OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Billie Eugene Griffith

Billie Eugene Griffith

Mar 11, 2025

Billie Eugene Griffith (Bill), 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at home.

He was born on February 19, 1932, and preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Etta Griffith; his siblings, Paul Griffith and Carnie Griffith, as well as his wife Bertha “Dot” Griffith. 

He was a proud veteran and member of the UMWA...

Marion Leftwich

Marion Leftwich

Mar 11, 2025

Marion Yvonne Leftwich, 74, of Sharples, WV, passed away March 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father George Leftwich and her mother Annie Leftwich Ford; she was also preceded in death by her step-father James E. Ford Jr; and sister Georgiann.

Born June 18, 1950, Marion was a graduate of Sharples High School and Marshall University. She was a...

Deborah Ann Price

Deborah Ann Price

Mar 11, 2025

Deborah Ann Price, 70, of Danville, WV passed away March 11, 2025.

Deborah was born April 26, 1954 to the late Junior and Norma Ball.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Farley Price; sons Farley Price II (Tonya) and Craig Price (Wendy); sisters Diana Ferguson and Judy Rheubottom. Deborah also leaves behind five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be 2:00...

Vonda Jean Asbury

Vonda Jean Asbury

Mar 9, 2025

Vonda Jean Asbury, 61, of Danville, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She was born on January 28, 1964, and preceded in death by her parents, David L. and Ruth Boggs, as well as her devoted husband of 24 years, Curtis Asbury.

She was a 1982 graduate from Scott High...

Michael Dwayne Dotson

Michael Dwayne Dotson

Mar 9, 2025

Michael Dwayne Dotson, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on March 9, 2025 at the age of 57, surrounded by his family. 

Michael was born May 6, 1967, the ninth of nine children, to the late Beulah M. and Corbett Dotson. 

He was preceded in death by siblings Junior Greene, Geraldine Price and Diane Pridemore; sisters-in-law Diane Greene and Jewel Greene;...

Jimmy Herman Farley

Jimmy Herman Farley

Mar 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Farley, who left this world far too soon. Jimmy was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help others. Born with a heart as strong as his hands, Jimmy dedicated his life to his...

Bobby Ray Sutphin

Bobby Ray Sutphin

Mar 8, 2025

Bobby Ray Sutphin, 58, of Madison, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

He was born November 22, 1966 to the late Jefferson Callie Sutphin and Stella Easter Sutphin.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jefferson (Tom) Sutphin.

Bobby loved spending time with his family. He had a love for fishing, the re-runs of the...

Norma Lea Justice

Norma Lea Justice

Mar 7, 2025

Norma Lea Justice, 62, of Danville, WV, passed away March 7, 2025.

Services for Norma will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Fountain of Life Worship Center in Foster, WV with Mick Frye and Stacy Dingess officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Danville Memorial Park, Danville, WV. 

Shawn Ray Ball

Shawn Ray Ball

Mar 6, 2025

Shawn Ray Ball, 59, of St. Albans, WV, joined his loved ones in Heaven on March 6, 2025.

Shawn was born October 12, 1965 to the late George and Doris Ball. His proudest moment in life was becoming a father. His children, Shawn, Ashley, and Shane were the apples of his eye. Shawn was also blessed with five grandchildren.

Shawn was a...

Sally Lynn Akers

Sally Lynn Akers

Mar 5, 2025

Sally Lynn Kinney Akers, age 67, of Cranberry Twp, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025.

Born on March 16th, 1957, and raised in Alkol, WV, Lynn was the daughter of Patty and Cecil Walls. She was a graduate of Duval High School and a great, loving nurse for many years.

She is survived by her loving...

Debora Lynn Baldwin

Debora Lynn Baldwin

Mar 3, 2025

Debora Baldwin gained her heavenly wings on March 4, 2025. 

Debbie, was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Muriel Baldwin; sister Helen and Oather Parsons; and her brother Elmer "Junebug" Baldwin Jr. 

She is survived by her sister Judy Harless of Madison; brothers Roger Baldwin (Marshanna) of Low Gap WV and Paul Baldwin of Jeffrey WV; as well as her...

Ronald Gene Porter

Ronald Gene Porter

Mar 3, 2025

Ronald Gene Porter, a lifelong resident of West Hamlin, a dedicated steelworker, Navy veteran, and former volunteer firefighter, passed away on March 3, 2025, in West Hamlin, West Virginia. Born on May 9, 1936, in Sharples, West Virginia, Ronald lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to family and community.

Ronald built a career as a steelworker with...

Helena Hoskinson

Helena Hoskinson

Mar 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helena Hoskinson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on March 2, 2025, at the age of 91, in Clayton, Delaware, due to natural causes. Born on March 21, 1933, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, Helena’s life was a testament to generosity, kindness, and unwavering love.

Helena...

Raymond Melvin Jaynes

Raymond Melvin Jaynes

Mar 2, 2025

Raymond M.Jaynes 94 of Hamlin passed away March 2 2025 at St.Marys Hospital. Born June 2 1930 to the Late Jesse R. Jaynes and Grace Scaggs Jaynes. 

He was proceeded in death by his wife Reva Turley Jaynes and Brother Shannon Jaynes. 

He has one sister living Patty Chapman Gwen.

Son Jay Jaynes and his wife Cindy Standage Jaynes of Mesa Arizona. His...

Thomas "Little Tommy" Adkins

Thomas "Little Tommy" Adkins

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas "Little Tommy" Adkins, 47, of Morrisvale, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 while surrounded by his loving mother and family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Easter.

Thomas leaves behind his mother, Marsha, who dedicated her life to him; grandmother Joyce Easter Harless; aunts Linda Scott (Larry) and Pandora Williams (Joey);...

David Lee Dingess

David Lee Dingess

Feb 23, 2025

David Lee Dingess, 87, of Bob White, WV, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. 

David was born September 14, 1937 to the late William and Ona Dingess in Van, WV.  After graduating from Van High School in 1955, he attended Morris Harvey College and worked for Boone County Schools in Van, WV. David later retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company after...

Sally Lee Price

Sally Lee Price

Feb 22, 2025

Sally Lee Price went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2025 at CAMC after a short illness.

Sally was born on August 27, 1951 in Madison, WV to Virgil and Norma Jean Branham. She graduated from Van High School in 1969 where she was active in different types of clubs. Sally was a member of the National Honor...

Kimberly Rae Dunlap

Kimberly Rae Dunlap

Feb 21, 2025

Kimberly Rae Bell Dunlap, 62, of Manila, WV, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 21, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center. 

Kim was born to Tilden R. Bell and Peggy L. Casey on December 10, 1962 in Madison, WV. She was a graduate of the Scott High School Class of 1981, where she participated in multiple...

Vivian Ann McIntosh

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

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 was 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...

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