OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Jon Anthony Griffith

Jon Anthony Griffith

Oct 6, 2024

Our beloved father, husband, son, and teacher, Jon Anthony Griffith passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family Sunday, October 6, 2024 in the home that he built 35 years ago on that very night. Jon was born on September 24, 1965 as the only beloved child to Carney (deceased) and Shiela Griffith of Drawdy, WV. He was the...

Geri Lynn Martin

Geri Lynn Martin

Oct 4, 2024

Geri Lynn Martin, 55, of Wharton, WV passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with Phil Rowe and Glen Jarvis officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mark Layne Castle

Mark Layne Castle

Oct 1, 2024

Mark Layne Castle, 58, departed this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 after a short illness. Mark was a retired coal miner of 16 years and an avid drag racer who loved hanging out with his racing buddies. He also loved collecting and trading Hot Wheels with his dear friend Billy Brown Jr., as he and...

Barbara Sue Mullins

Barbara Sue Mullins

Sep 29, 2024

 Barbara Sue Mullins, of Morrisvale, WV, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on September 29, 2024. Born December 18, 1943, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

 Barbara enjoyed gardening and canning with her husband. She enjoyed her flower garden and watching the hummingbirds. Most of all, she enjoyed swinging on her porch with...

Dreama Doreen Green

Dreama Doreen Green

Sep 27, 2024

Dreama Doreen Green, 63, of Uneeda, peacefully entered into her Heavenly home on Friday, September 27, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Martha Anna Smith; brother, David Bowman and brother-in-law, Ceidle “Junior” Long.

She is survived by her adoring husband of 45 years, Doug Green, sons Jeremy (Maylinda) Green of Reidsville, North Carolina, Matthew (Amanda) Green of...

Mary Cathryn Cabell

Mary Cathryn Cabell

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Cathryn Cabell, 71, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

She was born March 28,1953 to the late Charles and Betty Dangerfield. Mary was a talented seamstress and loved to sew. She was a devoted Christian and a friend to all.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her...

Gladys Faye McCallister

Gladys Faye McCallister

Sep 25, 2024

Gladys Faye McCallister, 91, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on September 25,2024 at Hillcrest Health Care after a long illness. 

She was a Christian. She had a love of singing gospel music in a group when she was younger. She loved singing and visiting in all the different churches. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her...

Gloria June Bender

Gloria June Bender

Sep 24, 2024

 

Gloria Bender, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Big Ugly Creek Road following a long battle of kidney disease. She was born June 16, 1937 to Hobert and Fancie (Miller) Bell of Turtle Creek, WV.

Gloria was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, being baptized at the age of 13. She was a graduate of Scott High School...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

2024

Linda Mae Johnson (Green), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away September 23rd, 2024. Linda was born in 1938, one of seven siblings born to Hobert & Enola Green . She grew up in Bim, West Virginia and graduated from Van High School in 1956. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the FBI, along...

Robert Lee Dolin

Robert Lee Dolin

Sep 23, 2024

Robert Lee Dolin 65, of Lexington NC went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem NC. after a long battle of illness.

Robert was born at Boone Memorial in Madison, WV. on February 1, 1959. 

He is proceeded in death by his wife Vickie Dolin (Kinser); parents John and Paula Dolin;...

Robert Ray Belcher

Robert Ray Belcher

Sep 22, 2024

Bobby Belcher, 82, of Wharton WV passed away September 22, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Bald Knob WV.

Bobby was an avid gardener, hunter, outdoorsman and gun enthusiast. He was a US Army Veteran and a retired coal miner. He loved his wife, his friends and family, and his dog and tried until his last day to...

Todd Marcum

Todd Marcum

Sep 21, 2024

Todd Marcum 63, of Kiahsville, WV passed away Saturday September 21, 2024 at home. He was born October 20, 1960 a son of the late Carl Austin and Anna Bell Hester Marcum. He was also preceded in death by a sister Connie Sue Barnett.

He is survived by his wife Theresa Burgess Marcum; daughters Andrea Adkins and Tonya Marcum both of...

David Allen Frazier

David Allen Frazier

Sep 20, 2024

David Allen Frazier, 69, of West Madison passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ on September 20, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. 

David was born on December 20, 1954. He is a 1973 graduate of Scott High School and a true Mountaineer Fan. He was retired from Bethlehem Mines and Donald R. Kuhn...

Roy Edward Douglas Jr

Roy Edward Douglas Jr

Sep 19, 2024

Roy Edward Douglas Jr., 81, of Peytona, WV passed away September 19, 2024 at his home. 

He was born February 28, 1943 to the late Roy E. Douglas Sr. and Emma Douglas. He was also preceded in death by his spouse Deborah Douglas; first wife Judith Fay Songer Douglas; grandparents grandma and grandpa Douglas; sister Glema Mallahan; and grandchild Brian Trail. 

He...

Helga Marie Cabell

Helga Marie Cabell

Sep 14, 2024

Helga Marie Cabell, 87, of Danville, WV passed away September 14, 2024. 

Helga was born December 10, 1937 to the late Gabriel and Gertrude Kruppa.

She was a member of Danville Baptist Church. 

She is survived by daughters, Sandra Kay (Alan) Smith of Hewett, WV and Monica Sue (Melvin) Blankenship of St. Albans, WV; son Richard (Becky) Cabell of Huntington, WV. She is...

Gloria Ann Prichard

Gloria Ann Prichard

Sep 14, 2024

Gloria Ann (Woodall) Prichard, 84, of West Hamlin, WV, passed away on September 14, 2024. Born on December 10, 1939, she was a vibrant and independent soul, cherished by all who knew her. Gloria graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1958 and later attended Marshall University. She dedicated a significant part of her career to Lincoln County Schools, where...

Harold Albright

Harold Albright

Sep 14, 2024

Harold Albright, 74, of Branchland, WV died Saturday September 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1949 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Sebert and Garnet Albright. He was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Albright. He was third of four siblings. He liked to hunt and fish.

He is survived by a sister Loretta Ferguson; brothers,...

Betty Hunt Rogers

Betty Hunt Rogers

Sep 14, 2024

Betty Hunt Rogers, 78, of Madison, WV passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was born October 27, 1945 to the late Lester Hunt and Innes Hunt Chafin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Buddy” Rogers; daughter Patricia Rogers Dowling; and stepfather John B. Chafin. 

She is survived by her...

Warren Miller

Warren Miller

Sep 13, 2024

Warren Kay Miller, 75, of Foster, West Virginia passed peacefully in his home on September 13, 2024. Born to Lorene ‘Penny’ and James Miller of Foster, WV on February 13, 1949, he was second of five siblings.  

Warren was a 1967 graduate of Scott High School. He wed Kay White of Wharton, West Virginia, on November 2, 1968. They shared...

Jessie B. Perdue

Jessie B. Perdue

Sep 11, 2024

Jessie B. Perdue, age 82, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, TN with family by his side. 

Jessie was born April 4, 1942 in Chesapeake, WV to Irelan and Sallie (Moss) Perdue. Jessie was a graduate of Sherman High School, had his Associates degree, served in the US...

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