OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Betty Marie  Perdue

Betty Marie Perdue

Feb 26, 2019

Betty Marie Dunlap Lawrence Perdue, 81, of Seth passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born July 18, 1937 to the late Robert and Edna Selbe Dunlap. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bennie Dunlap and Archie Dunlap; and two sisters, Sarah Estep and Macel Yeager.She was a member of Seth Church...

Spicer Patrick Welch

Spicer Patrick Welch

Feb 25, 2019

Spicer Patrick Welch, 85, formerly of Barrett (Clinton Camp), WV went to be with hisheavenly father on February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm at the Hubbard Hospice West in SouthCharleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.Pat was born in Boone County, WV on August 23, 1933. He is preceded in death by hisparents Albert and Gladys Welch, his loving wife,...

Delores Jean Dolin

Delores Jean Dolin

Feb 23, 2019

Delores J. Kessinger Dolin, 87, of Danville formerly of Camp Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her home in Danville after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ira Dolin Jr; her parents, James and Naomi Kessinger; sisters, Ruth Wright and Thelma Barnette;...

Shirley Jean Jackson

Shirley Jean Jackson

Feb 22, 2019

Shirley Jean Jackson, 71, of Foster passed away February 22, 2019 unexpectedly at home. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma “maw” that will be missed very much. She was a retired Boone County Schools cook with 19 years of service.Shirley was born on April 28, 1947 in Logan County and raised in Wharton. She was preceded in death...

Hazel Ruth Casto

Hazel Ruth Casto

Feb 22, 2019

Hazel Ruth Casto, 96, of Hewett, WV passed away February 22, 2019 at her home.She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her parents, Richmond and Alberta Ball; husband of 62 years, Girt Casto; son, Philip Casto; daughter, Judith Faye Casto; sisters, Ruby White and Oma Hager; and brothers, Ardith Ball and...

Daniel K. Crawford

Daniel K. Crawford

Feb 20, 2019

Daniel K. Crawford 70, of Ranger, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 20, 2019. He was born December 14, 1948 a son of the late Albert and Birdie Wiley Crawford. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, George Crawford, Don Crawford, and Robert Crawford. Daniel was an Army veteran and a deacon at...

William "Pete" Wilburn

William "Pete" Wilburn

Feb 20, 2019

William Jack Wilburn Jr. also known as “Pete” passed away from this cruel world around 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He went peacefully. Pete was born November 22, 1959 at Glover’s Clinic on Main Street, Madison. He lived at Lick Creek Road in Danville. He worked for the city of Madison driving a truck for 21 years. He...

Bennie L. (Larry) Workman

Bennie L. (Larry) Workman

Feb 19, 2019

Bennie Lawrence (Larry) Workman, 67, of Six Mile, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center after fighting a long illness.Larry was a member of the Six Mile United Methodist Church; a brother of the Boone Odd Fellows Lodge #179, which he took great pride in; and was a mine superintendent for...

Mary Ellen McClure

Mary Ellen McClure

Feb 17, 2019

Mary Ellen McClure, 68, of Danville, WV passed away on February 17, 2019 at The Hubbard House Hospice Care Center. She was born in Wheeling, WV on November 11, 1950 to her late parents, Philip and Jean Hanlon. In her early years, she was recognized for being the Valedictorian of Scott High School class of 1968. She then obtained her...

Garnet Albright

Garnet Albright

Feb 17, 2019

Garnet Albright, 97 and 11 months, of Branchland, WV went home to the Lord on Sunday February 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Marion and Eliza McClellan. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Sebert Albright, and many brothers and sisters. Garnet was a life time member of Liberty Baptist Church. Garnet...

Herta Maria Raber Rowley

Herta Maria Raber Rowley

Feb 17, 2019

Herta Maria Raber Rowley, 82, of Madison was born in Wiesbaden, Germany March 29, 1936. She passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Hubbard House West.She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Edward; her parents Kathe and Philip Raber; her daughter Eveline Rowley Ball; and her brother Alfred. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

AnnaLee McComas

AnnaLee McComas

Feb 16, 2019

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mrs. AnnaLee McComas 81 of Branchland, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday February 16, 2019. She was born March 31, 1937 and was a daughter of the late Roy and Jessie McComas. She was also preceded in death by...

Arnold Ray Adkins

Arnold Ray Adkins

Feb 14, 2019

Arnold Ray Adkins, 69 of Danville passed away February 14, 2019.He was born February 10, 1950 and was a son of the late Arthur and Cleo Adkins; he was also preceded in death by his wife Judy Adkins; and son Timmy Adkins.He is survived by his daughter, Angel Smith of Greenview; sons, Jason Adkins and Chris Adkins both of White...

Harry "Goff"  Vance

Harry "Goff" Vance

Feb 14, 2019

Harry “Goff” Vance, 87, changed his address from Earth to Heaven on February 14, 2019. He was a long time resident of Bim, Boone County, before moving to Beckley in 2001. He worked in the mines for Eastern/Peabody for 41+ years and a member of his local union from August 1951 to present. More importantly he has been a long...

Carolyn Sue Miller

Carolyn Sue Miller

Feb 14, 2019

Carolyn Sue Miller, 76, passed away peacefully Thursday February 14, 2019 after a sudden illness. Her family was by her side. Carolyn, affectionately known by many as “Sue”, was born on July 27, 1942 to the late Kermit and Ida Wooten Cook. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Carolyn was a lifelong Christian and...

Linda Marie Donahue

Linda Marie Donahue

Feb 11, 2019

Linda Marie Donahue, 72, of Branchland passed away February 11, 2019, after a long illness. She was born April 10, 1946, to Perlie and Thrussell Winters. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Hal David Donahue, her son David Michael Donahue of Farmville, VA, grandsons Asher August Donahue of Fredericksburg, VA, Chad Donahue of Roanoke, VA, and David...

Thomas Michael Mitchell

Thomas Michael Mitchell

Feb 11, 2019

Thomas Michael Mitchell 75, of Low Gap in Danville, WV was born November 5, 1943 in Boone County and passed away at home on February 11, 2019 after a short illness. He was retired coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna; and son Kevin. He is survived by his...

Victor Vickers

Victor Vickers

Feb 11, 2019

Victor Vickers, 68, of Alkol passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.He was born July 29, 1950 to the late Clarence D. and Lorainne Roberts Vickers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Vickers; brothers, Clarence Dewayne Vickers, Roger Vickers and Ronald Vickers; and sisters, Yvonne Dotson and Denna Adkins.He was a coal miner and attended Olive Baptist...

Doris  Gay Bias

Doris Gay Bias

Feb 10, 2019

Doris Gay Bias, 83, of Foster, WV was born in Monclo, WV. She passed away February 10, 2019 at Hubbard House West in South Charleston from complication of Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Ann (Pennington) Hicks; her husband James”Buck” Bias, Jr.; one brother Curtis Hicks of Macon, GA; and one sister, Avalee Schultz of...

Priscilla Dean Kearse

Priscilla Dean Kearse

Feb 10, 2019

Priscilla Dean Kearse, 85, of Vale, NC passed away February 10, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Willard Kearse; mother Goldie B. Ferrell; and sister Shirley Keeny.She is survived by five children, Clifford, David, Betsy, Johnny, and William; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville,...