OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Edgar Taylor Moore

Edgar Taylor Moore

May 10, 2023

 

Edgar Taylor Moore “Junior”, 77 of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer from Agent Orange. He was born in Omar, WV to Taylor & Ethel Baisden Moore on April 28, 1946.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary “Kat” Massey, Merrill “Tom” Moore,...

Tilden Ray Bell

Tilden Ray Bell

May 8, 2023

 

Tilden Ray Bell, 86, of Manila, WV went to his heavenly reward on Monday, May 8, 2023 after an extended illness of renal and pulmonary complications. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Pullins) Bell, brother Lowell Gene Bell, father Rothmel ‘Rod’ Bell, and mother Celia (Varney) Bell, sisters Betty (Bell) Ferrell and Patsy (Bell) Black.

Til...

Richard Gene Thurmond

Richard Gene Thurmond

May 7, 2023

Richard Gene Thurmond, 77, of Barrett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  Born January 19, 1946, he was a son of the late Stilson and Opal (Miller) Thurmond of Barrett, WV.

Richard began working for Eastern Associated Coal Company from 1964 to 2004.  During his tenure he worked as an electrician and then...

Joseph Sidney Gollie

Joseph Sidney Gollie

May 6, 2023

After many years of illness, Joseph Sidney “JoeBoy” Gollie, 73, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

He was born on February 9, 1949 at Hunt “Greenville”, WV.  He was the son of the late Joe Gollie and the late Mildred Frances “Montgomery” Gollie of Claypool, WV.

Joseph “Joe” was a 1967...

Regina Lynn Burns

Regina Lynn Burns

May 6, 2023

Regina Lynn Burns 52 of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday May 6, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1971 a daughter of Ruby Merritt Adkins and the late Willis Adkins.

She was a homemaker; she loved singing, angels, and crosses.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband David Toney...

Michael Stevens

Michael Stevens

May 3, 2023

Michael "Mike" Stevens, 64, of Nine Mile Creek Road, Midkiff, WV passed away May 3, 2023. He was born November 10, 1958 to the late Eugene “Cub” and Hazel Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and a great-great niece, McKenna.

Left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Danny (Debbie) Stevens and David...

Karen Sue Reeves

Karen Sue Reeves

May 3, 2023

 

Karen Sue Reeves 61 of Madison, WV passed away May 3, 2023 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crochet, and canning.

She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Lee Moore and her parents, Ray and Jane Barker.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Reeves; son, Aaron Moore, of Chesapeake...

Virginia Faye Harvey

Virginia Faye Harvey

May 3, 2023

 

Virginia Faye Harvey 79 of Bob White, WV passed away at home May 3, 2023. She was born June 23, 1943 to the late Carlos and Nettie Green in Bim, WV.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Henry Harvey, who always called her his “little Hawaiin girl” daughter, Lora Hensley, sisters Frances, Elaina, and...

Alicia Dawn White

Alicia Dawn White

May 1, 2023

Alicia Dawn White, age 43, of Uneeda, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1st, 2023. She passed away at her home. She was born August 4, 1979 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV, the daughter of Donald Ray Jarrell and Janice Carol Toath.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald "D...

Brenda Ann McNeely

Brenda Ann McNeely

May 1, 2023

 

Brenda Ann Foster McNeely, 81, of Elkview, WV formerly of Alum Creek, Lincoln County, completed her earthly journey on, Monday, May 1, 2023, after an extended illness. 

“Ann” as she was known to her family, was born in Van, WV on May 25, 1941, to RB and Mary Virginia Kirby Foster.  Ann attended Van High School, graduating in 1959,...

Cynthia Marie Gillman

Cynthia Marie Gillman

Apr 30, 2023

 

Cynthia Gillman, 57, of Jeffrey, WV passed away April 30, 2023. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, WV with ministers, Michael Jeffrey and Ralph Caudill officiating. Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.

Jack L. Kinder Sr.

Jack L. Kinder Sr.

Apr 30, 2023

Jack L. Kinder, Sr., 87, of Low Gap, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 30, 2023.  Born February 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Kerns) Kinder of Nellis, WV.

Jack proudly served his nation as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958.  Jack worked at FMC Corporation, South Charleston until...

Herman Grover Cabell

Herman Grover Cabell

Apr 28, 2023

Herman Grover Cabell, 77, of Foster passed from this life April 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda; daughter Joretta Currence; brothers, Harold, Darrell and Billy Cabell; and parents Willie and Lucy Cabell.

Herman was a member of the Rock Creek Church of Christ.  He served in Korea guarding the line...

Mary Lou Keffer Halstead

Mary Lou Keffer Halstead

Apr 26, 2023

 

Mary Lou Keffer Halstead, 79, of Seymour, TN, formerly of Boone County, WV passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 

She was a daughter of the late Clario Boyd and Gladys Zelphia Keffer.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Reva Jean Parsons; and spouse Arnett Richard “Dick” Halstead.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

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Louise Etta McDonald

Louise Etta McDonald

Apr 25, 2023

 

Louise Etta McDonald, 90, of Danville, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. 

She was born October 2, 1932, a daughter to the late Roscoe and Laura Brown.  She was also preceded in death by her husbands Sam Kazee and James L. McDonald; children Judy Conner, Janet Lockridge, Lois Shamblen, and Timothy McDonald.

Louise was a people person....

Vicky Lynn Lafferty

Vicky Lynn Lafferty

Apr 23, 2023

Vicky Lynn Lafferty, 52, of Julian, WV passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.  

She was born September 23, 1970, a daughter of the late Jessie Luther and Clara Ann Lafferty.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Joyce Harper and Timothy Lafferty.

She was a member of Camp Creek Holiness Church at Camp Creek, WV.

Vicky is...

Alice Mae Laws Perdue

Alice Mae Laws Perdue

Apr 23, 2023

 

Alice Mae Laws Perdue,75, of Nellis , West Virginia went  to her heavenly home Sunday April  23, 2023.

Alice was born April 16, 1948 to Jessie William and Rachel Mae Laws Sr. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, and most of all she was a faithful servant of the Lord. She was a member of...

Kermit H. Bender

Kermit H. Bender

Apr 22, 2023

 

Kermit H. Bender of Big Ugly, passed away at his home on April 22, 2023 at the age of 79 following a long illness.

Kermit retired from coal mining in 1997 and was a member of the UMWA.  He was a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Turtle Creek WV. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Gary Webb

Gary Webb

Apr 22, 2023

 

Gary Lynn "Wid" Webb, 89 of Ranger, WV passed away Saturday April 22, 2023 at home after a long illness. He was born August 3, 1933 a son of the late Wayne and Florence Smith Webb. He was a coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his wife Anita Sue Webb; brothers James “Pete” Webb, Wendell “Dickie”...

Patrick Henry Yeager

Patrick Henry Yeager

Apr 21, 2023

Patrick Henry Yeager, 93, of Gordon, WV passed away April 21, 2023 . 

He was born October 16, 1929 a son of John and Bessie Yeager.

He is survived by his children Wanda and Debbie; a nephew Bobbie Vickers; sisters-in-law Charlotte and Juanita; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25...

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