OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Cecil Ray Brunty

Cecil Ray Brunty

Apr 17, 2017

Cecil Ray Brunty, 64, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday April 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1952 in Logan County, a son of the late Hal and Flora Hager Brunty. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Edward Dillon and a grandson, Joseph Ray Short Jr. He was a retired school...

Vickey L.  Kennedy-Kuhn

Vickey L. Kennedy-Kuhn

Apr 16, 2017

Vickey L. Kennedy-Kuhn, 63, of Culloden passed into her eternal life with the Lord on April 16, 2017, after a beautiful and joyous life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Kennedy and Ethel Gent. Vickey loved life. She loved Jesus, her family, and friends. There was not a hand she didn’t hold or a heart she didn’t...

Glennith J.  Kincaid

Glennith J. Kincaid

Apr 16, 2017

Glennith J. Kincaid, 85, of Crooksville, Ohio formerly of Morrisvale, WV passed away April 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Vesta Smith; her husband, Ronald Kincaid; son, Danny Kincaid; sister, Joy Hunter; and brothers, Billy Smith, Jimmy Smith and Dickie Joe Smith.She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Elaine Miller (Richard); grandchildren, Todd (Nicole),...

Jacqueline Joyce Mitchell

Jacqueline Joyce Mitchell

Apr 13, 2017

Jacqueline Joyce Mitchell, 68, of Danville passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hamlin.She was born March 25, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Bennie and Helen Stewart Workman.She was a retired RN from Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston.She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Mitchell; two sons, Timothy Pridemore and Brian...

Frank "Frenchie" French Jr.

Frank "Frenchie" French Jr.

Apr 12, 2017

Frank French, Jr. (Frenchie), age 73, of Clothier, WV died on April 12, 2017 in Charleston, WV. Frank Jr. was born on August 24, 1943 to the late Frank and Julia French of Clothier, WV. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jeanette Harris, Gardenia Turner, Diane Gillenwater, Glenda Early, LaDonna Thompson and Henry...

Roger S. Ellis

Roger S. Ellis

Apr 10, 2017

Roger S. Ellis Sr., 68, of Hewett departed this life Monday, April 10, 2017 at Logan Regional Medical Center to be with his personal Lord and Savior.Roger was born October 14, 1948 in Madison, WV to the late Remus and Virginia (Ferrell) Ellis. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his late wife Lillian (Philips)...

Madge Irene Meadows

Madge Irene Meadows

Apr 9, 2017

Madge Irene Meadows, 96, of Bloomingrose passed from this life on Sunday, April 9, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford M. Meadows, her parents, Hubert and Goldie Cadle, and her sister, Charlotte Fauber. She is survived by daughters, Pamela Meadows Waldorf and husband, Michael and Paula Meadows all of Bloomingrose;...

Darrin Jay Vance

Darrin Jay Vance

Apr 8, 2017

Darrin Jay Vance, 52, of East Lynn, WV passed away Saturday April 8, 2017. He was born July 15, 1964 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Grover Elijah Vance Sr. and the late Martha Jane Merritt Vance.He is survived by a daughter, Deidrea Ramey; a granddaughter, Melody Ramey; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Jim Ramey, Wilma and...

Justine Frances Sharp

Justine Frances Sharp

Apr 8, 2017

Justine Frances Sharp, 82, of Forest, VA, formerly of Van, West Virginia, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Sharp, Jr.Justine was born October 7, 1934 in Prenter, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Cecil Brown and Opal Thomas Brown. Justine was retired from the Magic Mart in Danville. In addition to her...

Charles L. Toppings

Charles L. Toppings

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Charles L. Toppings, 86, of Piney Flats, TN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Corner Stone Village. Charles was a long time resident of Chesapeake, OH. He was a son of Sesco and Elva Lucas Toppings. Charles was born in Man, WV. He was a graduate of Hamlin High School in Hamlin, WV. He served in the United...

Howard Edsel Sanders

Howard Edsel Sanders

Apr 2, 2017

Howard Edsel Sanders, 91, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday April 2, 2017. He was born September 1,1925 at Midkiff, WV, a son of the late Barney and Emma Clay Sanders.He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years , Aileen Courts Sanders; two infant brothers, Leonard and Denver Sanders; and one sister, Lilly May Fortner. Howard...

Ova Jean Schultz

Ova Jean Schultz

Apr 1, 2017

Ova Jean Schultz 86 of Mifflin WV passed away April 1, 2017 at home.She was a member of Coal Valley Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schultz and a son, Robert Schultz.She is survived by her son, Jack J. (Barbara) Schultz, Jr. of Clothier; a brother, James “Bill” Pauley of Clothier; 2 grandchildren and 3 great...

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood  Byus

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood Byus

Apr 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood Byus, 88, went to his heavenly home on April 1, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Madison, WV. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Hubbard Hospice House, West. He was the son of the late Albert and Audrey Byus; born in Madison, WV on July 14, 1928. In addition to his parents, he...

Sybilla M. Caudill

Sybilla M. Caudill

Apr 1, 2017

Sybilla M. Caudill, 88, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2017. She was born to the late W.O. and Mary Miller on April 16, 1928. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sons, Myron and Lester; brothers, Heber, Nathan, and William Jr.; and sister, Aneita Overton....

Violet Rose Smith

Violet Rose Smith

Mar 30, 2017

Violet Rose (Bias) Smith, 84 of West Hamlin WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30 2017.Celebration of Life funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th at McGhee & Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin WV. The burial will follow at the Bell Ross Cemetery on Long Branch Road.Violet was born August 17,...

Ronald Ransom Wiley

Ronald Ransom Wiley

Mar 30, 2017

Ronald Ransom Wiley, 74 of Ranger, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 30, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born December 26, 1942 to the late Ransom Wiley and Mayme Taylor Wiley. He retired in 2004 after many years of dedicated service to the WV Division of Highways. An avid...

Drannon  Lane Chambers

Drannon Lane Chambers

Mar 30, 2017

Drannon Lane Chambers, 70, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana formerly of Boone County passed away March 30, 2017.He was born June 30, 1946 and was a son of the late Leonard B. and Mattie G. Baisden Chambers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry W. Chambers; and sister, Carol Jean Kirby.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Robert "Bobby" Dewayne Jarrell

Robert "Bobby" Dewayne Jarrell

Mar 29, 2017

Robert Dewayne “Bobby” Jarrell, 58, of Madison was born November 18, 1958 passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017.He was preceded in death by his father Oril Dewayne Jarrell.He is survived by his daughter, Breeanne Nicole Jarrell of Madison; mother, Janice Jarrell; sisters, Jane Jarrell of Madison and Sherry (Kermit) Bender of Big Ugly; grandchildren, Cade Dalton Price of Madison and...

Dora Diane Bird

Dora Diane Bird

Mar 28, 2017

Dora Diane Bird, 68, formerly of Madison, WV passed away peacefully March 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was a 1966 graduate of Scott High School. She resided in Fr. Myers, Florida for the past 30 years. She loved to decorate and spend time in her courtyard with her many plants and flowers.She was preceded in death...

Herbert Lee Pauley

Herbert Lee Pauley

Mar 26, 2017

Herbert Lee Pauley, 84, of Foster passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.He was born January 3, 1933 and was a son of the late James and Marcella Jarrell Pauley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Josephine Pauley; and brother, Bennie Pauley.He was retired from Mine Health Safety Administration...

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