OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Virginia Miller
Jun 5, 2023
Virginia Maxine (Cogar) Miller, entered into eternal life on June 6 at the age of 98. Virginia was born on October 11, 1924. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother (mawmaw), great grandmother and the matriarch of our family.
Virginia, Ginny to most, lived at Wharton, WV, from 1955 to when her health started to fail. She then...
Scottie Ray Dent
Jun 2, 2023
Scottie Ray Dent, age 60, of Madison, WV was born June 20, 1962 and passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Dent Ball; his nephew Keith Alan Dent; and two very close friends Tony Ball and Keith Booth.
Scottie graduated from Scott High School in 1981. He worked numerous jobs throughout...
Edward "Eddie" Chapman
May 31, 2023
Preacher Edward “Eddie” Chapman peacefully entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family with his son holding his hand as he gently took his last breath on this Earth. He was 93 years, 8 months and 7 days young.
Eddie, or “Pops” as many called him, was born September 22, 1929, in Branchland, WV...
Billy Ray Vance Jr.
May 29, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Billy Ray Vance, Jr., born June 22, 1992 of Uneeda, WV. Billy Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29th, 2023.
He will be lovingly remembered by his Dad, Billy Ray Vance of Uneeda, WV; his Mom, Lisa Keeney Miller of...
David Eugene Black
May 28, 2023
David Eugene Black slipped away peacefully to his eternal reward Sunday evening, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, West Virginia.
The son of Oval and Odbert Black, he was born on June 25, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; his parents Oval and Odbert Black; and...
Shelva Jean Payne
May 25, 2023
It is with great Sadness the family of Shelva Payne Born August 15, 1943, went Home to be with Lord Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Graceful age of 80.
She will be remembered lovingly by her husband of 56 unforgettable years Hayward Payne. Children: Kimberly (Albert) Coley, Michelle (George) Scheuering, and Cindy (Teddy) Frye. Grandchildren: Joshua Lane, Brian...
Kristina Marie Withrow
May 25, 2023
Kristina Marie Withrow, 35, of Bim, WV passed away May 25, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Chad; sons, Hunter Scott, and Eli Benjamin; step-sons, Dakota and Addison all of Charleston, WV; parents, Paul "Scotty" and Mildred Cook of Bim, WV; grandmother, Lily Coley of Bim; great grandmother, Florida Holcomb of KY; aunts, Melissa (David) Gay of Peytona, and...
Roberta Elswick
May 24, 2023
ROBERTA ANN FERRELL ELSWICK, 66, of West Hamlin, WV, died May 24 in Cornerstone Hospital after a long illness. She was born on January 26, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Clate ‘Jack’ and Ruby Ferrell. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Hattie (Tom) Burke of Chicago, IL.
She is survived by...
Michael Wayne Vickers
May 23, 2023
Michael W. Vickers, 71, of Alkol went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after a long illness.
Born October 8, 1951, to Homer and Mildred Vickers. Mike was a 1970 graduate of Duval High School. After high school he joined the Army and served in Vietnam in the 194th Armed...
Nella Nelson
May 23, 2023
Nella Nelson, age 89, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
She was born November 21, 1933 and was a daughter of the late Filbert and Norma Nelson. In addtion to her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Denzil Nelson and Clovis Nelson; and sisters, Gayle Nelson and Janice Vahaverack.
Survived by two brothers,...
Avis Moore Leopold
May 21, 2023
Avis Leopold of Jesup, GA passed away on May 21st, 2023 at the age of 90 in Jacksonville, Florida.
She was born on January 22, 1933 in Uneeda, WV to Cledith and Opal Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Arnold Edward Moore, her son Arnold Paul Moore, her daughter-in-law April Moore and her siblings Evelyn...
Susan Ann Holstine-Adkins
May 19, 2023
Susan Ann Holstine-Adkins, 65, of Uneeda, WV passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home.
She was born October 29, 1957 and was a daughter of Clayton and Mabel Holstine. She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton Holstine; sister, Pamela Holstine; and her loving companion, Bubby Jarrell.
She is survived by her mother, Mabel Holstine of...
Dexter James Richmond
May 18, 2023
Dexter James Richmond, 71, of Spurlockville, WV was living at Black Diamond Arbor Apartments in Danville, WV when he passed away on May 18, 2023 of pneumonia and complications due to type one diabetes.
He was born April 30, 1952, a son of the late Henry and Freeda Brown Richmond. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Dale Lee Cohenour, Sr.
May 15, 2023
Dale Lee Cohenour, Sr. passed away May 15, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV.
Dale was born in Omar, WV at home. His family returned to Greenbrier County where he spent his childhood with his seven siblings.
He was a graduate of Greenbrier West High School. He worked in the coal mines as an electrician until his...
Opal Woodrum
May 15, 2023
Opal Woodrum 81, of Hamlin, WV went home to be with Jesus on May 15, 2023 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on March 9, 1942 in Logan County a daughter of the late Creed and Georgia Gibson Osborne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harrison Bill Woodrum; her children...
Angeline Tooley
May 13, 2023
Angeline Tooley, 76, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 11, 1947 and was a daughter of the late James and Lucille May. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Tooley; children, Angel...
Erma Lee Bowen
May 12, 2023
Erma Lee Bowen, 76, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12th, 2023.
She was born December 7th in Tampa, FL to the late Felix Walker and the late Annise Irene Rogers. She was also preceded the death by her sister, Ella Mae Smith. Erma Lee is survived by her sister, Lois Fay...
Leonard "Buck" Earl Peters, Sr.
May 11, 2023
Mr. Leonard "Buck" Earl Peters, Sr, 96, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 after a short illness.
Buck was born and raised in WV and he resided in Charleston until 2020 when he moved to Tennessee to live with his daughter. He was the son of the late Cecil C. Peters and Ina Mae Peters. ...
Syrena June Poore
May 11, 2023
Syrena “June” Poore, 93, of Cazy, WV passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
She left behind a legacy of devotion to her family and friends, and a testimony to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Munition, Drews Creek, WV in Raleigh County, a daughter of the late Ennis Roscoe Turner and...
Barbara Jean Merrill
May 11, 2023
Barbara Jean Merrill, 76 , of Branchland, WV died Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born August 12, 1946 a daughter of the late Freelin and Virgie Farley of Branchland.
She was also preceded in death by sisters Linda Kay Carpenter of Buchhanon, WV, Joyce Carrol Penny of Lima, OH; and sister-in-law Vickey of Green Springs, OH.
She is...
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