OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Larry "Yay Yay" Richmond

Larry "Yay Yay" Richmond

Jan 18, 2019

Larry "Yay Yay" Richmond, age 64, of Twilight, WV, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in an automobile accident.He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Quinnie Richmond; and grandmother, Nancy J. McCann.Larry was an avid outdoorsman and good ole country boy at heart. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Richmond; his granddaughter, Carleigh Donaldson, who was...

Una Lucille Price Wheatley

Una Lucille Price Wheatley

Jan 15, 2019

Una Lucille Price Wheatley, of Charleston, WV, passed away at peace with God, surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was 97. Lucille, or “Granny” as known by family and friends, was born on July 2, 1921 to Thomas and Nettie Ann (Owen) Gillenwater of Lincoln County, West Virginia.As a little girl, she often...

Willa Mae Porter

Willa Mae Porter

Jan 14, 2019

Willa Mae Porter, 72, of West Hamlin went to be with the Lord in the early morning of January 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Mauna Mae Adkins and her brother Bernard Stepp. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Norval “Tootsie” Porter; their three children, Kimberly (Kent) Pullen, Charles...

Bonnie Gay Huffman

Bonnie Gay Huffman

Jan 14, 2019

Bonnie Gay Huffman, 80, of Foster, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2019.She was born September 12, 1938 in Eunice, WV to the late Earl “Jackpot” and Julia “Sis” Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Jean Huffman; brothers, Bobby Earl Davis and JoEddie Davis;...

Winford Gay Adkins

Winford Gay Adkins

Jan 12, 2019

Winford Gay Adkins,68, of Branchland, WV died Saturday January 12, 2019. He was born August 25, 1950 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Winford W. and Freditha M. Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Veronda Hildago. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Adkins; one daughter, Chasity (Alex) Egnor; three sons, Keith Adkins,...

Earnie M. Dotson

Earnie M. Dotson

Jan 12, 2019

Earnie M. Dotson, 87, of Alkol, WV died Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital after a short illness.Earnie was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and cherished friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of The Community Gospel Church of Jesus, Woodville, WV.She was preceded in death by her...

Ruth  Ann Miller

Ruth Ann Miller

Jan 11, 2019

Ruth Ann Miller, 68, of Jeffrey, WV passed away January 11, 2019 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy W and Edith Burgess.She is survived by her husband, Danny Miller; children, Bobby Stitlner, Shane and Diana Miller, and Shandra and Jody Foster; grandchildren, Joseph, Greyson, Colton and Shaylee; brothers, Wetzel...

Janet Louise Justice

Janet Louise Justice

Jan 11, 2019

Janet Louise Justice, 80, of Madison, WV passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 after a long illness.Janet was born January 15, 1938 in Beckley WV and was preceded in death by her father and hero Huley Browning and her mother Julia Staley Browning. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jimmy Justice; her children, Mark (Crystal) Justice...

Donna Lynn Saddler

Donna Lynn Saddler

Jan 11, 2019

Donna Lynn Saddler, 57, of Lisbon, Ohio passed away January 11, 2019 at Salem, Ohio.She was born in Madison, WV to the late Franklin and Glenn Bowman Hager. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Saddler.She is survived by her husband, Sebert Saddler Jr.; son, Brian Scott Saddler at home; daughter-in-law, Brittany Saddler; grandsons, Liam Saddler and...

Larry Allen Evans

Larry Allen Evans

Jan 10, 2019

Larry Allen Evans, 75, of Given, WV passed away January 10, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.He was employed with General Motors for 30 years in the paint department in Wilmington, Delaware. He was an Army veteran with three years of service and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. He attended Ripley Baptist Temple.He was preceded in death by...

Carl Junior Thompson

Carl Junior Thompson

Jan 9, 2019

Carl Junior Thompson 87 of Griffithsville WV passed away Jan. 9, 2019 at CAMC, Charleston, WV.He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mascel Faye, son; Timothy Thompson, grandson; Leroy Halstead, and his parents; Stacy and Beatrice Booth Thompson.He is survived by his daughters; Alice Carle Thompson Halstead,...

Maymie Gladys Sanders

Maymie Gladys Sanders

Jan 8, 2019

Maymie Gladys Sanders, 78, of Hamlin passed away Tuesday January 8, 2019 at home. She was born February 22, 1940 a daughter of the late Arthur and Jane Brunty Ferguson. She was a cook for LCBOE. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Sanders; brothers, Hubert Ferguson and Ralph Ferguson; and one grandson Matthew Sanders.She is survived...

Ronnie Jason Hager

Ronnie Jason Hager

Jan 7, 2019

Ronnie Jason Hager 45 of Drawdy, WV passed away on Jan. 7, 2019 at his home.He was born June 26, 1973 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Patty) Hager, grandparent Charles and Kitty Ballard and Samuel and Helen Hager. He loved riding his 4-Wheeler no matter what the weather, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan...

William "Spunky" Roberts

William "Spunky" Roberts

Jan 3, 2019

William Ezra “Spunky” Roberts, 50, of Turtle Creek went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Ruth Bias Roberts; father, Lushen Ray Roberts ; and brother, Joey Jay Roberts.Surviving his memories are his sisters, Gelie (John) King of Alum Creek, and...

Geneva Walls

Geneva Walls

Jan 2, 2019

Geneva Walls, 89, of Van went home to be with the Lord at Dignity Hospice House on January 2, 2019.She was preceded in death by her father James Runyon and mother Agnes Runyon; husband George “Scotty” Walls; daughter Sharon; son Paul Doug; brother Paul Runyon; and sister Ruth Walker.She is survived by her daughter, Donna Hartman, son in law David...

James Edward Murphy

James Edward Murphy

Jan 2, 2019

James Edward Murphy 57 of Racine, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born July 13, 1961 and graduated from Sherman High School. He was employed by Pugh Furniture in Charleston, WV. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Debra Murphy; and his...

David Lee Taylor

David Lee Taylor

Jan 1, 2019

David Lee “Harv” Taylor Jr., 50, of Nellis, WV was born November 5, 1968 and passed away January 1, 2019.He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Smiley of Ridgeview; four children, Christopher James of Nellis, Alex Taylor of Whitesville, Amanda Taylor of Nellis and Josaiah Taylor of Virginia Beach; girlfriend, Jody Holstein; and a host of family and friends.Service will...

Brenda Kay Hager

Brenda Kay Hager

Dec 31, 2018

Brenda Kay Hager, age 62, formerly of Madison, WV, was pronounced dead at her home in Huntington, WV on December 31, 2018. She had been battling cancer since May.Brenda was born February 8, 1956 to the late Leslie & Pearl Bryant Hager.She was a 1974 graduate of Scott High School and earned a Bachelor of Music Education from West Virginia...

Sandra Faye Woods

Sandra Faye Woods

Dec 29, 2018

Sandra Faye “Sissy” Woods, 56, of Madison passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born January 10, 1962 and was a daughter of the late Jackie and Kathleen Berry Richards.She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Danny Woods; her sons, Robert “Bird” Farmer of Chapmanville and Josh Handshaw of Madison; her baby...

Frena J. Jarrell

Frena J. Jarrell

Dec 28, 2018

Frena J. Jarrell, 84, of Madison, WV went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born March 29, 1934 to the late Homer and Florence Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by husband Gene Workman, husband Robert Jarrell; and son Barry Workman.She is survived by daughter; Lana (Workman) Lorrison; son in law, Ronald; grandchildren,...