OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Shirley Mae Cantley
Dec 20, 2024
Shirley Mae Cantley, 82, of Tornado, passed peacefully at home on December 20, 2024.
Shirley was born to Ward and Edith Armstead in Roane County, West Virginia on March 14, 1942.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Stanley Cantley; daughters Theresa (Rick) Dudding and Angela Flinner; son Michael (Jessica) Cantley; granddaughters Susan (Eric) McMillion and Celeste Cantley; grandsons Austin...
Donna Lecia Ellis
Dec 19, 2024
Donna Lecia Ellis, 63, of Hewett WV, departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at CAMC Hospice of Charleston WV. Lecia was born October 27, 1961 in Madison WV, the daughter of late Virgil and Frances Ellis. She was also preceded in death by brothers Donald Ellis, Roy Ellis, and Carl Ellis; sisters Sherrie Prince and Rosie Green. Donna...
Gary Franklin Yeager
Dec 17, 2024
Gary Franklin Yeager, born on January 20th, 1959, passed away on December 17th, 2024, after a short but progressive illness. He was 65 years old.
Gary graduated from Van High School in 1977 and continued his education at West Virginia University. Throughout his life, Gary was passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, greatly enjoying running, walking, and weightlifting. He was often...
Phyllis Gay Chapman
Dec 15, 2024
Phyllis Gay Chapman, 90, of Branchland, WV went to be the Lord on Sunday December 15, 2024 at home. She was born December 14, 1934 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Maymie Baker Mathews. She was a charter member of the Lincoln Baptist Church, Branchland, WV, where she held numerous positions. She loved the Lord,...
Priscilla Faye Browning
Dec 12, 2024
Priscilla Faye (Cline) Browning, 78, of Danville, WV, passed away on December 12, 2024, surrounded by the ones she loved.
Priscilla was born on October 15, 1946 in Welch, WV and was the daughter of the late Jay Randolph Cline and Jacquetta Jane (Esteppe) Cline. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Melvin Fred...
Ronnie Baxter Harless
Dec 11, 2024
Beloved husband, father, and papaw, Ronnie Baxter Harless, 71, of Madison, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his family. Ronnie was the second of four sons born to the late Ray and Jackie Harless.
Ronnie was a 1971 graduate of Scott High School and from an early age, he loved the satisfaction...
Rinda Price
Dec 11, 2024
Rinda Elaine Price was born May 31, 1929, to the late Edgar Joseph Price, Sr. and Nellie Gray Price.
She passed away peacefully in Ashburn, VA, on December 11, 2024, at the age of ninety-five after a courageous fight with dementia.
Her biggest love was caring for her family and others. These acts of service extended to family and throughout her community....
Jonathan Michael Meadows
Dec 11, 2024
Jonathan was born August 14, 1975, to Michael Meadows and the late Rose Colleen Meadows. He passed away December 11, 2024, at Lincoln Health care Center, Hamlin WV.
He was preceded in death by his mother Colleen, his paternal grandparents Elmo and Dorothy Meadows and maternal grandparents Harold and Beulah Tudor.
Jonathan leaves behind his favorite person and dad Michael Meadows and...
James Harold McCloud
Dec 9, 2024
James Harold McCloud, 80, of Branchland, WV, passed away on December 9, 2024.
He was born on May 3, 1944, in Logan County, West Virginia, and was a dedicated bricklayer for 50 years. James's life was rooted in faith and service. He was a devoted member of Lincoln Baptist Church and held membership at the Hamlin Masonic Lodge. Additionally, he belonged...
Gay Ellen Bratcher
Dec 8, 2024
Gay Ellen Bratcher, born October 24th, 1962, departed this life on December 8th, 2024 and gained her heavenly home.
She was known for being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a friend to all who knew her, and her sense of humor that always made us smile.
She is preceded in death by her parents Buster and Lois (Tootsie) Burns, son Joseph...
Evelee Adkins
Dec 7, 2024
Evelee Adkins, born October 25th, 1989, died December 7th, 2024.
She lived with her father (Kellie) and mother (Hope) and younger brother James. She attended Boone County Schools from Head Start through high school and attended classes at Rock Creek.
She is survived by her mother; 5 brothers (Roger Arnold, Eddie, Donald, Andy and James); 6 sisters (Anna, Patty, Rita, Rebecca, Wendy,...
Odell Vernon Lawson
Dec 7, 2024
Odell Vernon Lawson 90, of Branchland, WV passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on December 7, 2024. He was born July 7, 1934 a son of the late Sherman and Henrietta Hale Lawson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Sue; sisters, Bertie, Juanita, Bessie, Ruth, and Inez; brothers, Oscar, Garcia, Howard, and James. He...
Patsy Ann Cook
Dec 7, 2024
Patsy Cook, 86, of Foster, WV passed away on December 7th, 2024.
She was born on December 19th, 1937 in Madison, WV to Ardith Cook and Garnett Cook.
Patsy was a beloved wife to the late William Cook, mother to Michael Cook Sr. and William Lee Cook Jr., beloved grandmother to Michael Cook Jr., and aunt to Dawn Canterbury.
She is survived by...
Charles Eugene Clark
Dec 6, 2024
Charles Eugene Clark, 85, of Hurricane, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at Lincoln Healthcare in Hamlin WV.
Charles was a lifelong member of the church of Christ. He served as a deacon at the Hamlin church of Christ and an elder at the Middletown church of Christ in Louisville, KY. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Charles was...
James "Snuffy" Smith
Dec 6, 2024
Mr. James "Snuffy" Smith, age 73, of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home. Born August 22, 1951 in LaegerWest Virginia, he was a son of the late James Winfred and Ruby Jean Sloan Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ryan Smith in 2008.
He had lived in Lebanon...
Agnes Ilene Toler
Dec 5, 2024
Agnes Ilene Toler, 97, of Bald Knob, WV, went home to be with Jesus on December 5, 2024 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV.
She was born on October 14, 1927 to James and Faye Jarrell. She was the oldest and a lifetime member of Bald Knob Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents James (Minnis) and Faye...
Virgil Dallas Baisden
Dec 3, 2024
Virgil Dallas Baisden, 78, of Danville, WV, passed away on December 3, 2024 at his home with his wife and children by his side.
Virgil was born January 19, 1946 in Madison, WV. He was the son of the late Virgil and Mildren Baisden of Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law,...
Joseph Keith Mollohan
Dec 3, 2024
Joseph K. Mollohan, Sr., of Peytona, WV passed away peacefully on December 3rd. He was born to Thurman Roscoe and Myrtle Ruth Metz Mollohan, who preceded him in death.
He was the devoted husband of Linda Kay Workman Mollohan, his beloved partner for 55 years. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. He was the cherished...
Betty Jane Adkins
Dec 3, 2024
Betty Jane Adkins, 67, of Branchland, WV, went to Jesus on Tuesday December 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 12, 1957, Betty was the cherished daughter of Maxine Adkins and the late Roy Adkins. She was a beloved sister to Juda Adkins, Roy Lee Adkins (Jody), and the late Golden Dewayne Adkins (Mary).
Betty’s warm and kind spirit...
Roger Lee Ball Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Roger Lee Ball Sr., 77, of Redhouse, WV, passed away on December 3, 2024.
Roger had a distinguished career as the CEO and owner of BMS Natural Resources. He proudly served in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Ball. Roger is also survived by his three daughters: Tammy (Garry) Noonan of Rockvale, TN; Shannon (Sean)...
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