OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Roxanne Berry

Roxanne Berry

Nov 21, 2018

Roxanne “Rocky” Berry, 54, South Charleston, WV passed away at home after a short illness on November 21, 2018. She was born in Morgantown, WV on June 10, 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents Dale and Beverly Jackson; and her daughter, Felicia Berry.Roxanne worked as an executive assistant for U-Haul for 21 years. She enjoyed cooking, crafts...

Alice Bradshaw - Lewis

Alice Bradshaw - Lewis

Nov 21, 2018

Alice Bradshaw – Lewis , 48 of East Bank formerly of Racine, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2018 after a courageous fight with a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Bradshaw; and brothers, Michael and Mark Bradshaw .She is survived by her husband, Michael Lewis of East Bank; her mother,...

Delfred Leonard Beaver

Delfred Leonard Beaver

Nov 21, 2018

Delfred Leonard Beaver, 81, of Branchland died Wednesday November 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1937 a son of the late James and Della Adkins Beaver. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Channel Beaver; sons, Delfred (Helen) Beaver, James (Julie) Roth, and James Beaver; daughters, Darlene Beaver, and...

Michele Ellis Thompson

Michele Ellis Thompson

Nov 20, 2018

Michele Ellis Thompson, 69, of Danville passed away peacefully at Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville on November 20, 2018. Per her wishes there will be no service or visitation.

Judith Ann "Judi"  Turley

Judith Ann "Judi" Turley

Nov 18, 2018

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Judith Ann Cross (Judi) Turley, 68, of Madison, WV, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born April 20, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, to the late Clyde Wesley Cross and Katherine Louise Owen Cross. She married Gary Wayne Turley on June 18, 1977 and he survives.Also...

Mertie Mae Holstein

Mertie Mae Holstein

Nov 17, 2018

Mertie Mae Holstein, born August 1, 1925 of Camp Creek Road, Boone County, WV died at home on November 17, 2018 after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Holstein, her daughter, Kay Miliam, two sons, Danny Holstein and Junior Holstein.She is survived by a son, Tony Holstein of Camp Creek Rd, daughters, Cindy Breedlove of...

Nola Devon Niday

Nola Devon Niday

Nov 15, 2018

Nola Devon Niday, 52, of Gordon, WV passed away November 15, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Burke Niday III; and her parents Troy and Donna Hicks. She was a member of Bim Freewill Baptist Church. She was an outstanding mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt. Her three grandchildren were the apple of her eyes. She had...

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman

Nov 15, 2018

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman, 70, of Gordon passed away November 15, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Troy Eugene Hicks, and husband Gary Workman; daughter, Nola Devon Niday; brothers, Carl Massey, Roy Jr. Massey, and her twin David Massey.She was a homemaker, cake decorator, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member...

Marjorie Augusta Abbott

Marjorie Augusta Abbott

Nov 14, 2018

Marjorie Augusta Abbott (98) of Van, WV departed this life Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born February 5, 1920 to Joseph and Arminda McNeely.Marjorie lived all of her adult life in Van and in her family home where everyone was welcome. Her joys in life included caring and cooking for her family, visiting friends and attending Freedie Baptist Church...

Sharon Kay Sanders

Sharon Kay Sanders

Nov 13, 2018

Sharon Kay Sanders, 70, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 13th, 2018 at Hillcrest Health Care Center after a short illness. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Ann Rushing, sister Genetta Thorpe, brother Richard Sizemore, and her niece and nephew. She is survived by her sister Rosetta Ann Rushing Buckner of...

Calvin  Lee Sigmon

Calvin Lee Sigmon

Nov 13, 2018

Calvin Lee Sigmon was born March 21, 1948 and departed this world on November 13, 2018 at his home in Greenwood, WV at the age of 70.He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Sharon Fern Sigmon; father and mother Tuncil and Elva Sigmon; brother Ernest (Tootie) Sigmon; and father-in-law Dallas Wooten.He was a U.S. Army veteran,...

John McNeely

John McNeely

Nov 12, 2018

John McNeely, 82, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Branchland, WV entered into rest Monday November 12, 2018. He was born July 24, 1936 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Ira and Maudie Enochs McNeely. He was a father of Johnnie, Debra (deceased), and Belinda Haynes all of Cleveland, OH. Additional survivers include, his ex-wife, Patricia McClellan; brother of,...

James Allen Branham

James Allen Branham

Nov 11, 2018

James Allen Branham, 58, of Wharton was born April 8, 1959 and passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Carma Leatha White Branham; brothers, Delbert Lee Branham, Bo Branham, and David Branham; and sister, Debbie Branham.He is survived by sisters, Tina Branham, Tammy Branham, and Donna Gale Isom; brother, Brian Branham;...

Malcolm Halstead, Jr.

Malcolm Halstead, Jr.

Nov 11, 2018

Malcolm Halstead, Jr., age 90, of Foster, WV passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. He was born Feb.18, 1928 in Foster, WV to the late Malcolm and Lennie Cabell Halstead and grandson of the late Marshall Lee and Nancy Long Halstead and Marion and Chloe Dolin Cabell. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kevin Reed Halstead; one...

Dallas B. Watson

Dallas B. Watson

Nov 7, 2018

Dallas B. Watson of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018. Dallas was the son of the late Kisel and Corene Watson of Branchland, WV. Dallas was preceded by his loving wife of 55 years, Novella (Sally) Watson.Dallas is survived by six sisters Myrtle, Jean, Jewell, Hazel, Linda and Genevieve and one brother Freddie. He...

Betty  Jo McNeely

Betty Jo McNeely

Nov 7, 2018

Betty Jo McNeely, 36, of Danville, WV was born September 26, 1982 and passed away November 7, 2018. She is survived by two daughters, Macie Jo Dolin and Skylar Rhea Chandler; mother, Sharon Ferrell; sister, Heather Marie Kirby; brothers, Charles McNeely Jr., David Kirby, Tim Kirby, Robert Kirby and Steve Kirby.There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m....

Mary Inez  Young

Mary Inez Young

Nov 6, 2018

Mary Inez Young, 80, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia after a long illness. A long-time resident of Van, West Virginia, Mary had been visiting with her much loved grandson this summer, Brian, when she became too ill to return home. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Allie and Lucille Kerby....

Marvine Stowers Martin

Marvine Stowers Martin

Nov 5, 2018

Marvine Martin, 83, of Clothier, WV formerly of Saxis, VA went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2018.Marvine was born in Bernie, WV and the daughter of the late Hurl Stowers and Gladys Linville Stowers. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Hurl Stowers Jr., Euegene Stowers, Sebert Stowers, Clyde Stowers, Teddy Stowers, Bob Stowers, Charles Stowers,...

Larry  Jackson Napier

Larry Jackson Napier

Nov 4, 2018

Evangelist Larry Jackson Napier, 43, of Danville, WV met his Blessed Savior face to face Sunday morning, November 4, 2018. He was born May 18, 1975 at the Dr. G. O. McClellan Clinic in West Hamlin, the son of Lonnie Jackson and Nancy Napier of Ranger, WV.He was a 1993, graduate of Harts High School and a heavy equipment operator...

Deborah Ruth Hall

Deborah Ruth Hall

Oct 31, 2018

Deborah Ruth Hall, 55, of Pleasant View, WV went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born May 5, 1963 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of Martha Bryant Adkins and the late Lewis Delano Adkins. She graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1981 where she was a school leader. She...