OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Cody James Ross

Cody James Ross

Feb 27, 2023

Cody James Ross, 25, of Griffithsville, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 27, 2023 due to and automobile accident. 

 

Cody was born August 8, 1997.  He was baptized on July 25, 2021.  Cody enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, swimming and Apex Gaming.  He was known for his enormous heart, a listening ear, and a...

Jerald Douglas Stiefer

Jerald Douglas Stiefer

Feb 27, 2023

Jerald Douglas Stiefer, 73, of Danville, WV passed away February 27, 2023 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.

He was born August 10, 1949 at Houston, TX a son of the late Lester Leroy and Emma Margrett Roders Stiefer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his stepson Pete Sigmon, brothers; Allen, Lee, Omar, Tommy, Walter, and...

Bessie Jeanette Miller

Bessie Jeanette Miller

Feb 26, 2023

Bessie Jeanette (Cabell) Miller went home to Jesus on February 26th 2023 at age of 93 years.

Bessie was born to Falcy Pauley and Manderville Cabell on November 19th 1929  in Wharton, West Virginia.

Bessie Jeanette Cabell met James Leondis Miller in Boone County West Virginia. They were married on October 12th 1946. They went on to raise three children,...

Norman Andrew Buckner

Norman Andrew Buckner

Feb 25, 2023

 

Norman Andrew Buckner, 80, of Danville, WV, passed away February 25, 2023. He was born August 1, 1942 at home in Skincreek, WV, to the late Brookie (Perry) Buckner and the late Sherman Buckner. He was preceded in death by his son Norman Eugene Buckner and his siblings; Naaman, Naomi, Nellie, Norwood, Nelson, Ned, Nancy, and Norris.

 

He...

Betty Lou Adkins

Betty Lou Adkins

Feb 25, 2023

Betty Lou Adkins, 88, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 23, 2023. 

 

She was born February 28, 1934 to the late Walter and Luary Adkins Jenkins. She was a devoted wife of the late James Fletcher Adkins. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Robert Adkins and great grandchild Trevor...

Benita Gaye Cook

Benita Gaye Cook

Feb 23, 2023

Benita Gaye Cook, 64, of East Lynn, WV died February 23, 2023.

 

She was born March 4, 1958 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Jess Willard and Ruby Kathlene Williams Carter.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Scott “Buddy” Cook; and son, John William-Scott Carter.

 

She is survived by daughters, Monika Cook,...

Roger Lee Thompson

Roger Lee Thompson

Feb 22, 2023

Roger Lee Thompson, age 75, of Madison, WV passed away at home Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

 

He was born in Madison, WV and was a son of the late Walter and Emily Thompson. He was also preceded in death by brothers Tracy and Troy Thompson. 

 

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Larry John Buckner

Larry John Buckner

Feb 22, 2023

Larry John Buckner, 57, of Hamlin, WV passed away February 22, 2023. He was born on January 04, 1966, in Cleveland, OH.

Larry was a loving, dedicated father to his only son, Cory John Buckner. He was a graduate of Hamlin High School and an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast.

Larry was preceded in death by his father,...

Stanley M. Adams

Stanley M. Adams

Feb 22, 2023

 

Stanley M. ‘Butch’ Adams, 69, of Wharton, WV died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with his loving wife at his side. Born on July 20, 1953 in Paintsville, KY to Earchil and Tilda Vanhoose Adams. Butch was a loving husband, father, and papaw and enjoyed spending time with his family. He attended Van High School...

Ruby V. Dotson

Ruby V. Dotson

Feb 22, 2023

Ruby V. Dotson, 83, of Comfort, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February22, 2023.

She was born August 25, 1939 and was a child of God. Ruby was a wonderful wifeand the best mother to eight precious children. She loved her husband, children,grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She attended the Toney's Branch FreewillBaptist Church and you...

Lorraine Marcum

Lorraine Marcum

Feb 21, 2023

 

Lorraine Marcum, 90, of Nellis, WV was born August 23, 1932 at Logan, WV a daughter of the late Rones and Illie White Chambers. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.

She went to church all her life at the Nellis Church of Christ. She loved quilting blankets, watching and feeding hummingbirds, feeding baby...

Robert T. Baisden

Robert T. Baisden

Feb 17, 2023

 

Robert T. Baisden 80 of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023 with family by his side.

He was a faithful member of Branchland United Baptist Church and loved to share the news of Jesus with everyone he met. Bob served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death...

Joan Eileen Harless McDorman

Joan Eileen Harless McDorman

Feb 17, 2023

Joan Eileen Harless McDorman, 80, of Wharton, WV passed away February 17, 2023.

 

She was born November 6, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Auldine and Mildred Harless.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Herman Harless of Wharton; and grandson Marty George of Columbus OH.

 

She is survived by her husband of 61...

Ermyntrude Ballard

Ermyntrude Ballard

Feb 16, 2023

 

Our Mother - Ermyntrude Long Ballard

Hernshaw -  Born April 2, 1933 and entered her eternal home February 16, 2023 at Montgomery General Hospital with family by her side. A native of Boone County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Haley and Lennie Mae Long. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Connie Fay Hatfield

Connie Fay Hatfield

Feb 15, 2023

 

Connie Fay Crum Hatfield, 73, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2023.  Connie was born on May 16, 1949 in Logan, WV to the late William and Willie Sias Crum.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Baney” Hatfield; seven brothers, Rev. Alonzo (Francis) Curry, Otis (Lilly) Crum, Roy...

William S. Pauley

William S. Pauley

Feb 14, 2023

 

William S. ‘Bill’ Pauley, 84, of Madison, WV was born June 12, 1938 at Van, WV a son of the late Sid and Marcella Pauley. Bill passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Harmony at South Ridge, Charleston, WV.

Bill served in the US ARMY, loved his membership as a Mason and a Shriner, especially his participation with the...

Jack R. Bell

Jack R. Bell

Feb 14, 2023

 

Jack R. Bell 93, passed away February 14, 2023 at his home in West Hamlin, WV. Jack was born February 2, 1930 in Logan County, WV, the oldest of ten children born to Willie and Eva Tye Bell. Jack was a Guyan Valley High School graduate and an Army Veteran having served in Alaska. He was a member of...

Steven Leonard Smith

Steven Leonard Smith

Feb 9, 2023

 

Steven Leonard Smith, 41, of Ottawa, WV passed away unexpectly on February 9, 2023. 

 

He was preceded in death by his mother Anna Irene Smith.

 

He is survived by his wife Alisha Smith, although separated they were the best of friends; his father, Steve Smith; four children; and two stepchildren.

 

He was a graduate of...

Virgil Ed Neace

Virgil Ed Neace

Feb 9, 2023

 

Virgil Ed Neace, 78, of Kiahsville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Ed was born August 15, 1944 to the late John Henry and Emma Hicks Neace.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Leva “Sissy” Wiley Neace; one daughter, Kathy Lynnl; brothers,...

Fred Newsome, Sr.

Fred Newsome, Sr.

Feb 9, 2023

 

On February 9, 2023, Fred Newsome Sr, 92, of Wharton, WV, went home to be with the Lord.

He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Mae Newsome; his parents, C. C. and Elizabeth Newsome; his brothers Calvin, Lowell, Christopher Howard, Millis, Thomas, and Christopher; sisters Della and Ella.    He is survived by his sons, Fred (Janet) Newsome, Jr....

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