OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Helen Louise Means Holstein

Helen Louise Means Holstein

May 21, 2013

Helen Louise Means Holstein, 85, of Nellis, WV passed away May 21, 2013 at her home after a long illness.“God has sent his best Angel to carry this mother home to be with him in Heaven.” “I cried when you passed away. I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped...

Dale Ray Pollard

Dale Ray Pollard

May 21, 2013

Dale Ray Pollard, 54, of Danville passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013.Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Rethal Virginia and Edward Parton and Gene and Kathleen Pollard; sister, Debbie Pollard; and grandparents, Charles and Sally Hodge.Dale was born July 20, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Muncie Central High School. He enjoyed Boy Scouts, fishing and hunting...

Edith Elizabeth Riley

Edith Elizabeth Riley

May 19, 2013

Edith Elizabeth Riley, 97, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Foster, WV, went to Heaven Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was a daughter of William Harvey and Ida Louella Louck Rhodes. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jim Riley; son, James “Jimmy” Ray Riley; one infant son; one infant grandson; three brothers; and four sisters.Survivors include son, Bob...

Jessie C. Powell

Jessie C. Powell

May 19, 2013

Jessie “Mom” Powell, 89, of Danville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 19, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV. She was a resident of Boone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for nine years. She was born September 18, 1923 to the late Charlie and Vertie Miller Barker. She was also preceded in death by her...

Fannie V. Hager

Fannie V. Hager

May 18, 2013

Fannie V. Hager, 88, of Danville joined her husband of 72 years, Clifford E. Hager, on May 18, 2013. She passed peacefully at home after a long illness.Fannie is survived by her sons, Timothy C. Hager of Danville and Steve M. Hager of Georgia; her granddaughters, Melanie Martin, Christina Coffelt of Ketchikan, AK and Jennifer Bagley of Madison; her grandson,...

James Dallas Ward

James Dallas Ward

May 18, 2013

James Dallas Ward, 87, of Lake, WV passed away May 18, 2013 at Trinity Health Care, Logan, WV.He was a retired coal miner, member UMWA, a WWII and Korean Navy veteran and member of the VFW Barboursville, WV.He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; his parents, James Okey and Ann Ward; sisters, Pearl and Mary; and brothers, Charles...

Louie Gene Brown

Louie Gene Brown

May 12, 2013

Louie Gene Brown, Jr., 56, of Julian passed away on May 12, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1957 in Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lou Brown.He was a 1975 graduate of Scott High school. He worked at Walmart at Southridge for 12 years and...

Bobby J. Harshbarger

Bobby J. Harshbarger

May 11, 2013

Bobby J. Harshbarger of Cazy WV died May 11, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was a retired security guard and a veteran of the U. S. Army.Loving husband of Janice, father of sons; A. B. “Tony” Harshbarger and Valda, Timothy Lee Harshbarger and Tina and grandson, Loren Mitchell and great grandson Hunter Lee, daughter; Amy Dawn and Dave Price of...

Rexel C. Egnor

Rexel C. Egnor

May 10, 2013

Rexel C. Egnor, 79, of Morrisvale died Friday, May 10, 2013.He was born on February 2, 1934 and was a son of the late Roy Bryant Egnor and Ruby Pearl Egnor. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Lucille Egnor; brothers, Conard, Ronald and Billy Joe; sisters, Connie Lou and Jearldine; step-father, Ozie Linville;...

Roy L. Harless

Roy L. Harless

Apr 19, 2013

Roy L. Harless 79 of Danville, WV was born on May 21,1933 and was the son of Grady and Maudie Harless of Ridgeview WV died at April 19, 2013 at home after a long illness. He was the youngest of six children in whom all have preceded him in death, Ruby Martin, Pearl Kelley, Maxine Stamper, Hassell Harless, and Basil...

Charlene Ruth White Price

Charlene Ruth White Price

Apr 19, 2013

The earthly journey of Charlene Ruth White Price ended April 19, 2013. She was tired of the road traveled and went on to a more peaceful, restful place. Charlene was the only daughter of the late Milton and Bessie (Stewart) White, born December 13, 1933. She was preceded in death by husband, Curtis W. Price Sr.; son Curtis W. Price...

Deloras Jean Edelman

Deloras Jean Edelman

Apr 18, 2013

Deloras Jean Edelman, 78, of Madison died April 18, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrna Jo Edelman. She was a homemaker and a member of Danville Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter, Deborah and Roger Tuttle; brother, George W. Dunlap, Jr.; two grandchildren, Shelley Hall and Amanda Hackworth;...

Ira Dolin,

Ira Dolin,

Apr 17, 2013

Ira Dolin, Jr.,94 , of Danville formerly of Camp Creek went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his home in Danville after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Maudie Dolin of Camp Creek; his brother, Richard Ford Dolin; and daughter, Laura Jean Dolin. Ira was a...

Jo Ann Mitchell

Jo Ann Mitchell

Apr 16, 2013

Jo Ann Mitchell, 77, of West Madison, WV passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. She was born November 2, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Marion and Myrtle Vanhoose of Bandytown, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Ray (Ruth) Vanhoose of Sissonville,...

Jack Dempsey White

Jack Dempsey White

Apr 13, 2013

Jack Dempsey White, 87, Of Danville journeyed home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 13, 2013. He left his earthly body quietly, surrounded by his family. Jack was born April 22, 1925 in Huntington WV to the late Theora and John D White. On February 16th 1948 he married Doris Ray Hall of Six...

Johnne Kathleen "Kathy" Holley

Johnne Kathleen "Kathy" Holley

Apr 12, 2013

Johnne Kathleen “Kathy” Holley, 61, of Little Horse Creek Road of Julian, WV passed away April 12, 2013 at her home. She was born November 2, 1951 and was a daughter of the late John W. and Betty Jane Sigmon Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Steve Holley Jr. She attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She...

Gary N. Miller

Gary N. Miller

Apr 11, 2013

Gary “Pal” N. Miller, 60, of Madison, WV passed away April 11, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Emogene Walker Miller; and a sister Rhonda Miller. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Emma Doss...

Jerry Dean Calhoun,

Jerry Dean Calhoun,

Apr 10, 2013

Jerry Dean Calhoun, Sr., 73, of Madison, WV passed away April 10, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lymon G. and Blanch Kitchen Calhoun; two sisters; and one brother. He was a member of Gospel Center Tabernacle, West Madison, and a member of the Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife of 52...

Herbert D. Collins

Herbert D. Collins

Apr 8, 2013

Herbert D. Collins, 66, of Mud River Road in Danville was born November 1, 1946 and went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vonnie Berry Collins; grandparents, Oley and Polly Berry; brother, Cecil Ray; and grandson, Nakeithan Scott. He is survived by his wife of 39...

Bruce E. Nelson

Bruce E. Nelson

Apr 7, 2013

Bruce E. Nelson, Jr. of Madison, WV passed away on April 7, 2013 at the age of 44. He was born August 29, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio to his mother, Barbara and the late Bruce E. Nelson Sr. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herschel Nelson; maternal grandparents, Millard and Ellie...

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