OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Elwanda Smith

Elwanda Smith

Jul 7, 2015

Elwanda Salmons Smith, 63 of Hamlin, WV passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was born June 25, 1952 a daughter of Evah Duncan Salmons and the late Russell Salmons. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, past president of Lincoln Genealogy Society, past member of Hamlin Lions Club,...

Joseph Michael West

Joseph Michael West

Jul 6, 2015

Joseph Michael West, 23, of Clendenin was born into this world on August 20, 1991 to Theresa Lynn (Holsten) West and the late Randy Joe West. He left for his heavenly home on July 6, 2015. Mike, as he was known, attended Herbert Hoover High School and was a 2009 graduate of the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. He enjoyed spending time...

Charles William "Pee Wee" Lester Sr.

Charles William "Pee Wee" Lester Sr.

Jul 5, 2015

Charles William “Pee Wee” Lester Sr., 87, of Hewett departed this life Sunday, July 5, 2015 with his wife, family and friends around him.He was born August 4, 1927 at Isom, son of the late Dennie and Allie Nelson Lester. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Ann Lester; one granddaughter, Amy Michelle...

Carlean  Stone

Carlean Stone

Jul 5, 2015

Carlean Stone, 66, of Spurlockville passed away July 5, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born October 9, 1948 and was a son of the late Arlin and Daisy Fannin Stone.He is survived by his wife Jessie Stone; daughters, Peggy Imler, Debbie Workman, Patty Miller and Sandy Sharp; sons, Mike Messer, Greg Messer and Jeff Messer; brother, Bobby...

Naomi Linville Wilgosh

Naomi Linville Wilgosh

Jul 4, 2015

Naomi Linville Wilgosh of Huntington, formerly of Charleston passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Grayson Assisted Living. She was born March 2, 1926 in Van, WV. She was a daughter of the late Marshall and Victoria Stollings Linville of Boone County. Also preceding her in death were her husband Alexander J. Wilgosh; brothers, Brady, Raymond, Seybert, Paul, Robert and...

Wavie  (Miller) Harper

Wavie (Miller) Harper

Jul 3, 2015

Wavie (Miller) Harper of Madison, WV formerly of Twilight, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, July 3, 2015 at Hillcrest Health Care. She fought a good fight, kept her faith, and was loved by many.Wavie was preceded in death by her parents Kylie and Bertha Miller, husband Therman Harper, and grandson Edward.Left to cherish her memory are her...

Margaret  Evelyn Vance

Margaret Evelyn Vance

Jul 3, 2015

“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.” Hebrews 6:18-l9aMargaret Vance, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend departed this life...

Edward Lee Dillon

Edward Lee Dillon

Jun 29, 2015

Edward Lee Dillon 45, of Branchland, WV died Monday June 29, 2015 at VAMC of Lexington, KY. He was born January 21, 1970 a son of Cameron "Buddy" Dillon and Janet Cook. He was a US Army Veteran, belonged to the FFA and loved to hunt and help anyone he could. In addition to his parents he is also survived...

Joseph Lee Sharp

Joseph Lee Sharp

Jun 28, 2015

Joseph Lee Sharp, 59, of Foster passed away June 28, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born March 24, 1956 and was a son of the late Virgil and Sylvia Holstein Sharp. He was also preceded in death by his son, Virgil Lee Sharp.He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sisters, Lois (Bob) Nearhood, Brenda “Sam” Lepore, Dale...

Evelyn June Holstein

Evelyn June Holstein

Jun 28, 2015

Evelyn June Holstein, 71, of Williams Mountain passed away June 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by an infant son, David; one brother; and one sister.She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Quince Holstein Jr.; several step-children and step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Evelyn was a homemaker. She loved cooking, fishing and going to yard sales.A...

Christa Lane

Christa Lane

Jun 27, 2015

Christa Lane, 71, of Red House, WV passed away June 27, 2015. She was born November 27, 1943 in Brüsenhagen, Germany to the late Fritz and Theresia Kaiser.She is survived by her husband, Terry Lane; daughters, Sandra (Kurt) Zabel of Huntington and Nicole Lane of Westerville, Ohio; brother, Peter Kaiser and family and sister, Erika Siegmund and family all of...

Esther M. Bias

Esther M. Bias

Jun 25, 2015

Esther M. Bias, 86, of Jeffrey, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 following a long illness. She was born October 5, 1928, in St. Albans, WV to the late Walter and Bertie Jeffrey.Esther was a member of Ball Chapel Church, Jeffrey. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved cooking, gardening, quilting and spending time with her children and...

Lois Jean Brewer

Lois Jean Brewer

Jun 25, 2015

Lois Jean Brewer, 77, of Alum Creek entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2015 with family and loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of the late James Early and Dona Peters of Bald Knob, WV. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eileen Bradford; and brothers, Dean, Dallas and Arlie Peters.Lois was...

Ben F. Harless

Ben F. Harless

Jun 21, 2015

Ben F. Harless, 87, of Peytona, WV died on June 21, 2015 after a long illness.He was a retired UMWA Coal Miner from Cannelton Industries, Boone County, WV. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. But the one thing he was most proud of was the garden that he worked in every year. He enjoyed raising the garden, seeing what he could...

Kevin Edward Jordan

Kevin Edward Jordan

Jun 20, 2015

Kevin Edward Jordan was born on September 19, 1989 at 3:31 p.m. in Athens, Texas. He was taken from us way too early on June 20, 2015.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Piercy Walker formerly of Jeffrey, WV and Carol Johnson of Latta, South Carolina.He is survived by his mother, Debbie Fawn Walker Rice of Charleston;...

Janice Ray Boggs

Janice Ray Boggs

Jun 19, 2015

Janice Ray Boggs left to join the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family, and the unwavering faith in God that she held. Janice was born on August 3, 1938, one of four children born to Howard Hamilton and Maxine Frye. She was preceded in death by her older...

Dan B. Napier

Dan B. Napier

Jun 18, 2015

Dan B. Napier 78 of Madison, WV died peacefully on June 18, 2015.Dan was a disabled coal miner, an avid fisherman and a WVU fan. He loved his family and his church friends, his neighbors and his dog, Cricket. He attended Prayer Connection and Fountain of Life Worship Center.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; his parents Jones...

Vesta Marie Ball

Vesta Marie Ball

Jun 15, 2015

Vesta Marie Ball, 94, of Madison passed away June 15, 2015.She was born April 11, 1921 to the late Ezra Everette and Elizabeth Hester Hall. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence S. “Patty” Knabb; son, C. Michael Knabb and wife Debbie; two sisters, and five brothers.She is survived by her husband, Harold Ray “Tony” Ball;...

Venita Ann Fowler

Venita Ann Fowler

Jun 14, 2015

Venita Ann Fowler, 59, of Greenview left this world on June 14, 2015 at home.She was born May 12, 1956 and was a daughter of the late Bethel and Sylvia Fowler. She was also preceded in death her first husband George Scott, Jr. and her second husband Ricky Wheatley; her son-in-law Curtis Kelly; sister Peggy Carter; brother Orville Fowler; and...

Wanda Adkins Monday

Wanda Adkins Monday

Jun 14, 2015

WANDA ADKINS MONDAY, 88, of Hamlin, WV, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation.She was born December 4, 1926, in East Liverpool, OH, to the late Roundy and Sybil Stowers Adkins. She was a 1942 graduate of Hamlin High School, a homemaker, ten year employee of Demure Brassiere Company, and lifetime member of Hamlin Chapter #106...

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