OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Richard Paul Kuhn

Richard Paul Kuhn

Feb 7, 2013

Richard Paul Kuhn, 71, of Foster, WV went to his eternal resting place after a long illness on February 7, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ida Kuhn and George and Lora Gregory; and a brother, Lorenza Kuhn. He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters, LaDonna (Barry) Tackett, Rita...

Eric Jon White

Eric Jon White

Feb 7, 2013

Eric Jon White, age 67, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Madison, West Virginia died Thursday, February 7, 2013. Jon was born on October 20, 1945 in Madison, WV. He was the only child of Denver Edmund and Oma (Miller) White. He attended South Charleston High School and graduated in 1963 from Scott High School in Madison and Marshall University in...

Brenda J. Hughes

Brenda J. Hughes

Feb 3, 2013

Brenda J. Hughes "nee Ball" of Hewett, WV formerly of Chatham, Ohio passed away February 3, 2013 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. Brenda was born September 17, 1940 to the late Roy C. and Josie Ball of Hewett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernest, Remol and Elmer Ball; brothers-in-law,...

James Hershel Aleshire

James Hershel Aleshire

Feb 2, 2013

James Hershel Aleshire, 83, of Blair, WV passed away February 2, 2013 at his home. He was born March 23, 1929 at Blair, WV and was a son of the late James H. and Gola Harless Aleshire. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Aleshire; a son, Rodney Aleshire; one brother, Paul Ellis; and five sisters,...

Dorothy Marie Brumfield

Dorothy Marie Brumfield

Jan 31, 2013

Dorothy Marie Brumfield, 78, of Jeffrey, WV was born on August 2, 1934 and was a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Ann Mortimer Robinson. She departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Terry Brumfield; and a sister,...

Samuel Maxwell Pickens

Samuel Maxwell Pickens

Jan 29, 2013

Samuel Maxwell Pickens III, 90, of Bim, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2013. He was born July 3, 1922 to the late Mabel Hastings Pickens and Samuel Maxwell Pickens II. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of 65 years, Juel Jann Pickens. Sam was also preceded in death by his...

Mary Elizabeth Elswick

Mary Elizabeth Elswick

Jan 29, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Elswick, 68, of Robinson, WV went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 after a short illness. She was born in Emily Creek, Kentucky on January 21, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira Etters, Sr. and Bertha Simpkins Etters of Hatfield, KY; and brothers, Johnny Etters and Leonard...

Virginia Pauline Hager

Virginia Pauline Hager

Jan 27, 2013

Virginia Pauline Hager, 94, of Madison died January 27, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was the wife of the late Ona R. Hager; and was a daughter of the late Delmer and Minnie Hager. She is survived by her sons, Clarence “Sonny” and John Douglas Hager of Hewett; and daughter, Patricia Bratcher of St. Albans; sister, Nelda Howell...

Harold A. Holstein

Harold A. Holstein

Jan 25, 2013

Harold A. Holstein, 74, of Foster was born December 25, 1938 and passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He retired from Boone County Board of Education after 42 years of service. He was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Yuvonne Miller Holstein; three daughters, Annette...

Ruth Ann Cook

Ruth Ann Cook

Jan 24, 2013

Ruth Ann Cook, 72, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Patrick and Harold Payne; brother, James Payne; daughter, Patsy Stollings; sons, J.J. and Terry Cook; and grandson, Steven Wooten. She is survived by sons, Lonnie (Jenni) Payne, Ralph (Tammy) Wooten, Roger (Karen) Wooten,...

Lorraine "Tootie" Spurlock

Lorraine "Tootie" Spurlock

Jan 22, 2013

Lorraine “Tootie” Spurlock, 91, of Griffithsville, WV passed away Monday, January 22, 2013 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. She was born July 28, 1921 in Yawkey, WV, a daughter of the late Robert Harrison and Nannie Johnson Porter. She was also preceded in death by her husband Walter Froud Spurlock and two sisters, Ardith McCormick and Omal Valentine. She was...

Helen Mae Goodwin

Helen Mae Goodwin

Jan 21, 2013

Helen Mae Goodwin, 80, of Van, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2013 at home after a short illness. Helen was born on September 2, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Boone County. She served as Postmaster in Van for the last 44 years, until her retirement in 2012, and along with her husband Bill enjoyed talking to and...

Delcie Mae Osborne

Delcie Mae Osborne

Jan 21, 2013

Delcie Mae Osborne, 85, of Seth passed away on January 21, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born February 16, 1927 and was a daughter of the late Lomer and Esther Green Cook. She is survived by five sons, Hersey Taylor and Darlene Osborne of Seth, Terry and Debbie Osborne of Beckley, James “Jamie” Osborne of...

Shirley Gail Hardin

Shirley Gail Hardin

Jan 15, 2013

Shirley Gail Hardin, 74, of Mikes Fork, Hewett, WV passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at her home. She was born April 3, 1938 and was a daughter of the late Maxine Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Eldin Hardin; a sister, Pat (James) Frye of Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Special thank...

Shelley Christine Moore

Shelley Christine Moore

Jan 14, 2013

Shelley Christine Moore, 36, of Robinson was born September 12, 1976 and passed away January 14, 2013 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Vint; her maternal grandfather, Leonard Edward Elswick; and her paternal grandparents, Roger and Sylvia Vint. She is survived by her son, Roger Dean Moore III of Danville; mother and...

Janet F. Miles

Janet F. Miles

Jan 11, 2013

Janet F. Blankenship Miles, 72, of Jeffrey, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital. She was born January 23, 1940 at Lake, WV and was a daughter of the late Ray and Myrtle Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Blankenship and Glen Blankenship; and one sister,...

Fred Allen Moore

Fred Allen Moore

Jan 8, 2013

Fred Allen Moore, 65, of Clothier, WV was born May 17, 1947 and passed away on January 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Stafford Moore; father, Albert Moore; and brother, Samuel Moore. He is survived by his son, Dell; grandchildren, D.J. and Jada; great-grandchild, Jace; mother, Esclene; three brothers, Albert, Danny and Howard; three sisters,...

Matilda "Tille" Dolin

Matilda "Tille" Dolin

Jan 2, 2013

Matilda “Tille” Dolin, 89, of Teays Valley formerly of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2013 after a long illness. Tille was born December 11, 1923 to the late Freeland and Laura White of Cazy, WV. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer Dolin; brothers, Hartford, Clinton, Calvin, Frank, Bradford...

Phillip Maurice Cook

Phillip Maurice Cook

Jan 1, 2013

Phillip Maurice Cook 77 passed away on January 1, 2013 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born August 19, 1935 to Hubert Cook and Allie Adkins Cook of Bald Knob, WV and was the youngest of their five sons. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Glynn Cook, Donald Cook and Oliver Cook. After graduating from Van...

Virgina Ruth Perdue

Virgina Ruth Perdue

Jan 1, 2013

Virginia Ruth Perdue, 77, of Seth, West Virginia was born July 21, 1935 and went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2013 at home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Joseph Hollie Perdue whom she married on January 1, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her...

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