OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Steven M. Hager

Steven M. Hager

Oct 4, 2018

Steven M. Hager, 47, of Big Ugly, WV devoted father, passed away October 4, 2018.He was born February 8, 1971 in Madison, WV, a son of the late Max and Patricia Hager of Six Mile. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Savannah Hager; and brother, Joey Hager. Steve was a retired coal miner...

Adina Mitchell

Adina Mitchell

Oct 4, 2018

Adina Mitchell (nee Bennett) age 91 of Cleveland, Ohio formerly of Greenview, WV passed away October 4, 2018. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Memory Gardens, Madison. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.

Ella Romans Williamson Sias

Ella Romans Williamson Sias

Oct 2, 2018

Ella Romans Williamson Sias, 88, of Ranger, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2018 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born January 4, 1930 to the late Wayne and Leuria Romans in Wayne County West Virginia. She was a member of Montana Freewill Baptist Church in Ranger, WV. In addition to...

William Lewis Schultz

William Lewis Schultz

Sep 30, 2018

William Lewis Schultz, 62, of Hamlin, WV died Sunday September 30, 2018. He was born May 14, 1956 in Madison, WV, a son of the late Paul Raymond and Magdalene Taylor Schultz. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Clarissa Renee Schultz and a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Schultz.He is survived by his children, William Lewis Schultz II, Amanda...

David M. "Snowbird" Price

David M. "Snowbird" Price

Sep 30, 2018

David Michael Price, 61, of Wharton, WV passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born July 5, 1957 in Madison, WV, a son of the late Donald and Iris Price. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn; and brother, Randall.He is survived by sisters, Jenni Payne (Lonnie) of Madison, WV, Claris Kuehl (Gil) of Lochgelly, WV,...

Patricia Sue Ellis

Patricia Sue Ellis

Sep 29, 2018

Patricia Sue Ellis, 58, of Hewett, WV passed away September 29, 2018 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born January 15, 1960 and was a daughter of the late Harold Ray and Jessie Clarice Powell.She was a homemaker and a member of Meadow Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Hewett, WV.She is survived by her son, Ricky (Kelly) Ellis of Hewett; daughter,...

Betty L. Prager  Bias

Betty L. Prager Bias

Sep 26, 2018

Betty L. Prager Bias, 75, of Madison, WV, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on January 1, 1943 in Natrona Heights, PA, to John and Ella Ruth Prager. She was a 1960 graduate of Freeport High School, Freeport, PA. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, babysitter...

Leslie Joe Edelman

Leslie Joe Edelman

Sep 25, 2018

Leslie Joe Edelman, 91, of Madison, WV was born January 19, 1927 and passed away September 25, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Grace Hill Edelman; his wife, Deloras Jean Edelman; and a daughter, Myrna Jo Edelman.He was retired from the Rail Road where he was a Locomotive Engineer. He was a member of Brotherhood of...

Bessie Opal Scites Woodall

Bessie Opal Scites Woodall

Sep 25, 2018

Bessie Opal Scites-Woodall was called home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 25th, 2018, at the age of 66. She was born on June 29th, 1952 to Jimmy and Shirley Scites. She was a very loving mother and grandmother, completely dedicated to her family throughout her life. She was a kind familiar face to the Hamlin and...

Myrtle Geneva Spencer

Myrtle Geneva Spencer

Sep 22, 2018

Myrtle Geneva Spencer, 95, of Hewett, WV passed away September 22, 2018.She was born July 23, 1923 and was a daughter of the late Berry and Bertha Blankenship Shepard.She was a homemaker and a retired postal clerk from Hewett Post Office.She is survived by son, Paxton Jr. (Jane) of Florida; daughter, Barbara Myers of Texas; granddaughter, Michelle Dawn Music of...

Donald Wynn "Donnie" Woody

Donald Wynn "Donnie" Woody

Sep 22, 2018

Donald Wynn “Donnie” Woody passed away suddenly on September 22, 2018 at his home in Quinlan, West Virginia. Born August 11, 1954 in Madison, WV, Donnie grew up in Washington Heights and attended Scott High School, graduating in 1972. Shortly after high school he began a career as a Lineman with Bell Atlantic, eventually retiring with 30 years, from Verizon....

Ronald Gene "Ronnie" Walker

Ronald Gene "Ronnie" Walker

Sep 22, 2018

Ronald G. “Ronnie” Walker, 76, of Danville, WV was born January 19, 1942 and passed away September 22, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Eugene and Mabel Barker Walker; son, Ronald Eugene “Gene” Walker; and grandparents, Omar and Hersey Barker.Ronnie was known and loved by all as “Frito” his nickname after 35 years of selling Frito Lay...

Rose Marie Green

Rose Marie Green

Sep 20, 2018

Rose Marie Green, 65, of Hewett, WV went to be with the Lord September 20, 2018 after a long illness. She was born October 29, 1952 in Madison to the late Virgil and Frances Ellis of Hewett.She is survived by a daughter; Amy Marie (Dustin) Mayse of Hewett; a son, Robert Lee (Lisa) Green of Madison; brothers, Randy (Patti) Ellis...

Mark A. Eplin

Mark A. Eplin

Sep 20, 2018

Mark A. Eplin, 47, of Foster, WV died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home.He was born June 21, 1971, he was the son of Lou Ella Baldwin Eplin of Julian and the late Jerry Lee Eplin.In addition to his mother he is survived by his children, Derek R. Eplin (Kiersten Hayes) of Charleston, and Katie Eplin of Foster; sisters,...

William Howard "Bill"  Aleshire

William Howard "Bill" Aleshire

Sep 19, 2018

William Howard “Bill” Aleshire, 49, of Hewett, WV died September 19. 2018.He was born November 6, 1968 at Madison, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Aleshire.Bill is survived by his dad, Charles Aleshire; sons, Aaron, Jacob, and Kyle; brothers, David of Hewett and Eric of Hewett; and sister, Nicole of West Milford.Bill had a big heart.Service...

Richard Phillips Jenkins

Richard Phillips Jenkins

Sep 19, 2018

Richard Phillip Jenkins, 61, of Hamlin, WV died Wednesday September 19, 2018. He was born November 19, 1956 in East Liverpool, OH., son of Ruth Jenkins Plumley and the late James Jenkins. He is also survived by his Step father JA Plumley; one brother Ronnie Jenkins; two sisters Susan Harris and Karen (Jeff) Slimp; two sons Cheyenne (Alessandra) Jenkins and...

Richard  Lee Cumbridge

Richard Lee Cumbridge

Sep 18, 2018

Richard L. Cumbridge, 42, of Danville passed away September 18, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Jr. and Connie Cumbridge of Danville, WV; grandparents James and Edith Sands of Danville, WV and grandfather, Earl Cumbridge Sr. of Belle, WV.He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Odd Fellows, West Virginia Warrior Virtue Society, Mary Ingalls Association, and...

Sandra Kay Brown Eads

Sandra Kay Brown Eads

Sep 17, 2018

Sandra Kay Brown Eads, 53, of St. Albans, formerly of Ridgeview and Ottawa, passed away September 17, 2018.She was born September 13, 1965 and was a daughter of the late Roy L. and Ellen Smith Brown.She is survived by her husband, Michael Eads; three daughters, Marrissa Sears, Hannah Eads, and Jessica Wokpara; three sons, Michael Bartram, Christopher Eads, and Joshua...

Johnny  Douglas Dempsey

Johnny Douglas Dempsey

Sep 16, 2018

Johnny Douglas Dempsey, 73, of West Hamlin died Sunday Sept. 16, 2018. He was born January 7, 1945 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Johnny Douglas and Nelma May Dempsey. He is also preceded in death by a sister Barbara Dempsey.He is survived by a brother Jesse Dempsey (Laura Ann); two nieces Cynthia Ann Dempsey-Asbury and Bobbie Jo...

Bobby  Joyce Meadows

Bobby Joyce Meadows

Sep 15, 2018

Bobby Joyce Meadows, of Madison, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018 at Meadow Brook Assisted Living home with her daughters by her side. In addition to her husband, Harold Ray Meadows, Bobby was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Eula Cook; her brother, Dick Cook; and her sisters, Patricia (Kenneth) Eskins; Jo (Jack) Clouston; and Judy Cook....