OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Johnny  Wayne Bowman

Johnny Wayne Bowman

Jun 14, 2016

Johnny Wayne Bowman, 73, of Julian passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home. He was born February 20, 1943 to the late Everett and Hessie Bowman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Virgil Bowman; and two sisters, Glenna Hager and Debra Bowman.He was a retired coal miner and a...

Juanita Mae Mullins

Juanita Mae Mullins

Jun 11, 2016

Juanita Mae Mullins, 88, of Beards Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016. She was born February 4, 1928 in Madison, WV to the late James Henry and Lurie Lawson Sowers. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Mullins, Jr. and daughter Geraldine. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Missionary...

Harry Eugene Doss

Harry Eugene Doss

Jun 11, 2016

Harry Eugene Doss, 74, of Prenter was born October 8, 1941 at home on Williams Mountain and passed away June 11, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Sarah Estep; mother, Irene Doss; father, Harry Doss; one daughter, two brothers; and two sisters.He loved to go camping, play guitar, build stuff...

Carmel Douglas Jarrell

Carmel Douglas Jarrell

Jun 9, 2016

Carmel Douglas Jarrell, 73, of Bald Knob, WV went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, June 9, 2016 after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA. He was also a member of the Morning Star House of Prayer in Nellis. Carmel was an avid sports fan and loved the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...

Reba Louise Clendenin

Reba Louise Clendenin

Jun 9, 2016

Reba Louise Clendenin, 92, of Charleston, WV died Thursday, June 9, 2016 after a long illness. She was born and lived all her life at Seth, WV until three years ago when she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law.She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Burl Clendenin; her parents, Mitch and Verla Wilson of...

Charles and Betty Thacker

Charles and Betty Thacker

Jun 9, 2016

CHARLES EDWARD, 68 and BETTY LUE THACKER, 60, (husband and wife), of Branchland, both passed away Thursday June 9, 2016. Betty Lue passed at Hospice House of Huntington, surrounded by her family and friends. She worked as a manager at Big Loafer Restaurant at the Huntington Mall for around 20 years. Born in West Hamlin on April 11, 1956, she...

Leo "Enny" Skeens

Leo "Enny" Skeens

Jun 7, 2016

Leo Nello “Enny” Skeens, 84 of Hamlin, WV passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016 at home.He was born August 16, 1931 a son of the late William and Virgie Bryant Skeens. He was a retired employee for the Town of Hamlin serving as Town Cop and Town Maintenance. He was also an Army Korean War Veteran. He was also preceded...

Neal Warren Adkins

Neal Warren Adkins

Jun 2, 2016

Neal Warren Adkins, 44, of Branchland, WV passed away Thursday June 2, 2016. He was born June 7, 1971 in West Hamlin, WV, A son of Raymond and Betty Vance Adkins of Branchland.Additional survivors include his children, Neal Adkins II, Elijah Adkins and his fiancé, Ariel Smith, Arnton Adkins, Robin Adkins; brothers and sister, R.J. (Lucy) Adkins, Marcie (Richard) Holton,...

Paul James Aleshire

Paul James Aleshire

Jun 2, 2016

Paul James Aleshire, 77, of Prenter, WV passed away June 2, 2016. He was a son of the late, Emmitt Aleshire and Kathleen Snead Aleshire. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Carol Hoover Aleshire; brothers; and sisters.He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his sons, Timothy...

Brandon  Scott Woodie

Brandon Scott Woodie

Jun 2, 2016

Brandon Scott Woodie, age 30, of Drawdy, WV, went to his heavenly home Thursday June 2, 2016. Brandon was born April 18, 1986 to David and Teresa (Ratliff) Woodie. Left to cherish Brandon's memory is the love of his life, his wife of almost 6 years, Holly (Randant) Woodie; his children, Ivy Brooke and Luke Brandon; parents, David and Teresa...

Janet A. Vickers

Janet A. Vickers

May 30, 2016

Janet A. Vickers, 81, of Barrett, WV passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born on July 22, 1934 to the late P.M. and Clara Price of Barrett.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James C. Vickers; sons, Mark (Kathy) Vickers of Coffee Springs, AL and J. Russell Vickers of Charleston; sister, Doris Price Lane of...

Tony O. Sparks

Tony O. Sparks

May 29, 2016

Tony O. Sparks, 54, of Hamlin, WV passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.He was born May 21, 1962 a son of the late Franklin and Pauline Willis Sparks. He was also preceded in death by a sister Deanna Fry Sparks.He is survived by his wife Mary Davis Sparks; his daughters Cheryl (Michael) Henson of Williamson,...

Mary Ellen Carden

Mary Ellen Carden

May 27, 2016

Mary Ellen Carden, 78 of Madison, WV went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1937 to the late Howard and Thelma Parsons. She had one brother, the late Howard Parsons, Jr.Mary graduated from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) with a degree in teaching. She taught for 37 years at Scott...

Irene  Hatfield Messinger

Irene Hatfield Messinger

May 27, 2016

Irene Hatfield Messinger 96 of West Hamlin WV passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born January 22, 1920 in Salt Rock WV, a daughter of the late Ben and Lizzy May Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband Romie Messinger; brothers, Homer (Marie) Hatfield, and Okey (Veda) Hatfield; sisters,...

John Dale McCormick

John Dale McCormick

May 27, 2016

John Dale McCormick, 75, of Danville passed away May 27, 2016 at his home. He was born January 20, 1941 and was a son of the late Jack and Anna McCormick.He is survived by his wife, Margaret; and son, John McCormick of Huntington.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at Danville Memorial Park, Danville with Pastor Mark Meeker...

Gloria Ann Adkins

Gloria Ann Adkins

May 25, 2016

Gloria Ann Adkins 69 of Costa, WV passed away May 25, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston WVShe was a homemaker and preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Effie Clark Meadows.She is survived by her husband, Bobby; daughter, Diana Moore of Charleston; sons, James Adkins of Moorefield, NC and Greg Adkins of Costa; brother, Johnny B. (Sandy) Meadows.Funeral...

Eugene Davis

Eugene Davis

May 23, 2016

Rev. Eugene Davis, 84, of Branchland went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born August 18, 1931, in Lincoln Co., a son of the late Tobe and Rosella Adkins Davis. He was a minister of the gospel for 50 years and a retired electrical worker for the IBEW 317. He was also preceded...

Pauline J. Hill

Pauline J. Hill

May 22, 2016

Pauline Hill, 90, formally of Logan, WV passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, leaving peacefully from Edgewood Summit (Arthur B. Hodges Center), Charleston, WV.She was the daughter of the late Linville and Mary Jeffrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hill; and sister, Norma Jean Cornett.Those left to cherish her memory include...

Phillip L. Kirk

Phillip L. Kirk

May 22, 2016

Phillip L. Kirk, 77, of Peytona went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Kirk; brothers, John , James, Jack and Everett Kirk; and sister, Alice Barker.He retired from N.L. Industries and Elements with 35 years of service. He attended Mahone Chapel...

Arnold Bryant  Elkins

Arnold Bryant Elkins

May 22, 2016

Arnold Bryant Elkins, 76, of Julian, WV died May 22, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born May 12, 1940 and was a son of the late Jess and Novenus Anderson Elkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Geneva Curry; and brother, Jessie Elkins.He was a retired coal miner and a member...

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