OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Sandra Sue Holstein

Sandra Sue Holstein

Sep 4, 2017

Sandra Sue (Chandler) Holstein, 73, of Danville, West Virginia died Monday, September 4, 2017 at home surrounded by family after her battle with cancer. In death she was in good spirits and is now at peace.Sandra was born December 8, 1943 and was the daughter of Elva (Hoosier) Chandler and the late Shelby Chandler. She was in the graduation class...

Dexter L. Porter

Dexter L. Porter

Sep 4, 2017

Dexter L. Porter, 51, of West Hamlin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Ann.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; His father Sherrill (Pauline); brothers and sisters Linda, Ernest (Ann), Arthur (Carolyn), Charlene, Mitzi (Jim), Kim, Chad (Stephanie); a special nephew Brogan and many other...

Kathleen Sue Looney

Kathleen Sue Looney

Sep 3, 2017

Kathleen Sue Looney, 70, of Gordon, WV went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 3, 2017.She was born at home in Bandytown, WV on Monday, August 25, 1947 to the late Robert Hurl White and Elsie Brown White.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Looney; sisters, Betty Boggs, Mary (Leon)...

Shelby Smith

Shelby Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Shelby Smith, 77, of Morrisvale passed away September 1, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Noon, Thursday, October 12 at Smith Cemetery, Morrisvale with Garry Bowman officiating. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.

Tom "Tommy" Miller

Tom "Tommy" Miller

Sep 1, 2017

Lincoln County and the state of West Virginia has lost a true educational proponent and innovator. Tom (Tommy) Miller, Jr., in true cowboy fashion, rode into the sunset on September 1, 2017. Tom served 39 years in multiple educational roles (the majority being in the Lincoln County School System), believing that education was the pathway to success. Tom received his...

Mary Velma Hill

Mary Velma Hill

Aug 29, 2017

Mary Velma Hill, 98, of Madison, WV, went home to be with her Lord on August 29, 2017. She was born to the late Mary and Earl Kelley in Marshall County on April 12, 1919. Her family moved to Huntington, WV, when she was a young child. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Alvis Brewster

Alvis Brewster

Aug 27, 2017

Alvis Brewster, 74, of Midkiff, WV passed away Sunday August 27, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born December 24, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Brewster and brother Dee.He is survived by his wife Sue Brewster; one son Danny(Loretta) DeBoard; two grandsons, Johnathan (Sarah) DeBoard and Steven DeBoard and special...

Harold D.  Hudson

Harold D. Hudson

Aug 25, 2017

Harold D. Hudson of Ridgeview passed away August 25, 2017. He was predeceased by parents Harold and Pauline. Beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of Mary (Mike) Holstein and Virginia (Billy) Sampson, John (Kirsten) Ross, Karan Nau (Former Son In-law Jim Nau) Charles Carte; dearest siblings, Charles, Roger, Randy, Johnny, Belinda and Buddy. Harold was a devoted grandfather to all...

Paul H. Holstein

Paul H. Holstein

Aug 24, 2017

Paul H. Holstein, 84, of Camp Creek was born March 17, 1933 and entered into his eternal resting place on Thursday, August 24, 2017 after a short illness.He was retired from Westmoreland Coal Company and was a member of the UMWA. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the VFW. Paul was loved by...

Donald Eugene Christian

Donald Eugene Christian

Aug 24, 2017

Donald Eugene Christian, 81, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away August 24, 2017 peacefully surrounded by family.Donald was born in Ikes Fork, West Virginia on December 10, 1935, son of Herbert Christian and Stella Rife.Donald was married to Phyllis Stacy Christian on August 14, 1962. They recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.Donald honorably served six years in the United States...

Bobby Odell Jackson

Bobby Odell Jackson

Aug 22, 2017

Bobby Odell Jackson, 65, of Morrisvale, WV passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2017.He was born October 17, 1951 and was a son of the late Garmon and Lillian Jackson.He is survived by his wife, Brenda Jackson; children, Tina, Jason, Michael, Bobby II “BJ” and Ryan; and was a grandfather to 12 grandchildren.A graveside service in Stanley Cemetery, Mud River will...

William Levi Banks

William Levi Banks

Aug 22, 2017

William Levi Banks, 75, of Madison passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Madison, WV.

Arvil Richmond

Arvil Richmond

Aug 21, 2017

Arvil Richmond, 88, of Twilight went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2017 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Greene and Alma Richmond; sister Margaret; brothers Emerson and Willie; as well as his children Ronald and Rebecca; and his granddaughter Candace Alexander. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years,...

Dorothy Parsons

Dorothy Parsons

Aug 19, 2017

Dorothy Parsons, age 70, of Terra Alta passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornie “Bo” Parsons; her parents, Ira Everett and Marie Bishop Shahan; sister, Hazel Shahan Stemple; and niece, Melanie Stemple.She is survived by stepson/nephew, Charles Parsons and his wife Charity; grandson, Anthony Parsons; brother-in-law, Ellis Stemple; nephew, Nicklos Stemple and his...

Ricky Allen Justice

Ricky Allen Justice

Aug 19, 2017

Ricky Allen Justice, 55, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2017.He was an employee for Coal Mac for over ten years. He absolutely loved his Jeep, and was truly devoted to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Preceded in death are Ricky's parents, Everett and Obera Billie Justice; and brothers Raymond R. Mounts and Billy...

Ova  Cook Pugh

Ova Cook Pugh

Aug 18, 2017

Ova Cook Pugh of Madison, left this side of heaven on Friday, August 18, 2017. She was the wife of the late Steve Pugh and the mother of the late Barb Pugh. Her parents were the late Tressie and Bill Cook. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Cook; and sister, Leoma (Bud) Mann.She left broken hearted....her...

Alpha Harless

Alpha Harless

Aug 17, 2017

Alpha Harless, Jr., 76, of Foster, WV passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House.Alpha was born September 3, 1940 at Dicks Creek, Boone County, WV and was the son of the late Alpha and Nora Harless. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clinton Harless, Noah Harless, William Harless; and...

Dennie Reid Miller

Dennie Reid Miller

Aug 16, 2017

Dennie Reid Miller, 70, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away August 16, 2017 at St. Anthony’s de Greeff Hospice House. He was born September 8, 1946 in Boone County, West Virginia to the late Talmage and Anna Lee (Nelson) Miller. Dennie proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Dennie is survived by his...

Mark  Vincent Craddock

Mark Vincent Craddock

Aug 16, 2017

Mark Vincent Craddock, 53, of Ottawa, WV was born March 20, 1964 and passed away August 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV.He was preceded in death by his mother Elene Craddock.He is survived by his father, Paul Craddock of Ottawa; brother, PT Craddock of Ottawa; favorite nephew, Cody Paul Craddock of Ottawa; and best childhood friend, Paul...

Sheryl Lynn Dials Stollings

Sheryl Lynn Dials Stollings

Aug 14, 2017

Sheryl Lynn Dials Stollings was born May 20, 1953 and passed peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Bessie Dials; and twin sisters, Brenda Sue and Linda Lou.Sheryl was a CNA and worked at Thomas Memorial before beginning her work in the job she held dear to her heart...

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