OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Roger Dale Starkey
Jul 17, 2016
Roger Dale Starkey, 71, of Madison, WV passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness.Preceding him in death were his parents, Grace Starkey Mitchell and Fred Starkey; his sister, Wilma Haire of Haines, Florida; and one step-brother, Danny Mitchell of Madison.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Thompson...
Johnny James Colvin
Jul 13, 2016
Johnny James Colvin Sr., 63, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. He was born February 13, 1953 and was a son of the late Johnnie and Eunice May Vanhoose Colvin. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Bailey and Loretta Riffe; son, James Colvin; and granddaughter, Kiera...
Mildred Gay Duffield
Jul 12, 2016
Mildred Gay Duffield, 83, of Spencer, WV died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born August 22, 1932 in Branchland, Lincoln County, WV, daughter of the late S.P. and Ethel Davidson.She was a majorette and graduated from Guyan Valley High School. She then attended Marshall (then Marshall College) where she met her husband to be, the late Jack Charles Duffield...
Lilburn Messer
Jul 5, 2016
Lilburn Messer Jr., 68, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 8, 1947 and was a son of the late Lilburn and Ellie Adkins Messer. He was a general laborer working several jobs.He is survived by his brothers, Edward Messer and Billy (Beverly) Jenkins; his sisters, Bonnie (Charles) Worley and Barbara...
George Ronald Smith
Jul 4, 2016
George Ronald Smith, 69, of Hewett, WV passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home.He was born November 21, 1946 at Sharples, WV and was a son of the late Mooch and Eleanor Ball Smith. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Pete Smith.He is survived by his son, George Smith (Chelsea Pack) of Whitman, WV; grandson,...
James Clark
Jul 2, 2016
James Clark, 75, of Danville, WV passed away July 2, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was retired and of the Baptist faith.He is survived by his daughter, Robin Clark of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Betty Simpkins and Faye Watts of Huntington and Goldie Adkins of Salt Rock; brothers, Jennings Clark of Branchland and Charlie Clark of New Lebannon, OH; companion,...
Thursy Baker
Jul 1, 2016
Thursy (Frasher) Baker, 86, beloved wife and devoted mother, passed from this life July 1st, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Letha Frasher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by infant son Bobby Bruce; grandson Kelly Sallee; brothers Robert Frasher (Wanda) and Donald Frasher (Gertie);and sisters Helen Bash (Gorman) and Eula Whitaker...
Harold Ray Smith
Jun 23, 2016
Harold Ray Smith, 81, of Ranger, WV passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born May 24, 1935 at Ranger, WV where he spent most of his life. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend.He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Laurence Smith, mother...
Elery Loftus
Jun 23, 2016
Elery Garrett Loftus, 86, of Quinland passed away June 23, 2016 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.He was born January 6, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Esther; his son Wayne Scragg; father Ventrue Loftus; mother Thelma Loftus Barker; step-father Virgil Barker; and brothers Denzel, Teddy and J.D. Loftus.He is survived by son, Ronnie...
Darrell Aleshire
Jun 22, 2016
Darrell Aleshire, Jr. 72, of Danville, WV passed away on June 22, 2016. He was born December 13, 1943 to Loren Darrell and Billie Mae Aleshire of Hewett, WV. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Jacqueline, sons Darrell W. (Windy) Aleshire of Disputanta VA, and Michael D. (Kelly) Aleshire of Chapmanville, WV, grandchildren Autumn Aleshire of Arlington,...
Movita Burgess Ellis Moore
Jun 21, 2016
Movita (Burgess) Moore, 83, of Kistler, WV passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home. She was born December 19, 1932 in Kistler to the late Martin Luther and Anna Lou Foley Burgess. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Ray Ellis and husband Haskel Moore; brothers, Louie Earl Burgess and Larry Edward...
Bob Mason Buckner
Jun 21, 2016
Bob Mason Buckner Sr., 57, of Turtle Creek, WV was born February 18, 1959 and passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at home of natural causes.He is survived by his daughter, Katherine (Isaiah) Ramey of Henlawson; son, Bob Mason Buckner II of Varney; parents, Norris and Deanna Buckner of Turtle Creek; brothers, Timothy Buckner of Danville, Tony (Donna) of Danville;...
James "French" Bailey
Jun 20, 2016
James “French” Bailey, 100, of Danville went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 29, 1916 to the late Jesse and Nellie Bailey. Preceding him in death was his wife of 50 years, Alma “Frances” Bailey; infant daughter, Georgia Ann; brothers, Clyde and Paul; sisters, Genevieve and June; and...
Mack Leeward Hill
Jun 19, 2016
Mack Leeward Hill, 90, of Danville, WV passed from this world on June 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie M. Hill and Lillie Fay Davis Hill of Danville.He was a coal miner for 35 years working for Koppers, Eastern Gas and Fuel and Peabody Coal. He was a member of the UMWA.Mack is survived two...
Thomas Wayne Elliott
Jun 18, 2016
Thomas Wayne Elliott, 47, of Danville WV passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Danville. Tommy was born May 12, 1969 at Logan WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Earl & Mary Etta Elliott of Danville; half sister Melony Elliott Desonier and half brother Earl Bradford Elliott. Tommy was a 1987 graduate of Sharples High School...
Jack Alton Roy
Jun 17, 2016
Jack Alton Roy, 88, passed away in his home surrounded by love on June 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alene McComas Roy and his brother, Thomas Roy. He was the son of the late Basil Damarcus Roy and Sarah Anne Midkiff Roy.He is survived by his daughter Jacquelyn Roy Blankenship and son-in-law Terry E. Blankenship...
Rebecca Jane Williamson
Jun 16, 2016
Rebecca Jane Williamson, age 62, of Madison, WV passed away June 16, 2016. She was born June 29, 1953. She was preceded in death by twin daughters Tina Marie and Lisa Jane. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, Madison, WV.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Williamson; son, Michael Shawn (Kelly) of Florida; grandson, Anthony...
Ronald David Estep Sr
Jun 16, 2016
Ronald “Dave” Estep Sr. of Drawdy, WV passed away June 16, 2016 after a long illness.He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Ina Estep, brothersn Eddie, Donnie,and Frank and sister Joyce.Those left to cherish his memory is his wife Barbara Hager Estep; sons, Ronald, Rodney and Bobby of Drawdy, daughter Robin Galford...
Gary Vaughn Ball
Jun 15, 2016
Gary Vaughn Ball, 53, of Lincolnton, NC formerly of Greenview, WV departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 30, 1963 in Madison, WV to the late Ray and Mary Ball of Greenview. Gary attended Scott High School in Madison, WV. “Big Gary” had a big heart and loved to laugh. He...
Ralph Allen Porter
Jun 14, 2016
Ralph Allen Porter, 54, of Branchland, WV departed his life June 14, 2016 at home. He was born December 31, 1961, a son of Irene Clay Porter and the late Jennings Ray Porter. He is also survived by five brothers Lenville, Delbert, Hubert Porter all of Branchland, WV, Bernie Porter and Norwood Clay of Wayne Co., a good friend Buck...
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