OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Daniel Roger Perdue
Apr 19, 2023
Daniel Roger Perdue, 74, of Bloomingrose WV went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston WV with his wife Karen by his side.
He was born December 4, 1948 to the late Narvel M. and Alma Jean Perdue.
Danny served his country and community in many different roles. He retired...
Ada Marie Elkins
Apr 17, 2023
Ada Marie Elkins, 93, of Hamlin, WV passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.
She was born August 28, 1929 to Homer and Anna Elkins. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her siblings. Ada was one of the sweetest ladies you’d ever meet. She loved and cherished her family and loved reading her Bible.
She is...
James Dale Stollings
Apr 16, 2023
James "Jimmy" Dale Stollings, 79, of Madison, WV passed away April 16, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 24, 1944 in Ottawa, WV to the late Hettie and Ray Stollings. He was an l962 graduate of Scott High School, was a Marine Corp veteran from 1962-1966 and retired from Verizon in 2001. He was a devoted husband,...
Rev. William "Bill" Bailey
Apr 13, 2023
Rev. William “Bill” Bailey passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. He was a retired United Methodist minister having served at the former Jeffrey United Methodist, Brushton United Methodist, and Hernshaw United Methodist. He also retired from the former Madison Ready Mix. Bill graduated from South Charleston High School in...
Julia Anne Loud Johnson
Apr 13, 2023
Julia Anne (Judy) Loud Johnson, 95 of Madison, WV died peacefully at Meadowbrook Assisted Living after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease on April 13, 2023.
Judy was born to Lawrence and Ethel Preston Loud at Gordon, WV on October 30, 1927. Judy married Reed M. Johnson on October 15, 1945. They were married until Reed’s death in 1982.
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