OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Rebecca Jane Alkire
Jan 28, 2024
Rebecca Jane Alkire born March 22, 1954 of 109 Mable Lane, Twilight WV.
She entered into the heavenly gates on January 28, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY along with her son Jamie Toler and daughter Tracey Toler Lambert by her side.
She was the daughter of Warner E and Bertha M. Mooney both from Twilight. Along with her brothers and...
Earl Junior Weaver
Jan 27, 2024
Earl Junior “Tookie” Weaver, 68, of Bandytown, West Virginia, born May 17, 1955, passed away January 27, 2024 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Martine “Sebo” Weaver.
He is survived by his wife, Patti of Bandytown; two sons, Nicholas (Stephani) Weaver of Wharton and Shelly of Bandytown; two grandchildren Courtney (DJ) Jarrell of Foster...
Rosemary Spence
Jan 26, 2024
Rosemary Spence, 70, of West Hamlin, WV went to heavenly home on January 26, 2024 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
She was born June 1, 1953 a daughter of the late Norman and Ima Davis Cremeans. She was also preceded in death by her brother Dale Cremeans (Clara).
Rosemary was a loving mother and homemaker who always loved her family. She was employed by...
Tiffany Kay Ellison
Jan 23, 2024
Tiffany Kay Ellison, 37, of Beckley, WV passed away January 23, 2024. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Anita Charleen Kirk
Jan 23, 2024
Anita Charleen Kirk went home to be with the Lord January 23, 2024 after a long illness.
Anita was a member of Mahone Chapel, Ashford, WV, she enjoyed the company of her family and friends, and was a wonderful mother and wife.
She is survived by her son, Dean (Beth) Kirk of Drawdy; daughter, Deanna Holstein of Ashford;...
Shearlynn Kaye Varga
Jan 21, 2024
Shearlynn Kaye Varga, 71, of Madison WV passed away January 21, 2024.
She was born February 14, 1952 to the late William Franklin Gould and Geneva Rollins. She was also preceded in death by brother William Franklin "Bill" Gould Jr.
Shearlynn is survived by siblings Donna (Teddy) Roe, Ricky Gunnoe all of Gordon, and Dianna, (Ron) Deal of Wharton, WV. She was...
Shelvey Jean Duty
Jan 20, 2024
Shelvey Jean Duty, 86 years old of Foster, WV, passed away on Saturday, January the 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her children. Shelvey was the loving and devoted wife of J.B. Duty and they shared 63 happy years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Sylvia Lane of Dry Ridge, KY; her sister...
Irene Olive Dinken
Jan 18, 2024
Irene Harless Dinken, 95, of Yawkey, WV formerly of Lakeland Florida, passed away January 18, 2024 at Boone Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 17, 1928 in Lincoln County. She was preceded in death by her parents Alva & Ethel Harless; her sister Delores Vineyard; and her husband Herb Dinken I.
She is survived by one son, Herb (Mina) Dinken II; one...
Clara Pearl Carroll
Jan 17, 2024
Clara Pearl Carroll Lived…
She lived from July 11, 1925 to when Our Lord called her home on January 17, 2024, 98 ½ years later… While those years held many struggling times for families, such as the Great Depression, World War II, and countless other hardships, Clara was always a ray of hope. She persevered with a positive outlook on life...
Monna Kay Damron
Jan 17, 2024
Monna Kay Damron, 79, of Alkol, WV passed from this life to be with her husband on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
She was born on July 7th, 1944 to the late John and Pearl Danbury. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Wayne Damron; and sisters Helen Walsh and Billie Kauff.
She was a devout Christian that loved...
Linda Lou Chafin
Jan 15, 2024
Linda Lou Chafin, 79, of Ridgeview, WV passed away January 15, 2024. She was born May 28, 1944, a daughter of the late Delbert and Imogene Woodrum. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Woodrum; husband Richard Ecker; and sister-in-law Barbra Woodrum.
She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Viars (Dreama) of Ridgeview, WV and Brett Viars (Meg)...
Betty Ann Stowers
Jan 15, 2024
Betty Ann Stowers 81 of Danville, WV passed away Monday January 15, 2024 at CAMC. She was born May 11, 1942 a daughter of the late Albert “Tab” and Lola Berry Thompson.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Cecil and her grandson Jacob Dolin.
Her surviving children Lloyd (Renee) Stowers, Robin (Jack) Dolin, Scottie (Marsha) Stowers, Jenni...
Sonja Lea Berry
Jan 15, 2024
Sonja Lea Berry, 56, born April 11, 1967 of Danville, WV went to her Heavenly home on January 15, 2024.
Sonja attended Greenview Church of Christ. She was a teacher’s aide at Brookview Elementary school. She loved the color purple and wore it often. She loved to cook and do crafts. Sonja loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren...
Shannon Anne Barker
Jan 14, 2024
Shannon Anne Barker, born January 5, 1974, in Madison, West Virginia, lived a life of love and faith.
She is survived by her husband, Brundy Barker; three daughters, Mary, Hannah, and Josie; her parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Halstead; brother, Shane Halstead; her father- and mother-in-law, Bobby and Diane Barker, and five adoring cats.
Shannon graduated salutatorian...
Richard G. Miller
Jan 13, 2024
Richard G Miller, 70, formerly of Foster, WV died peacefully on January 13, 2024 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
He was a faithful servant of God for over 40 years. He served as an elder at Foster Church of Christ and Southside Church of Christ. He never wavered on the...
Deborah Kay Randant
Jan 8, 2024
In loving memory, Deborah Kay Randant peacefully departed to her Heavenly home on January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, concluding a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 10, 1956, in Madison, West Virginia, she recently celebrated her 67th birthday. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Ercil "Buck" Petty and Joann Perdue Petty, and...
Loretta Dawn Epling
Jan 7, 2024
Loretta Dawn Epling was born in Van, WV on June 11, 1938 to Reda and Sydney Gunnoe. She had 5 older siblings: Pete, Piermont, Yvonne, June, and Gary Gunnoe, along with 3 younger siblings: John, Gail, and Lana Turner. She left this world on Jan 7,2024. She was 85 years old. Loretta attended Van High School where she met...
Sherry Lynn Setser
Jan 6, 2024
Sherry Lynn Setser, 75, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Barrett, WV entered her Heavenly home Saturday, January 6, 2024 surrounded by love, following a short illness.
Born June 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Opal Chambers. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and father of her children Larry Rudolph...
Joshua Thadd Stevenson
Jan 6, 2024
Joshua T. Stevenson, 41, of South Charleston, WV passed away on January 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He left this world with Dad and Mom by his side.
Joshua was a graduate of Van High School. He attended the National Institute of Technology in Cross Lanes after high school. He had many jobs but working at...
Jamie Okey Hammond
Jan 5, 2024
Jamie Okey Hammond of Cazy, WV died at home on January 5, 2024 after a long illness.
He was born on February 11, 1974 to Corby Lee and Violet Hammond. He was preceded in death by his dad, Corby Lee Hammond and his nephew, Michael David Hall.
Left to cherish his memories are his Mom, Violet; his sisters, Vickie...
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