolwine, of Charleston,...

Patsy Ann Mahone

Patsy Ann Mahone

Jun 3, 2019

Patsy Ann (Jarrell) Mahone 66 of Bim, WV passed away peacefully June 3, 2019 after a long illness. Patsy was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Betty Jarrell of Bim and the daughter-in-law of the late Aubrey Mahone Sr. and Bethlene of Cazy. She is survived by her husband Aubrey Mahone Jr. of 43 years, daughter Leigh Ann of...

Zatto Hager

Zatto Hager

Jun 2, 2019

Zatto Hager 83, of West Hamlin, WV died on Sunday June 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1935 a son of the late Walter and Mayme Cochran Hager. He was a coal truck driver for Hobet Mining, a member of Camp Branch United Baptist Church and a member of the UMWA. He was also...

Marcella Ann Nelson

Marcella Ann Nelson

Jun 1, 2019

Marcella Ann Nelson was age 79, born on July 28, 1939 at Midkiff, WV, became one of Gods special angels on June 1, 2019 at St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, WV after a long struggle with sickness. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Her personality was very unique in so many ways. She made an impact on...

Nancy  Sue Ann Mullins

Nancy Sue Ann Mullins

May 31, 2019

Nancy Sue Ann Mullins 69 of Van, WV, born on March 10, 1950 departed this life on May 31, 2019 at CAMC General Hospital. She was the daughter of Orville Lee and Elizabeth Pearl Morris from Seth, WV that preceded her years ago.Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years; Russell (Rusty) Mullins of Van, WV, her two sons; Rusty...

Barbara Jean Hedrick

Barbara Jean Hedrick

May 30, 2019

Barbara Jean Hedrick, 83, of Charleston passed away May 30, 2019 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston.She was born June 1, 1935 to the late Earl and Glenna Ramey.She is survived by two sons, Mark Davis of South Charleston and Larry Davis of Charleston.Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 Handley Funeral Home in Danville with Roger Halstead officiating. Burial...

Janet Dillon

Janet Dillon

May 29, 2019

Janet Dillon 71 of Bob White, WV passed away May 29, 2019.She was a coal miner at Big Mountain Coal, and was preceded in death by her parents, Hinton and Verna White Cook; son, Edward “Ed” Dillon; sisters, Iona Smith and Betty Sanders; brothers, Arnold Cook and Delmar “Dud” Cook.She is survived by her son, Mark Dillon; grandson, Jesse Dillon;...

Bernard R. Adkins

Bernard R. Adkins

May 27, 2019

Bernard R. Adkins, 82, of Cross Lanes, and formerly of South Charleston and Barrett, WV died peacefully on May 27, 2019.Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jim Phillips will preside over the...

Owell Keith Ball

Owell Keith Ball

May 26, 2019

OWELL KEITH BALLBorn May 25, 1929 in Jeffrey, WV – passed away May 26, 2019, one day beyond his 90th birthday at Grace Nursing Home in Houston, TexasKeith was preceded in death by his mother Gertie Adeline Ball of Ottawa, West Virginia. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents James Shadrack Ball and Ophelia Stollings Ball, who...

Delmar Ray "D.R." Browning, III

Delmar Ray "D.R." Browning, III

May 21, 2019

Delmar Ray Browning, III . “D.R.” 21 of Julian, WV died on May 21, 2019.He was born on April 12, 1998, beloved son of Delmar and Michelle, brother of Sara.He is survived by his loving grandparents, Alice McClure of Madison, WV and Richard and Margaret McClure of Chapmanville, WV. He is also survived by his Uncle Richie, Colleen, Luke, Blake...