OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Hershel Prince

Hershel Prince

Oct 9, 2017

Hershel Prince, Jr., 69 of Uneeda, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017.He was born September 29, 1948 in Stowe, WV to the late Hershel, Sr. and Jewel Virginia Prince. He was a 1966 graduate of Scott High School, and an Army Veteran serving 27 months in Vietnam with the 65th Engineering Battalion in...

James "Papaw" Moats

James "Papaw" Moats

Oct 4, 2017

James R. "Papaw" Moats, 82, of Madison, passed from this earth to his eternal home with Jesus on, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 7:04 am, after a short illness.He was born January 10, 1935 in Bloomingburg, Ohio. He was a full time employee of Boone County 911 Addressing. He was retired from the coal industry and was a retired member...

Christine Merritt

Christine Merritt

Oct 4, 2017

Christine Merritt 85 of Ridgeview WV died Oct. 4 2017 in Williamson WV. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.Christine was the daughter of the late Sesco H. and Maude...

Clinton Kyle Spencer

Clinton Kyle Spencer

Oct 4, 2017

Clinton “Kyle” Spencer passed away October 4, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Kyle was a retired equipment operator for Hobet mines, and was an avid Nascar fan and loved old cars and trucks.He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Pauline (White) Spencer of Hewett WV.He leaves behind a son; Brian (Terri) Dolin of...

Herbert "Herbie" Lee Canterbury

Herbert "Herbie" Lee Canterbury

Oct 1, 2017

Herbert "Herbie" Lee Canterbury, 46, of Danville, WV passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born August 23, 1971, in Madison, WV to Herbert Frank and Sharon Ruth White Canterbury.He was preceded in death by James and Frank Canterbury.He loved football, fishing, and loved working outdoors. He loved being with friends and family and making people laugh and smileHe...

Paul  Melvin Stratton

Paul Melvin Stratton

Oct 1, 2017

Paul Melvin Stratton, 79, of Big Branch Road, Danville passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.He was born October 2, 1937 at Camp Creek, WV to the late Thomas Jefferson and Louella Martin Stratton.He was retired from General Motors where he was a machine operator. He was a veteran of the United States Army.He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann...

Lola Francis Reynolds

Lola Francis Reynolds

Sep 30, 2017

Lola Francis Reynolds, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia, with family by her side. Lola was born on May 24, 1929, to the late John and Jennie Smith, and was the last survivor of their 11 children. Lola was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Gerald Todd Lane II

Gerald Todd Lane II

Sep 26, 2017

Gerald “Toddy” Todd Lane II, 31, of Bias Branch WV was born June 16, 1986 and passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gordon Lane, Sr. and his grandparents, Alice Faye and Ray Ferrell.Toddy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew and cousin.He is survived by his wife, Kasey Dawson-Lane; daughter, Sophia Lane;...

Glen  Franklin Nida

Glen Franklin Nida

Sep 24, 2017

Glen Franklin Nida, 70, of Foster, was born August 15, 1947 and passed away September 24, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Silbert Nida and Freda Leona Compton Nida Cook; sister, Mary Lou Vance; and brother-in-law, Carroll Barker.He was a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. He was also...

Dallas Jarrell

Dallas Jarrell

Sep 24, 2017

Dallas Jarrell, 88, of Greenview was born October 8, 1928 and went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Edith Jarrell; brothers, Nova, Auther (Bubby) and Joe Jarrell.He was a member of GFB Church .He is survived by his wife, Tennessee Jarrell of Greenview; sons, Chuckie and Teresa...

Vickie Sue Ball

Vickie Sue Ball

Sep 24, 2017

Vickie Sue Ball, 59, of Robinson, WV was born July 16, 1958 and passed away September 24, 2017 after a long illness. She suffered from a lung disease that tragically took her from all of those who love her.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Danny Moore of Dayton, OH; her father, Richard McDonaldson of Foster; sister, Marsha...

Gary Lee Bias

Gary Lee Bias

Sep 23, 2017

Gary Lee Bias, 59, of Alkol, was born November 13, 1957 and passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017.He was preceded in death by his father, William Dean Bias; daughter, Ida Michele Egnor; brother, Emory Bias; and sister, Donna Gail Plumley.He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sue Bias; daughter, Felicia Hammons of Alkol; mother, Ida Bias; grandchildren, Anthony Egnor, Destini...

Christopher Scott Wright

Christopher Scott Wright

Sep 21, 2017

Christopher Scott Wright, 52, of Foster was born December 31, 1964 and passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at CAMC Memorial.He is survived by his father, Bobby Sumler of Foster; mother, Ann L. Sumler of Pittsburg, TN; sisters, Deanna Kleyla, Joann Janson, Kelly Muhamed and Jennifer Middlethon; and brothers, Kip Lehr and Michael Dowdy.Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September...

Philip Tomblin

Philip Tomblin

Sep 21, 2017

Philip Tomblin, 60, of Ranger, WV died Thursday September 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.He was born September 1, 1957 a son of the late Wayne and Virginia Wiley Tomblin. He was a retired laborer for the Labors Union Local No. 543. He is survived by his daughter, Lakin Tomblin of Wayne, WV; a granddaughter, Haylee Adams; a brother...

Andrew Marlin Abshire

Andrew Marlin Abshire

Sep 19, 2017

Andrew Marlin Abshire, 76, of Madison passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home.He was born October 5, 1940 and was a son of the late Holly and Verna Halstead Abshire.He was a retired supervisor from AEP, an Army veteran, and a member of the Madison Moose Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Anna; son, Michael (Amy) Cregger of...

Lucille Ruth Searls

Lucille Ruth Searls

Sep 19, 2017

Lucille Ruth Searls, 82, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2017. She was born May 13, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Watt and Ollie Smith Elkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sons, Rickey, Timothy and Mark; several brothers; and a sister.She is survived by...

Ella Louise Adkins

Ella Louise Adkins

Sep 16, 2017

Ella Louise Adkins 78, of Branchland, WV went home to be with our Lord on September 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1939 a daughter of the late John and Ivory Dean Brunty. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Michael Ray Adkins; her sister Rose Lee...

Lyle Edward Eastep

Lyle Edward Eastep

Sep 10, 2017

Lyle Edward Eastep, 84, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.He was born September 24, 1932 in Cabell County and was a son of the late Dana and Mary Perdue Eastep.He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired business owner of Courrier Services.He is survived by his...

Nada Jean Triplett

Nada Jean Triplett

Sep 9, 2017

Nada Jean Triplett, 82, formerly of Salt Rock passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Lakin Hospital. She was the wife of the late Howard Lee Triplett. She was born September 13, 1934 in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Opal Adkins. She was also preceded in death by brothers Stephen Wayne and James Edgar Adkins. She...

Susie Louise White

Susie Louise White

Sep 6, 2017

Susie Louise White, 90, passed away on September 6, 2017 at her home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina where she resided for the past 18 years. Louise was born on September 2, 1927 at Meadow Fork, Hewett, WV and was a daughter of the late David French Ball and Sybil Ball of Meadow Fork.She was preceded in death by her...

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