OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Golden Dwayne Adkins

Golden Dwayne Adkins

Dec 31, 2016

Golden Dwayne Adkins, 53, born April 10, 1963 in Lincoln County left this world December 31, 2016. He is the son of Maxine Adkins and the late Roy Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Adkins; a son Kevin Adkins (Danielle) of Branchland, and Ashley Adkins of Branchland; two sisters Juda Adkins of Branchland and Betty Adkins; one...

Steven Mitchell McComas

Steven Mitchell McComas

Dec 31, 2016

Steven Mitchell McComas, 31, of Branchland, WV died Saturday December 31, 2016. He was born July 24, 1985 in Huntington, WV, a son of Robert and Tammy McComas of Branchland, WV. He is also survived by two sisters Crystal Midkiff of Panama City, Fl and Carrie Adkins of Hamlin, WV; three children, Gavin McComas, Jaycee McComas and Zachary Jaxon Brunty...

Christine  V.Hughes Morrison

Christine V.Hughes Morrison

Dec 29, 2016

Christine V. Hughes Morrison, of South Point, Ohio died Dec. 29, 2016. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 McGhee Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin with Pastor Lenny Romans officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, William T....

Bertha Ruth Pritchard

Bertha Ruth Pritchard

Dec 27, 2016

Bertha Ruth Williamson Pritchard 86 years 11 months and 27 days of Branchland, WV died on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home on Kentuck Fork surrounded by family. She had been in declining health for the past year. Ruth was born January 19, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Pearly “PJ” Williamson 1995 and Nola Webb Williamson...

Mildred Osborne

Mildred Osborne

Dec 27, 2016

Mildred Osborne, 76, formerly of Alkol, WV and Clothier, WV, died peacefully in her sleep on December 27th, 2016. Born February 15, 1940 in Webster Springs WV, she was preceded in death by parents Orville and Ella (Brown) Simmons; husband Rev. Ray Osborne; and brothers, Oscar (Joann) Simmons and Thomas (Delcie) Simmons.She is survived by her children; daughters, Ginger (Paul)...

Rodney Dale Vance

Rodney Dale Vance

Dec 26, 2016

Rodney Dale Vance, 58, of Branchland, WV born January 29, 1958, went home to be with the Lord Monday December 26, 2016. Rodney was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at East Fork Freewill Baptist Church, inspiring coach, loving husband, beloved father and grandfather and a dear friend to many. He worked for over 35 years at J.H. Fletcher and...

Claris A. Wrenn

Claris A. Wrenn

Dec 21, 2016

Claris A. Wrenn, 83, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Emogene Doiln Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV. She was born October 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Herbert Roy and Vern Dean. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Wrenn in 2015, a...

Loretta Sue Miller

Loretta Sue Miller

Dec 16, 2016

Loretta Sue Miller of Danville lost her battle with cancer on Friday, December 16, 2016, three days after her 74th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Miller (in 2006), her mother Betty Ball (in 1997), her father Linford Ball (in 1997) and her brother Kent Ball (in 2016). She is survived by her son, Kendall Miller,...

Irene Wilhoit

Irene Wilhoit

Dec 16, 2016

Irene Wilhoit, 94, of Danville, WV passed away December 16, 2016 at home in Ridgeview.She was a retired clerk with the Boone County Sheriff Department and a member of Danville First Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Minta Minnie Stollings Ellis; husband, Gordon Wilhoit; sisters, Ruby Allemond Copley, Eleanor Hill, Jackie Harless and Carol Gibson;...

Charles Edward Burns

Charles Edward Burns

Dec 15, 2016

Charles Edward "Magoo" Burns, 66, of Twilight passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home.He was born April 5, 1950 and was a son of the late Collie and Pauline Keeney Burns.He was a retired coal miner.He is survived by brother, Dennis Burns; and half brother, Larry Baisden.Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 19 at Handley Funeral Home,...

Charles Ray Frye

Charles Ray Frye

Dec 15, 2016

Charles Ray Frye, 77, of Madison passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home.He was born August 29, 1939 and was a son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth Rakes Frye. He is survived by his wife, Yvette Craddock Frye; daughters, Robin Miller of Williamson, Lisa Runyon of Camp Creek and Debbie Woodall of Hamlin; sons, Mark and Charles...

Betty Long

Betty Long

Dec 14, 2016

Betty (Hager) Long, widow of John M, Long, of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully on December 14, 2016 at Hospice of Huntington. Born July 28, 1929 at Gill, WV to the late Everett and Ethel (Neal) Hager. She is survived by her children and their spouses John and Carolan Long of Lutz, FL; Joyce and Wallace Turley of Branchland, WV;...

Edward Harold Gibson

Edward Harold Gibson

Dec 10, 2016

Edward Harold “Bo” Gibson of Lexington, NC formerly of Bald Knob, WV went home to Heaven on December 10, 2016. He was born on September, 13, 1943 in Lorado, WV, a son of the late Gilbert and Stella Gibson. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sylvester “Lut” Gibson; sisters, Melva Sigmon and Beulah Cook; and step-daughter, Jimmie Lee...

Kathy Ruth Fenwick

Kathy Ruth Fenwick

Dec 8, 2016

Kathy Ruth “Ginger” Fenwick, 62, of Ramage passed away December 8, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Venis Thompson; and her brother, Steve Thompson.She is survived by her husband, Paul Fenwick; mother, Virginia Thompson of Powell Creek; sister, Sandra Cook of Powell Creek; and brother, Tony Thompson.Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14...

Harry Gore

Harry Gore

Dec 6, 2016

Harry Gore 88 of Danville, WV passed away Dec. 6, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was preceded in death by his parents, Opie and Ivy Javins Gore and brother Randall. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Larry Halley officiating. Burial will follow in Javins Cemetery, Peytona. Friends may call one...

Ida Bragg Lovejoy

Ida Bragg Lovejoy

Dec 5, 2016

Ida Bragg Lovejoy of Sias, WV was met with angels on December 5, 2016. She would always testify I am on my way to Heaven and the angels carried her home. She was 95 years and 10 days old. She was the daughter of Golzie and Vernie Lovejoy Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lovejoy, and...

Ruth V. Miller

Ruth V. Miller

Dec 3, 2016

Dec. 3, 2016. Ruth V. Miller passed away peacefully in her sleep. She spent her time in service to The Lord, exemplifying unconditional love to everyone she met.She is survived by her son Fredrick Miller, great nephew, Doug Hatfield, niece, Lee Hatfield, niece, Patricia Graham, Michael Graham, Christopher Graham, John Graham great nephews, and Elissa Graham great niece. She also...

Thelma  Spate Booth

Thelma Spate Booth

Dec 1, 2016

Thelma Spate Booth, 94, of West Hamlin, WV passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born on April 7, 1922 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, a daughter of Elizabeth and Christian Spate. In addition to her parents and 9 siblings, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Booth; infant daughter, Rebecca Ann; and a beloved...

Tyler Lee Bender

Tyler Lee Bender

Nov 30, 2016

Tyler Lee Bender 19 of Clothier, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Pikeville, KY Medical Center.He was born October 3, 1997 in Charleston, WV the son of Kermit Lee and Pam Bender.He was preceded in death by his uncles, Ernie Akers and Mike Akers and his grandmother Mary Wills.Tyler enjoyed being with his family and friends...

Paul Edward Triplett

Paul Edward Triplett

Nov 29, 2016

Elder Paul Edward Triplett, 76, of Branchland, WV entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Paul was born on July 21, 1940, to the late Kermit Triplett and Mildred Triplett Adkins. He was retired from ACF Industries. He was ordained into the ministry of the Bethlehem Association on September 3, 1988. He was...

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