OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Vivian Ann McIntosh
Feb 17, 2025
Vivian Ann McIntosh, 66, of Wharton, WV, formerly of Glen Daniel, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born April 21, 1958 in Madison, WV and was the daughter of the late Dale and Peggy (Bertha) Tackett.
She was preceded in death by her daughters Misty Acree and Mary Ginger...
Judy Carol Donahue
Feb 17, 2025
Judy Carol Donahue, 78, of Branchland peacefully went to be with The Lord February 17, 2025 after a short and unexpected illness. She was born in Ranger, WV and is the daughter of the late Fred and Cuba Browning. She was wed to the love of her life, the late Gary "Smokey" Donahue, for fifty-six years. She will also be...
David Owen Mahone
Feb 16, 2025
David Owen Mahone, 68, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Van, WV, passed away on February 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born to Denzel Lee Mahone and Wilma Edith (Asberry) Mahone on November 02, 1956. He was retired from Casci after 28 years of service. He spent his days loving life with his partner Wayne and dog...
Debra Lynn Chapman
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Lynn Chapman, 61, of Peytona, WV, passed away February 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mollie Easter Chapman; granddaughter Autumn Barker; parents Joseph and Vivian Chapman; and grandparents George and Easter Chapman and Oscar and Glenna Ferrell.
Debra is survived by her husband Leonard Cox; daughters Cassie Cox (Steven) and Jessica Cox; grandchildren Joe (Lexie), Jaycey, Megan,...
Pauline Adkins
Feb 14, 2025
Pauline Adkins 9/12/1934-2/14/2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Adkins, 90 years young, of Massillon Ohio, who passed away peacefully with family by her side February 14th, 2025 following a brief illness.
Pauline and her twin Paul were born in Branchland (Fez Creek), West Virginia to the late Larken (Lark) and Pansy McComas Blankenship 9/12/1934. Her...
Landon Toppins
Feb 14, 2025
Landon Toppins 62 of Branchland WV was born on December 15, 1962 and went home to be with the lord surrounded by his family on February 14, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Landon was born in West Hamlin, WV and became an avid fisherman, and outdoorsmen from a young age. He soon developed a main passion for coon hunting. He...
Richard "Rich" Clifton Van Orden
Feb 14, 2025
Richard (Rich) Clifton Van Orden, originally from Lincoln Park, NJ and residing in Ona, WV, was born on October 9, 1946 and passed away at his home in Ona on Friday February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard John Van Orden and Violet Van Orden.
Rich leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years Sue (Gallion)...
Kimberly Gail Sherbert
Feb 12, 2025
Kimberly Gail Graham Sherbert, 61, passed away February 12, 2025.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Willis and Audrey Bell Graham, she was an analyst with Prisma Healthcare and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, David Sherbert of the home; a son, Chris Baldwin (Jaime) of Greer, South Carolina; a daughter, Ashley Davis (Larry)...
Diana Lynn Barker
Feb 12, 2025
Diana Lynn Barker, 63, of Eccles, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12th, 2025.
She was born on August 27th, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Peggy and Delbert Miller.
Besides being a mother, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved being with her dogs and playing games on her computer. She...
John Wayne Scites
Feb 11, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of John Wayne Scites at the age of 70, on February 11, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1954, in West Hamlin, WV.
John spent his life working as a heavy equipment operator for the coal mines and was an avid outdoorsman. Having had a lifelong passion for hunting he never missed an...
Loretta Faye Kennedy
Feb 9, 2025
Loretta Faye Kennedy, 87, of Madison, WV, passed away February 9, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Beulah Seabolt, and sisters Betty Holbert and Janet Carper.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband James Kennedy of Madison, WV; son Michael Kennedy of Salisbury, NC; daughters Nancy Martin of Princeton, WV and Kathy Smith of Madison, WV;...
Deborah Ann Fowler
Feb 9, 2025
Deborah Ann Fowler, 69, of Julian, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025 with her family by her side.
She loved her family, friends, and the Lord. She had a true servant heart. She was a devoted member of Camp Creek Tabernacle Church, where she was the church secretary.
Deborah is preceded in death by her parents...
Cheryl 'Chubby' Barker
Feb 8, 2025
Cheryl Elaine Barker, 66, of Drawdy, WV passed away February 8, 2025. She was born June 28, 1958.
She was the daughter of Shirley ‘Annie’ Cox of Nellis, WV and the late Fredrick Donald Cox.
She was a member of the Morning Star Church and was also preceded by her dog Toby and Tinker Bell.
Survivors include her fiancé Roger Callahan of Drawdy,...
Delbert Michael Toler
Feb 8, 2025
Delbert Michael Toler, 74, of Fairdale, WV passed away February 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 18, 1950, in Boone County, WV. He was the son of the late Delbert and Delma Toler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ronnie Toler.
He was a proud veteran of the United...
Nadine Patricia Price
Feb 7, 2025
Nadine Patricia Price, better known as Trish, left for her heavenly home Friday, February 7th, 2025.
Trish was born to the late Margie and Garland Mullins on November 19, 1949. She began her school years at Carver Grade for first grade, which she always told everyone was still segregated in the late 50’s and was basically a one room schoolhouse with...
James Harold Keffer
Feb 6, 2025
James Harold Keffer passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 after a short illness.
He was born April 13, 1934 and was a son of the late Thradie and Nancy Keffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Emma Lee; his sons James and Steven Keffer; and a grandson TJ Meadows.
James was born and raised in...
Lou Vinnie Smith
Feb 6, 2025
Lou Vinnie Smith, 81, of Gordon, WV, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born April 7, 1943 in Wyoming Co., WV to the late Roy and Ruby Maynor.
Vinnie was a member of Browns Branch Freewill Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Robert White; second...
Timothy Alan Akers Sr.
Feb 6, 2025
Timothy Alan Akers, 65, of Clothier, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2025.
He was an avid outdoorsman and a dedicated coal miner.
Preceding Timothy in death are his father, William Akers; and brothers, Earnest and Mike Akers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Timothy (Sierra) Akers of Clothier, WV and Jonathan Akers of Clothier, WV; mother Margret McClure of...
Juanita Mae Thomas
Feb 4, 2025
Juanita Mae Thomas, born on January 6, 1948, passed away on February 4, 2025.
Juanita is preceded by her husband Alfred Thomas, daughter Lisa McCallister, three brothers, two sisters, and her parents Norman and Lena Brown.
Juanita is survived by her son Glen (Terry) Rutherford and her son-in-law Glen McCallister; grandchildren Dana (Patrick) Breeden, Justin (Brittany) McCallister, Leona Fields, Rebecca Rutherford, and...
Arnold Gay Meade
Feb 3, 2025
Arnold Gay Meade, 76, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born September 21, 1948, in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Edgar and Della Pridemore Meade.
He is also preceded in death by sisters, Sharlene Prichard and Alfreeda Adkins; brothers, Ernest and Ronald Meade; and several half brothers and...
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