OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Ryan Edward Hill
Mar 22, 2019
Ryan Edward Hill, 17 years old, from Julian, WV gained his wings on Friday March 22, 2019 at home.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil Bowman.Ryan will be missed by his grandmother, Karen Bowman of Julian, WV; mother, Nicole Simmons of Julian WV; his dad, Jonathan Simmons of Cross Lanes, WV; his father, James Hill of Madison, WV;...
Elaine Holstein
Mar 22, 2019
Elaine Holstein, 59, of Ona, WV passed away March 22, 2019, in Huntington, WV.She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Ellen Holstein.She is survived by sisters, Sue Angel and Vonnie Holstein; brothers, Charles, Joe, Jessie, Ikey and Jimmy Holstein.A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Handley Funeral Home...
Reginald E. "Reggie" Martin
Mar 22, 2019
Reginald E. “Reggie” Martin, age 95, of Madison, WV passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born in Madison, WV on September 23, 1923 to Joe “Speed” Martin and his beloved mother, Marie Price Martin-Butcher.Those preceded him in death are his parents; brother, Bob Martin; sister, Betty Martin Gillenwater; and nephew, Bill Gillenwater.Reggie was a World War...
Janet C. Milam
Mar 21, 2019
Janet C. Milam, 84, of Alum Creek, WV went to her Heavenly home on March 21, 2019 due to a long illness. Janet was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Milam; father Wendell White; mother Ruth White; and brother’s Gary, Delmar “Jerry”, and Gutherie White.She was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.Janet was a...
Thelma Ollivene Peyton
Mar 20, 2019
Thelma Ollivene Peyton of Branchland, WV, passed away on March 20, 2019, at the age of 95 after a long illness. She born October 18, 1923 to Louisa Mae Nicholas Plumley and James Bartly Plumley of Six Mile. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Cecil Peyton, as well as her daughters Loretta Jane Kortmann and...
Betty Christine Wilson
Mar 19, 2019
Betty Christine Wilson, best known as “Nanny”, passed away on March 19, 2019 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Stella Mae and Rocky Woodrum, one of 22 children. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by 20 brothers and sisters.Nanny enjoyed nothing more than spending time with family....
Janina T. Nelson
Mar 19, 2019
Janina Nelson, 89, of Melbourne, FL passed away on March 19, 2019.She was born in Leszniow, Poland on September 16, 1929 to the late Antoni and Melania Adamski. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin H. Nelson who was originally from Turtle Creek, WV; two sisters; and a niece.She is survived by her...
Betty Jean Powers
Mar 16, 2019
Betty Jean Powers, 85, of Wharton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born May 12, 1933 at Prenter, WV to the late William and Zelma Midkiff Nidiffer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Nidiffer, Charles Nidiffer and Paul Nidiffer; and sister, Helen Hope Graham.Betty is survived by her...
Tara Lynn Smith
Mar 14, 2019
Tara Lynn Smith, 34, of Danville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019.She will be greeted in heaven by her mother, Victoria Burgess; and twin daughters, Stacia and Melanie Davis.Tara was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She will be sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten.Survivors include her father, Ronnie Kirk; children, Keiaira Davis and...
Sandra Faye Howell
Mar 14, 2019
Sandra Faye Howell, age 73, of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer Disease.Sandra was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Freedie FWB Church in Van. She was retired from Boone County Schools after 30 years of service.Her hobbies were fishing the New River with her...
Jimmie J. Ball
Mar 13, 2019
Jimmie J. Ball, age 84, of Reedy, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Camden Clark Hospital. Jimmie was born in Greenview, West Virginia on October 24, 1934. He was a retired heavy equipment operator after 30 years of service with Ranger Fuel Company, Westmoreland Coal Company and Perry & Hylton Coal Company. Jimmie also worked...
Judy Alberta White
Mar 10, 2019
Judy Alberta White, 63, of Ranger, WV died Sunday March 10, 2019. She was born October 11, 1955 in Man, WV, a daughter of the late Berthel and Gladys Chapman. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Steven McComas, brothers and sisters Jasper Nagy, Larry Steele, Bernice Beckelheimer, Debbie Walteran and Paul Eugene Steele. She is survived by...
Harry Gustavus Shaffer
Mar 9, 2019
Harry Gustavus "Gus" Shaffer, Jr., 93, of Daniels, W. Va., died March 9, 2019, at Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington, W. Va.He was born February 8, 1926, in Madison, W. Va., the son of the late Harry G. and Brookie Turley Shaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife...
Norman "Tom" Thomas McComas
Mar 7, 2019
Norman “Tom” McComas 77 of Nellis passed away on March 7, 2019 at CAMC General after a short illness.He was a 1959 graduate of Sherman High School and an Army veteran. He retired from Dupont Belle Plant with 28 years of service as a welder and foreman. He was a first degree black belt in Shaolin-Do (kung fu) earning said...
Marion K. Pridemore
Mar 7, 2019
Marion “Sissy” Pridemore 91 years old of Bob White, WV was born to Sid and Garnett Green on Jan. 26, 1928 went to her heavenly home on March 7, 2019.Sissy was preceded in death by her husband Willie, children Sharon, Shirley, Timmy and grandson Mathew, sister, Vivian Rife, brother, Ellis Green and niece Sandra Coon.She is survived by her sister...
Emil Steven Ferrell
Mar 6, 2019
Emil Steven Ferrell, 68, of Sharples passed away March 6, 2019.He was a son of the late Emil and Lenore Ferrell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timmy Ferrell.He is survived by three brothers, Mickey Ferrell, Freddie Ferrell and Tommy (Nancy) Ferrell; his companion Emily Casterline and her sons, Dale and Dewayne Casterline who he thought of...
Patricia Lou Messer
Mar 3, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Lou Messer announces her passing after a brief illness on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the age of 68 years.Patricia, also known as Patty, will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mary Messer, Charles Messer, and Kimberly Banks (Gregory Banks). She will also be fondly remembered by her three grandchildren,...
Thomas Roger Webb
Mar 3, 2019
Thomas Roger Webb, 70, of Danville, WV passed away March 3, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Webb and Betty Alice Browning; and brothers, David Runion and Ronnie Dolin.He was a logger.He is survived by his stepfather, Clayborn Runion; brothers, Jerry and Icy Runion of Red Tool House, Johnny and Debbie Runion of Camp Creek, and Rickey...
Patricia Dawn Starkey
Mar 1, 2019
Patricia Dawn Starkey, 71, of Madison, West Virginia was born March 20, 1947 and passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019 Boone Memorial Park, Madison with Rev. Jim Butcher officiating.
Jerry Dale Wood
Feb 28, 2019
Jerry Dale Wood, 72, of Julian passed away February 28, 2019.He was born February 14, 1947 and was a son of the late Alden and Clarice Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Matthew; and sister Cathy.He was a retired teacher and attended Olive Baptist Church. He was a U.S. veteran of the...
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