OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Carlton Roy "Cotton" Hazelett
Aug 14, 2017
Carlton Roy “Cotton” Hazelett, 60, died Monday, August 14, 2017.He was born on March 18, 1957 in West Hamlin. He was a son to the late Eula “Bea” Smith and Lambert “Pop” Davis and Carl and Iona Hazelett. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Linford Lynn “Buddy Boy” Hazelett and significant other Kathy “Lucky” Allgeir.Carlton was a roofer...
Lizzie Parsley
Aug 12, 2017
Lizzie Parsley, age 90, of Ottawa passed away August 12, 2017 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Diana and Danny Dunlap. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 14 at Memory Gardens, Madison. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Dignity Hospice, Chapmanville, WV. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home in Danville.
Verna Marie Loftis
Aug 12, 2017
Verna Marie Loftis, 86 of Gordon went home to be with her Savior on August 12, 2017 after a seven week battle with Glioblastoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Eugene Loftis.She was a member of Gordon Union Church. She will be remembered for her love of her family and for her selfless devotion to homeless dogs...
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