OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Linda Joy Napier
Jun 15, 2023
Linda Joy Napier, 71, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1951, in West Hamlin, West Virginia; daughter of Lillian “Peep” Lucas Tomblin of Ranger, West Virginia, and the late Homer Tomblin. Joy was the widow of the late Buddy...
Tim E. McGuire
Jun 13, 2023
Tim E. McGuire, 70, of Danville, WV went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home peacefully.
Tim was born in Claypool, WV on November 14, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow McGuire and his mother Fannie Mae McGuire; also seven brothers.
Tim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vicki...
Betty Jean Page Elkins
Jun 12, 2023
Betty Jean Page Elkins, age 92, of Julian, WV was born June 23, 1930 and passed away June 12, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Eugene Elkins; son Robert Page Elkins.
She is survived by brother, Raymond Earl Page Jr. of Roland, Arkansas; sons, David and Rita Elkins of Julian, WV...
Carol Sue Castle
Jun 9, 2023
Carol Sue Castle 79 of Madison, WV - born November 21 1943, went home to be with the Lord on June 9 2023.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, James Allen Castle. Her children Allen (Beth) Castle, Marvelena Cookie (David) Green and Lori (Jamie) Older. Her grandchildren Matthew (Jenn) Castle, Kristin Castle, Grant Older,...
Rodney Dale Kuhn
Jun 8, 2023
Rodney Dale Kuhn, 73, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Rodney served the Lord as a member of the Madison United Methodist Church. Rodney served in the United States Army and returned home to become an honor guard member of VFW Post 5578. Rodney was a member of UMWA Local Union 1503...
Janet Napier
Jun 6, 2023
Janet Napier 85 formerly of Coal Valley, Clothier, WV left her earthly home June 6, 2023 and entered her heavenly home where her husband Robert Napier was waiting for her.
Besides her loving husband she was preceded in death by her father and mother Roger and Thelma Avery also her father and mother in law Jones and Carrie Napier...
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...
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