OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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
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...
Jacqueline June Harless
Apr 6, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" June Harless, 84, of Madison died peacefully on April 6, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV after a brief illness. Jackie was born May 17, 1928 in Ottawa, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sidney and Mintie Ellis. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Ray Edward Harless. Together they owned...
Alma Jean Wilkins
Apr 4, 2013
Alma Jean Ballard Wilkins, 75, of Madison, WV passed away April 4, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Opie and Gertrude Wills Bias; daughters, Sharon Ballard Randall and Drema Sue Ballard; sons, John Ballard and Patrick Ballard; and brothers, Rodney and Ricci Bias. She is survived by a daughter, Deneaise (Victor) Gore...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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