OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Venus Roseann Miller

Venus Roseann Miller

Jul 8, 2014

Venus Roseann Miller, 54, of Jeffrey, WV was born February 29, 1960 and died July 8, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her mother and stepfather; Leona and Bob Smith of Van; children, Heather (Bruce) Epperheart of Logan and Bradley (Tasha Richardson) Ferrell of Bias Branch; sisters, Debbie (Mark) Miller of Charleston, Martha Nelson (Allen) Sigmon of Sod...

Paul V."Skip" Hawkins, Jr.

Paul V."Skip" Hawkins, Jr.

Jul 7, 2014

Paul Vinson “Skip” Hawkins, Jr. of Comfort, WV died Monday at home after a long illness of cancer. He was retired from Peabody Coal, a member of the UMWA, and served in the U. S. Navy. He was a 1964 graduate of Sherman High School, Seth, WV.His favorite past time was fishing, hunting, and camping. He also enjoyed raising a...

Rhema Doss Halstead

Rhema Doss Halstead

Jul 6, 2014

Rhema Doss Halstead 62 of Foster went to be with the Lord July 7, 2014 after a short illness.She leaves behind four children; Victoria (Joey) Green, Bridget (Scott) Justice, Kevin Reed Halstead, Jr. and Sara Halstead. She also had ten grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with...

Connie Ray Workman

Connie Ray Workman

Jul 6, 2014

Connie Ray Workman 62 of Bob White, WV died July 6, 2014.He was born May 28, 1952 and was a son of the late Orville and Oma Gayheart Workman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernie, Harley and Harvey Paul and his sister Jean Price.He is survived by his wife Ella of Bob White, three sons; A.J. (...

Havana Mae Shelton

Havana Mae Shelton

Jul 5, 2014

Havana Mae Shelton, 92, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Saturday July 5, 2014 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 2, 1921 a daughter of the late Albert Jenkins and Selly Pearl Dailey Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of CenterPoint Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lacy Shelton; her...

Jeanamie Sampson

Jeanamie Sampson

Jul 4, 2014

Jeanamie Sampson, 70, of Bald Knob went to be with her husband Arthur on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 1:53 a.m.She was born on October 11, 1943. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She attended Bald Knob United Methodist Church.She is survived by sister, Lois Ann White of Wharton; her three sons, Arthur Junior Sampson and...

Emmett G. Jeffrey

Emmett G. Jeffrey

Jul 4, 2014

Emmett G. Jeffrey, born March 7, 1930 went home to be with the Lord July 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Kell and Nellie (Nichols) Jeffrey, his wife and soul mate Doris, sisters; Adolphine Muncy, Doris Gibson, Delsie Ball and a brother Everett “Pluti” Jeffrey.Emmett worked both as a coal miner and truck driver. He...

Ronnie Kent Salmons

Ronnie Kent Salmons

Jul 2, 2014

Ronnie Kent Salmons, 66, of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 2, 2014, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 6, 1948, a son of the late Leonard Ray and Elba Marie Thompson Salmons. He was a supervisor for the Department of Highways and a member of Salt Rock Community Church. He loved writing...

Pauline E. Arthur

Pauline E. Arthur

Jun 29, 2014

Pauline E. Perdue Arthur of Bloomingrose went home to be with Jesus on June 29, 2014. She was the most beautiful loving mother a child could ever have. We loved her dearly, but one day we will be together.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Clara Perdue; husband, Edward Arthur; daughter, Lottie Lucille; son, Ralph Thomas; three...

Gerald E.  McCray

Gerald E. McCray

Jun 28, 2014

Gerald E. McCray Sr., 84, of Danville born March 12, 1930 went to “sit back and rock” with the Lord and his wife of 58 years, Mary E. McCray, on June 28, 2014.Gerald was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph and Manetta McCray; two brothers, Pete and Ralph McCray; and sister, Charlotte Weislogel.He left to this world...

John William Cain

John William Cain

Jun 27, 2014

John William Cain, 58, of Ashford, West Virginia was born February 26, 1956 and passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at House of Prayer, Scabble Creek, Gauley Bridge, WV.Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville, West Virginia.

Barbara Jean Price

Barbara Jean Price

Jun 27, 2014

Barbara Jean Price, 78, of Danville passed away June 27, 2014 at her home. She was born September 23, 1935 and was a daughter of the late William and Edith Morris. She was a member of Madison Baptist Church and former employee of Hecks and Cox’s Deptartment Store.She is survived by her husband Harry Price, they would have been married...

Karen Sue Jarrell

Karen Sue Jarrell

Jun 26, 2014

Karen Sue Jarrell, 65, of Robinison passed away June 26, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She is survived by her husband Terry; sons, Arnold Gene (Teresa) Jarrell and Jackie Lee ( Rachel)Jarrell both of Robinson; stepdaughter, Luci Ilene Sigmon of Lenoir, NC; brothers, Ray Baisden and Freddie Baisden; sister, Kathy Gilliam; and six grandchildren, Ryan Sigmon, Ethan Jarrell, Sadie Jarrell,...

Elizabeth "Liz"  Beadnell

Elizabeth "Liz" Beadnell

Jun 24, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Beadnell (Patterson) November 1956 – June 24, 2014 Resident of Charleston, WV after a courageous eight year battle with cancer, passed away peacefully in Charleston, WV. Liz was born in Canton, Ohio and raised in Hanoverton, Ohio. She graduated from United High School. She prided herself in being a Domestic Engineer. She was one of six children born...

Doil Eskine Dean

Doil Eskine Dean

Jun 20, 2014

Doil Eskine Dean, 79, of Huntington, WV died June 20, 2014 in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1934 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Hiram and Nancy Jane Dean. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Keven Ray Dean and Michael Paul Dean and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Martha Collene Warner

Martha Collene Warner

Jun 19, 2014

Martha "Marthy" Collene Warner, 66, born in Van, WV went home to be with the Lord and her mother, Lucy "Dot" and father, Ardith "Hardtail" Warner; her brothers, Ray and Jake Warner and her nephew, Justin. Martha was born in Van, West Virginia and loved being with family and especially taking care of her beloved nieces and nephews.Martha is survived...

Floyd "Boots" Davis

Floyd "Boots" Davis

Jun 19, 2014

Floyd “Boots” Davis, 87, of Newton, WV and Madison passed peacefully at Boone Memorial on Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014 surrounded by his family.Boots was born October 2, 1926 and was a son of the late Joe H. and Mary Etta Davis, one of 11 children born and raised in Van, WV. US Navy World War II veteran, honorably discharged...

James Otis "J.O."  Bias

James Otis "J.O." Bias

Jun 19, 2014

James Otis “J.O.” Bias, 81, of Hewett went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2014 after a long illness. He was born September 14, 1932 at Hewett and was a son of the late Manduval “Bunker” Bias and Leora Baldwin Bias of Hewett. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years,...

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson

Jun 15, 2014

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson, 78 , of Sharples, West Virginia went to Heaven to be with the Lord on June 15, 2014 at home following her battle with brain cancer. She left this world and walked through the gates of Heaven surrounded by her family and friends whom love and cherish her deeply.She was a member of Coal Valley FWB...

George  Eugene Elkins

George Eugene Elkins

Jun 15, 2014

George Eugene Elkins, 62, of Ravenswood, WV formerly of Ridgeview passed away on June 15, 2014 at his home.He was born July 9, 1951 in Madison, WV and was a son of the late George and Nancy Holstein Elkins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jewell Loggins; and brother, Timothy Elkins.He was a retired coal miner from...

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