OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Ruth Myers
Apr 16, 2016
Ruth Myers, 90, of Charleston passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born March 22, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Elmer and Pearl Hatfield Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert “Ike” Myers; infant children, twins Mary and Timmy and son, Mark; one brother;...
Roston Woodrow "Woodie" Hunter
Apr 14, 2016
Roston Woodrow “Woodie” Hunter, 83, of Upper Mud River, Hamlin, WV passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Logan, WV. He was born April 25, 1932 and was a son of the late Opie and Belva Sutphin Hunter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane; and one son, Samuel Hunter.He was a...
William Harold Drake
Apr 10, 2016
William Harold Drake, 65, of Madison passed away April 10, 2016. He was born in Madison, WV on April 29, 1950 and was a son of the late Paul and Margaret Butcher Drake. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Drake, Kaye Drake and Kerry Drake.He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a graduate from...
Evelyn McColgan
Apr 7, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we say our Earthly goodbyes to our beloved mother and grandmother, Evelyn McColgan, 89, of Branchland, WV. She departed this life to rest in Abraham's bosom on Thursday, April 7, 2016.She was born on March 10, 1927 to the late William and Mary Chandler Miller. She was also preceded in death by her precious...
Gretchen Louise Jack
Apr 6, 2016
Gretchen Louise Jack, born January 27, 1939, died April 6, 2016. She passed away peacefully in her sleep from complications with pneumonia at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was the daughter of James Jack and Leaffa Riddle Jack, both deceased. She grew up in Sharples and graduated from Sharples High School in the Class of 1957. She attended...
Johnie May
Apr 4, 2016
Johnie May 70, of Griffithsville, WV died Monday April 4, 2016 at home. He was born December 12, 1945 a son of the late Hassel and Stella Perkey May. He was also preceded by his brothers, Clarence and Emmett May; and his sisters Naomi Dempsey and Jean Edwards.He is survived by his wife, Betty May; children, George (Crystal) May, Cynthia...
Hazel "Maxine" Williams
Apr 3, 2016
Hazel “Maxine” Williams is on a journey to meet with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Maxine died April 3, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born at Foster on June 29, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearl Smith. She was married to Ray C. Williams for 53 years. In addition to her...
Pauline E. Bishop
Mar 30, 2016
Pauline E. Bishop, 81, of Danville passed away at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.She was a homemaker and a member of Cox’s Fork Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer L. Bishop; sons, Dale and Jody; and daughter, Almeda Collins.She is survived by her kids, Elmer Jr. (Lynda) Bishop of...
Rex Burton
Mar 28, 2016
Rex Burton, 84, of Danville passed away at home Monday, March 28, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimers.He was a retired CSX locomotive engineer with 47 years of service. He was a member and Elder of the Danville Church of Christ. He was a member of the Danville Town Council and former Mayor having served 41 years. He enjoyed...
Norma Jean Leary
Mar 27, 2016
Norma Jean Leary, 85, of Madison passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born May 2, 1930 and was a daughter of the late George and Hazel Broadfoot Workman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis “Frank” Leary; and brother, William “Bill” Workman.Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Marilyn Davis (Richard) of Foster; sons, James...
Bobbie Lee Coon
Mar 27, 2016
Bobbie Lee Coon, 84, of Madison, WV passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Artist and Gladys Hayes Coon.He retired from Peabody Coal Company where he was a Prep Plant Supervisor. He was a member of the UMWA and served in the US...
Brantley Edward Markins
Mar 26, 2016
Brantley Edward Markins, infant son of Andrew and Elizabeth Cook Markins passed away March 26, 2016. He is also survived by grandparents, Alana Dillon of Mason, Eric Cook of Twilight and Diana Sosbee of GordonGraveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Mid Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown with the Rev. Phil Rowe officiating. .
Joyce Elaine Felker
Mar 25, 2016
Joyce Elaine Felker, 60, of Hewett Creek Road, Jeffrey passed away March 25, 2016 at home. She was born January 21, 1956 and was a daughter of the late James and Beverly Goodman Terrell.She is survived by her companion, Bobby Smith; daughter, Christina Sansom of Jeffrey; son, Jason Richardson of Fort Bragg, California; grandchildren, Gloria Sansom, Samantha Sansom, Rachel Sansom...
Paul L. Griffith
Mar 25, 2016
Paul L. Griffith, 71, of Peytona, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Etta Garrettson Griffith.He owned Griffith Used Cars. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran.He is survived by his wife, Kathy Griffith; two daughters, Tonia (Stephen) Calloway...
Ella Marie Bias
Mar 24, 2016
Ella Marie Bias, 81, formerly of Hewett passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at home in Wytheville, VA. She was born July 19, 1934 in Clothier, WV.Survivors include son, James “Butch” and Brenda Bias; daughters, Judy and Ralph Cook, Connie and Bobby Frank Ferrell and Karen and Randy Akers; five grandchildren, Craig Ferrell, Randi Hager, Melinda Ooten, Leslie Bostic and...
Imogene Noe
Mar 24, 2016
IMOGENE NOE, 82, of Midkiff, WV, passed away March 24, 2016, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.She was born September 6, 1933, at Price, WV, and was the daughter of the late Edgar R. and Wanda Smith Wellman. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Royce Dean Wellman, and one son Gordon Gregory Noe. She is survived by...
Dennie Wayne Burns
Mar 23, 2016
Dennie Wayne Burns, age 43, of Cross Lanes passed away unexpectedly at home. March 23, 2016. He was born March 24, 1972 and was a son of the late Earnest Wayne Burns. He was a graduate of Van High School. He was a veteran who served nine years in the United States Army after graduation. He was employed at Roxalana...
Lucretia Christine Pennington
Mar 23, 2016
Lucretia Christine (Terri) Pennington 66 of Bald Knob WV passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.She was born December 13, 1949 in Nancy KY to Robert and Dorothy Brown. Terry loved working on her flower gardens, but she loved nothing more than her family and all her grandchildren. Terri was preceded in death...
John Harmon Jr.
Mar 22, 2016
John Harmon Jr., 52, of Magnolia, Arkansas, formerly of Madison, WV passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 unexpectedly in a local hospital in Magnolia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Harmon; mother, Lena Harmon; and sister Judy Harmon all of Madison, WV. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing softball and loved...
Caleb James Fairchild
Mar 20, 2016
Caleb James Fairchild 15 of Chapmanville, WV passed away March 20, 2016. He was a student at Chapmanville Middle School and he was saved at Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church and attended Shining Light United Baptist Church. He was an organ donor with C.O.R.E and at this time has saved eight lives.He is survived by his mother; Jammie and Michael...
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