OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Lawrence "Joe" Miller

Lawrence "Joe" Miller

Jan 1, 2013

Lawrence “Joe” Miller, 86, passed on January 1, 2013 to be with the Lord after a short illness. He was born on June 27, 1926 at Bim, WV and was a son of the late Lee and Essie Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jenine. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was...

Vivian L. Skeens Reed

Vivian L. Skeens Reed

Dec 31, 2012

Vivian L. Skeens Reed, 90, formerly of Van WV passed away on December 31, 2012. She was born August 25, 1922 and was a daughter of the late Andy and Tasseny Skeens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Reed. She is survived by her four daughters, Sharon and husband Lawrence Ashoff of Port Richey, Florida, Nedra...

Gary "Pete" Jarrell

Gary "Pete" Jarrell

Dec 28, 2012

Pastor Gary Leslie “Pete” Jarrell, 73, of Jeffrey, went to be with his Lord on December 28, 2012, after an extended battle with diabetes and related illnesses. Born on November 20, 1939 to Leslie W. “Rem” and Glenna Jarrell in Sandfield, he was a lifelong West Virginia resident. He was a U.S. Marine, barber, welder, coal miner, and school bus...

Denzil Edwin Loftus

Denzil Edwin Loftus

Dec 26, 2012

Denzil Edwin Loftus, 84, of Uneeda, WV was born March 9, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Barker and Ventrue Loftus; and a son, Billy Joe Loftus. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Danville. He was a retired coal miner and was...

Charles Franklin Nunley,

Charles Franklin Nunley,

Dec 23, 2012

Charles Franklin Nunley, Sr. of Madison passed away on December 23, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House West, Charleston after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Matthew Hubbert Nunley and Florence Browning Nunley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Matthew Nunley and Donald Edmund Nunley; and sisters, Ruby C. Short,...

Lois Clay Miller Gomez

Lois Clay Miller Gomez

Dec 23, 2012

Lois Clay Miller Gomez, age 71, of Uneeda, WV was born on July 24, 1941 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2012 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Gomez; her mother, N.Ruth McCarty; her grandmother, Ida Canterbury Clay; and her uncle, Charles C. Clay. She was a...

Debbie Lynn Jarrell

Debbie Lynn Jarrell

Dec 21, 2012

Debbie Lynn Jarrell, 54, of Robinson, WV was born October 12, 1958 and passed away on December 21, 2012 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She is survived by her husband, Johnny; three daughters, Brandi Gail Jarrell of Robinson, Jenny Hurley and Stacy Jarrell both of Danville; two sisters, Gail Cooper of Greenview and Sylvia Felty of Danville; and five grandchildren....

Alvin Guy Weaver

Alvin Guy Weaver

Dec 20, 2012

Alvin Guy Weaver, 69, of Madison WV passed away December 20, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was a retired salesman, member of O’Dell Lodge #ll5, Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Beni Kedem Temple. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of Danville...

Brady Kimbler,

Brady Kimbler,

Dec 19, 2012

Brady Kimbler, Jr., 77, of Harrisville, WV passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at home with his family around him. He told his family that he had made his peace with God before he passed. He was born July 22, 1935 and was a son of the late Brady and Beulah Kimbler. He was a retired coal miner and a...

Jonathan "Cole Bug" Hager

Jonathan "Cole Bug" Hager

Dec 16, 2012

Jonathan “Cole Bug” Lewis Hager of South Madison, WV was born April 27, 2010 and passed away December 16, 2012 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pamala Sparks; and great-grandparents, Johnny Ray Hager I and Reta Hager and Paul and Barbra Sparks. He is survived by his parents, Jon and Katy Hager;...

Patricia Ann Hale

Patricia Ann Hale

Dec 15, 2012

Patricia Ann Hale, 74, of Racine, WV was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 15, 2012 following her sudden passing at home. Patty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Patty was a homemaker and spent her time caring for those...

Ricky Workman

Ricky Workman

Dec 15, 2012

Ricky Workman, 53, of Bloomingrose, WV passed away December 15, 2012. He was born September 26, 1959 and was a son of the late, Edley “Hansford” and Terry Workman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Tina; and brother, Randall. He was a retired coal miner from Pine Ridge Coal Company. He is survived by his wife Debra;...

Joyce "Kay" Ferrell

Joyce "Kay" Ferrell

Dec 13, 2012

Joyce “Kay” Ferrell, 70, of Six Mile made the journey home to the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2012 after a sudden illness. Her family helped usher her home while she took her final breaths. She was born September 3, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Homer and Nina Ferrell. She was also preceded in death by her...

Arthur "Red" Hill

Arthur "Red" Hill

Dec 7, 2012

Arthur “Red” Hill, 87, of Madison passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Arthur was born August 2, 1925 and was the son of the late Irvin and Berkie Hill. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, of 66 years, Madalyn Hill; daughter Linda Thurmond; grandson Chuck Sanders; granddaughter Shelia Sanders; and great granddaughter...

Franklin D. Dillon

Franklin D. Dillon

Dec 5, 2012

Franklin D. Dillon, 78, of Chapmanville died December 5, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. He was born April 17, 1934 and was a son of the late Hess and Mae Meade Dillon. He is survived by a special niece, Lindey Dillon; special nephew, Paul Ed and Carol Dillon; and several other nieces and nephews. Services will be 2...

Juel Jann Jarrell Pickens

Juel Jann Jarrell Pickens

Dec 3, 2012

Juel Jann Jarrell Pickens, age 86, of Bim went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2012. She was born on September 8, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Lona Green Jarrell and Omar Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by her oldest brother, Oather Jarrell who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country...

Ivan V. Bartley

Ivan V. Bartley

Dec 2, 2012

Ivan V. Bartley, 63, of Ellis Fork, Chapmanville WV died suddenly December 2, 2012. He was retired from Magic Mart in Danville and was a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Brooke; a brother, Glen Alvin; and nephew, Kenny. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Billie Jean Cullison; son, Jason (Cassie) of Harts; and...

Angela Dawn Sharps

Angela Dawn Sharps

Nov 25, 2012

Angela Dawn Sharps, 24, of Julian, WV passed away suddenly due to injuries from a car accident on November 25, 2012 in Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, N. Kyle McCormick; uncle, Dwayne McCormick; and best friend, Brittney Christian. She was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on November 3, 1988, the daughter of Brian Sharps and Elizabeth...

Phillip Stanford Newman

Phillip Stanford Newman

Nov 24, 2012

Phillip Stanford Newman, 70, of Danville, WV passed away on November 24, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born August 23, 1942 and was a son of the late Earl Stanford and Corrian Faith Bragg Newman. He was a retired steel worker for Bethlehem Steel. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Rowe of Charleston, WV and...

Maycel Marie Webb

Maycel Marie Webb

Nov 21, 2012

Maycel Marie Webb, 88, of Gordon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 after a short illness. Maycel was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her smile would light up a room and her quick wit and unique sense of humor were constant entertainment to those around her. She was a...

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