OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

George "Scotty" Walls

George "Scotty" Walls

Feb 22, 2017

George “Scotty” Walls, 89, of Van went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2017 at Hospice House in Charleston.He was the son of the late Garland and Lilly Walls. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Walls; son, Paul Doug Walls; and all of his brothers and sisters.He was a member...

Dencil Triplett

Dencil Triplett

Feb 22, 2017

DENCIL TRIPLETT, 86, of Pleasant View, W.Va., formerly of Lundale, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 22, 2017, at Chateau Grove Assisted Living, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born in Branchland, WV, son of the late Troy and Vernie Messinger Triplett. He retired from the Amherstdale/Arch Coal Company after 35 years of service. He was a...

William "Bill" Clarke  Handley

William "Bill" Clarke Handley

Feb 20, 2017

William Clarke “Bill” Handley, 70, of Huntington, left this life for his eternal heavenly home on Monday February 20, 2017. William was born November 21, 1946, the son of the late Lee and Nina Lee Handley. He was a strong but loving presence for his wife of 48 years, Sherry Sanders Handley. William is preceded in death by and infant...

Raymond S. White Sr.

Raymond S. White Sr.

Feb 19, 2017

Raymond S. White, Sr., 93, of Charleston, West Virginia died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at CAMC General Division in the presence of family. He was born and raised in Jeffrey, West Virginia, on June 4, 1923, the son of the late Willis Howard and Macel Carnie White. He was a proud World War II veteran serving with the 517th Parachute...

Novella M. Watson

Novella M. Watson

Feb 19, 2017

Novella M. Watson, 70, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born March 13, 1946 a daughter of the late Linzy and Mattie Isaacs Porter. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Trecia, Mary, and Dolly; and her brothers, Ray, Larry, Howard, Jerry, James, Sterling, and Freeman.She is survived by her...

Jason  Allen Kuhn

Jason Allen Kuhn

Feb 18, 2017

Jason Allen Kuhn 43 of Wharton, WV departed this life and entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2017.Jason was one of the kindest souls you could ever meet. He could make you laugh when you felt like crying. He always brought a smile to everyone who knew him. Jason enjoyed hunting and fishing and he loved life and he...

David Martin Thorn

David Martin Thorn

Feb 18, 2017

David Martin Thorn II, 39, of Danville West Virginia passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on February 18, 2017. He was surrounded by loved ones and a dear friend. David was born on December 18, 1977 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia. David resided with his mother at Low Gap...

Thomas "Tom" Gallagher

Thomas "Tom" Gallagher

Feb 17, 2017

Barboursville - - Colin Vivian Thomas “Tom” Gallagher, a gentle man with a giant heart, died Friday after an illness which led to a stroke in his brain while in a hospital in Chambersburg, PA. He was 69.Born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, just outside London, on April 30, 1947, to Bernard A. and Nan (Annie) Gallagher, Tom returned from...

Betty "Louise" Hill

Betty "Louise" Hill

Feb 17, 2017

Betty “Louise” Hill, 84, of Charleston, formerly of Julian passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 and is finally at rest with her Savior and family with whom she longed for. She is survived by one son, Micheal (Melody) Hill of Tornado; one granddaughter, Ashley Hill of Washington, DC; one sister, Vera Griffith of Charleston; and one brother, Wayne (Brenda) Griffith...

Larry Wayne Lawson

Larry Wayne Lawson

Feb 14, 2017

Larry Wayne Lawson, 57, of West Hamlin died Tuesday Feb. 14, 2017. He was born October 29, 1959 in Princeton, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Craig and Naomi Lee Baker Lawson; brothers and sisters, Charles Lawson, Deloris Sue Bills, David Lawson and Bridget Joe Lawson.He is survived by one son, Jason Wayne Lawson; sisters, Janice...

Stacy Bryan Kessinger

Stacy Bryan Kessinger

Feb 13, 2017

Stacy Bryan Kessinger, 48, of Foster, formerly of Wharton went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital. Stacy was a past employee of Southern Container in NC, Jupiter Coal, Massey Energy and Coal River Energy as an equipment operator. Stacy was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge 170 in Madison and attended McCorkle...

Sherry Ann Starkey Charcandy

Sherry Ann Starkey Charcandy

Feb 12, 2017

Sherry Ann Starkey Charcandy went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Sherry was a member of Prayer Connection Lighthouse in Danville. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Reverend William and Mrs. Frances Starkey. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Charcandy. She is also survived by her brother,...

Vivian Lee Smith

Vivian Lee Smith

Feb 12, 2017

Vivian Lee Smith, 87, of Logan, WV passed away February 12, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison WV.She was a 1947 graduate of Logan High School and Marshall Teacher College. She taught at Earling Grade School and attended First Christian Church, Stollings.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Smith; daughter, Cathy Goodwin; son Charles "Eddie" Smith; grandson...

Patricia Ann Berry

Patricia Ann Berry

Feb 11, 2017

Patrician Ann Berry 75 of Morrisvale, WV met her Savior face to face on February 11, 2017. She was born July 22, 1941 the daughter of the late Leonard and Shrilda Dotson. She was the wife of Weldon “Speed” Berry. Together they raised five children, Bobby, Brenda, Jimmy, Gary and Mary.Patricia fulfilled her purpose in life being a wife and...

Christoper Lee Gard

Christoper Lee Gard

Feb 10, 2017

Christopher Lee Gard, 30, of Foster, WV was born May 27, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio and passed away Friday, February 10, 2017.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Helen Underwood; paternal grandparents, Herb and Audrey Massey; and uncle, Luther Buzzard.He was a service coordinator at Res-Care. He was a graduate of Scott High School where he graduated as...

Clarence Keith Pauley

Clarence Keith Pauley

Feb 10, 2017

Clarence Keith Pauley 66 after a hard fought battle with cancer was promoted from this world to his Heavenly mansion on Friday, February 10, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Douglas and Carlene Jones Pauley, his brother-in-law Jiggs Sutphin and Paul Nelson, his father and mother-in-law Seymour and Ruby Ellis, sister-in-law Edna Ellis Evans, his brothers-in-law Warren...

Conrad "Jody" G. Lucas

Conrad "Jody" G. Lucas

Feb 10, 2017

On February 10, 2017, Mr. Conrad G. “Jody” Lucas departed this Earth for his Heavenly home.Jody is survived by his wife and teammate of 45 years, Patricia Ann Stollings Lucas; his son Conrad G. Lucas II (fiancé LeFlor Barbour); daughter Conrae Jan Lucas-Adkins (husband Randy); two adoring grandchildren, Randyn Gles Adkins and Blade Scott Adkins; three brothers, Ronald (Sharon) Lucas,...

Roma Brown

Roma Brown

Feb 9, 2017

Roma Brown, 76, of Wharton, WV went home to be with our loving Savior on February 9, 2017 at his home after a short illness.Roma was born on April 20, 1940 to the late Mathers and Martha Brown of Cyclone, WV. He was a member of the UMWA and worked as a load out operator at the Harris #1 Prep...

Magalene F. Cook

Magalene F. Cook

Feb 9, 2017

Magalene Faye Cook, (Maggie) 79, of Beckley, WV passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Harper Mills Nursing Home. She was born to the late Elbert and Kathleen (Hill) Beard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Carson Cook; and six brothers and three sisters.Those left to cherish her memory is her son, Rickey Cook of Madison;...

Vicki Lynn Stollings Collins

Vicki Lynn Stollings Collins

Feb 9, 2017

Vicki Lynn Stollings Collins, 51, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017.She was born May 30, 1965 and was a daughter of the late Troy “Doug” and Charlotte Ruth Coffey Stollings. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ray and Hettie Stollings of Ottawa; and her maternal grandparents, Archie and Sliviea Coffey of Mifflin.She is survived...

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