OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Maxwell Allen Nelson

Maxwell Allen Nelson

Feb 9, 2015

Maxwell Allen “Macky” Nelson, 61, of Uneeda passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born March 23, 1953 and was a son of the late Thurmon and Verna Walls Nelson. Macky’s life was centered around his family. Especially his children. He was an avid fisherman and when his health permitted he would spend time...

JoAnn Bonds Workman

JoAnn Bonds Workman

Feb 8, 2015

JoAnn Bonds Workman, 80, of Six Mile, passed away after suffering a massive stroke, Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Boone Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born January 15, 1935 to the late Cecil and Reba Bonds. She grew up at Van and attended Van High School. While working at Madison General Hospital, she met the love of her...

Mary Sue Walls

Mary Sue Walls

Feb 7, 2015

Mary Sue Walls, 92, of West Hamlin, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab in Hamlin, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanton Evermont "Tom" and his wife C. Belle Covey Ross, her husband, Kenneth Cline Walls, and son Kenneth Cline "KC" Walls II. She was born...

James Moses Burns

James Moses Burns

Feb 6, 2015

James Moses Burns, 84, of Madison, West Virginia, died on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Charleston Area Medical Center after a short illness. He was born December 20, 1930 to the late Raymond and Drusia Belle Burns. He was preceded in death by his brothers Paul E. Burns of Quinland, WV, Harold L. Burns of Cleveland, OH and Woodrow D....

Gregory Gene Duffey

Gregory Gene Duffey

Feb 3, 2015

Gregory Gene Duffey 51 of Danville, made his journey to be with the Lord on February 3, 2015.Greg was born February 17, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1981 graduate of Scott High School, Madison, WV. Greg proudly served his country as a decorated Military Policeman in the United States Army while stationed in California, Germany, and Honduras. He...

Pearl G. Compton

Pearl G. Compton

Feb 3, 2015

Pearl G. Compton, 89, of Madison, WV passed away February 3, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born April 6, 1925 and was a daughter of the late Homer and Thona Belcher Goldberry.She was a retired RN at Boone Memorial Hospital with 18 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Timothy G. Kaylor of Florence, SC and...

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge

Feb 3, 2015

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge, 45, of Julian, WV was born April 3, 1969 and passed away at home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 after a battle with cancer.She was a daughter of the late Georgia and Don Hager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Hager; sister, Mary Hager Dickens; nephew, Andy Wayne...

Melvin Fred Browning

Melvin Fred Browning

Feb 2, 2015

Melvin Fred Browning, 70, of Lick Creek, Danville, WV peacefully departed this life February 2, 2015 at his home with his loving and devoted wife of 51 years by his side.He was born May 22, 1944 at Coal Mountain and was a son of the late Mora and Virginia Browning of Gilbert. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

William "Bill" R.  Farr

William "Bill" R. Farr

Feb 2, 2015

Surrounded by his family, William "Bill" R. Farr, 71, of Beckley, formerly of Chapmanville, graciously entered his heavenly home on Feb. 2, 2015. Mr. Farr leaves his loving wife and soul mate of 43 years, Donna J. Hager Farr; his devoted sons, Tim (Chasity) Farr and Jim Farr of Chapmanville; and his daughter-by-heart, Teresa (Harold) Hager Clark and their sons,...

Emma  Frances Burns

Emma Frances Burns

Feb 1, 2015

Emma Frances Burns, 86, of Madison passed away February 1, 2015 surrounded by loved ones, she was escorted by angels into the arms of God forever to be wth the Lord and her family.She was born October 13, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Carlos and Zella Jane Ellison Price. She was also preceded in death by brother,...

Willis Ralph Workman

Willis Ralph Workman

Feb 1, 2015

Willis Ralph Workman, 82, of Six Mile, passed away February 1, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.He was born August 21, 1932 to the late Winfred and Dorotha Workman. He graduated from Scott High School in 1951. Ralph was an army veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He began his career working at A.C. Griffith and Son and...

Loretta Jane Riffe

Loretta Jane Riffe

Feb 1, 2015

Loretta Jane Riffe, 77, of Logan formerly of Danville died February 1, 2015 at Genesis Healthcare Logan Center, Logan, WV.She was born October 18, 1937 and was a daughter of the late John and Eunice Mae Vanhoose Castle. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles “Michael” Epling Jr.; daughter, Pamela Harmon; granddaughter, Victoria Harmon; and sister, Janet...

Margaret  "Peggy"  Thomas

Margaret "Peggy" Thomas

Jan 31, 2015

Margaret Irene “Peggy” Thomas, 90 of Seth, WV went home to Heaven January 31, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a brief illness.She was preceded in death by her parents William and Ethel Price Thomas, brother; William Thomas, sisters; Bricie Barker, Juanita Richards, Arbutus “Boots” Young, Mary Santanio and Martha Wills.She is survived by a son; Randal G. Thomas...

Tina Marie Castle White

Tina Marie Castle White

Jan 31, 2015

Tina Marie Castle White, 43, of Baisden, WV departed this life on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Castle; and her sister, Penny.She is survived by her loving mother, Sandra Kitsos; two sons, Michael Alan White of Gordon and Matthew Wayne White also of Gordon; her uncle, Gary Kitsos; and Kelly and...

Ina Grace (White) Hunter

Ina Grace (White) Hunter

Jan 29, 2015

Ina Grace (White) Hunter went home January 29, 2015. She was a homemaker for over fifty years. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Hunter. They were married February 7, 1963. She was the daughter of Robert and Elsie White of Gordon. She was one of fourteen brothers and sisters. Surviving siblings are Chester White of Bob White, Mary...

Barbara Ellen Morrison

Barbara Ellen Morrison

Jan 28, 2015

Barbara Ellen Morrison, 83, of Ottawa passed away January 28, 2015.She was born January 2, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Winfred and Eva Chambers Kuhn.She is survived by companion, Ozzy Shad of Ottawa; daughter, Paula Stafford; granddaughter, Jeannie Kirk (Randell) of Danville and 4 great-grandchildren.Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Handley Funeral Home,...

Fred "John" Topping

Fred "John" Topping

Jan 27, 2015

Fred "John" Topping Jr., 69, of Piqua, Ohio passed January 27 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Logan, WV on November 2, 1945 to Fred and Florence (Duty) Topping. Both deceased. He was married to Diann (Cummings) Topping on November 6, 1964. She survives. Fred was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray Topping and Roland Edward...

Julia Belle Jarrell

Julia Belle Jarrell

Jan 27, 2015

Julia "Judy" Belle Jarrell, 82, of Ridgeview passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.She was born April 28, 1932 in Davonia, Tennessee to the late Charles and Betsy Daughtery Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kinner Raymond "Ken-nor" Jarrell.She was a homemaker and attended Camp Creek Holiness Church.Service will be 2pm Thursday,...

Kelly Jo Hawks

Kelly Jo Hawks

Jan 26, 2015

Kelly Jo Hawks, of Maden, NC left this earth unexpectedly on January 26, 2015 at the Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC where she was employed. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Nyoka White of Gordon, WV.She was born October 1, 1978 and was a daughter of Rhonda Hawks of Danville. She was a 1996 graduate of Van...

Jack Dempsey Hatcher

Jack Dempsey Hatcher

Jan 25, 2015

Jack Dempsey Hatcher, 78, of Coal City, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.He was born in Dunns, WV and was the eleventh child of the late Luther Martin Hatcher and Amanda Emeline Meador Hatcher. He...

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