OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Carmel W. Jeffrey
Nov 17, 2023
Carmel W. “Junie” Jeffrey Jr., 70, of Maylene, AL formerly of Jeffrey, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17th, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie Jeffrey; daughter Jada Jeffrey Knight; grandchildren Laurel and Cole Knight; sister Hilda Dean; and nephews Jeff, Todd, and Jon Dean.
He...
Earl Eugene Balentine
Nov 16, 2023
Earl Eugene Balentine, 76, of Quinland, WV departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after fighting a long illness. Earl was the son of the late Paul and Georgie Balentine of Logan, WV. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Webb, Paul, Dale, Rush,...
Dr. Robert B. Atkins
Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Robert “Bob” Burton Atkins, 72, of Madison, WV passed away on November 15th, 2023. Bob was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Geraldine and Mosie “Buster” Atkins.
Bob grew up in Rock Creek with his brothers, Joe and Ed. He graduated from Scott High School in 1969, and then attended West Virginia University where he...
Farion Eldon Burns
Nov 13, 2023
Farion Eldon Burns, 67, of Bob White, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.
He was born December 13, 1955, a son of the late Buster and Lois Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carmen Burns, Rodney Burns and Sherry Selbe.
He was a coal miner with Dan Rivers Resource.
He is...
Mary Emily Phillips
Nov 11, 2023
Mary Emily Phillips was born on January 20th,1954, and was called home on November 11th, 2023 at 11 PM. She was praising the Lord and shouting as she left us here on this earth. She was a member of Greenview Baptist Church. Mary and her loving husband, SGT James Oral Phillips of Jeffrey, WV, were married for 26 years....
Linda Mary Esque White
Nov 9, 2023
Linda Mary Esque White, 79, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born August 29, 1944, in Huntington, the sixth of seven children of the late Paul C. Esque and Gertrude Ross Esque. She retired from Bob Evans after more than 30 years. She was known for her...
Thomas Brent McCune
Nov 9, 2023
Thomas Brent McCune, a retired pharmacist from Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, WV, passed away on November 8, 2023, at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar, West Virginia. He was born on November 21, 1940, in West Virginia.Thomas was an exceptional individual who had a profound impact on those around him. His dedication to his profession as a pharmacist served...
Donald Lee Elam
Nov 8, 2023
Donald Lee Elam, 75, of Wharton, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 and gained his place in Heaven. He was the son of Enos James and Edaith Barker Elam.
Donald was a member of the Greenwood Church of God for over 48 years and served as the pastor for the last 36 years. He retired after working...
Dale Booth
Nov 8, 2023
Dale Booth, 88, of Foster, WV departed this life on November 8, 2023 at CAMC- Memorial Division in Charleston, WV.
Dale was born on September 4, 1935 s son of the late William and Mary (Green) Booth. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife Charlene (Price) Booth; son James "Jim" Booth; brothers, Ralph...
James Edward Justice
Nov 5, 2023
James Edward “Jimmy” Justice of Madison, WV passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 at Boone Memorial Hospital at the age of 90.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet; his parents, Arthur and Grace Holstein Justice; and his siblings, Arthur Justice, Harold Justice, Louise Dillion and Dorothy Perry.
Jimmy is survived by...
Chester Wayne Cook
Nov 4, 2023
Chester Wayne Cook (Chig), 70, of Bim W.V. passed away November 4, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Bethal and Helen Cook; sister Vickie Stewart; and stepdaughter Jeanie Greiner.
Chester leaves behind his beloved wife Bernadine Cook of 21 years; stepsons Billy Ray Castle and Derek Castle Sr; stepdaughter Susan White; sister-in-Law...
Cathy Renee Britt
Nov 4, 2023
Cathy Renee Britt, 57, of Danville, WV went home to be with her Lord on November 4, 2023.
Cathy was born on Oct. 15, 1966, in Chicago Illinois to JoAnn Linville Atkins and Cecil Dollen. She was preceded in death by her parents and paternal grandparents, Lottie Dollen Colegrove and Lee Dollen; and maternal grandparents, Georgia Brown Linville...
Ethel Marie Pullen
Nov 4, 2023
Ethel Marie Pullen 95 of West Hamlin, WV passed away on November 4, 2023 at Cabell Health Care Center. She was born December 3, 1927 at Myra, WV to the late Arthur and Berta Stowers Sowards. Ethel retired from Lincoln County Opportunity as director of Hamlin Senior Center, and also earlier in her career worked for Dr. G.O. McClellan....
Lowell Ray Fitzwater
Oct 31, 2023
Lowell Ray Fitzwater, 86, of Madison, WV was born on July 27, 1937 and passed away on October 31, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley R. and Garnet Lee Fitzwater; first wife, Violet McCutcheon Fitzwater; daughter, Hilda Renee, and grandchild, Austin.
He was a veteran of United States Army, he retired from Peabody...
Bessie Frances Barker Dillon
Oct 30, 2023
Bessie Frances Barker Dillon, 85, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on October 30, 2023 after a long illness.
She was born June 26, 1938 to the late Rev. Lonnie and Annie Barker of Fork Creek, WV. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Cleve Daughtery Sr. who she married in 1955; and her second husband...
Cecil Wayne Elkins
Oct 27, 2023
Husband, dad, grandad, and great-grandad were the names that Cecil Wayne Elkins loved the most. After a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, he went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital’s HospiceCare in Charleston. Born and raised in Uneeda on January 19, 1950, Wayne spent his life loving his family in the...
Deborah L. Eden Harrison Douglas
Oct 24, 2023
Deborah L. Edens Harrison Douglas of Peytona, WV was born on July 8, 1945 and went to her Heavenly home on October 24, 2023 at the age of 78.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis V. and Becky Edens; first husband Larry Joe Harrison; brothers Lewis and Arthur Edens; and sister Mary Jo Parasiliti.
She is...
Ralph Carroll Javins
Oct 23, 2023
Ralph C. Javins, born August 10, 1951, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dilford and Belva Javins; brothers, Ronnie, Charles Eugene, and William (Jake) Javins; sister; Betty Cox.
He is survived by two sons, Jonathan, and Jeremy Javins of Bloomingrose, WV; grandchildren, Elijah Javins of Charleston, Kayla,...
Velma Givens Cardwell
Oct 20, 2023
Velma Givens Cardwell of Bim, WV passed Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 101 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall on November 1988; her daughter Sue Prue in December of 2019; her mother and father Bill and Altha Givens of Dunbar, KY; sisters Thelma (Tootsie) Russell and Selma Lee; and brother William...
Elaine Kay Toth
Oct 17, 2023
Elaine Kay (Adkins) Toth, 71, passed away at Winchester Medical Center with cancer on Tuesday October 17, 2023. She was born June 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Conrad and Betty Adkins.
She graduated from Guyan Valley High School and Marshall University and retired from Grant County Schools as a speech therapist and was a member of...
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