OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Martin Isaac White

Martin Isaac White

Oct 12, 2023

 

     Martin Isaac White, 84, of Branchland, WV died Thursday, October 12, 2023.  He was born May 8, 1939 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Bob and Lola Caldwell White.  He was also preceded in death by two sons, Martin White Jr. and Randall White; one brother, Cletis White; two sisters, Barbara Mae White and Evelyn Faulkenstein;...

Erman Ray Moore Sr.

Erman Ray Moore Sr.

Oct 12, 2023

 

Erman Ray Moore Sr., 84, of Wharton, WV passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Valley Center, Charleston, WV.

 

He was born November 29, 1938 and was a son of Sheridan and Ida Bell Moore.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Opal Ann Moore; siblings, Leo Moore, Arnold...

Thelma Jean Osborne

Thelma Jean Osborne

Oct 9, 2023

 

Thelma Jean Osborne, 75, of Johnson City, TN, originally from Twilight, WV passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.

 

She was born July 17, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Hersey and Delcie Mae Osborne.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by; grandparents, Thelma and Neal Osborne and Ester and Lomer Cook; siblings,...

Barry Wayne Halstead

Barry Wayne Halstead

Oct 6, 2023

Barry Wayne Halstead, 74, of Chapmanville, WV passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at CAMC Hospice, Charleston, WV.

He was born August 22, 1949, a son of the late Malcomb and Betty Walker Halstead.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Reed Halstead.

He is survived by his son, Michael Halstead of Madison, WV; fiancée, Shirley Hill; grandchildren,...

Juanita June Walker

Juanita June Walker

Oct 6, 2023

 

Juanita June Walker passed away October 6, 2023, surrounded by family, following complications from a stroke at age 90.

Juanita “Gadgie” Vickers was born prematurely on November 27, 1932, to Ward Raymond and Irene Vickers in Wharton, WV.Mrs. Walker graduated from God’s Bible School & College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and married her lifelong love, Glen E. Walker, on July...

Tyler Lee Tuttle

Tyler Lee Tuttle

Oct 4, 2023

 

Tyler Lee Tuttle passed away at the age of 11 years old on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 

Tyler was an energetic boy who loved everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, football, baseball and basketball.  He always went to the field ready to play.  He enjoyed swimming, video games, telling jokes and playing pranks, getting dirty, and fighting with his sisters. Tyler...

Emery Keith Branham

Emery Keith Branham

Oct 4, 2023

Emery Keith Branham, 60, of Danville, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Keith was preceded in death by his wife Denise; his parents Virgil and Norma Jean Branham; brother Dwayne Branham and sister-in-law Mary Branham; and brother-in-law Ronnie Powers.

He is survived by his partner, Cathy Lilly who has stood by him through it all;...

Luther "Ed" Burns

Luther "Ed" Burns

Oct 4, 2023

 

Luther “Ed” Burns, 97, of Madison, WV passed away October 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, he was escorted by angels into the arms of God forever to be with the Lord and his family.  Born on October 29, 1925 in Frog Alley, Barrett, WV to the late Raymond L. and Drusia B. Wallace Burns and later in life...

Lena Mae Baire

Lena Mae Baire

Oct 2, 2023

Lena Mae Baire, 68, of Bandytown, WV passed away Monday October 2, 2023, at home. She was born September 17, 1955 daughter of the late Johnny and Geraldine Baire.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Hobert Baire; and sister Donreda "Curley" Baire.

She is survived by her son Will Baire of Bandytown, WV; brothers Johnny (Sue) Baire...

Faye Delores Price

Faye Delores Price

Sep 28, 2023

Faye Delores Price, 95, of Julian, WV passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Ersel and Sarah Adkins.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Raymond Adkins; sister Ada Holstein; and former husbands Lloyd Guy and Jack Grimes.

She is survived by her husband, Donald...

Larry F. Cabell

Larry F. Cabell

Sep 28, 2023

Larry F. Cabell, 83, of Foster, WV passed away at home on September 28, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Sue Bing Cabell; his parents Sewell and Fanny Cabell; his daughter Fanny Sue Aleshire; granddaughter Carol Nicole Craddock; and his brother William Cabell Jr.

 

Larry was a retired coal miner.  He worked for Bethlehem...

Marion Lou Jones Thornton

Marion Lou Jones Thornton

Sep 23, 2023

 

Marion Lou Jones Thornton, 73, passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on September 23, 2023. Marion was the daughter of Julia and John A. Jones and the youngest of four children.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Helen Golod, John Jones, and Carolyn Young.

Marion was a muscle car enthusiast and lifelong fan of rock...

Earl Jay Peters

Earl Jay Peters

Sep 23, 2023

 

Earl Jay Peters, 51, of Wharton, WV passed away from congestive heart failure on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

He was born December 6, 1971, to Jay Max and Sherry Peters of Wharton, WV.

He was preceded in death by his father Jay Max Peters; his maternal grandparents Earl “Pete” Morrison...

Corella McKinney Bell

Corella McKinney Bell

Sep 19, 2023

Corella McKinney Bell, 88, of Danville, WV passed into eternal rest with her Lord and savior on Tuesday September 19, 2023. She was born March 30, 1935, to Acy and Ona Kuhn of Van, WV.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Darrell J. McKinney and her second husband, Dennis Bell,...

Sherie Lynn Vint

Sherie Lynn Vint

Sep 19, 2023

 

Sherie Lynn Vint, who was loved by everyone she met, went home to be with the Lord at her home in Foster, WV on Tuesday September 19th, 2023, after her long battle with breast cancer while surrounded by her loving family.

Sherie was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Hildred “Joy” Stanphill and her grandparents Floyd and...

Tracy Wayne Cantley

Tracy Wayne Cantley

Sep 18, 2023

 

Tracy Wayne Cantley, 46, lifelong resident of Foster, WV left his earthly home on September 18, 2023 at the Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by family while fighting a courageous battle of intestinal cancer.

He is survived by his parents Carlos and Linda Cantley of Foster, WV; older brother Kevin Cantley and wife Silvia Cantley of Chester, VA and younger...

Jennifer Diane Holeston

Jennifer Diane Holeston

Sep 17, 2023

 

Jennifer Diane Holeston, 41, of Danville unexpectedly departed from us on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in Charleston, WV on May 30, 1982, to Edison and Karen Holeston and was a 2001 graduate of Faith Christian Academy in Van.

Jennifer was artistic and loved to paint and draw. She was also an avid animal lover. Jennifer and...

Joetta Porter

Joetta Porter

Sep 17, 2023

 

Joetta Joyce Porter, of West Hamlin, born January 30, 1956, passed away peacefully at her home on September 17th after a long battle with illness at the age of 67 years, 7 months, and 18 days.

 She had dedicated her life to the Lord, and kept her faith to the end. She was one of 13 children born to...

Gladys Louise Sharp

Gladys Louise Sharp

Sep 15, 2023

 

Gladys Louise Sharp, 85 years old, of Temple, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. She will be missed by many.

Gladys was born on December 5, 1937, to Nathan and Izora Parsons in Prenter, West Virginia. She went on to graduate from Sherman High School in 1955 and...

Douglas Erwin Peters

Douglas Erwin Peters

Sep 11, 2023

Douglas Erwin Peters, 66, of Charleston, WV passed away on September 11, 2023.

He was the son of Patricia Peters and the late James D. Peters of Wharton, WV. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Donna Rowe and brother-in-law Johnny Rowe.

He worked for WV Division of Corrections for many years. He also...

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