OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Larry Joe Pauley

Larry Joe Pauley

May 11, 2016

Larry Joe Pauley, 47, of Dobra, WV died on May 11, 2016 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Mae Pauley also of Dobra.He is survived by his father, Larry Elliot Pauley of Jeffrey; four children, Larry Allen Pauley, Joshua Elliot Pauley, Aaron Pauley and Brittany Pauley all of Madison, WV; one grandson, Tristan...

Levi Hunter Sizemore

Levi Hunter Sizemore

May 7, 2016

Levi Hunter Sizemore was born April 29, 2016 and went back to Heaven on May 7, 2016 after being born too early and other complications.He is survived by his mother and father, Samantha and Austin Sizemore; grandparents, Jennifer and Ernest Smith and Angela and Roy Sizemore; great-grandparents, Kay and Johnny Buckner and Delores Sizemore; great-great-grandmother, Lurlen Buckner; aunt, Kayton Sizemore;...

James Steven Nelson

James Steven Nelson

May 7, 2016

James Steven (Steve) Nelson, 61, of Madison gained his wings May, 7 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and JoAnn Nelson, brothers, Alan and Jerry Nelson, and his daughter Nicole.He was a man of many trades. He worked in the coal mine, was a painter, mechanic, and home remodeling. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army...

David  Owen Davis

David Owen Davis

May 7, 2016

David Owen Davis, 61, of Van, peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2016. David was born on July 25, 1954 to the late Guy Wade Davis, Sr. and Betty Jo (Ferrell) Davis of Van and was preceded in death by his son Owen Lee Davis. He is survived by one brother, G.W. Davis, Jr. (Beverly) of Van; one...

Robert Dwight Smith

Robert Dwight Smith

May 6, 2016

Robert Dwight Smith, 61, of Branchland, WV was born December 10, 1954 and passed away May 6, 2016 at Logan Center, Logan, WV.He was preceded in death by his mother, Goldie Lovejoy Smith.He is survived by his father, William Smith; children, Robert Smith Jr. and Brenda Lee Velez (Jason); brothers and sisters, Anita Smith Newsham, Veleria Trenary, William E. Smith,...

Dorothy Ann Gillispie

Dorothy Ann Gillispie

May 4, 2016

Dorothy Ann Gillispie, 58, of Salt Rock, WV died Wednesday May 4, 2016 at home after a long illness. She was born September 30, 1957 a daughter of the late James Ira and Brookie Jane Chafin Miller. She was also preceded in death by her companion Herbie Miller, and a sister Patricia Jane McNeely.She is survived by her sisters, Diane...

Mark Anthony Johnson

Mark Anthony Johnson

May 4, 2016

Mark Anthony Johnson, age 49 years, of Elkins, WV passed away on May 4, 2016 at his brother’s home in Alkol, WV surrounded by love and comfort. Mark was a “Jack Of All Trades” who spent the last several years with Greenfield Cabinetry. He had a passion for nature, custom wood creations and automotive mechanics. He was also a member...

Lonnie Ray McComas

Lonnie Ray McComas

May 3, 2016

Lonnie Ray McComas, age 62 of Portage, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born on December 6, 1953 in Logan, WV to Gay and Juanita (Toller) McComas. He is survived by his sons: Brandon McComas, Christopher (and wife Jennifer) McComas; brothers: Gary, Ronnie, Mike, Timmy; sister, Gay Jean and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Jewell Iris Browning

Jewell Iris Browning

May 2, 2016

Jewell Iris Browning, 93 of Midkiff, WV died on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born April 19, 1923 a daughter of the late Harrison and Rosetta Lewis Johnson. She worked for the government as a factory worker. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.She is survived by a son Wesley H. Stansbury of IN;...

Homer  Lee  Backus

Homer Lee Backus

May 1, 2016

Homer Lee Backus, 80, of South Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord at his home Sunday, May 1, 2016.He was a retired employee of Hobet 21 Mining and was a member of the UMWA. He was a member of the Greenview Church of Christ where he tried to help in any way. For the past months all...

William Ronald Berry

William Ronald Berry

Apr 29, 2016

William Ronald Berry, 72, of Danville passed away April 29, 2016. He was the son of Vennie Berry; grandson of William and Myrtle Berry; and also preceded in death by his wife, Eula Berry.He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Dotson of Danville and Ronnie Sue Dotson of Lewisburg; sister, Patty Thebarge of Virginia and brother, Curtis Wayne Swisher also...

Jean Howell Dolan

Jean Howell Dolan

Apr 21, 2016

Jean Howell Dolan, 83, of Madison went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Harold H. Howell and Madeline Berry Howell; her husband, Dr. Kenneth M. Dolan, and two sisters, Betty and Nancy.She was a member of Madison United Methodist Church where she was...

Martha Pearl Pauley

Martha Pearl Pauley

Apr 21, 2016

Martha Pearl Pauley, 84, Nellis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2016.She was born July 8, 1931 and was a daughter of the late Alex and Ellen Smith August. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Vaden Pauley.She is survived by her son, John Pauley (Janet Williams) of...

Elwood Ferrell

Elwood Ferrell

Apr 20, 2016

Elwood Ferrell 85 of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 after a long illness.He was a retired UMWA coal miner of 44 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Lillian Ferrell, brother, Lawrence Ferrell and sister, Charlotte Whitman.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years CoraLee...

Betty Jean Dent

Betty Jean Dent

Apr 20, 2016

Betty Jean Dent 92 of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016.Betty was born August 25, 1923, to Opie and Cecil Nutter of Carbondale, WV. Betty loved quilting and was a member of the “Bald Knob Quilters”. Many people may remember her from Hecks Department Store where she worked for many years.In addition to...

George Herman Roberts, Jr.

George Herman Roberts, Jr.

Apr 19, 2016

George Herman Roberts, Jr., 85 of Beckley, WV died Tuesday April 19, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Saturday April 23, 2016 at Hill Cemetery, Julian, WV with military rites by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578 Madison, WV.He is survived by his daughter; Pam, grandson, Cory, sister, Gay McNeely of New Martinsville, half brother...

Irene Marie Doss

Irene Marie Doss

Apr 18, 2016

Irene Marie Doss, 94, of Seth passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born July 28, 1921 and was a daughter of the late Eugene and Lettie Massey Doss. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Doss; daughters, Anna Belle Hensley and Shirley Green; and sons,...

Cordia Estep Covert

Cordia Estep Covert

Apr 18, 2016

Cordia Estep Covert, 93, of Madison, WV received a call today, April 18, 2016 and can’t refuse the invitation. She has been invited to unite with old friends, family and the Lord. She will go to a better place where people can love, socialize and trust. Her wishes are for everyone to celebrate her mission and wants all to know...

Christy Carol Meeker

Christy Carol Meeker

Apr 17, 2016

Christy Carol Meeker of Danville, WV went to be with the Lord and her grandfather Robert E. Lee Jones Sr. on Sunday April 17, 2016.She is survived by husband, Matthew Meeker; children, Jessica and Justin Barnett, Dakota Smith, Makayla Smith, Shiloh and James Foster and Grace Meeker; grandchildren, Koada Barnett and Mason Foster; grandmothers, Helen Jones Taylor, Glenda Kimbler and...

Linda Francine Paris

Linda Francine Paris

Apr 17, 2016

Linda Francine Paris, 64, of Danville went home to be with her Lord on April 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Larry Joe Paris; parents Arlin and Daisy Stone of Morrisvale; sisters, Wanda Graley, Geneva Smith and Vivian Spurlock; brothers, Billy and Carlean Stone; nephews, Carlean Stone...

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