OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Ernest Ralph Powell

Ernest Ralph Powell

Nov 11, 2022

Ernest Ralph Powell, 79, of Jeffrey, WV passed away November 12, 2022. He was born September 6, 1943 and was a son of the late Ernest and Nellie Powell of Danville. He was also preceded in death by sister, Norma Lea Brown. He is survived by two sons, Joe and Allen both of Tennessee; and the love of his life,...

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson

Nov 10, 2022

Marsha Gwen Bell Ferguson (68), of Big Ugly Creek in Boone County, West Virginia, went to her heavenly home to be reunited with her parents on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her home. Marsha was born on October 1, 1954 at the Glover Clinic in Madison, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ike and Jeanette Bell. She...

John Phillip Shirkey

John Phillip Shirkey

Nov 9, 2022

John Phillip Shirkey 72, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022. He was born October 7, 1950, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Emma Ruth Stollings Shirkey. He was a retired coal miner from Long Branch Energy and a member of the Danville Church of Christ for over 32 years where he was the song...

Rita Ann Burgess

Rita Ann Burgess

Nov 9, 2022

Rita Burgess, 66, of South Charleston, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home. She was born November 29, 1955 at Madison, WV a daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Bertha Faye McNeely Bias. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ruford Gene Manley; and nieces Angela Williams and...

Retta Jan Smith

Retta Jan Smith

Nov 8, 2022

Retta Jan Smith, 67, of Niceville, FL passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022 surrounded by her beloved sons and their families. Her untimely passing was after a brief but intense battle with pancreatic cancer. Retta was born in Madison, WV. After her high school graduation, she joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served for 4 years....

Lillian Rebel Hager

Lillian Rebel Hager

Nov 8, 2022

Lillian Rebel Hager, 59, of Danville, W.V., departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at home, after battling many health issues. She was born February 5, 1963 in Danville, W.V., the daughter of George Hager and late Freda Hager Both of Danville, W.V. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...

Peter France Miller

Peter France Miller

Nov 7, 2022

Peter France Miller, 77, of Uneeda, WV entered his heavenly home on Monday November 7, 2022 at CAMC General Hospital. Peter was born on March 16, 1945 to the late Louella and Lewis Miller. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Bruce Harvey Miller and Edward (Peanut) Miller, one sister Carol Hodgkins, one son Peter Miller and one...

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager

Nov 5, 2022

Traci Renee McKinney-Hager went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Roger and Mary McKinney in Madison, WV on June 25, 1973. Traci joins her daughter, Savannah Hager in Heaven where they are sure to be spending their days smiling hand-in-hand. Also preceded her in death are her...

Odessa Dean Saunders

Odessa Dean Saunders

Nov 2, 2022

Odessa Dean Saunders 93 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. Born July 4, 1929, at Turtle Creek WV she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dora Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years., Donald Lee Saunders. Odessa was a longtime...

Richard Reid Comer Jr.

Richard Reid Comer Jr.

Nov 2, 2022

Richard Reid Comer, Jr., 72, of Charleston passed away at home on November 2, 2022, after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1950, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Elizabeth (Stewart) and Richard Reid. Comer, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandparents Mary Mildred (Schultz) and Richard Hewitt...

Carlos Glen Jarvis Jr.

Carlos Glen Jarvis Jr.

Nov 1, 2022

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 God sent his Angels to carry Glen to his Eternal Home in Heaven, leaving behind his earthly house of clay. He was born on Friday May 23, 1947 in Montgomery WV to the late Carl and Juanita (Nutter) Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Samantha Ann Welch, his sister, Carletta Sue...

Helen Marie Tabor

Helen Marie Tabor

Nov 1, 2022

On November 1, 2022, Helen Marie Tabor got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 80 years old. She was born in Mann, West Virginia. Helen was the mother of six children. Despite her large family Helen always made time for everyone. Helen was a home maker who worked tirelessly to provide for her loved ones....

Charles Allen Porter

Charles Allen Porter

Oct 30, 2022

Charles Allen Porter, 52, of West Hamlin went to be with the Lord October 30th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Willa Mae Porter. He is survived by his daughter Erica (Norman.S) Porter and son Charlie Porter; his former wife and friend Joyce Porter; his father Norval Porter; two sisters Kim (Kent) Pullen, Mauna (Billy) Cadle; and...

Joshua Allen Adkins

Joshua Allen Adkins

Oct 28, 2022

Joshua Allen Adkins 41 of Branchland, WV died Friday October 28, 2022. He was born May 29, 1981. He was preceded in death by his father Allen Adkins. He is survived by his children Kylee Jane Adkins, Alyssa Shea Adkins, Josie Sue Adkins, Patience Shelby Ann Adkins, Trevor Durral Adkins and Jacob Adkins; his mother Barbara Dillon and sister Alicia...

Harold Edward "Eddie" Hill

Harold Edward "Eddie" Hill

Oct 25, 2022

Harold Edward “Eddie” Hill, 65, of Foster, WV passed away on October 25, 2022. He was born on September 24, 1957 to Harley and Lorene Hill. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and his sister Edna Halstead. He is survived by his brother, Harley H. Hill Jr. (Olga) of Oklahoma City, OK; brother-in-law, Francis Halstead of...

Shawn Lee Lowry

Shawn Lee Lowry

Oct 25, 2022

Shawn Lee Lowry, 49 of Madison West Virginia passed away suddenly on October 25th, 2022. Shawn was born in Ohio July 24th, 1973 to Eva Lowry. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Jauna and Jacie Lowry of Six Mile, WV; mother, Eva Lowry of SC; brother, Allen Hall of Madison, WV; and sister, Delora (Tony) Dunlap of...

Phyllis Ann Tudor

Phyllis Ann Tudor

Oct 24, 2022

Phyllis Ann Tudor, of Madison, West Virginia, peacefully gained her angel wings after a sudden illness on October 24, 2022 at Hospice Care (CAMC Memorial Hospital) with her family by her side. She was born August 13, 1933 in Madison, West Virginia to the late Chilton and Vonda Cook. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Elizabeth...

Betty Louise Perdue

Betty Louise Perdue

Oct 24, 2022

Betty Louise Perdue gained her heavenly wings on Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born on February 17, 1936, in Cabell, West Virginia known currently as Ridgeview, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Perdue and mother, Irene Perdue; brothers, Jackie “Bob” Perdue (Molly Ruth) and Andrew Robert Perdue of Stanley County NC. Betty lived life to...

Brenda Diane Rockel

Brenda Diane Rockel

Oct 23, 2022

Brenda Diane Rockel, 59, of Hamlin, WV died Sunday October 23, 2022. She was born September 3, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ernest and Patsy Rockel. She was also preceded in death by her brother Roger Rockel. She was a member of the Hamlin Women’s Club. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Nathan and...

Rosemary Williams

Rosemary Williams

Oct 22, 2022

Rosemary Williams, 76, of Greenville, North Carolina, formerly of Comfort, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022 at home. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Lee Williams; parents, Raymond and Opal Halstead; sisters, Wanda Freed, Janet Hager, and June Hager; and...

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