OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Mary Frances Stone

Mary Frances Stone

Sep 5, 2022

Mary Frances Stone of Danville went to her heavenly home on September 5th 2022 at the age of 91. She died peacefully with her children at her side. Mary was a loving mother to her children Ernest Stone Jr., Faye Thomas, Reba Halstead, and Linda Ball. She cherished her five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. In addition...

Vernon "Gene" Halstead

Vernon "Gene" Halstead

Sep 3, 2022

Vernon "Gene" Halstead, 75, of Charleston, WV passed away on September 3rd, 2022 after a long illness. Gene was born on July 13, 1947 to Bernard and Cephie Halstead in Drawdy, WV. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Cephie, sister, Betty Adkins, and brothers, Charles, Delmer, and Richard of Peytona. He is survived by wife, Jean, and son,...

Linda Kay Nida

Linda Kay Nida

Sep 2, 2022

Linda Kay Nida, 77, of Hamlin, WV passed away Friday September 2, 2022. She was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Ruby and Gladys Egnor Huffman. She is survived by her children, Debbie Meade (Arnold), Joyce Sizemore (Mike), Melvin Nida (Katrina); grandchildren, Amanda Basham, James Meade, Tara Blatt, Conner Richards, Carson Nida; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Blatt, Bella Basham,...

Gregory Bennett

Gregory Bennett

Sep 2, 2022

Gregory “Greg” Charles Bennett, 62, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Pelican Health in Thomasville. He was born July 20, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia, and was the son of Charles Edward Bennett and the late Christina Estep Bennett. Greg enjoyed reading and was an avid hockey fan, especially the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds. He is survived by his son, JD C....

Johnny Floyd Ball

Johnny Floyd Ball

Aug 31, 2022

Johnny Floyd Ball, 76, of Danville, WV passed away August 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was an Army veteran and retired coal miner. He was a Shriner since 1990, President of the Oriental Band, President of the Boone Co. Shriners, a Mason since 1986, VFW, Jesters, treasurer Boone County Farm Bureau, and Boone County agent for...

Paula Diane Burch

Paula Diane Burch

Aug 30, 2022

Paula Diane Burch, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home in Hamlin, WV. She was born September 28, 1944 and was a daughter of the late Paul Curry and Charlotte Black Curry. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Hal and Catharine Black (who raised her); and uncles Edwin and Virginia Black, Lyle and Audrea...

Evelyn Linville

Evelyn Linville

Aug 26, 2022

Evelyn Linville 87 of Danville, WV gained her heavenly wings with family by her side August 26, 2022. She had a long illness with Dementia and passed away peacefully. She was a wonderful mother and well loved by family. She was Baptist faith. She was born September 22, 1934 at Morrisvale, WV to the late John and Stella Egnor. In...

Kay Frances Miller

Kay Frances Miller

Aug 25, 2022

Kay Frances Miller (nee White), 71, of Foster, West Virginia passed peacefully in her home on August 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born to Dencil and Gladys White of Wharton, West Virginia on January 19, 1951, she was the sixth of seven siblings. Kay was a 1968 graduate of Van High School. Shortly after graduation she married Warren...

Rodney E. "Moose" Ferrell

Rodney E. "Moose" Ferrell

Aug 25, 2022

Rodney E. “Moose” Ferrell of Garner, NC was born February 17,1958 in Madison WV and passed away August 25.2022 at his residence. He was preceded by father and mother Jack E. and Jewell Ferrell; sister Barbara Ballard; paternal grandparents Odell and Arminda Coon; and maternal grandparents Guy and Goldie Price. He was a graduate of Scott High School, worked for...

Nan Augusta Hurley

Nan Augusta Hurley

Aug 23, 2022

Nan Augusta Moyer Hurley, age 90 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born in True, West Virginia on November 27, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Walter H. & Ethel Mae Tickle Moyer. Nan was a graduate of Van High School, Class of 1949. She furthered her education at Morris Harvey College studying science...

Delta Leamon Wood

Delta Leamon Wood

Aug 22, 2022

Delta Leamon Wood, 91, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born October 17, 1930 at Turtle Creek, WV and was a daughter of the late James Ely Prichard and Orpha June Martin Prichard. She was also preceded in death by her husband Willard Wood. She was a member of the Freedom Baptist...

Nadeena "Nadine" Pearl McKinney

Nadeena "Nadine" Pearl McKinney

Aug 20, 2022

Nadeena “Nadine” Pearl McKinney, of Peytona, WV went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2022. She was 84 years old and a member of Lory Baptist Church. Nadine taught second grade at Comfort Grade School for many years. She was a published author, educator, and seamstress who made beautiful quilts and the best hot dogs on the creek....

Camden Everett Hager

Camden Everett Hager

Aug 18, 2022

Camden Everett Hager, 74, of Quinland, WV passed away August 18, 2022. He was born September 21, 1948 in Sharples WV to the late Camden Jefferson Hager and the late Louise Williams Hager. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant sister Diane Hager, sister Nancy Jones of Logan WV, and brothers Rickey and Mickey...

Harold Glendon Wiley

Harold Glendon Wiley

Aug 17, 2022

Harold Glendon Wiley, 85, of Branchland, West Virginia passed away August 17, 2022. He was born March 29, 1937 and was a son of the late J.B. Wiley and Pearl Neace. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, West Virginia with Billy Silva officiating.

Larry Rudolph Setser

Larry Rudolph Setser

Aug 16, 2022

It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, great grandfather, mentor and friend. Larry Rudolph Setser, 79 of Beckley, WV, formally of Wharton, WV, departed this life August 16, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born November 24, 1942 in Wharton, WV to the late Eugene Wade Setser and...

Luann Dawn Likens

Luann Dawn Likens

Aug 14, 2022

Luann Dawn Likens 46 of Hewett, WV passed away on August 14, 2022 at home. She was preceded in death by her mother Patty Jeanne Bryant, Kyle Bob Horne, and her grandparents Herman and Edith Horne. Those left to cherish her memory are Eric Likens (husband), Erica & Eli Gill, Makella & Jacob Booth, Hunter & Hayvn Likens, one grandbaby...

Vickie Lynn Damron

Vickie Lynn Damron

Aug 14, 2022

Vickie Lynn Damron 69 of Salt Rock, WV passed away Sunday August 14, 2022 at Paramont Assisted Living. She was born February 4, 1953 a daughter of the late Billy David and Ruby Midkiff Damron. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Walter and Minnie Midkiff and Dave and Alma Damron. She was a retired long time teacher...

Roger Dale Miller

Roger Dale Miller

Aug 13, 2022

Roger Dale Miller, 72, of Danville departed this life on Saturday, August 13th at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born August 27th 1949 in Madison, WV the son of the late Nell (Kirby) and Tossie Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Harless and brother Charles Ray Varney. Roger...

Talmage Edsel Messinger

Talmage Edsel Messinger

Aug 13, 2022

Talmage Edsel “Red” Messinger 94 of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at home. He was born March 23, 1928 a son of the late Talmage and Cora Covey Messinger. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Terri Ellen Messinger, a brother Ronnie Messinger, and a grandson J.R. Messinger. Talmage worked for CSX Railroad for...

Justin Terral Forbes

Justin Terral Forbes

Aug 13, 2022

Justin Terral Forbes, 43, of Danville, WV was born June 16, 1979 and passed away August 13, 2022. Justin was preceded in death by his father Charles “Chuck” William Forbes III; grandparents Doll and Lena Richardson; uncle Charles Richardson; aunts Elena Richardson, Edna Richardson, and Sharon Richardson; great uncle Albert Price; and cousins Nelson Davis, Tasha Richardson, and Chadwick Richardson....

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