OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Hubert Jessie Clay

Hubert Jessie Clay

Nov 18, 2024

 Hubert Jessie Clay, 78, of Branchland, WV died Monday November 18, 2024. He was born July 4, 1946, a son of the late Manuel and Agusta Clay. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Gardening. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Mae Clay; and two brothers, Edward and Harold Clay.

 He is survived by his children,...

Janet Marie Rollins

Janet Marie Rollins

Nov 17, 2024

Janet Marie (Spangler) Rollins, of Chapmanville, WV, entered the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2024.

Janet was born March 22, 1940 and was a graduate of Logan High School. She was a retired bookkeeper, an avid Red Sox fan, and loved bowling. However, Janet’s real passion was cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Virginia Spangler; husband...

Bobby Doss

Bobby Doss

Nov 16, 2024

Bobby Joe Doss, 42, of Charleston, WV was born September 16, 1982 and passed away November 11, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18 at Memory Gardens on Low Gap Road, Madison, WV with Chuck Gillispie officiating. 

Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.

Richard Wayne Parsons

Richard Wayne Parsons

Nov 13, 2024

Richard Wayne Parsons, 65, of Foster, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Richard, better known as Wayne, had a remarkable career that spanned numerous industries, including retail, auto sales, insurance, and fitness sales management. Richard was a business owner, successfully managing greenhouses and floral shops. Richard's skills extended beyond sales, including landscaping contracting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. 

In addition...

Michael Griffin Jr.

Michael Griffin Jr.

Nov 13, 2024

Michael James (Mike) Griffin, Jr, (known as Pete to some) 73, of Branchland, WV departed this world Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his residence. 

Mike was born August 19, 1951 in Logan, WV, but traveled and lived all over the United States. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who received 2 Purple Hearts during his service with the United States Air...

Madeline Pauley

Madeline Pauley

Nov 12, 2024

Madeline Pauley, 72, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away on November 12, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1952 to the late Earl Pauley and the late Pauline Bell.

She met the love of her life, the late Bobby Pauley at a young age. They were married 43 years before he left this world. Now in Heaven’s domain, their love...

Pamela Jean Brown

Pamela Jean Brown

Nov 11, 2024

Pamela Jean Brown (Snider), aged 75 of Danville, WV, passed away on November 11, 2024. Born on October 1, 1949, in Madison, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin Snider and Betty P. Snider (Little).

Pamela was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Wesley Snider and Vera Louise Snider (Glover), and Nile Carpenter Little and Charlotte May...

Gary Bellomy

Gary Bellomy

Nov 10, 2024

Gary Bellomy, 88, of Uneeda, West Virginia, native of Man, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1936 to the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Bellomy of Lorado, West Virginia. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bertha Napier Bellomy, who will cherish their loving marriage and...

Anita Pearl Marcum

Anita Pearl Marcum

Nov 9, 2024

Anita Pearl Crone Marcum, 62, of Ottawa, WV, unexpectedly gained her heavenly wings on November 9, 2024.

Born on June 23, 1962, Anita dedicated her life to taking care of her family and friends. She was loved by everyone she met, she never met a stranger, and she tried to help everyone around her. She was also a member of Spruce...

Danny Broom

Danny Broom

Nov 6, 2024

Danny Lee Broom, 89, a former resident of Madison, West Virginia, passed away on November 6, 2024, after a long and meaningful life. Born on August 16, 1935, in Logan County, West Virginia, Danny graduated from Logan County High School before enlisting in the Navy. He served on the U.S.S. BEALE, a Seek Strike Destroyer Submarine Killer, as part of...

Weldon Gilbert Harless Jr.

Weldon Gilbert Harless Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

Weldon Gilbert Harless Jr., 77, of Midkiff, WV, husband of Becky Harless, died November 5, 2024 at home. He was born on September 9, 1947 to the late Welden and Leatha Farley Harless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Adkins Harless; daughter, Ellen Sierra Harless; and brother, Aley Wayne Harless. Gib retired...

Donald Price

Donald Price

Nov 4, 2024

Donald Price, 98, of Julian, passed away at his family farm on November 4, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.  

Don was born on November 30, 1925 in Julian to Cyril and Vivian Price and was one of six children. He was part of the Scott High School class of 1944 but graduated six months early in December 1943...

Patrick Lee Hudson

Patrick Lee Hudson

Nov 4, 2024

Patrick Lee Hudson, 89, of Racine, WV went to his heavenly home on November 4, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1935, in Prenter, WV. He was preceded in death by parents John W. Hudson and Dorothy M. Brickey Hudson, nephew Gill Hudson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of sixty-three years, Nancy E. Kirby Hudson of Racine,...

Hazel Ann Dolin

Hazel Ann Dolin

Oct 29, 2024

Hazel Ann Dolin, 82, of Foster, gained her wings on October 29, 2024 at Hillcrest Healthcare surrounded by her family.

She was born April 9, 1942. Hazel dedicated her life to being a housewife and mother. She was a lifelong member of the Foster Church of Christ. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Sidney Dolin; parents, Calvin...

Nathanael Allen Merritte

Nathanael Allen Merritte

Oct 27, 2024

Nathanael Allen Merritte returned home to the Lord on October 27, 2024. Born on January 21, 1996, to Woody Allen Merritte and Sinda Rebecca Merritte, Nathanael “Nate” faced life with a grit that left those who knew him in awe. Despite a few brushes with the law and some hard-earned battle scars, he found purpose in his recent work as...

Katherine Arlene Hunter

Katherine Arlene Hunter

Oct 27, 2024

Katherine Arlene Hunter went to be with her beloved husband and gained her wings on October 27th, 2024.

She was born in Portland, ME on March 6, 1949. She married the love of her life, Herman, on July 2, 1976, and dedicated her life to being a loving housewife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Hunter,...

Calvin Ray Duncan

Calvin Ray Duncan

Oct 27, 2024

Calvin Ray Duncan, 81, left the beautiful and quiet life that he built on a verdant hillside in Madison, West Virginia on October 27, 2024. Dad was our citadel, and our broken hearts are defenseless against his absence. 

Dad's strong character was forged in the country life of Taylorville in Mingo County, and he never stopped thanking God for the gift...

Sallie Edna Neace

Sallie Edna Neace

Oct 26, 2024

 Sallie Edna Neace, 81, of Ranger, WV left this world Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born November 30, 1942 a daughter of the late Russell Lucas and Ella Mae Lucas Sias. She was a member of 14 Mile Church of Christ and lived her life in the service of others. She...

Dennis Carl Stowers

Dennis Carl Stowers

Oct 26, 2024

Dennis Carl Stowers, 74, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at home after a long illness surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Soder and Estie Stowers; brothers Reed Stowers, Bobby Stowers, Ralph Stowers, Cecil (Betty) Stowers; sister Ann (Freddie) Jarrell; and brother-in-law Hansel Miller.

Dennis is...

Charles Ray Gurski

Charles Ray Gurski

Oct 24, 2024

Charles Ray Gurski, 76, of Peytona, WV, passed away on October 24, 2024.

Charles was a retired electrician in the coal mining industry. In his spare time, Charles loved the many years he dedicated to coaching Little League baseball, and he also enjoyed tinkering with cars.  

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, June Ellen Gurski; parents, Joe and Evelyn...

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