OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Jimmie Ray Queen

Jimmie Ray Queen

Dec 3, 2013

Jimmie Ray Queen of Six Mile was called home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Ethel Ann Queen; his brother Timmy Queen; his brother in law Junior Bender; his uncle Ancel Bell; his nephew Eddie Bell; and his great niece Amanda...

Eugene Cyril McComas

Eugene Cyril McComas

Nov 30, 2013

EUGENE CYRIL McCOMAS, 89 years of age, of Albemarle, N.C., formerly of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at W. G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Eugene was born June 30, 1924 in West Virginia to the late Lonnie Leslie McComas and the late Leona Elkins McComas. He is survived by his son, Charles McComas of...

Jessica Diane Alford

Jessica Diane Alford

Nov 28, 2013

Jessica Diane Alford, 30, of Shepherdstown, WV passed away to her heavenly home while surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of her family and friends on November 28,2013. She was born September 27, 1983 she was a member of Sousannah Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her father Kenny (Mary) Alford of Ona, WV; mother Libby (Dennis) Nester Smith...

Donna Gillenwater

Donna Gillenwater

Nov 27, 2013

Donna J. “Donnie” Gillenwater, 62, daughter of Raymond and Lorraine Gillenwater, joined her parents in Heaven on November 27, 2013 following an unexpected illness. Donna resided in Clendenin, WV and was born and raised in Madison, WV.Donna graduated from Scott High School in Madison in 1969 and continued her education at the Charleston General School of Radiology Technicians where she...

Leon Burl Sowers

Leon Burl Sowers

Nov 22, 2013

Leon Burl Sowers, 87, of Washington, DC formerly of WV passed away on November 22, 2013. He was born May 9, 1926 and was a son of the late James W. and Flora M. (Price) Sowers. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Josephine Banks, Henry Sowers, Robert Sowers, Emery Sowers, Justine Sowers and John Wesley Sowers.He is survived...

Inis Thelma Sikorski

Inis Thelma Sikorski

Nov 22, 2013

Inis Thelma Kinder Wood Sikorski, transitioned to be with our Lord on Friday, November 22, 2013. She was surrounded with love by her family. A native of West Virginia that lived in Connecticut for 59 years and in May of 2009 moved back to WV and last resided in Dunbar. Inis loved and missed her friends at Bella Vista –...

Hettie Holestin

Hettie Holestin

Nov 20, 2013

Hettie Holestin, age 93, of Turtle Creek, WV, died November 20, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Boone County, a homemaker, a member of the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Turtle Creek, and a member of the Boone County Genealogical Society.Hettie was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Holestin and son, Robert R. Damron, and two sisters,...

Jesse Elmo Huff

Jesse Elmo Huff

Nov 20, 2013

The bell has echoed, the ship is packed, for the Lord his Savior has called him back. His life’s voyage of earth now concluded, Jesse Elmo Huff, 62, of New Haven, WV, formerly of Clothier, WV took the ultimate voyage with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 after being cared for at home by his wife and two sons....

Ella Bias Ball

Ella Bias Ball

Nov 20, 2013

Ella Bias Ball, 90, of Hewett went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013.She was preceded in death by her husband, Remus Eugene “Gussie” Ball; parents, Omer and Tina Bias; and brothers, Estle, Casset, Ronald and Earl.Ella was born September 18, 1923 at Hewett, WV. She was a member of Spencer Chapel United Methodist Church where she...

Arthur Eugene Yeager

Arthur Eugene Yeager

Nov 20, 2013

Arthur Eugene Yeager Arthur Eugene Yeager of Madison passed away Wednesday, November 20, at Hubbard House West (Thomas Hospital), one day after his 76th birthday. He was born November 19, 1937, to Fred and Garnet Yeager. He graduated from Van High School in 1957. He was a former Kroger employee for nine years. He was an electrician and retired from...

Clifford Holeston

Clifford Holeston

Nov 17, 2013

Clifford Holeston, 83, of Morrisvale passed away on November 17, 2013.He was born October 6, 1930 and was a son of the late Elmer and Litha Adkins Holeston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; two brothers, Arthur and Edward; and one sister, Irene Vercillo.He is survived by his children, Steve (Drema) Holeston of Morrisvale, Rhonda Holeston...

Tony Elmo Doss

Tony Elmo Doss

Nov 16, 2013

Tony Elmo Doss, 52, of Six Mile Road, Danville, WV passed away November 16, 2013.He was born May 12, 1961 in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Montgomery “Tony” Doss and Roselyn Sutphin Doss both of Danville.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lee and Thomas E. Doss; niece, Misty Doss Griffith; and grandparents, Henry and Nancy...

Walter Dennis Wilson

Walter Dennis Wilson

Nov 14, 2013

Walter Dennis Wilson, 87, of Danville passed away on November 14, 2013.He was born September 10, 1926 and was a son of the late Okey Stanley and Maude Cook Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Wilson.He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a member of Mason 32nd Degree,...

Jackie  Lee Brown

Jackie Lee Brown

Nov 14, 2013

Jackie Lee Brown, 49, of Nitro, WV went home to be with Jesus on November 14, 2013.He was born March 5, 1964 in Madison and was a son of the late Roy and Ellen Brown of Ottawa. Jackie grew up in Boone County with most of his life spent in and around the Ottawa area. About 13 years ago Jackie...

Rex Veron Miller

Rex Veron Miller

Nov 13, 2013

Rex Venron Miller 53 of Danville WV formerly of Rand,WV passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 after a battle with cancer.He was born December 31, 1959 in Charleston, WV to the late Ernest and Ilene Craddock Miller formerly of Rand, WV. Also preceded in death by a brother Teddy Miller.He was a graduate of Dupont High...

Ronnie Gene Hunt

Ronnie Gene Hunt

Nov 12, 2013

Ronnie Gene Hunt, 55, of Big Ugly Creek, Chapmanville, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV after a long battle with cancer. He was a retired truck driver of 30 years and a member of the UMWA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgil Hunt of Turtle Creek and Audrey Bentley Hunt...

Ruby Browning Lee

Ruby Browning Lee

Nov 12, 2013

Ruby Browning Lee, 94, of Sharples entered her heavenly home on November 12, 2013.She was born to this Earthly one on August 26, 1919 the daughter of Winfred and Tessie Browning of McConnell. She was an 89 year resident of the Sharples area, and a devout longstanding member of Ball Chapel. Ruby was a retired cook of Logan County Board...

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster

Nov 12, 2013

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster, 60, of Danville, WV was born June 2, 1953 and passed away November 12, 2013.He was a son of the late Buster and Belvia McMaster. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Big John McMaster.He was a retired truck driver.Those left to cherish his memory include: wife, Janet McMaster; two daughters, Lena Baldwin (Dallas...

Audie "Little Audie" Murphy

Audie "Little Audie" Murphy

Nov 11, 2013

Audie Murphy, Jr. “Little Audie”, 40, of South Charleston WV was called home on Monday, November 11, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1973, in Madison, WV, to the Rev. Audie Murphy, Sr., and Benita Faye (French) Murphy of Clothier, WV. He was a 1991 Logan High School Graduate and a 2005 Graduate of West Virginia State University where...

Calvin C.  Porter

Calvin C. Porter

Nov 11, 2013

Calvin C. Porter, 88, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday November 11, 2013 at home. He was born July 22, 1925 in Lincoln County, a son of the late Talmadge and Della Cremeans Porter. He was retired from CSX railroad after working for 42 years and a member of Camp Branch United Baptist Church. He was a deacon for 40...

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