OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Brenda Price

Brenda Price

Sep 3, 2016

Brenda Price 59, of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at home. She was born February 2, 1957 a daughter of the late Ezra and Vicie Browning Dalton. She was a Christian for 50 years, a member of Branchland United Baptist Church, and a social worker for DHHR. She was also preceded in death by special in laws,...

Bruce L. Harper

Bruce L. Harper

Sep 2, 2016

Bruce L. Harper, 52, of Millwood formerly of Bandytown, WV went to be with the Lord and all those who left before him on September 2, 2016.He was born April 27, 1964 in Madison, WV, the only son of the late Wilford Harper and Frances Elise Harper of Millwood.Bruce was a friend to many and never met a stranger. He...

Johnny  Phillip  Price

Johnny Phillip Price

Aug 30, 2016

In loving memory of Johnny P. Price son of the late Edsel Boris and Phyllis Price passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016.Johnny was born September 11, 1954 in Boone County and resided in Bim, WV. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Sue Price, brother, Alan and sisters, Donna and Gaye. He loved music.He leaves behind his loving...

Carolyn  Louise Viars Meek

Carolyn Louise Viars Meek

Aug 28, 2016

Carolyn Louise Meek (Viars), of Gordon, WV, passed away at home on August 28, 2016, after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 78 years old.Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert B. Meek, Jr., and her parents, George and Mildred Viars.She is survived by her children, Dr. Robert B. Meek, III (Parabh), Kara...

Jon Abshire

Jon Abshire

Aug 28, 2016

Jon Gregory Abshire, 60 of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday August 28, 2016 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 16, 1956 a son of the late Alfred and Doris Belcher Abshire. He was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and a member of the Guyan River Volunteer Fire Department. He was also preceded in death by...

Patricia Sue Bias

Patricia Sue Bias

Aug 27, 2016

Patricia Sue Bias, 82, of West Hamlin went home to be with her Lord on August 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert L. Bias. She was born in Baileysville, WV to the late Virgil Lane and Edna Cook Shields on November 1, 1934. She was preceded in death...

Carson Wayne Akers

Carson Wayne Akers

Aug 27, 2016

Carson Wayne Akers 65 of Lake WV entered this life on April 1, 1951 and left the earthly life on August 27, 2016. Carson was the son of the late Marvin Akers and Carlie Dent Akers. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Zane, Ronnie, Bobby and Craig Akers; and a sister Adele Akers.Carson is survived by Sheila Adams...

Delphia Opal Halstead

Delphia Opal Halstead

Aug 26, 2016

Delphia Opal Halstead, 84, of Foster, WV passed away on August 26, 2016 at CAMC General Division. She was a member of the Rock Creek Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife, and beloved mother. She volunteered for the US National Parks at Monongalia National Park as a camp host for 17 years.She was the daughter of the late...

Iris Hager

Iris Hager

Aug 25, 2016

Iris Hager 82 of Nellis WV passed away August 25, 2016 at her home.She was a member of Drawdy Freewill Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and Opal Perdue Halstead. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fleetward Hager; sons, Ricky Hager and Nickie Hager, six grandchildren and siblings, Jeanette Hager, Wanda Freed,...

Shelby Foley Jack

Shelby Foley Jack

Aug 24, 2016

Shelby Foley Jack 79 of Chapmanville,WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.She was born November 16, 1936 at Blair WV. She was the daughter of the late Bernie Crum and Virgie Mae Chambers Crum.She was a past member and elder of Clothier Presbyterian Church and a friend to everyone she met. Shelby also attended...

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb

Aug 24, 2016

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb passed from this life, into a life where there is no more separation, August 24, 2016.She was the daughter of the late Russell D. Hoover and Cleo Grimmett Hoover of Nellis, WV. She last worked for the State of WV in the finance department as a microfilm tech and Hecks of Kanawha City. She was a...

Richard  "Rick" Fowler

Richard "Rick" Fowler

Aug 22, 2016

Richard “Rick” Fowler, 51 of Julian WV passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.He had previously been employed by Overnite and Yellow Freight. He was of the Baptist Faith.He was preceded in death by his father, Jolly R. Fowler; and a brother, James “Coonie” Fowler.He is survived by his mother,...

Innis Jarrell Hunt Chafin

Innis Jarrell Hunt Chafin

Aug 21, 2016

Innis Jarrell Hunt Chafin who made her home with her daughter Marsha passed away August 21, 2016 Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston,WV.She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Florence Hill Jarrell; husband and father of her children, Lester Hunt; husband and loving stepfather to her children John B. Chafin; sisters, Clara Belle,Long, Wanda Shaw, and Pebble Brown; brothers,...

Sharon Fern Sigmon

Sharon Fern Sigmon

Aug 20, 2016

Sharon Fern Sigmon departed this world August 20, 2016 at her home in Greenwood WV at the age of 63.She was preceded in death by father, Dallas Wooten; father and mother in law, Tunsel and Elva Sigmon; and brother in law Ernest “Tootie” Sigmon. She was a member of the Wharton Church of God.Sharon was a good Christian woman and...

Allison Suzanna  Nunley Walker

Allison Suzanna Nunley Walker

Aug 20, 2016

Allison Suzanna Nunley Walker, 37, of Concord, NC/Madison, WV passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV as a result of a seven year battle with cancer. She was born September 4, 1978 in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of Alice Thurmond Nunley-Nawas of Concord, NC.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,...

Rhoda Hampton

Rhoda Hampton

Aug 17, 2016

Rhoda Hampton, 85, of Julian WV passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a short illness on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.Born on April 1, 1931 in Inez, KY she was the daughter of Leif and Angie Mollett. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; son, Robert (Bobby); daughter, Kimberly Kay...

James Russell Gillenwater

James Russell Gillenwater

Aug 17, 2016

Another link in our family chain has been broken. James Russell (Jim) Gillenwater, 68, of South Charleston lost his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Jim was born November 3, 1947 to Raymond and Lorraine Gillenwater of Madison. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Scott High School with the Class...

Margaret "Pegi" L.  Busch Blevins

Margaret "Pegi" L. Busch Blevins

Aug 13, 2016

Margaret “Pegi” L. Bush Blevins, 67, of Foster, WV died Saturday, August 13, 2016 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a very brief illness.She was born August 16, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Franklin Eugene Busch Sr. and Dorine McDonald Busch. She is survived by her son, Steven Blevins of Foster; daughter, Rhonda...

Leon Walker III

Leon Walker III

Aug 12, 2016

Leon Walker III 35 of Danville died August 12 at 12:41 p.m. after losing a battle with a medical condition.He was born Sept 16, 1980 In Dalton, GA the son of Patty Fleming-Law and Lonnie Fleming. He attended Scott High School and graduated in 1999, worked as an iron worker for Rock and Coal Construction Beckley, WV.Leon is survived by...

Dorothy McClanahan

Dorothy McClanahan

Aug 9, 2016

Dorothy McClanahan, 84, of Pikeville, KY died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her home.She was born April 20, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Shug and Lilly Ray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland McClanahan; and daughter, Linda McClanahan.She is survived by son, Estel Slone Jr. (Linda) of Pikeville,KY; granddaughter,...

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