OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Ruby Marilyn Asbury

Ruby Marilyn Asbury

Mar 23, 2017

Ruby Marilyn Asbury, 94, of Danville, Boone County, WV peacefully passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her family.She was born March 2, 1923 to the late James and Vinnie Sexton. She grew up in Coal Valley and married Arlie J. Asbury on February 7, 1942 who preceded her...

Dana Richard Tawney

Dana Richard Tawney

Mar 22, 2017

Dana Richard Tawney, 80, of Foster died at his home on March 22, 2017. He was born April 12, 1936 son of the late Sigel & Mertie Griffis Tawney. He was a retired coal miner, a job which he loved, and had his foreman papers and other certificates. He was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed...

Thomas "Butch" Bickford

Thomas "Butch" Bickford

Mar 16, 2017

Thomas “Butch” Harrison Bickford, 58, of Ashford, WV died March 16, 2017 at home. He was a retired welder for Martin Sheet Metal, Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father Ervin “Buzzy” Bickford and mother Betty Hall Bickford Duffin.He is survived by his companion of 35 years, June Hamilton of Ashford; daughter, Regina (Clay) Ingram of Miami...

Edith "Carol" Price

Edith "Carol" Price

Mar 15, 2017

Edith “Carol” Price 55 of Gordon WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Barbara Barker.She is survived by her husband; Mannie Price, daughter; Stacy (Matt) Gagnon of Bigson, son; David (Amanda) Price of Wharton, brothers; Buck (Tammy) Barker, Steven (Debbie) Barker, and James (Norma) Barker,...

Danny William Chafin

Danny William Chafin

Mar 12, 2017

Danny William Chafin, 60, of Danville was born October 31, 1956 and passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Gilmer and Maude Adams Reeder Chafin.He was a construction worker for Labor Union and a member of Labor Local 1354 of Charleston and was a miner at Madison Mines.He is survived by his...

Tina Michelle Moore

Tina Michelle Moore

Mar 11, 2017

Tina Michelle Moore, 46, of Madison was born June 21, 1970 and passed away March 11, 2017.She was preceded in death by her father, Ora Browning; and step-father, Allen Williamson.She is survived by her husband, Dell Moore; son, Dell (Rachel) Moore Jr.; daughter, Jada Moore; grandson, Jase Ryan Moore; mother, Jacquline Williamson; brother, Jay (Michelle) Browning; step-sisters, Tina (Sean) Moser,...

Danny Lee Brogan

Danny Lee Brogan

Mar 10, 2017

Danny Lee Brogan, 78, passed away March 10, 2017. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with visitation one hour prior. He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Sebert Brogan, brother in law Barry Mullins, wife Sandra Brogan, and son Danny Brogan, Jr. He is survived by his son, Edward Brogan;...

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden

Mar 8, 2017

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden, 87, passed away March 8th, 2017 peacefully at Trinity Healthcare Nursing Home in Logan, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil and Mary Cox Walker; her first husband Jay Stanley, with whom they had their five children, and the late Seigle Baisden whom she shared a happy ten years with; one brother, Ora...

Vernon "Pud" Dolin

Vernon "Pud" Dolin

Mar 8, 2017

Vernon “Pud” Dolin, 87 of Tomahawk, KY exchanged worlds Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Son of Noah and Alice Halstead Dolin, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Arcie Doris Martin Dolin and one brother, Lawrence Dolin of Foster WV.He was a long-time preacher of the Gospel and faithful member of the Church of Christ at Rockcastle. He retired...

Delmar Keaton Cook

Delmar Keaton Cook

Mar 7, 2017

Delmar Keaton Cook 86 died March7, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Delmar was a long time resident of Madison WV. He was a veteran with the United States Air Force, during the Korean War. He was coal miner for 34 years.Delmar had a love for hunting, gardening, camping, Judge Judy and CNN. He was a mentor to many...

Eloise Brunty

Eloise Brunty

Mar 6, 2017

Eloise Brunty 84, of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 6, 2017. She was born March 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Dow and Lilly Burgess Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Carl Brunty; son Butch Brunty; son-in-law Rick Morrison; brothers Danajarrell Adkins, and Dallas Adkins;...

Tony Lee Linsky

Tony Lee Linsky

Mar 6, 2017

Tony Lee Linsky, 87, of Peytona went to meet Jesus March 6, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Bertha Linsky; brother, Pete Linsky; sister, Anna Linsky; and son, Micheal Linsky.He was a 44 year retiree Locomotive Engineer of CSX Railroad and was a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He was a member of Masonic Order...

Cecil Ray Cook

Cecil Ray Cook

Mar 2, 2017

Cecil Ray Cook born March 16, 1953, departed this life March 2, 2017 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Cecil and Betty Cook.He attended the Log Chapel Church at Mikes Fork Road, Hewett. He was a coal miner for 37 years and a member of the UMWA. He loved to hunt and fish. He is...

Bobby Frank Ferrell

Bobby Frank Ferrell

Mar 1, 2017

Bobby Frank Ferrell 65 of Hewett, WV went to be with the Lord March 1, 2017 after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner Sharples Coal Company, and member of UMWA Local 2935.He will be deeply missed by his wife of 45 years Connie Ferrell; son; Craig (Jessica) Ferrell, of Beckley, WV, daughter; Melinda (Brian) Ooten of Dandridge,...

George Michael Kinser

George Michael Kinser

Mar 1, 2017

George Michael Kinser, 62, of Danville passed away March 1, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was born January 12, 1955 and was a son of the late George and Gracie Atkins Kinser.He was a retired coal miner and attended the Fountain of Life Worship Center, Foster.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Kinser; daughter, Sabrina Workman of Dingess; grandchildren,...

James Andrew Smith

James Andrew Smith

Mar 1, 2017

James Andrew Smith, 37, of Comfort, passed away March 1, 2017.He was born March 31, 1979 and was a son of the late Ralph and Donna Skeens of Seth. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jason Skeens of Seth.He leaves behind his children, Nichelle Smith, Jason Smith and Phebe Smith all of Drawdy; sister, Sarah Kingery of...

Betty June Coleman

Betty June Coleman

Feb 26, 2017

Betty June Jackson Coleman, 81, of Bloomingrose, WV passed away February 26, 2017. She was born June 25, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Joe and Violet Milam Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bob Coleman; daughter, Beverly Sue Harper; and son, Dan Henson Harper.Betty was a member of...

Ralph Skeens

Ralph Skeens

Feb 24, 2017

Ralph Skeens, 68, of Seth, WV passed away on February 24, 2017 at the Hubbard Hospice House.He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Sr.; his mother, Albia; his son, Jason; his sister, Faye; and his brothers, Robert Jr. and Jack.He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Melinda Dickerson Skeens; sisters, Judy of Connecticut, Janet (Kelly) Hagar...

Barbara Sue Brown

Barbara Sue Brown

Feb 23, 2017

Barbara Sue Brown, 62, of Danville passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born August 23, 1954 and was a daughter of the late Delmar Ray and Mary Frances Ritchie Browning. She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Brown; sons, Jeremy (Alex) Gibson of Dawsonville, GA and Billy (Treva) Brown of Uneeda, WV; daughters, Crystal (Tommy) Peters of...

Bobby D. Smith

Bobby D. Smith

Feb 23, 2017

Bobby D. Smith, widowed husband of his beloved wife Barbara of 59 years, passed away February 23, 2017 with his three children by his side. Bobby was born in Ethel, WV October 30, 1935. He was the son of the late Virgil and Sydney Smith. Bobby was a retired member of the UMWA. He loved life and in his later...

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