OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Delaney Patrick Wellman

Delaney Patrick Wellman

Jul 5, 2019

Delaney Patrick Wellman, 80, of Midkiff, WV passed away July 5, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.He was born August 7, 1938 in Gill, WV, a son of the late Leonard and Ruby Nelson Wellman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Jean Farley Wellman of 35 years; brother, Ted Wellman; daughter,...

Rev. Henry  D. Harvey

Rev. Henry D. Harvey

Jul 5, 2019

Reverend Henry D. Harvey 80 of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2019. He was born November 16, 1938 to the late Kenna and Opal Harvey. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Allen and Ralph Harvey, sister, Edna Turner and baby daughter, Lora Hensley.He is survived by his loving wife of...

Glenna Fay McClellan

Glenna Fay McClellan

Jul 5, 2019

Glenna Fay McClellan, 76, of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord Friday July 5, 2019. She was born April 1, 1943 in Lincoln County, WV, a daughter of the late Leonard and Goldie Hager. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Arthur McClellan, son Verlin McClellan and brother Harold Hager. She is survived by son...

Eloise  Verba Clay

Eloise Verba Clay

Jul 3, 2019

Eloise Verba Clay 98 of West Hamlin, WV widow of Ernest Ray Clay, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a homemaker, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.During WWII while husband Ray was a Marine overseas, Eloise was playing “Rosie the Riveter” at a factory in Detroit. Eloise loved the Lord and was a...

Edith Mae White

Edith Mae White

Jun 30, 2019

Edith Mae White, 82, of Danville passed away Saturday, June 30, 2019.She was born May 27, 1937 in Hartford City, Tennessee to the late John and Sally Jones Trotter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack White; sons, Billie Rice and Teddy White; brother, Joe; and sisters, Ellen and Nancy.She is survived by...

Myron D. McCoy

Myron D. McCoy

Jun 28, 2019

Myron D. McCoy was the youngest son of Edward H. and Doris J. McCoy. He was born November 11, 1966 and passed away suddenly on Friday, June 28, 2019 while employed at Adams Trucking Company, Barboursville, WV. Upon graduating from Guyan Valley High School, Pleasant View, WV, Myron entered the U.S. Navy and performed honorably for 20 years. During his...

Charles "Charley Brown" Lovejoy

Charles "Charley Brown" Lovejoy

Jun 26, 2019

Charles “Charley Brown” Lovejoy, 66, of Low Gap passed away on June 26, 2019.He was born March 3, 1953 in Madison, WV. He was a disabled coal miner from Eastern Association where he was known as Squidly.He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Georgia Lovejoy; and his daughter Jennifer Ann Lovejoy.He is survived by his loving wife...

Diane Jean (June) Thompson

Diane Jean (June) Thompson

Jun 25, 2019

Diane Jean (June) Price Thompson, 73, was born August 20, 1945 and passed away June 25, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her mother, Arilla Web; step- father, Bill Web; and sister, Brenda Young.Those left behind to cherish her memories: her husband of 53 years, William Thompson; brothers, Farley (Debbie) Price, and James (Duke)...

Debra Lynn Baire

Debra Lynn Baire

Jun 25, 2019

Debra Lynn Baire, 56 of Nellis WV, has departed this life at CAMC Memorial Hospital with her friends and family by her side. Debbie was preceded in death by her beloved mother Betty A. Barker, adoring father Russell F. Barker, brother Patrick Barker and her sisters-in-law Jane Faust and Cheryl Miconi.Debbie leaves behind her 3 precious girls, daughters Becca (Derek)...

Velma Jane Clay

Velma Jane Clay

Jun 25, 2019

Velma Jane Clay, 83, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday June 25, 2019. She was born April 14, 1936 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anita Brunty Ferguson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bernie, daughter Teresa and son Bernie Ray. She is survived by her children, Loretta, Randy and Robert; grandchildren, Davonna,...

Christa Dawn Freeman Ellis

Christa Dawn Freeman Ellis

Jun 25, 2019

Christa "Christy" Dawn Freeman Ellis, 46, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.She was born August 18, 1972 to her late mother, Debra Greene and surviving father, Chris Freeman at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV.She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Greene; grandmother, Eliome "Dickie" Ball; and grandparents, Lawerance and Faye Greene.Those left behind to cherish...

Gary Clark Holstein

Gary Clark Holstein

Jun 21, 2019

Gary Clark Holstein, 69, of Danville passed away Friday, June 21, 2019.He was preceded in death by his wife; and his father.He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.He is survived by his mother, Corrine Holstein; daughters, Amy Dudding (Tom) of Logan, April Allison (Jason) of Madison, and Cheryl Harper (Bill) of Elkview; son, Gary Holstein Jr. “Shorty”...

Phyllis  Jean Davis

Phyllis Jean Davis

Jun 21, 2019

On Friday, June 21, 2019, Phyllis Jean (Vickers, Jarrell) Davis left an old, sickly body of clay, her spirit straightway returned to God who gave it, and her eternal soul began its never-ending rest in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mother is now reunited with family and friends who finished their work on this Earth, and who have...

Randall Gene Kuhn

Randall Gene Kuhn

Jun 20, 2019

Randall Gene Kuhn, 62, formerly of Van, WV, passed away June 20, 2019. He was a 1974 graduate of Van High School. Randall worked for Peabody Coal Company, where he retired after 30 years of service. Randall was preceded in death by his parents, Inez (Hamilton) Kuhn and Archie Donald Kuhn; his brother Donald R. Kuhn; and his son, Matthew...

Lucy B. Adkins

Lucy B. Adkins

Jun 19, 2019

Lucy B. Adkins, 49, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday June 19, 2019 at home. She was born July 18, 1969 in Fredricksburg, Va.She is the beloved wife of Raymond J. “RJ” Adkins Jr.; well loved daughter-in-law to Raymond Jarrell and Betty Adkins; mother to Amanda Burdette, Tasha Richie, William McDonald and Miranda Adkins; grandmother to Leah, Alexis, Sarenity Woods, Parker...

Mary Ellen Kirk

Mary Ellen Kirk

Jun 19, 2019

Mary Ellen Kirk, 69, of Ridgeview went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 19, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jack Kirk; her mother and step-father, Julia and Kinner Jarrell; father and step-mother, Bill and Mary Ward; granddaughter, Tara Lynn Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Hope and Faith Davis, and Jaycee.She leaves behind six...

Colleen  Garretson Workman

Colleen Garretson Workman

Jun 18, 2019

Colleen (Garretson) Workman, 86, of Peytona, WV formerly of Madison, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2019 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis R. Workman; son Carvis R. Workman; parents Rev. Loarn and Gertrude Garretson; and nephew Larry Linville.She leaves behind two...

Hassel Woodrum

Hassel Woodrum

Jun 18, 2019

Hassel Woodrum, 86, of Six Mile Road, Danville was born September 9, 1931 and passed away June 18, 2019.He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalyne Hager Woodrum; his parents, Herbert and Rosie Woodrum; brothers, Billy Woodrum and Lonnie Woodrum; and sister, Kathleen Woodrum Moore.He is survived by his children, James (Carol) Woodrum of Uneeda, Jerry (Connie) Woodrum of...

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....