OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Irene Grace Workman

Irene Grace Workman

May 28, 2015

Irene Grace Workman age, 88, of Seth, WV died Thursday, May 28 2015 at the Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston. She was born November 25, 1926 in Foster, WV a daughter of the late Bessie Mamie Gunnoe and Russell Halstead. In addition to her mother and father she was preceded in death by son, William Pal Workman; husband, Benjamin Isaac...

Georgia  Rose Thomas

Georgia Rose Thomas

May 27, 2015

Georgia Rose Thomas, 72, of Spurlockville, WV passed away May 27, 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Seville, Jr., Dale Ray Thomas and John Henry Johnson; and a daughter Denese LaRae Lovejoy.She is survived by daughters, Georgette (Anthony) Zukowski of Danville, Elizabeth (Rodney)Klein of Middleport, Ohio, Linda Drumm(John Handy) of Taylorsville,...

Eula May Berry

Eula May Berry

May 27, 2015

Eula May Berry 62 of Madison,WV passed away May 27, 2015 Boone Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents; Ray and Tilda Toney Dotson, Billy Ray Dotson and Susie Belle Dotson.She is survived by her husband; Ron Berry, children; Rebecca Ann Dotson, Ronnie Sue Dotson, Hallie Dotson, Mary Jane Dotson and Ronnie D....

Anna Louise Elliott

Anna Louise Elliott

May 26, 2015

Anna Louise "Kearns" Elliott 78, of Branchland, WV passed away on May 26, 2015. She was born March 10, 1937 a daughter of the late Walter and Ima May Kearns. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Shelvia "Jack" Elliott; two brothers, Lewis Burton Kearns, and Lawrence Cameron Kearns; two sisters, Romana Hoyle and...

Betty  June Bowles

Betty June Bowles

May 26, 2015

Betty June Bowles, 79, of Peytona, WV passed away May 26, 2015 at her home.She was born August 17, 1935 at Fosterville, WV and was a daughter of the late James and Goldie Peters Totten. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Jim, Bill, Gene and Floyd Totten.She is survived by her husband, Bill whom she married February...

Clarence  Ray Pritchard

Clarence Ray Pritchard

May 25, 2015

Clarence Ray Pritchard, 82, of Branchland, WV died Monday May 25, 2015. He was born October 23, 1932 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Park and Ida Brinegar Pritchard. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Pritchard; three sisters, Mable Freas, Dexia Smith and Charleen Pritchard. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday May 29, 2015 at McGhee-Handley Funeral...

William Ross "Will" Cook

William Ross "Will" Cook

May 25, 2015

William Ross "Will" Cook, 46, of Madison, WV ended his two year courageous battle on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born Wednesday, June 5, 1968 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Barbara Miller Cook; sister, Vickie Lynn Price; brother, Timmy Cook; and grandparents, Ross and Ruby Miller and Eveline and Homer...

Adele Amber Akers Holton

Adele Amber Akers Holton

May 24, 2015

Adele Amber Akers Holton 59 of Logan, WV passed away on May 24, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center.She was born March 21, 1956 the daughter of the late Marvin and Carlie Dent Akers, she was also preceded by her grandparents, Bob and Sadie Dent and George Eunie Albright Pridemore, sister, Linda Mills and brothers, Lane, Ronnie, Bobby and Craig...

Ralph D. "Pete" Stowers

Ralph D. "Pete" Stowers

May 23, 2015

Ralph Dean “Pete” Stowers 77 of Danville, WV passed away on May 23, 2015 in the company of loved ones.“Pete” was born December 28, 1937 to the late Soder and Esta Stowers. He worked for WV Department of Highways and Carbon Fuel as a drill operator. He enjoyed carpentry, hunting, fishing and trips to his cabin in Greenbrier County with...

Betty Louise Hoover

Betty Louise Hoover

May 21, 2015

Betty Louise Hoover, 81, of Ashford, WV entered Heavens gates on May 21, 2015 following a long illness.Betty was born on April 13, 1934 to the late Charley and Goldie Kirk. Betty was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William Herbert Hoover who she married December 24, 1949; her third child, William Herbert Hoover Jr.;...

Vicki Jean Miller

Vicki Jean Miller

May 21, 2015

Vicki Jean Miller, 59, of Madison died May 21, 2015 at her home.She was born January 27, 1956 and was a daughter of the late Stanley and JoAnn Hall Ryan.She is survived by daughters, Emma Doss of Haddleton and Aleesa White of Foster; two brothers, Scott Ryan of Washington Heights and David Ryan also of Washington Heights; and four grandchildren.Service...

Clarence Bryant

Clarence Bryant

May 20, 2015

Clarence Bryant 80 of West Logan, WV died May 20, 2015 at CAMC, Charleston, WV.He was a mechanic.He is survived by a sons; Rick and David, daughters; Karen and Sharon, sisters; Lorene McNeely, Marie Mayhorn, and Sylvia Ellis, and brothers; Buddy Bryant and Wilburn Bryant.A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, WV.

Dorothy Loretta Mitchell

Dorothy Loretta Mitchell

May 19, 2015

Dorothy Loretta Mitchell, 84, of Bim passed away May 19, 2015 at her home.She is survived by son, Howard Mitchell of Bim; daughter, Diana Walls of Charleston; and grandson, Colton Mitchell.Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with the Rev. John Frame officiating. Burial will follow in Bunting Cemetery, Low Gap.Friends may call...

Elizabeth Fern Simpkins

Elizabeth Fern Simpkins

May 16, 2015

Elizabeth Fern Short Simpkins, 92, of Branchland, WV passed away May 16, 2015 at home. She was born October 14, 1922 in Sheridan, WV, a daughter of the late William Thomas Short and Melinda Bell Zirkle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Simpkins; son, Jackie Simpkins and grandson, Steve Adkins. Beloved mother of daughters Donna and...

Alma Jean Tabor

Alma Jean Tabor

May 14, 2015

Alma Jean Tabor, of Jeffrey was born October 30, 1971 and passed away May 14, 2015.She was a wonderful mother of two children, Jessica and Zackary both of Jeffrey; one grandson, Bryan Todd Bender of Jeffrey; companion, Ronnie Ezra Tabor of Jeffrey; parents, William and Alma Baldwin also of Jeffrey; two brothers, Jamie (Josie) Baldwin and Billy Baldwin; two sisters-in-law,...

Brenda Louise Young

Brenda Louise Young

May 12, 2015

Brenda Louise Young 67 of South Charleston, WV passed away May 12, 2015 Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.She is preceded in death by her mother and step father Arilla and Bill Webb of Danville.She was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband, Charles Young; son, James “Mike” Howell,II of South Charleston; siblings, Diane June (William) Thompson, Farley Emert (Debbie)...

Janet N.  Miller

Janet N. Miller

May 8, 2015

Janet N. Miller 82 of Danville, WV passed away May 8, 2015. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Memory Gardens, Madison. Arrangements by the Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV.

Robert Chapman Sands

Robert Chapman Sands

May 7, 2015

Robert Chapman Sands “Bobby”, 79, of Foster passed away May 7, 2015 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Sands of Julian and his father, John Sands of Julian; brothers, James, Ronald and Billy Sands of Danville; sister, Earnestine Harmon; and granddaughter, Jessica “Sunshine” Neilon.He served in the Airforce from 1954 to 1962. He was...

Roger Vance

Roger Vance

May 7, 2015

Roger Vance, 67, of Bob White, WV went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at 9:07 am after battling a long illness. He was born October 12, 1947 and was a son of the late Dennis and Geneva Vance, both of Bob White, WV. Roger was a hard working man who dedicated his life to The Lord....

Mary M Halstead

Mary M Halstead

May 6, 2015

Mary M. Halstead 55 of Peytona, WV died May 6, 2015. Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Rev. Phil Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Harless Cemetery, Drawdy,WV. Friends may call one hour prior. She is survived by her husband, Leon; sons, Leon II of Peytona, Josh Adam of St. Albans and Casey Lee...

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