OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Herbert L. Brown

Herbert L. Brown

Nov 9, 2013

Herbert L. Brown, 73, of Alkol, WV passed away November 9, 2013. He was born July 20, 1940 in Boone County, WV to the late Willard and Nannie Green Brown.He was a retired coal miner and a veteran.He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Gail Meade and Tammy Smith both of Cleveland, OH, Carla Norvell of Charleston, Cathy Mortach...

David Keith  "Cave Man" Tackett

David Keith "Cave Man" Tackett

Nov 8, 2013

David Keith Tackett, 50, of Gordon, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2013. He was a son of the late Leonard and Susie Tackett. David is survived by his wife, Angela Tackett; his two kids, David Keith Tackett Jr. and Ashley Nichole Toler; his grandchildren, Hailey, Noelle, Bryson Alexander, Jaycee LeAnn, Brailey Gracelynn; and his...

Laura May

Laura May

Nov 8, 2013

Laura May, 74, of Joes Creek went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013 after an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Cephia Estep Adkins; sister, Josie Adkins; brothers, Joe, Hubert, Bernie, Ira, Clifford and Henry.She was a member of Mt. Herman F.W.B. Church at Joes Creek.She is survived by her...

Melvin "Lyle" Jarrell

Melvin "Lyle" Jarrell

Nov 5, 2013

Melvin “Lyle” Jarrell, 94, of Bob White, West Virginia passed away peacefully at the Boone nursing Center on November 5, 2013. He was born January 5, 1919 and was preceded in death by his brother Othor and Norma Jean Hager Jarrell, his loving wife of seventy years. He is survived by his son, Gary L. Jarrell and his wife Becky...

Robert "Bob" Shreve

Robert "Bob" Shreve

Nov 5, 2013

Robert "Bob" Shreve, 81, of Danville passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was born in 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Boone County and was a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Jarrell Shreve. Bob married Nancy Ramey on June 7, 1951. He was a Mason. After graduating from Scott High School, Bob went to work for...

Stella  Browning Stollings

Stella Browning Stollings

Nov 5, 2013

Stella Browning Stollings, 82, of Peytona went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by her family.She was born on February 2, 1931 in Big Rock, KY and was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Blevins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands,...

Avery Alexandre Morrison-Bias

Avery Alexandre Morrison-Bias

Nov 4, 2013

AVERY ALEXANDRE Morrison-Bias, son of Jason Scott Bias and Carrie Elizabeth Blair- Morrison, departed his earthly body on Monday, November 4, 2013. Avery laughed and smiled throughout his 16 months bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. In addition to his parents, cherishing his memory are his brother, Shaun “Bubby”, paternal grandfather and wife, Steven and Sandra Bias of...

Juanita  Pearl Roe

Juanita Pearl Roe

Nov 1, 2013

Juanita Pearl Roe, 91, of Gordon went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2013 after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Herman Roe, Sr.She was a devout Christian and longtime member of the Gordon Union Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by her children, Herman Roe,...

Dennis Leo Cook

Dennis Leo Cook

Nov 1, 2013

Dennis Leo Cook, 78, surrounded by family and friends, died November 1, 2013 at CAMC Memorial after a sudden illness.He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Wilma Jewell Walker-Cook.He was a retired coal miner from Patriot Coal after 25 years and a member of UMWA. He was also a retired school bus driver after nine years...

Robin Stephens

Robin Stephens

Oct 31, 2013

Robin Stephens, 52, of Blair was born April 28, 1961 and died October 31, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Joe Stephens; three daughters, Danelle Aldridge of Alum Creek, Heather Smith of Julian and Megan Loftus of Blair; son, Michael Griffith of Nellis; step-son, Jasper Stephens of Blair; sister, Melissa Miller of Ottawa; brothers, Lonnie Payne of Madison; Ralph...

Carol Sue Wheatley

Carol Sue Wheatley

Oct 30, 2013

Carol Sue Hill Wheatley 51 of Greenview, WV passed away Oct. 30, 2013 at Charleston, WV.She was born Sept 19, 1962 in Waukegan, IL.She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Wheatley, her son David Wheatley and father Harold Hill.She is survived by her mother; Patsy Ellis Toney of Danville, WV, brother; Russell (Donetta) Hill of Chapmanville, WV, two...

Andy Lee Dunlap

Andy Lee Dunlap

Oct 27, 2013

Andy Lee Dunlap, 50, of Comfort, WV died October 27, 2013.He was a coal truck driver for Black Castle Coal Co. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Dunlap; daughters, Christina of Comfort, Jessica of Prenter, Amber at home and Jennifer of Chicago, sons; Rodney of North Dakota and Brian of Short Creek; parents, Robert and Delma Dunlap of Comfort;...

Judy Dale Bowman

Judy Dale Bowman

Oct 26, 2013

Judy Dale Bowman, 71, of Julian passed away October 26, 2013 at her home.She was born June 3, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Hershel and Goldie Cogar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger; daughter, Carmen Miller; and great-granddaughter, Shyann Akers.She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by her children,...

Judith Gail Cooper

Judith Gail Cooper

Oct 25, 2013

In Loving Memory of Judith Gail Cooper, 66, of West Hamlin, WV passed away at home Friday October 25, 2013. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education. She is survived by her husband James "Pappy" Cooper; children, James Trevor, Felecity and Tracy Cooper; brother, Danny...

Gladys May Williams

Gladys May Williams

Oct 24, 2013

Gladys May Williams, 77, of Chapmanville, formerly of Hewett passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Heartland of Charleston Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Charleston.She was born May 30, 1936 at Hewett and was a daughter of the late John and Ida Dent. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Silmer Dent, Braxtol Dent, Truman Dent, Sherman Dent, Shirley Dent,...

Arnold Edward Cook

Arnold Edward Cook

Oct 22, 2013

Arnold Edward Cook, 67, of Williams Mountain, WV formerly of Letter Gap was born November 8, 1945 and passed away October 22, 2013,He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cook; parents, Hinton and Verna Cook; brother, Delmer “Dude” Cook; and sister, Iona “Tena” Smith.He is survived by his brother, Harold Cook of Bob White; sisters, Janet Dillon of...

Billy B. Pollard

Billy B. Pollard

Oct 21, 2013

Rev. Billy B. Pollard, 89, of Madison, WV went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2013.He was a retired minister from the Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a Merchant Marine in World War II fighting for our country. He is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Billy  Joe Turley

Billy Joe Turley

Oct 21, 2013

Billy Joe Turley, 81, of Nellis, WV was born July 22, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ruth Turley; and his parents, Aubrey and Grace Turley.He was a retired coal miner from Armco Peabody Coal Company and was a member of UMWA Local 17....

Martha Mae Kuhn

Martha Mae Kuhn

Oct 21, 2013

Martha Mae Kuhn, 72, of Foster, WV went to her eternal resting place after a short illness on October 21, 2013 at CAMC General Hospital.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kuhn; and her parents, George and Lora Gregory.She is survived by daughters, LaDonna (Barry) Tackett, Rita Smoot and Lora (Timmy) Price; son, Richie (Marcia) Kuhn; grandchildren, Brianna...

Thelma Willis Epling

Thelma Willis Epling

Oct 21, 2013

Thelma Willis Chambers Epling, 69, of Foster was born in Logan County on March 4, 1944 and passed away October 21, 2013 at Logan Regional Medical Center.She was a daughter of the late Harry and Geraldine Lowe Chambers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Epling; sister, Betty Delong; brother, Harry “Bud” Chambers; and granddaughter, Amber Brinegar.She...

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