OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Lovell Brown, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Lovell "Buddy" Brown, Jr., aged 83, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on May 20, 1941, in Gordon, WV, he was the beloved son of the late Lovell H. Brown, Sr. and Kathryn Farrell-Brown, and the husband of the late JoAnn Greenlee-Brown. Buddy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett E. and Dona G. Brown,...
Ernestine Crum Manns
Jun 20, 2024
Ernestine “Tina” Manns, 95 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. She was born in Pine Creek, WV, to the late Joel and Winnie Duty Crum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie and Joel Crum, husband, Herman Manns, daughter Charlotte Jo Manns Kinser, son-in-law Frederick Kinser, grandson Bradley Kinser,...
Douglas Dale Ramey
Jun 17, 2024
Douglas Dale Ramey, 75, with his crops laid by and his work here done, has gone home to hear the Lord say “well done” on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Friday, June 21, 2024, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with Pastor Elder Tim...
James Garfield McClure
Jun 16, 2024
James Garfield McClure passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, June 16, with his wife and children at his bedside.
Jim was born in Tango, WV in Lincoln County on February 19, 1934 to Lawrence and Ival McClure. He enjoyed his youth in Danville, WV growing up with an older sister and brother and two younger brothers and a...
Mary Catherine Knapp
Jun 14, 2024
Mary Catherine (McHugh) Knapp of Ridgeview, W.Va., passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by family. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Muriel McHugh, and a sister, Dr. Eileen Levicky.
Mary is survived by her doting husband, Richard, their children, Drs. Richard W. Knapp, Jr. (Hayley) and Justin E. Knapp (Samantha), both of...
Christina Hunter
Jun 14, 2024
Christina Faye Hunter, 58, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.
She was born June 19, 1965 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late David and Phyllis Scott Baldwin.
Survivors include her son Matthew Hunter (Kayla) of Danville, one brother Charlie Baldwin of North Carolina, 2 grandchildren; Caydance and Haley, beloved pet dog Judy, 2 nieces, 1...
Raymond Roy
Jun 14, 2024
Raymond “Papaw” Roy, 86, of Branchland, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 14, 2024, in the presence of his dear loved ones. He was born January 6, 1938, on Roy Branch in Branchland, WV. He was the son of the late Edward “Bobie” and Gladys Thacker Roy. In addition to his parents, Raymond was...
Richard L. Midkiff
Jun 12, 2024
Richard L. Midkiff, 90, son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Midkiff, born on February 20, 1934 in Lincoln County, WV passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on June 12, 2024.
Richard served as a BT3 in the US Navy on the USS Saufley EDDE 465 from 1953-1957. He retired from Chemical Leaman Tanklines Teamsters Local 175....
June Faye Dolin
Jun 12, 2024
June Faye (Cochran) Dolin, 86, of Foster, WV went to be with the Lord June 12, 2024, to the sorrow of all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Forest Dolin, the love of her life; her parents William and Mazie Cochran; eight brothers and sisters; and her granddaughter Rachel Renae McClure.
She is survived by her children,...
Carolyn Thompson
Jun 11, 2024
Carolyn Kirby Thompson of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an extended illness. Carolyn was born on March 18, 1944, in Madison, WV and was the daughter of the late Price and Helen Kirby.
Carolyn was a graduate of Scott High School and Southern WV Community College. She worked many years as a pharmacy technician for Rite Aid...
Michael Wesley Little
Jun 8, 2024
Michael Wesley Little, May 23, 1972 - June 8, 2024, he was 52 years old. With great sadness we announce the passing of Michael "Big Mike" Little, a beloved figure in the Boone and Logan County communities. Mike passed away on June 8, 2024, leaving a legacy of joy, generosity, and community spirit.
Mike was born and raised in Newark New...
Lloyd Stowers
Jun 5, 2024
Lloyd (Bub) Stowers, 60, of Hewett, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Boone Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Augsburg, Germany on September 14, 1963 to the late Cecil and Betty Stowers. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Jacob Dolin.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Renee; sons Carson Stowers and...
Dana Ray Browder
Jun 3, 2024
Dana ‘Charlie’ Browder, Sr. age 77 of Quinland, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Madison, WV on January 4, 1947. He was a graduate of Van High School, class of 1967.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Kendall and Margie Browder; brothers, Orville, Ernie, Andy, and John; sisters,...
Ernestine McComas
Jun 2, 2024
Ernestine McComas, 92, of Culloden, WV, formerly of Midkiff, WV went to her heavenly home June 2, 2024 where she was reunited with her husband James A. McComas. Ernestine, daughter of the late Ernest and Lola Adkins was born November 6, 1931 in Logan, WV. Ernestine worked for West Virginia Department of Highways for 20 years. She was a devout...
Edward Herman McCoy
Jun 1, 2024
Edward Herman “Eddie” McCoy, age 89, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, from complications sustained from an auto accident he was in on May 28, 2024.
Eddie was born in a coal camp in Lorado, WV. He was the fourth son out of five to Elisha “Lish” Herman McCoy and Velva Spears McCoy.
Eddie moved to Aarons Creek...
Jimmy Edward Elkins
Jun 1, 2024
Jimmy Edward Elkins, 72, of Hewett, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2024. He was born on February 29th, 1952, in Boone County, WV, to the late Grady and Dolly (Adkins) Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious son, Jimmy Dale Elkins; his brother Lloyd Elkins; his sister,...
Renita Lee Bryant
Jun 1, 2024
Renita Lee Baisden Bryant, 54 years old, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Baisden of Madison, WV; her father, Freddie Baisden of Florida; grandson, Cole "Bug" Hager of Madison, WV; grandfather, Clarence L. Weaver of Madison, WV; and, grandparents, Junior and Alberta...
Charles Bennett
May 25, 2024
Charles “Jack” Bennett, 89, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Jack was of Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Jack was an avid reader and attained a master’s degree in social work and worked with children....
Pastor Emeritus John Alan Barker
May 22, 2024
Pastor Emeritus John (Johnny) Alan Barker, age 80 of Danville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born in Charleston, WV, on January 24, 1944, and grew up in Huntington, West Madison and Danville and was a graduate of Scott High School.
Johnny is survived by his sons Jody (Laura), of Colorado Springs,...
Ugeal Perry
May 19, 2024
Ugeal Perry 80 of Greenview, WV was born May 14, 1944 at Logan, WV a son of the late Prentice and Lena Chapman Perry. He departed this life after a long illness on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at CAMC-General Division in Charleston, WV.
Mr. Perry was a retired coal miner, where he was a heavy equipment operator, and was a member...
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