OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Shirlene Patton
Jan 27, 2025
Shirlene Banks Patton left her earthly home in Madison, WV and went home to be with her Lord in her heavenly home on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was 85 years old.
She was born in South Madison on November 18, 1939, to the late Ernest and Josephine Sowers Banks. Shirlene fell head over heels in love with Willie Patton. They...
Rex Eugene Angel
Jan 26, 2025
Rex Eugene Angel, 72, of Julian, WV, passed away on January 26, 2025.
He was born June 20, 1952 to Harvey and Betty Angel.
Rex was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Angel; and siblings Buck Angel, Donna Pauley (Ray Pauley), and Becky Angel (Eddie Lacy).
Rex is survived by his wife Rebecca Angel; father Harvey Angel; his children, Tiffany (Cheyanne Sadler)...
Janet Lynn Ray
Jan 24, 2025
Janet Lynn Ray was born on January 26, 1963 and gained her heavenly wings on January 24th, 2025 at the age of 61. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Janice May of Hamlin WV and the wife to the late Howard Douglas Ray.
She is survived by her three children: Shawnita Lynn May (Nathan Payne) of Hurricane, Stephanie...
Patricia Hamm
Jan 24, 2025
Patricia Pauline Hamm, 80, of Madison, WV passed away January 24, 2025 at home.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Roy Hamm; infant son, Jerry Wayne Hamm; grandchild Brianne Dietz of Reedsville, WV; her parents Grady and Beulah (Blevins) Carrico; brother Glen (Mae) Carrico of Madison, WV; sister, Judy (Carrico) Bourne of Frametown, WV.
She is survived by son, Jeffrey...
Doris Jean Tompkins
Jan 24, 2025
Doris Jean Keene-Tompkins, 85, of Danville, WV, passed away January 24, 2025.
She was born April 4, 1939 and was one of five siblings to Clifford Austin and Girlda Pauline Chambers.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, James Melvin Keene, and second husband, Joe Robert Tompkins; brothers Clifford Austin (Jimmy) Chambers and Rondal Gary...
Betty Jean Blaylock
Jan 22, 2025
Betty Jean Blaylock, age 80, lived a long and wonderful life that began on October 17, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Lidabelle Stafford and Anthony Bressi. She passed away comfortably in her home in Ridgeview, WV on January 22, 2025, with her family at her side and her cat, Mittens, at her feet.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Ruth Ellen Sutphin
Jan 20, 2025
Ruth Ellen Sutphin, 79, of Uneeda, WV passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025.
Born on November 26, 1945, Ruth was the daughter of the late Cecil and Christalee "Betty" Berry of Uneeda, WV. She was happily married to Jerry Lee Sutphin for 61 years. They were an example to everyone about how marriage should be and were truly soulmates. Ruth...
Shirley Darlene Jones
Jan 17, 2025
Shirley Darlene Jones, 78, of West Madison, West Virginia left this world on January 17, 2025 to be with God.
Born at Mt. Gay, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Martin L. Jones, and her mother and father, Mable Spradling and Thomas Gilpin.
Left to cherish her memory is her son David Martin Jones (Shirley) of Rochester, Washington and her...
Deborah Ann Perdue
Jan 17, 2025
Deborah “Debby” Ann Perdue, age 73, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Debby was born February 9, 1951, in Madison, WV to the late Harold Ray and Jessie Clarice (Barker) Powell. Debby was a devoted Christian and dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her brother Doug (Debbie) Powell; three stepchildren Grace Perdue, Kristiana Smith, and...
Danny Edward Crawford
Jan 14, 2025
Danny E. Crawford, 56, of Ranger WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Danny was born January 12, 1969, the oldest son of Daniel and Gladys Crawford of Ranger WV. He is proceeded in death by his father Daniel. He is survived by his mother Gladys, brother Michael and...
Johnny Ray Webb
Jan 11, 2025
Johnny Ray Webb, 68, of Madison, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a brief, fierce battle with cancer. Johnny was the son of the late Quincy and Fairy (Jarrell) Webb and a lifelong resident of Boone County. He was a 1974 graduate of Scott High School and received multiple welding certifications at Boone...
Paula Jean Baldwin
Jan 11, 2025
Paula Jean Baldwin, 75, of Madison, WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Paula was a member of Monclo Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her girls and her grandbabies. She loved to read and play Kindle games in her later years.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Joseph Leon Cyfers
Jan 9, 2025
Joseph Leon Cyfers, “Joe,” went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025.Joe was born on July 5, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Jessie Cyfers, and his brothers, Guy and Glen Cyfers. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Cathy Cyfers; their three children, Weston, Beth, and Megan; and...
Earl Wright
Jan 8, 2025
Earl Wright, 74, of Wharton, WV, passed away January 8, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital ICU in South Charleston, WV.
He was born in Wharton, WV to the late Calvin Morton Wright and Ruby Stooksbury Wright. During his childhood, he played with many children from Flat Top Camp. He attended school at Wharton Grade and Junior High Schools and graduated from...
Eileen Mae Bella
Jan 7, 2025
Eileen Mae Bella, 96, of Danville, WV, passed away on January 7, 2025.
Eileen was a proud member of the Monclo Church of God, and for many years, worked as a clerk at Sharples Supermarket.
She leaves behind a loving family who will carry her memory forward. Eileen is survived by her son Charles (Retha) Bella III; daughters Becky Payne, Beverly Stowers,...
Louie Gene Brown Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Louie Gene Brown Sr., 90, of Julian, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025.
He was born on June 1, 1934 to the late Henry and Virgie Brown. He was also preceded in death by the loves of his life, Dorma Lou Brown and Norma Brown, and his oldest son, Louie Gene Brown, Jr.
Louie proudly worked at...
Elaine Ann Woodrum
Jan 6, 2025
Elaine Ann Woodrum, 67, of Gandeeville, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 6th, 2025. Born on August 5th, 1957, in McDowell County, West Virginia, Elaine was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a devoted wife and a caring friend, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Elaine is survived by her loving...
Teresa Lynn Brown
Jan 6, 2025
Teresa Lynn Brown, 66, of Peytona, WV, beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away January 6, 2025.
Teresa was a compassionate soul whose heart overflowed with love, particularly for her family. She took pride in watching her grandson, Brantley, grow and achieve remarkable milestones at such a young age. Her role as a supportive mother to her daughter,...
Frank Wesley Rowley
Jan 3, 2025
Frank Wesley Rowley, 95, of Danville, West Virginia, departed this life on January 3, 2025.
He spent most of his life in Boone County West Virginia. He was self-employed and the owner of several businesses including the Mountaineer, Gateway Restaurant, Drive-inn movies, R&R Motel, and Frank's Mobile Home Transport. He spent the last four years living with his daughter and son-in-law....
Rinda Ann Miller
Jan 1, 2025
Rinda Ann Miller, 71, of Madison, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Charleston General Hospital.
She was born June 24, 1953, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Hubert Beaver, Jr. and Mable Ilene Dent Beaver.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Steven Miller, her brother, Rusty Edwin Beaver, and her sister, Connie Leah Parker.
She...
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