OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Vera Renee Ball

Vera Renee Ball

Sep 10, 2023

Vera Renee Ball passed away at the age of 68 years old on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Charleston.  She was the granddaughter of the late Roy and Mellie Baisden and the daughter of the late Douglas Slone and Evangeline Baisden.    In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Ball and siblings, Douglas...

Cora Lea Jarrell

Cora Lea Jarrell

Sep 8, 2023

 

Cora Lea Jarrell died at her home at Chesapeake VA on Septembers 8, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Cora was born August 16, 1935 at Van WV. She remained here most of her life, raising her family and serving as an educator for Boone County Schools. She held many classroom and administrative positions, ending her career as the...

Walter Hewert Bartram

Walter Hewert Bartram

Sep 6, 2023

 

Walter Bartram 81 of Ridgeview, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born February 10, 1942 a son of the late Russell and Myrtle Coppley Bartram.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Audrey.

Walter was a grounds keeper for the Department of Natural Resources.

Survivors include...

Herman Hunter

Herman Hunter

Sep 2, 2023

 

Herman Hunter, 83, of Mason, WV passed away peacefully and entered his eternal rest on Sunday, September 2, 2023 following an extended illness.

Born May 7, 1940, in Boone County, WV, he was the son of the late Ramie Lawrence Hunter and Zelma Baisden Hunter. He attended Van High School, Van, WV, where he was a football standout for...

James Albert Cooper

James Albert Cooper

Sep 2, 2023

James Albert Cooper, 80, of West Hamlin, WV passed away September 2, 2023. 

 

He was born April 29, 1943 a son of the late Howard and Sarah Cooper.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judith Cooper; and one son Tracy Cooper.

 

He is survived by son, Trevor Cooper; daughter, Felecity...

Shirley Ann Aleshire

Shirley Ann Aleshire

Sep 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Aleshire, 87, of Comfort, died on September 1, 2023 at home. She was born on March 25, 1936 in Prenter, WV. She is a 1953 graduate of Sherman High School. Shirley worked at Mae’s Drive-In on Short Creek and the Motel Drive-In in Fosterville. She learned to cook the best hot dog chili. While working at the Motel...

Frenchie Gagnon

Frenchie Gagnon

Aug 27, 2023

 

Frenchie Gagnon, 89, of Van WV went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023 from injuries pertaining to a vehicle accident.

Frenchie is survived by his wife Kay Gagnon; his daughters Michelle (Bruce) Baisden of Twilight, Karon (Rick) Stroh of Michigan; sons Butch (Tina) Gagnon of Minnesota and Matt Gagnon of Bobwhite; stepdaughter and a stepson. His...

Linda Kay Fair

Linda Kay Fair

Aug 26, 2023

Linda Kay Price Fair went to be with the Lord in her home on August 26th, 2023 surrounded by those that loved her.

Born in Madison, WV to Woodrow and Janet Price on November 29th, 1946. She was full of life and individuality from early on. During her formative years she graduated from Scott High School.  After graduating high school, she...

Victor R. Jarrell

Victor R. Jarrell

Aug 26, 2023

 

Victor R. Jarrell, 88, passed from this life on August 26, 2023. Formerly of Boone County, he was the son of Carmel and Mabel (Ball) Jarrell of Price Hill. He was married to his childhood sweetheart, Linda Lou (Meadows) Jarrell for 64 years before she passed in 2019. He was the father of two children: Michael Lee Jarrell of...

Loretta Slena Kinder

Loretta Slena Kinder

Aug 22, 2023

 

Loretta Slena Kinder, 92, of Ridgeview, WV, went home to be with her Lord on August 22, 2023 at 10:31 am with her caregivers and daughters Glenna Miller and Thelma Tully by her side at her home in Ridgeview, WV after battling a long term illness since October 2022.

Loretta is the daughter of the late Isaac and Edna...

Ronald Lee Sands

Ronald Lee Sands

Aug 19, 2023

 

Ronald Lee Sands, 67, of Foster, WV passed away Saturday August 19th, 2023. He was born May 21, 1956, in Pineville, WV to Audrey Grace (Adkins) Sands and the late Ronald Gave Sands.

On November 9th he married Teresa (Ferrell) Sands. Ronnie Graduated from Scott High School in Madison, WV. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling. He...

Lois Lucille Adams

Lois Lucille Adams

Aug 18, 2023

Lois Lucille Adams, 82, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gay Earl and Lula Porter Cooper; her sons, Earl, Roscoe, Johnny, Lawrence, and Floyd; sisters, Cora Midkiff and Louise Craddock; and brothers, Dallas Cooper, Raymond Cooper, and Roy Cooper.

She is survived by sons, Nick Adams, Jimmy Dale Adams...

Kathy Sue Davis

Kathy Sue Davis

Aug 17, 2023

Kathy Sue Davis 63 of Camp Creek, WV passed away at home August 17, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Albert M. Davis;  sons, Daniel Elkins (Liza) of Julian, WV and Andrew Elkins (Sara) of Griffithsville, WV; brother Danny Bell (Susie); sisters Pam Looney (Roger) and Sherri; grandchildren, Derrik Carter (Kari), Kala Coburn (Chris), Serra Hottenstein, Katy Elkins, Leah...

Bobby "Steve" Clay

Bobby "Steve" Clay

Aug 16, 2023

 

     Bobby “Steve” Clay, 49, of West Hamlin, WV gained his wings on Wednesday August 16, 2023.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Manvel and Gusta Clay, Hassell and Lora Workman; along with his grandson Carlo Mabry.

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Tony Curtis Green

Tony Curtis Green

Aug 15, 2023

Tony Curtis Green, 53, of Williams Mountain WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born February 16, 1970 in Illinois.

He was loved by lots of family and friends. He loved being with his family and making memories with his kids and grandkids.

He was proceeded in death by his father Curtis...

Betty Louise Gillispie

Betty Louise Gillispie

Aug 12, 2023

 

Betty Louise (Adkins) Gillispie, 71 of Ridgeview, WV, went home to the Lord, Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  She was born November 4, 1951 to the late Herbert and Ethel (McCallister) Adkins.  She was a lifelong resident of Boone County where she graduated from Sherman High School and was...

Deloris Estep

Deloris Estep

Aug 11, 2023

 

Deloris Ann Estep 76, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1947 a daughter of the late Barney and Ruth Lucille Queen Runyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband Haskel Howard Estep, a daughter Sandra Dawn Estep, and a...

Joann Barrett

Joann Barrett

Aug 8, 2023

 

     JoAnn Barrett, 90 years old, of West Hamlin, WV passed away August 8, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1932 in Harts, WV, a daughter of the late John Adkins and Norma Adkins Roberts. She was the widow of Glasco Barrett Jr.

     She is survived by her daughter, Doretta (David) Johnston of West Hamlin; grandson Bradlee (Myra)...

Betty Mae Barker

Betty Mae Barker

Jul 31, 2023

 

Betty Mae Barker 92 of Lick Creek, Danville, WV departed this life on July 31, 2023.

Betty was a lifetime member of Lick Creek Community Church.  She was a volunteer at the Madison Danville Nutrition Center for a very long time.  Miss Betty was a kind hearted lady and a very nice person.

She was preceded in death by...

James W. Pauley

James W. Pauley

Jul 30, 2023

James w. (Bill) Pauley 89, passed away on July 30, 2023. James was born on August 3, 1933 in Madison, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Pauley and Bessie Carver Pauley; two brothers Dee Pauley and Raymond Pauley; two sisters Elizabeth Sullivan and Ova Schultz.

Bill served in the Korean War with an honorable discharge...

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