OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Sherry Diane Bender
Apr 18, 2025
Sherry Diane Jarrell Bender, 74, passed away April 18, 2025.
Sherry left this world to join our Lord in Heaven on this Good Friday. She was a faithful Christian who attended many years at Olive Branch Baptist Church.
She joined in Heaven her late husband, Kermit H. Bender, her parents, Oril Dewayne & Janice Sue Jarrell, her little brother Robert Dewayne Jarrell...
Betty Lou Hiles
Apr 18, 2025
Betty Lou Hiles, 79, passed away April 18, 2025.
Graveside services for Betty will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 21, 2025 at Boone Memorial Park in Madison, WV.
Christine Ann Toppings
Apr 17, 2025
Christine Ann Toppings, 78, of Midkiff, WV died Thursday April 17, 2025. She was born June 2, 1946 in Holden, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis Marcum and Shirley Richards. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Donald Marcum, Connell Marcum, Darrell Marcum, Virgil Starr; sisters, Eleanor Damion and Shirlene Living.
She is survived by her husband Wayne Toppings,...
Dawn Angela Hope Baldwin
Apr 15, 2025
Dawn Angela Hope Baldwin, 59, of Jeffrey, WV, passed away April 15, 2025.
Dawn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kortash.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Valerie Knell and step-granddaughter Kenzi Pyles.
Left to cherish Dawn’s memory is her beloved husband Stan Baldwin; daughter Angela Kortash; step-children Stephanie Pyles and Brian Baldwin;...
John Clinton Runyon
Apr 15, 2025
John Clinton Runyon, 83, of Ripley, formerly of Hewett, departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at home following a short illness.
He was born on May 26, 1941 at Hewett, W to the late Marion Hook and Gredice Ball Runyon.
He was also preceded in death by brothers Franklin, Charles, and Paul Gene and his sister, Clarice.
He was a member...
Macks Ray Lilly
Apr 13, 2025
Macks Ray Lilly, 89, of Spurlockville, WV, closed his eyes and peacefully entered into his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 13, 2025.
He was the son of the late Cecil William Lilly and Lucy Mae Arnold Lilly. Macks was a faithful servant of God for many years. He traveled far and wide to preach the...
Don Edward Beckelheimer
Apr 12, 2025
Don Edward Beckelheimer 90, of Hurricane, WV passed away on April 12, 2025, after a long illness. He was born February 9, 1935, in Lincoln County a son of the late Delbert and Carrie Clay Beckelheimer. He was a signal man for CSX Railroad for over 45 years and a member of McClarity Baptist Church. In addition to his parents,...
Linda Carol Hoosier
Apr 10, 2025
Linda Carol Blankenship Hoosier, 75, of Julian, WV, left this life to be with The Lord on April 10, 2025 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV.
She was born May 10, 1949 in Killarney, WV to Oather and Pauline Blankenship.
Linda was preceded in by her father Rev. Oather Blankenship, mother Pauline Spears Blankenship Akers, step-father Baxter Akers, and brother Denny...
Billy Jo Hudson
Apr 10, 2025
Billy Jo Hudson, 69, of West Hamlin, WV departed this life for his Heavenly home after a long illness, on Friday April 10, 2025. Bill was born August 2, 1955 to the late Tal and Sybil Bias. He was the husband to the late Fileta Lynn “Penny” Hudson for 32 years.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Bill...
Maria "Susan" Vance-Gilliam
Apr 8, 2025
Maria “Susan” Vance-Gilliam of Madison, WV passed away Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at CAMC in Charleston, WV
She was born November 28th, 1964, in Madison, WV to the late James Ray and Margaret Evelyn Vance.
Susan loved being with her husband and fur babies at home or on a new adventure. She loved her huge family and always enjoyed the times they...
Gloria Jean Huff
Apr 6, 2025
Gloria “Jeannie” Huff, 60, of Costa, West Virginia, passed from this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on November 7, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Jeannie was proceeded in death by her father, Willie E. Huff; and her sister, Cindy Sullivan.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son Willie R. Huff of...
James Holbrook
Apr 5, 2025
James C. Holbrook, 85, of Clothier, WV, passed away April 5, 2025.
James is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Holbrook; grandchildren Jason Craft, Linzy Spears and Kenneth Spears.
He is survived by his children Teresa Ellis and Pearl Finley; grandchild Carly (Easton) Fowler; great grandchildren Miles Craft, Kyleah Jarrell, James Jarrell and Terrence Spears; Brothers Jerry Holbrook of Martinsburg, WV,...
Ronnie George Triplett
Apr 4, 2025
Ronnie George Triplett, age 85 was born in Lincoln on March 4, 1940 passed away peacefully April 4, 2025, in Huntington surrounded by family, and Maxine Ratcliff was right by his side during this sad time. Ronnie was a simple man, a retired construction worker, and he always enjoyed working on things around the house.
Ronnie has three children: Iva Reese...
Walter Lindsay
Apr 2, 2025
Walt Lindsay, 65, of Madison, died on April Fool's Day. Given his quirky sense of humor, he'd get a laugh out of that. Walt was a Master carpenter and took great pride in his work. He was a gifted (self-taught) musician. He loved good conversation and political debate, never hesitant to share his opinions.
Walt is survived by his...
Kathryn June Isner
Apr 2, 2025
Kathryn J. Isner was born August 6, 1952 and was called to Heaven on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Peytona, WV.
Kat was born in Richwood, WV and was a daughter of the late Leonard and Jewell Cogar.
She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Robert A. Isner II; and one sister Marjorie Ann Cogar.
Kathy loved her Lord...
Zorah Jeanette Elkins
Mar 29, 2025
Zorah Jeanette Elkins entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2025. To all who knew her, she was Jeanette. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness. Born August 19, 1944, in Kentucky to Ross and Geneva Goley, Jeanette moved to Wharton, West Virginia, at the age of five.
She was a graduate...
Elizabeth 'Libby' Ann Adams (Lucas)
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Adams (Lucas), 72 of Morganton, North Carolina entered her heavenly home on March 27, 2025. Libby was born on October 24, 1952, to the late Herman and Thelema Lucas.
Libby was a graduate of Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia in May of 1971. She became a secretary at MSHA. As the years passed, she worked her...
Darren Ray Adkins
Mar 26, 2025
Darren R. Adkins, age 50, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home in Barboursville, WV.
He was a loving son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to many. Darren was well-educated, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He also earned his Master’s degree in Education from Cleveland State University...
James W. Riffe
Mar 25, 2025
James W. Riffe, 77, of West Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born on May 18, 1948 to the late Stewart and Vivian Riffe. He was also preceded in death by his brother Leo; and sisters Janice Grant (Riffe), Carolyn Wilson, and Sandy...
Sherry Ann Peters
Mar 25, 2025
Sherry Ann Peters, 77, of Wharton, WV passed away March 25, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents Earl C. “Pete” and Helen Morrison; and son Earl Jay Peters.
She is survived by her daughter Tracy (Brent) Price of Wharton; granddaughers Kayla Peters (Anthony) of Little Horse Creek, Jessica (Adam) McClung of Stollings, WV, and Courtney Price (Tyler) of Wharton,...
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