OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Timmy Joe " Barry" Hager

Timmy Joe " Barry" Hager

Jun 29, 2024

Timmy Joe Hager, affectionately known as Barry, passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 64 in Peytona, WV (but he will always be 29 and three quarters). Born on January 24, 1960, in Madison, WV, Barry dedicated over 40 years of his life to working in the coal mines.

Barry was a man of many joys--hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling,...

Dorthy Mae Cavell

Dorthy Mae Cavell

Jun 29, 2024

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Cavell of Cox’s Fork WV. Dorothy passed away peacefully at 5:30 pm on Saturday June 29th, 2024 surrounded by friends and family at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan WV. She was...

Richard Douglas Cook

Richard Douglas Cook

Jun 29, 2024

Richard Douglas Cook of Uneeda, Boone County, West Virginia passed away on June 29, 2024 at age 69.

Rick was born on August 5, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to Douglas Ray Cook and Wanda Lee (Carter) Cook. He was the very first baby born at the new Cabell Huntington Hospital. Rick grew up in Charleston, graduating from George Washington High...

Geneva Kay Warden

Geneva Kay Warden

Jun 29, 2024

Geneva "Jenny" Kay Warden, 73, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at Beckley Health Care, Beckley, WV.

Geneva was born in Madison (Boone County), WV on August 27, 1950 to the late Robert and Opal Halley. She was also preceded in death by son Roy Silvia Jr.; brothers Herman, Clifford and Charles Halley; and sisters Joyce Halley,...

Janet Browning

Janet Browning

Jun 29, 2024

Janet Browning, 70, of Wharton, WV passed away at home June 29, 2024.

She was a retired security guard and a member of Jarrells Valley Church, started God’s Gift of Love Ministry and Gordon Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvery “Bud” and Helen Johnson; sisters, Hazel L. Gibson, Connie M. Lawson and Charlotte Duckett; brothers, Don...

Brenda Jean Ball

Brenda Jean Ball

Jun 28, 2024

Brenda Jean Ball, 65, of Danville, WV passed away unexpectedly at home June 28, 2024.

Brenda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, WV, Johnna (Chris) Ball of Secoal, WV and Savanna (Cara) Ball of Huntington, WV; brothers, Douglas (Patricia) Workman of Mims, Fl, Gordon (Jodi) Workman of Chapmanville, WV, and...

Vicki Lynn Bias

Vicki Lynn Bias

Jun 28, 2024

Vicki Lynn Bias, age 64, of Alkol, WV passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1959, to the late Phillip Wayne Dickerson and Charlotte Ann Curd. 

Vicki was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her greatest joys of life were family, traveling, exploring, gardening, cooking, and horses. As time passed in her fight of...

Barbara J. Fairchild

Barbara J. Fairchild

Jun 27, 2024

 Barbara Jean Thompson Fairchild, 91, of Madison, dearly loved mother, Nana, and sister, passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on June 27, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Foster, West Virginia. She grew up on her family farm in Madison and was always obliged to share stories about her happy childhood and many siblings. A 1951...

Zachary Matthew Chapman

Zachary Matthew Chapman

Jun 26, 2024

Zachary Matthew Chapman, 21, of Florida, gained his wings on June 26, 2024.

He was born August 19, 2002, in Charleston, WV to Matt and Shawnna Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Cheryl Buckner and Rebecca Workman; great grandparents Clarence and Katherine Felty.

He is survived by his children, Leilani Chapman of ft. Lauderdale,...

Larry Joe Berry

Larry Joe Berry

Jun 25, 2024

Larry Joe Berry, 65, of Danville WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 25, 2024. He was born May 2, 1959. He was the son of Howard and Betty Berry. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and Kevin Bery; 2 grandbabies (Amy Lovejoy).

Larry is survived by his...

Robert Lee Farley

Robert Lee Farley

Jun 23, 2024

Robert Lee Farley Jr. 67 of Clothier WV went home to be with the Lord on June 23rd at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness. Robert was a retired Truck Driver. Robert loved life, he loved going to many different churches, riding in the mountains and star gazing. Christmas was a favorite time for Robert as he became Santa...

Lovell Brown, Jr.

Lovell Brown, Jr.

Jun 22, 2024

Lovell "Buddy" Brown, Jr., aged 83, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on May 20, 1941, in Gordon, WV, he was the beloved son of the late Lovell H. Brown, Sr. and Kathryn Farrell-Brown, and the husband of the late JoAnn Greenlee-Brown. Buddy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett E. and Dona G. Brown,...

Ernestine Crum Manns

Ernestine Crum Manns

Jun 20, 2024

Ernestine “Tina” Manns, 95 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. She was born in Pine Creek, WV, to the late Joel and Winnie Duty Crum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie and Joel Crum, husband, Herman Manns, daughter Charlotte Jo Manns Kinser, son-in-law Frederick Kinser, grandson Bradley Kinser,...

Douglas Dale Ramey

Douglas Dale Ramey

Jun 17, 2024

Douglas Dale Ramey, 75, with his crops laid by and his work here done, has gone home to hear the Lord say “well done” on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Friday, June 21, 2024, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with Pastor Elder Tim...

James Garfield McClure

James Garfield McClure

Jun 16, 2024

James Garfield McClure passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, June 16, with his wife and children at his bedside.

Jim was born in Tango, WV in Lincoln County on February 19, 1934 to Lawrence and Ival McClure. He enjoyed his youth in Danville, WV growing up with an older sister and brother and two younger brothers and a...

Mary Catherine Knapp

Mary Catherine Knapp

Jun 14, 2024

Mary Catherine (McHugh) Knapp of Ridgeview, W.Va., passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by family. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Muriel McHugh, and a sister, Dr. Eileen Levicky.  

Mary is survived by her doting husband, Richard, their children, Drs. Richard W. Knapp, Jr. (Hayley) and Justin E. Knapp (Samantha), both of...

Christina Hunter

Christina Hunter

Jun 14, 2024

Christina Faye Hunter, 58, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.

She was born June 19, 1965 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late David and Phyllis Scott Baldwin.  

Survivors include her son Matthew Hunter (Kayla) of Danville, one brother Charlie Baldwin of North Carolina, 2 grandchildren; Caydance and Haley, beloved pet dog Judy, 2 nieces, 1...

Raymond Roy

Raymond Roy

Jun 14, 2024

Raymond “Papaw” Roy, 86, of Branchland, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 14, 2024, in the presence of his dear loved ones. He was born January 6, 1938, on Roy Branch in Branchland, WV. He was the son of the late Edward “Bobie” and Gladys Thacker Roy. In addition to his parents, Raymond was...

Richard L. Midkiff

Richard L. Midkiff

Jun 12, 2024

Richard L. Midkiff, 90, son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Midkiff, born on February 20, 1934 in Lincoln County, WV passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on June 12, 2024.  

Richard served as a BT3 in the US Navy on the USS Saufley EDDE 465 from 1953-1957. He retired from Chemical Leaman Tanklines Teamsters Local 175....

June Faye Dolin

June Faye Dolin

Jun 12, 2024

June Faye (Cochran) Dolin, 86, of Foster, WV went to be with the Lord June 12, 2024, to the sorrow of all who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Forest Dolin, the love of her life; her parents William and Mazie Cochran; eight brothers and sisters; and her granddaughter Rachel Renae McClure.

She is survived by her children,...

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