OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

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...

Daniel Roger Perdue

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

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

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

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

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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