OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Wetzel Fulks

Wetzel Fulks

Feb 7, 2023

On February 7, 2023, Wetzel Fulks; a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and minister, went home to be with the Lord. Wetzel Fulks was born on April 27, 1932 in Ethel, WV. He worked as a Construction Worker and Foreman for more than 50 years, where he retired. He was immersed in the Christian community and was a member of...

Paul Raymond Cooper, Sr.

Paul Raymond Cooper, Sr.

Feb 6, 2023

 

 

Paul Raymond Cooper Sr. of Madison West Virginia went to be with his heavenly father on February 6th, 2023.

Paul was born in Madison, West Virginia on October 31st 1942. His father was the late Okey Raymond Cooper, however, Paul considered the late Midfer Watson his dad and his mother was the late Ann Marie Watson. He was...

Michael Ray Pauley

Michael Ray Pauley

Feb 5, 2023

 

 

Michael Ray Pauley, 64, of Madison, West Virginia, passed away Feb. 5, 2023, from acute lymphoblastic leukemia at HospiceCare at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of the late Herbert L. and Anna Lee Pauley of Foster. He was married to Patricia Hanlon Pauley for 39 years.

Mike graduated in 1976 from Scott High...

Joseph L. Deweese

Joseph L. Deweese

Feb 4, 2023

 

Joseph L. Deweese, 84, of Madison, WV went peacefully into the arms of his Jesus on February 4, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl Graley; and his sister Darlene Holstein.

 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, D.J.; children, Rick Deweese of St. Cloud, Florida, Angela Greene of Nitro, April Homeyer...

Patrick Dwaine Wellman

Patrick Dwaine Wellman

Feb 2, 2023

 

Patrick Dwaine Wellman, 59, of Midkiff, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospice in Westlake, OH. 

He was born June 28 1963 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Delany and Carol Farley Wellman.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Wellman; aunt, Norma Wellman; uncle Ted Wellman; and...

James Warren Chambers

James Warren Chambers

Jan 26, 2023

James Warren (Jim) Chambers 84 years old from Danville, WV passed away January 26, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

 

Jim worked alongside his father in the timber business in Boone County, WV before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1956. Upon discharge in January 1960, Jim returned to WV, where he met and married the love of...

Jerald Delano Bragg

Jerald Delano Bragg

Jan 25, 2023

Jerald Delano Bragg,86, of Millersburg, OH, formerly of West Virginia went to be with the Lord, after fighting a long courageous battle with Alhemizers on  January 25, 2023.

He was born April 2, 1936, a son of the late Sherman and Bethel Bragg.  He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Helena Markovich; one son, Jerald Delano Bragg...

Rita Mae Church

Rita Mae Church

Jan 24, 2023

 

Rita Mae Church (Boothe), 78, departed this life on January 24, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV.

 

She was born on May 20, 1944, in Logan the daughter of William and Mary (Green) Boothe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph and Roger Boothe, sister Rosemary Boothe McCray, husband...

Carol Jean Hurt

Carol Jean Hurt

Jan 21, 2023

Carol Jean Hurt, 73, of River, Kentucky passed away on January 21, 2023 following a long illness.

 

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Floyd and Gracie Hurt; her beloved sister Mary Henderson; special sister Yvonne McGlothlin; special brother Ricky Estep; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

She is survived by...

Esta Jarrell

Esta Jarrell

Jan 19, 2023

Esta Jarrell, 103 years old, of Danville, WV was born in Raleigh County, WV on February 2, 1920 and passed away January 19, 2023.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents Fonnie Workman and Milton Workman from Twilight, WV; her beloved husband of many years Martin Jarrell; her brothers French Workman of Twilight, WV, Archie Workman of...

Kathy Louise West

Kathy Louise West

Jan 18, 2023

Kathy Louise West passed away after a short illness at CAMC General in Charleston, WV on January 18, 2023. She was a daughter of the late George and Shirley West, she was 68 years old.

 

Kathy was born with Down Syndrome, but despite her disability still led a full and happy life.  Kathy loved coloring, watching her favorite tv...

Nancy Napier

Nancy Napier

Jan 15, 2023

Nancy Lou Napier, 80, of, Ranger, WV died Sunday January 15, 2023.  She was born January 1, 1943 in Braeholm, WV, a daughter of the late Vaughn and Ella Hager Cummings. 

She is survived by one Son, Tim Napier; grandchildren, Christina Napier, James Sias, Ashley Sias; great grandchildren, Kaiden Napier, Tracy Napier, Leon Napier; one sister, Janice Cox and several...

Annis Mae Daniels

Annis Mae Daniels

Jan 13, 2023

 

Annis Mae Daniels, 79, of Bob White, West Virginia passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. 

 

Annis was a dedicated mother first and foremost.  She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them.  She especially loved her role as a grandmother.  She had a vivacious personality and always made people laugh.  She had a passion for gardening...

Daniel "Danny" White Spencer

Daniel "Danny" White Spencer

Jan 13, 2023

Danny Spencer, 78, of Hewett, WV passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. 

 

Danny was born December 30, 1944, a son of the late Virgil and Pauline White Spencer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Kyle Spencer.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty; children, Debby (Chuck) Mullins, Laura (Dale) Brumfield,...

Janice Sue Brewster

Janice Sue Brewster

Jan 12, 2023

 

Sue Brewster of Midkiff, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023. 

 

She was born January 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Eugene and Virginia Williamson Cochran.  She was seventy-six and two days.  She was the wife of the late Alvis Brewster. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Ralph,...

Michael Malloy Miller

Michael Malloy Miller

Jan 8, 2023

Michael Malloy Miller, 65, of Madison, WV peacefully passed away on the morning of January 8, 2023.

Michael was born on July 8, 1957 to malloy and Lillian Miller in Madison, WV.  After Michael graduated Scott High School in 1975 he became an equipment operator in the Coal Mining Industry.  He enjoyed playing guitar, reading, drawing and spending time with...

Rose Marie Black Elkins

Rose Marie Black Elkins

Jan 4, 2023

Rose Marie Black Elkins 93, of Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 at home. She was born August 31, 1929 a daughter of Hal and Catharine Dyer Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Elkins. She is survived by her sons Chuck (Debbie) Elkins, and Bill (Sonda) Elkins; her grandchildren Amber (Brian) Vance, Ashley...

Margarette Elizabeth Hager

Margarette Elizabeth Hager

Jan 1, 2023

Margarette E. (White) (Bolton) Hager, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, WV, with her family at her bedside. Margarette was born in Jeffrey, WV, on April 11, 1929, to Macel Carnie (Jordan) and Willis Howard White. She married Leonard L. Bolton at age 18 and they had four children. Leonard died in a...

Carolyn Sue Roberts

Carolyn Sue Roberts

Jan 1, 2023

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Watson Roberts, 73, of Alkol WV went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023, at CAMC Hospice. Susie was born in Madison, WV on May 3, 1949 to the late Midfer & Marie Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary Roberts and granddaughter Lauren Grace. She is survived by...

Onia Jane Howell

Onia Jane Howell

Dec 31, 2022

Onia Jane Howell, 84, of Madison, WV, passed peacefully at Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV on December 31, 2022. She was born in Bim, WV, on August 18, 1938, to the late Jewell Margaret and Raymond Gene Dickens. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harold H. “Sonny” Howell, Jr. She is survived by her...

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