OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

David Ray Holstein

David Ray Holstein

Apr 4, 2013

David Ray Holstein, 63, of Danville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 10, 1949 and was the seventh of ten children of the late Fred D. and Juanita Lamp Holstein. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry,...

Danny Kirk Hutchison

Danny Kirk Hutchison

Apr 2, 2013

Danny Kirk Hutchison, 73, of Strange Creek of Braxton County, WV was born February 6, 1940 and died April 2, 2013. He was a retired school teacher from Richlands, Va. He was preceded in death his father, Austin Kirk. He is survived by his daughter, Kim (Rob) Lohmeyer of Kerrville, TX; grandson, Benjamin; mother, Elouise Hutchison of Elkview; sisters, Linda...

Cleveland "Cleve" Earl McClanahan

Cleveland "Cleve" Earl McClanahan

Apr 1, 2013

Cleveland “Cleve” Earl McClanahan, 77, of Wharton has “Gone to meet the Lord.” He died April 1, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born May 9, 1935 and was a son of the late Lee and Sadie Jewell McClanahan. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Sue; sisters, Lulie, JoAnn, Barbara, Doris...

Jerry Lee Dunlap

Jerry Lee Dunlap

Apr 1, 2013

Jerry Lee Dunlap, 69, of Greenview was born November 18, 1944 and unexpectedly died on Monday, April 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances; and brother, Donald Dunlap. He was a disabled coal miner and member of UMWA. He is survived by his daughter, Jeri Lynn Bunting and her husband, Michael; two grandchildren, Ty Bunting and...

Richard Fowler

Richard Fowler

Apr 1, 2013

Richard E. Fowler, 67, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2013. He was born October 18, 1945 and was a son of the late Will and Julia Fowler. He worked for Chambers Rental and was a member of Lory Julian Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Edna Fowler; sons, Jimmy (Bobbi)...

Patricia Ann Jarrell Pauley

Patricia Ann Jarrell Pauley

Apr 1, 2013

Patricia Ann Jarrell Pauley, 80, of St Albans, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2013 at The Hubbard House West, South Charleston. She was a faithful Christian and attended Grace Baptist Temple Church and Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always reaching out to friends and neighbors...

Maurice Gene Miles

Maurice Gene Miles

Mar 31, 2013

Maurice Gene Miles, 77, of Jeffrey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born May 1, 1935 and was a son of the late Alvin and Dora Miles. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet, of 55 years. Maurice was a member of Spencer United...

Helen Louise Keener Clay

Helen Louise Keener Clay

Mar 30, 2013

Helen Louise Keener Clay, 66, of Alkol, WV was born at Elmira, WV on April 6, 1946 and died March 30, 2013 at Boone Nursing Rehabilitation Center of Huntington’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Keener and Dessie King and foster parents, Anna and Dorsal Burnside; husband, Willie Clay Jr; and brother, Frankie Keener. She is...

Clifford E. Hager

Clifford E. Hager

Mar 28, 2013

Clifford E. Hager, 89, of Danville passed peacefully at home on March 28, 2013 after a short illness. Clifford was a retiree from the C&O (CSX) Railroad and had proudly served his country during WWII in the 8th Air Force, stationed in India within the CBI (China, Burma, India) Theatre. Clifford is survived by his wife, Fannie V. Hager; sons,...

Johnny Ray Holstein

Johnny Ray Holstein

Mar 27, 2013

Johnny Ray Holstein 56 of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2013 following a long courageous battle with cancer at the Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine and mother Betty. John enjoyed Nascar, hunting, westerns and his job at the Law Firm of Robinson...

Terry M. Adkins

Terry M. Adkins

Mar 24, 2013

Terry M. Adkins, 57, of Big Ugly Creek Road, WV passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the home of his long time love, Kathy Chapman due to complications from an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Gene Adkins of Big Ugly Creek Road and Maxie Hill of Lick Creek. He was also preceded...

Clarence Edward Gunnoe

Clarence Edward Gunnoe

Mar 24, 2013

Clarence Edward “Doe” Gunnoe, 73, of Costa, WV died March 24, 2013 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of UMWA and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cuffbert and Claira Mae Dolin Gunnoe; his brother, Louie Gunnoe of California; and sisters, Chole Gates of Florida...

Sharron Gayle Gabbert

Sharron Gayle Gabbert

Mar 23, 2013

Sharron Gayle Gabbert, 67, of Chapmanville passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was born November 4, 1945 in Fayette County, WV and was a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Webb Gabbert. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Samuel. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Miller...

Isaac Carpenter

Isaac Carpenter

Mar 22, 2013

Isaac Carpenter Jr., 71, of Harts passed away on March 22, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born May 1, 1941 in Barnabus, WV, son of Isaac Carpenter Sr. and Plumer Akers Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Patty; daughters, Angelina Williams of Cross Lanes and Aleah Carpenter of Harts; son, Isaac Anthony III of Raleigh, NC;...

Mark Andrew Messer

Mark Andrew Messer

Mar 19, 2013

Mark Andrew “Andy” Messer, 48, of Julian passed away at his home on March 19, 2013. Andy was born in Charleston on January 4, 1965. After graduating from Scott High School, where he played football, Andy enrolled in the Army. He served in the military for more than ten years, including a life-altering, front-line tour in the Middle East during...

Linda Lou Hager

Linda Lou Hager

Mar 15, 2013

Linda Lou Hager, 61, of Madison, WV passed away March 15, 2013 at her home. She was born November 19, 1951 and was a daughter of the late Ed and Stella Rakes Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Hager. She was a housewife and a member of Madison Church of Christ. She is survived by...

Carol Sue Garretson

Carol Sue Garretson

Mar 14, 2013

Carol Sue Garretson, 73, of Foster passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. She was born August 29, 1939 at Foster and was a daughter of the late Roy and Lola Harless Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlis Garretson; and stepson, David Garretson. She was retired from the Department of...

Phyllis Ann Baldwin

Phyllis Ann Baldwin

Mar 13, 2013

Phyllis Ann Baldwin, 69, of Foster went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ingram and Florence Stone Scott; and a daughter Kimberly Ann. She dedicated her life to her family and leaves...

Jack D. Kirk

Jack D. Kirk

Mar 11, 2013

Jack D. Kirk, 76, of Ridgeview was born October 27, 1936 and passed away March 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Massey Kirk; brothers, John, James, and Everette Kirk; sister, Alice Faye Kirk Barker; great-grandchildren, Melanie Hope and Stacia Faith Davis and Jaycee Kirk; and his first wife, Carol Tyler Kirk. He was...

Eva Wills Burdette

Eva Wills Burdette

Mar 10, 2013

Eva Wills Burdette, 90, of Madison, WV passed away March 10, 2013, after suffering a mild stoke January 13, 2013. She was born June 24, 1922, in Madison to J.E. and Aboline Wills. She leaves behind a daughter, Barbara and husband Gene Kirkpatrick of Arkansas; three sons, Roger of Madison and Terry and Steve both of Florida; and six grandsons....

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