OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Hansel Harold Miller
Jul 6, 2023
Hansel Harold Miller, age 87 of Cox’s Fork went to be with his son Ronnie on July 6, 2023.
Hansel was a coal miner for many years, and member of the UMWA. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman but his most favorite past-time was spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren which he considered the best medicine.
He...
Linford "Bimbo" Napier
Jul 5, 2023
Linford “Bimbo” Napier, 68, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday July 5, 2023. Linford was born on the 25th of September 1954 to the late Wilson Woodrow Adkins and Mary “Sis” Fernandez. He was also preceded in death his siblings Karen “Ruth” Simpson and Margaret “Polly” Adkins.
He is survived by his companion...
Phyllis Fulton
Jul 3, 2023
Phyllis Fulton died 03 July 2023, age 89, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born February 11, 1934 to Charles Fulton and Eunice Butcher Fulton. Phyllis was the last living member of the Charles and Eunice Fulton family.
Phyllis graduated from Charleston High School and the University of Maryland. After graduating from Charleston High, Phyllis worked for Bell South. She...
Danny Joe Stevens
Jul 1, 2023
Danny Joe “Dan-no” Stevens, 63, of Midkiff, WV died Saturday, July 1, 2023.
He was born June 14,1960 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Eugene “Cub” and Hazel Vick Stevens. He was also preceded in death by in laws, Thelma and Leo McDilda; a very special great grand daughter McKenna Dawn (Pappy Little Angel Kenna); one...
Lula Carol Adams
Jun 30, 2023
Lula Carol "Poochie" Adams entered into eternal rest and peace on Friday, June 30th. Born to parents Bethel and Sylvia Jo Fowler, she spent her childhood helping to raise her five younger sisters, which prepared her for her journey into motherhood. In 1969 she married Glen "Buddy" Bartley and their union was blessed with two sons, Glen Bartley, Jr. and...
Polly Wallace Thompson
Jun 29, 2023
Polly Wallace Thompson, 95, of Akol, WV passed away June 29, 2023.
She was born April 5, 1928, a daughter of the late James Arthur and Elvira Branham Wallace. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Thompson. She was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, Susan Thompson Bess.
She was a member...
Olive Blankenship Hager
Jun 28, 2023
Olive Blankenship Hager, 93, of Hamlin, WV passed away on June 28, 2023 at Home.
Visitation will be Saturday July 1, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV. Funeral services will be 2:00pm at Handley Funeral Home with Ronnie Stoner, Daniel Hager, and Judy Garda Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin.
Olive...
Audrey Ruth Williams
Jun 26, 2023
Audrey R. Williams 89 of St. Albans, WV formerly of Boone County, WV passed away at home June 26, 2023 after a short illness.
She was born on March 6, 1934 in Boone County the daughter of the late Vivian Bolden and Lewis Ball, also preceded in death by husband, Vernon E. Williams, Sr, sisters, Tennesse Jarrell, Willa Mae...
Sharon Cornett
Jun 26, 2023
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Browning Cornett of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herschel and Margaret Aleshire Browning, was born on October 25, 1953 in Madison, West Virginia. She departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital having attained the age of 69 years, eight months and one day.
She had made a profession...
Elmer Lester Maynard
Jun 25, 2023
Elmer Lester Maynard, 79, of Greenview, WV was born November1, 1943 and passed away unexpectantly at Boone memorial Hospital on June 25, 2023 with several of his friends and family by his bedside holding his hand.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Hallie Marie Maynard and their 6 children; Elmer Maynard, Jr 48 of Danville, WV,...
Patricia Adkins
Jun 24, 2023
Patricia Adkins passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 46. She was surrounded by her loved ones at Hubbard Hospice House in West.Arrangements are under the direction of Handley Fuenral Home.
Barbara Kay Nay
Jun 23, 2023
Barbara Kay Nay (Burns), a beloved resident of Quinland, WV, passed away on June 23, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She was 74 years old.
Barbara was born on June 18, 1949, in Madison, WV to Paul Burns and Dorothy Burns (Ramsey). She worked as a school bus driver in the Boone County Schools district for many...
Ricky Lee Halstead
Jun 21, 2023
Ricky Lee Halstead, 69, of West Hamlin, WV died June 21, 2023.
He was born February 5, 1954 in Foster, WV, a son of the late General Lee and Maysel Mae Halstead. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; sons, Kevin and Matthew Halstead; and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by a son James Halstead;...
Toshiko Sheets
Jun 21, 2023
Toshiko (Judy ) Sheets, age 90 years old, entered eternal rest after a long illness at her home in Danville WV on June 21, 2023
Toshiko was well known in the Madison/Danville and surrounding area as Judy. A name that was given to her when she first came to the USA in 1953.
In Japan, Toshiko met a...
Justin "Cory" Foster
Jun 19, 2023
Justin “Cory” Foster, 35 years old, born April 5, 1988 from Hurricane, WV, formerly from Branchland, WV left this world on Monday, June 19, 2023 while working on storm work in Marshall, Texas – doing what he loved.
Cory loved the job but loved the reward of helping others more. Cory worked hard every day to provide for his...
Jewell Adkins
Jun 16, 2023
Jewell (Miller) Adkins, 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, June 16th, 2023 in Lexington, Ky. She was the widow of Boyd Alton Adkins, sharing 69 happy years of marriage.
Born and raised in Spurlockville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leander and Hermie Miller. She and Boyd moved to Flatwoods, Ky in...
Linda Joy Napier
Jun 15, 2023
Linda Joy Napier, 71, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1951, in West Hamlin, West Virginia; daughter of Lillian “Peep” Lucas Tomblin of Ranger, West Virginia, and the late Homer Tomblin. Joy was the widow of the late Buddy...
Tim E. McGuire
Jun 13, 2023
Tim E. McGuire, 70, of Danville, WV went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home peacefully.
Tim was born in Claypool, WV on November 14, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow McGuire and his mother Fannie Mae McGuire; also seven brothers.
Tim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vicki...
Betty Jean Page Elkins
Jun 12, 2023
Betty Jean Page Elkins, age 92, of Julian, WV was born June 23, 1930 and passed away June 12, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Eugene Elkins; son Robert Page Elkins.
She is survived by brother, Raymond Earl Page Jr. of Roland, Arkansas; sons, David and Rita Elkins of Julian, WV...
Carol Sue Castle
Jun 9, 2023
Carol Sue Castle 79 of Madison, WV - born November 21 1943, went home to be with the Lord on June 9 2023.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, James Allen Castle. Her children Allen (Beth) Castle, Marvelena Cookie (David) Green and Lori (Jamie) Older. Her grandchildren Matthew (Jenn) Castle, Kristin Castle, Grant Older,...
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