OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Susan  Ballard Shreve

Susan Ballard Shreve

Oct 10, 2015

Susan Ballard Shreve, 52, of Madison passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a lifetime urologic illness.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sebert and Edrie Ballard and Tom and Violet Hale; great-grandmother, Elva Elkins; and stepfather, Charles Lucas.She was a graduate of Scott High School and WV Southern Community College with a...

Chloe "Jean"  Foster

Chloe "Jean" Foster

Oct 9, 2015

Chloe “Jean” Foster of Bob White, WV passed away to a better life on October 9, 2015. She was 83 years young at her passing.Jean was preceded in death by her husband Jim Foster.Aunt Jean as we knew her, left behind many friends; step brother, Delano Gibson of Van; and a host of nieces and nephews.We want to especially thank...

Leonard Dillon

Leonard Dillon

Oct 8, 2015

Leonard Dillon 60 of Bim WV died Thursday, Oct 8, 2015 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hinton, WV after a short illness. He was preceded in death by mother Neva and a brother Junior Dillon.Leonard was a good friend to everyone he met. He loved cooking for and helping out elderly people or anyone he knew that was ill. He...

Harvey Wells

Harvey Wells

Oct 8, 2015

Harvey Wells, 95, of Branchland, WV died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at River's Bend Health Care, South Point, Ohio. He was born November 9, 1919 a son of the late Raymond and Grace Smith Wells. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings; a daughter Leanna (Kitten) Wells; and a great grandson Cody Wells....

Harold M. Miller

Harold M. Miller

Oct 6, 2015

Harold M. Miller, 77, of Madison passed away Oct. 6, 2015. He was born Jan. 11, 1938, a son of the late James Ernest and Loarreda Keffer Miller.He was a member of Danville Church of Christ. He was a retired coal miner and member of UMWA.He is survived by wife, Anita Miller; sons, Timothy Harold Miller and Harold Maxwell Miller...

Toni  Lynn Wrightsman

Toni Lynn Wrightsman

Oct 6, 2015

Toni Lynn Wrightsman, 58, of Danville WV passed away Oct. 6, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Charleston, WV.She was a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol for 19 years and Boone County Chapter of BARC.She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Dryer; stepfather, Marvin L. Dryer; and sister, Katherine Dryer.She is survived by her husband, John; her father,...

Devon Allysyn Rush

Devon Allysyn Rush

Oct 4, 2015

Devon Allysyn Rush, age 35, of Huntington, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home. Devon was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 15, 1980 and was raised in Huntington. She was the daughter of Edgar Rush and Pamela Dickens-Rush. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Huntington High School. Besides her parents, Devon leaves...

Audrey Lynn McCallister

Audrey Lynn McCallister

Oct 3, 2015

Audrey Lynn McCallister, 49, of Yawkey, WV went home to be with our Lord after a short illness Saturday, October 3, 2015. Audrey was born the daughter of the late Chelcie and Thelma Lambert on August 4, 1966. She was preceded in death by two brothers Chelcie Lambert, Jr. and Ersel John Lambert.Audrey is survived by her husband Paul McCallister,...

Pauline E. Holstein

Pauline E. Holstein

Oct 1, 2015

Pauline E. Holstein, 90, of Julian passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. She was born January 11, 1925 and was a daughter of the late George and Rosie Collins Butler.She is survived by sisters, Betty Price of Ravenswood and Linda Turley of Alum Creek; brother, Bobby Butler of Cleveland, Ohio; and a host of nieces and nephews.She...

Mary Kathleen Harless

Mary Kathleen Harless

Sep 30, 2015

Mary Kathleen Harless, 86 of Peytona, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother & great great grandmother passed away on Sept. 30, 2015 after a long illness. She was a homemaker, loved her Lord, enjoyed cooking, making quilts, and loved being with her family. Her family will remember her most for times she spent caring for & nurturing her grandchildren....

Mina Teal Ball

Mina Teal Ball

Sep 28, 2015

Mina W. Ball 102 of Greenview WV passed away September 28 2015. She was born March 26, 1913, the daughter of the late William and Martha Wheatley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Cyril K. Ball, two daughters, Marilyn and Emma, sisters, Iris, Nelda and Neva, brothers, Philbin, William Dalmon, Emil and Arden....

Donald Gene Dillon

Donald Gene Dillon

Sep 28, 2015

Donald Gene Dillon, 80 of West Hamlin, WV passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born December 31, 1934 a son of the late Benjamin and Lucinda Frye Dillon. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard, Calbert, Hershel, and Reuben; and sisters Vida Morris and Freda Bias.Donald graduated...

Lewis  Delano Adkins

Lewis Delano Adkins

Sep 28, 2015

Lewis Delano Adkins, 81, of Pleasant View, WV died Monday the 28th of September after a long illness. He was born May 22, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Fannie Adkins. He is also preceded in death by his brother Walter Adkins Jr. and two sisters, Ruth Lovejoy and Geneva Reed. He is survived by his wife of...

Matthew Gregory Hicks

Matthew Gregory Hicks

Sep 26, 2015

Matthew Gregory Hicks, 62, of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday September 26, 2015. He was born September 4, 1953 in Huntington, WV, a son of Patricia J. Hicks of Branchland and the late Donald Hicks. He was employed at Northwestern Railroad. Matthew was an avid lover of classical music, horses and nature. He had a generous...

Kyle David "Stinky"  Breedlove

Kyle David "Stinky" Breedlove

Sep 25, 2015

Kyle David “Stinky” Breedlove of Julian went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, September 25, 2015. He was born on November 3, 1946 to the late James “Buck” Breedlove and Eunice (Stickler) Breedlove. In addition to his parents, Stinky was also proceeded in death by his good friend Jackie McClure. Stinky is survived by his loving wife...

Esther Frances Loftus

Esther Frances Loftus

Sep 23, 2015

Esther Loftus 93 of Uneeda, WV passed away Sept 23, 2015 at home.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Scragg her son, Wayne Scragg, father, Ezra Green and mother, Rutha Ball Green and stepmother Luella Green.She was a life member of Uneeda Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.She is survived...

Willa Mae Bolden Tabor

Willa Mae Bolden Tabor

Sep 23, 2015

Willa Mae Bolden Tabor 79 of Ramage, WV after a short illness went home with the angels to join her beloved husband, Lewis Tabor and granddaughter, Tammy Wilson-Wiant. She is survived by her loving children; Jeanette Stepp of Ramage, Leonard Mike (Barbara) of Big Ugly, Valerie Jackson(Billy) of Cleveland, OH, Lewis Philmore of Ramage, Gary “Goldie” of Ramage, Peggy Jackson(James)...

William Collie Burns

William Collie Burns

Sep 22, 2015

William Collie Burns of Twilight, WV passed away September 22, 2015.He was born December 11, 1949 to the late Paulette K. and Collie E. Burns.Billy was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He had the most heartwarming smile and kindest heart. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.He is survived by his wife of...

Lilia  J. Vance

Lilia J. Vance

Sep 22, 2015

Lilia J. Vance, 83 of Branchland, WV passed away Tuesday September 22, 2015 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born August 17, 1932 a daughter of the late Cecil and Fannie Jones Manns. She was also preceded in death by her husband Owen Vance Jr.; daughter Elsie Kay "Susie" Hager; and several brothers and sisters. She...

Carlos James Miller

Carlos James Miller

Sep 20, 2015

Carlos James Miller, 93 years old, of Danville, WV passed away at his home on September 20, 2015. He was born June 5, 1922 in Lincoln County and was a son of the late Emzy and Effie Thompson Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise; sons, David Earl Miller and Carlos J. Miller Jr.; one...

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