OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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...
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 –...
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...
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
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...
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,...
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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