OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
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...
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