OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Alfreda L. Bishop

Alfreda L. Bishop

Apr 7, 2019

Alfreda L.Griffis Bishop 79, of Seth died April 7, 2019. She was born February 9, 1940 a daughter of the late Welton and Mary Green Griffis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Kerrlie Bishop; siblings, Garnet Clay, Attlee Griffis, and Joan Green. She was a homemaker and a good Christian woman.She is survived by her children Eddie...

Karen Ann Roberts McClure

Karen Ann Roberts McClure

Apr 6, 2019

Karen Ann Roberts McClure of Teays Valley, WV departed her earthly life at 8 o’clock p.m. on April 6, 2019 at the Hubbard House in South Charleston, WV.Karen’s life began on November 4, 1949 in Madison, WV where she was born to the late H.E. Scott and Elva E. Roberts of Danville, WV. In addition to her parents she was...

Jerry Lee Linville

Jerry Lee Linville

Apr 5, 2019

Jerry Lee Linville, 75, of Danville, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2019 with his loving family by his side.He was born December 29, 1943 and grew up in Morrisvale, West Virginia. He was a retired truck driver from Madison Ready-Mix. Above all, he was a God-fearing man and devoted Christian. He was a...

Vernon L.  Pack

Vernon L. Pack

Apr 4, 2019

Vernon L. Pack, 79, of Branchland, WV died Thursday April 4, 2019 at home . He was born June 6, 1939 in Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Howard and Bessie Sansom Pack. He was an U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Pack; sons, Vernon Dale...

Betty  Elizabeth Halstead

Betty Elizabeth Halstead

Apr 2, 2019

Betty Elizabeth Halstead, age 88, of Foster passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.She was born November 19, 1930 in Ameagle, WV to the late Clyde and Arvilli Henley Walker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Halstead Jr.; and son, Kevin Reed Halstead.Betty is survived by three sons, Barry Wayne Halsted, Malcolm William...

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson

Apr 1, 2019

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson, 90, of Ripley, WV was born, December 13, 1928 and passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lesley Robertson; parents, Kendall and Margie Browder; brothers, Orville, John, Andy, and Ernie Browder; sisters, Betty Canterberry and Bessie Ramsey; son, Jimmy Vance; and grandsons, Roger and Scott...

Patsy Ruth Linville

Patsy Ruth Linville

Mar 31, 2019

Patsy Ruth Linville, 86, passed away on March 31, 2019. She was born in Madison, WV and was a daughter of the late Braden and Roma Linville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, William (Billy Joe) Linville, Carol Stone, and Jackie Linville.Patsy is survived by her children, Philip N. Kniceley (Debbie), Gregory L....

Bernard Grant Rice

Bernard Grant Rice

Mar 28, 2019

Bernard Grant Rice, 94, of Frametown, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2019. He was born on September 16, 1924 in Tamcliff, WV to the late Claude Rice and Gracie Staton Rice. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Henrietta Jean Napier Rice; daughter, Sandra Kaye; brothers, Ralph Rice, James...

Allen David Bowling

Allen David Bowling

Mar 26, 2019

Allen David Bowling 69 of Left Hand, WV formerly of Bandytown, WV died and entered unto his Eternal resting place Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at CAMC Memorial after a battle with cancer.Allen was a Vietnam Veteran with the 82nd Airborne Division in the U S Army. He was very patriotic and was proud to have served his country. He was...

Ruth Ann Garretson

Ruth Ann Garretson

Mar 25, 2019

Ruth Ann Garretson, 78, of Brady, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2019 at St Mary’s Medical Center of Huntington, WV.2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the...

Kennith Berlin Thomas

Kennith Berlin Thomas

Mar 25, 2019

Kennith Berlin Thomas, 88, of Bald Knob passed away March 25, 2019.He was born July 2, 1930 and was a son of William and Ethel Price Thomas. He was also preceded in death by wife, Monzella Thomas; daughters, April Peckerein and Lisa Massey; and grandsons, Herby Price, Braden Fraley and Jacob Lee Kuhn.He was a retired coal miner of Peabody...

Thelma Kay Abshire

Thelma Kay Abshire

Mar 25, 2019

Thelma Kay Abshire, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Halls Assisted Living in Huntington, WV. She was born April 3, 1942.She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Goldie Turner; brothers Edward Turner, Richard Turner, Bobby (Marci) Turner; and her infant son, Andrew Abshire. She is survived by her daughter Mellisa Abshire of Madison,...

Mollie Porter

Mollie Porter

Mar 25, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mollie Porter, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all those whose lives she touched, on March 25, 2019. She left us peacefully at St Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, with loved ones at her side. She was in her 88th year and born...

Clyde J. Lee

Clyde J. Lee

Mar 25, 2019

Rev. Clyde J. Lee, 92, of Cazy. WV departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019 after a short illness. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the UMWA and a member of the Freedie F.W.B. Church at Van. He was an ordained minister with the Boone County Conference. The last church he pastored was the Gordon Union...

Hobert Lee Baire

Hobert Lee Baire

Mar 24, 2019

Hobert Lee Baire, 68, of Bandytown, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2019 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Geraldine Baire. He was a Marine veteran.He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; siblings, Johnie (Sue) Baire, Lenna Mae Baire, and Aubrey Baire of Bandytown, Wandea Pridemore and Donreda...

Rutha Brooke Halstead

Rutha Brooke Halstead

Mar 24, 2019

Rutha Brooke Halstead, age 88, of Madison, WV passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 after a short illness. She was born March 13, 1931 to the late Rathburn and Emma Miller in Turtle Creek, WV. She was one of 12 children. Brooke was married to the late Loxley Halstead for 50 years, and together they had five children. She...

Allen  Odell Lucas

Allen Odell Lucas

Mar 23, 2019

Allen Odell Lucas, 75, of Huntington, West Virginia peacefully left his earthly home on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy; his daughters: Teresa, Karen and Lisa; and grandsons: Joshua, Cole and Reece. Allen was born on August 28, 1943 in Hubball, West Virginia to Chauncey and Opal Lucas. He grew up...

Jeffrey  Scott  Green

Jeffrey Scott Green

Mar 23, 2019

Jeffrey Scott Green, 51, of Uneeda, WV passed away on March 23, 2019 in an automobile accident.He was the son of Albert and the late Annafaye Dalton Green. He was preceded in death by his mother Annafaye Dalton Green and his sister Ashley Green.He is survived by his dad, Albert Green; his wife, Missy Green; two children, Shawn (Amber) Green...

Jennifer Leigh (Manns) Dean

Jennifer Leigh (Manns) Dean

Mar 23, 2019

Jennifer Leigh (Manns) Dean, 66, of Ranger, passed away Saturday March 23rd. She was born October 24, 1952 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Harrison and Iris (Slade) Manns. She was a member of East Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Bennie Dean; by one daughter, Lisa (Aaron) Marsh...

John Henry Bennett

John Henry Bennett

Mar 22, 2019

John Henry Bennett, Sr. of Madison, WV went home to be with his Lord on March 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was a son of the late Robert and Mary Bennett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Raymond and Luther Bennett; and two sisters, Ida Anderson and Ethel...