OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Willard McKinley Thompson Jr

Willard McKinley Thompson Jr

Jul 11, 2022

Willard McKinley Thompson Jr was born February 21, 1970, and departed this life on July 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was raised in Blair, WV and resided in Chapmanville, WV. Willard was knowns to many as ‘Little Mac’, ‘Mac’, or ‘Willie’. Willard is the son of Lenna Thompson and the late Willard ‘Mac’ Thompson. He was...

Roger Dale Cook

Roger Dale Cook

Jul 6, 2022

Roger Dale “Robin” Cook, 69, a lifetime resident of Blair, WV departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Roger Dale was born August 27, 1953, a son of the late Melvin Sr. and Billie Cook also of Blair. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Melvin Jr. and his wife Sandra Cook, and Jerry Cook. Those left...

Sharron Kathleen (Mitchell) Nichols

Sharron Kathleen (Mitchell) Nichols

Jul 6, 2022

Sharron Kathleen (Mitchell) Nichols was born on September 15,1970 and passed away from Covid pneumonia on July 6, 2022. Sharron was born and resided in Boone County, West Virginia. The daughter of Ralph and Linda Bragg and the Late Billy Mitchell also of Boone County. The granddaughter of the late Ilan and Ernie White and Robert and Barbara Mitchell. Sharron...

Marlene Cooper

Marlene Cooper

Jul 5, 2022

Marlene Cooper, 71, of Branchland, WV passed to be with our Lord on Tuesday July 5, 2022. She was born November 3, 1950, a daughter of the late Troy and Ruth Clay. She was also preceded in death by a son, Troy Clay; brothers Ronnie Clay, and Ricky Clay; sisters, Margaret Zavatsky and Vickie Carroll. She is survived by her...

Linda Ann Cooper

Linda Ann Cooper

Jul 3, 2022

Linda Ann Cooper, age 76, lived a beautiful life that began on June 4th, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to LidaBelle Stafford and Anthony Bressi. She passed away comfortably in her home in Ridgeview, West Virginia on July 3rd 2022 with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son Christopher. She was a dedicated...

Paul D. Cox

Paul D. Cox

Jul 2, 2022

Paul D. Cox of Madison, WV passed away July 2, 2022 at his home. Paul was born on April 26, 1968 to the late Sandra and James Cox. In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (the love of his life); his sister Andrea Abdellaoui; and brother James Cox. For several years, Paul managed...

Betty T. Chester

Betty T. Chester

Jul 2, 2022

Betty T. Chester, 85, of West Hamlin, WV passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday July 2, 2022, at Paramount Senior Living, Ona, WV. Betty was born May 7, 1937 in Lincoln County to the late Wilburn H. Triplett and Ethel Lucas Triplett. She was preceded in death by her husband Quincy “Bill” Chester, a stepdaughter Quinn and...

Carolyn Jewell Baker

Carolyn Jewell Baker

Jun 29, 2022

Carolyn Jewell Baker, 82, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday June 29, 2022. She was born November 6, 1939 in Cabell County, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Julia Glenna Thomas. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Russell; one sister, Joann; her grandma Hazel Wilson; and five aunts. She is survived by her companion,...

Peggy Jo Pettry

Peggy Jo Pettry

Jun 28, 2022

Peggy Jo Pettry, 84 of Danville, WV went home to be with our Lord on June 28, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born August 8, 1937, in Raleigh County WV. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Holley and Tennis (Holley) Taylor: her husband of 36 years Bill Pettry: sons, Thomas Cantley and William...

Troy Wayne Vaughn

Troy Wayne Vaughn

Jun 27, 2022

Troy Wayne Vaughn 73 of Wharton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, 27, 2022, he passed peacefully after o long illness. Troy was born November 22, l948. He was the sixth of eight children of Melvin “Marshall” and Laura Vaughn, in Carter County, TN. After graduating from Ellizabethon High School he served in the US Navy....

Venice Walden Linville

Venice Walden Linville

Jun 27, 2022

Venice Walden Linville, 79, of Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Okey and Eva Linville. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Emilee Stone Linville; sisters, Alma Lou (Milo) Cummings, Wanda Bootman, Brenda (Bobby) Moore, and Karen Dixon; brother, Dennis (Dorothy) Linville; children, Chris...

William Ryan Estep

William Ryan Estep

Jun 26, 2022

William Ryan Estep, 28, of Branchland, WV passed away June 26, 2022. He was born November 15, 1993 in Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his Uncle Daris Adkins and Sharon “GiGi” Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa Estep; children, Kyleigh Grace Estep, Xavier Ryan Lee Estep, and Liam Eugene Estep; adopted children, Dakota Davis, Jackie...

Nancy Harriette Brown

Nancy Harriette Brown

Jun 26, 2022

Nancy Harriette Brown, 71, formerly of Madison, WV now of Warrenton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2022. She was born October 4, 1950 to the late Gail and Louise Griffith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold Brown. She was a devoted wife, mom, Nana, sister,...

Randy "Boo" Mills

Randy "Boo" Mills

Jun 26, 2022

Randy “Boo” Mills, 56, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1965 in Lincoln County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Mills; one sister, Jackie Burgess; and one brother, Ronnie McDonald. He is survived by his ex-wife, Rhonda Brunty Mills; one daughter, Taylor...

Lonnie Cornett

Lonnie Cornett

Jun 22, 2022

Lonnie Cornett, 83, of Hewett, WV passed away June 22, 2022. He was born October 25, 1938 in Hazard, KY to the late Paul and Christine Cornett. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Loretta Cornett; daughter, Lisa Gail: and his sister, Judy Back. Lonnie was a proud veteran of the United States Army. At...

Shelba Jean Prichard

Shelba Jean Prichard

Jun 21, 2022

Shelba J. Prichard, 82 of Danville, WV left this world to her heavenly home surrounded by all her family on June 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Winfred “Winnie” Prichard. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sheba (Joe) Kinder of Campbells Creek, and Frank Prichard of Danville, grandchildren, Kelli (Dee) Canterbury...

Willie Lee Cook

Willie Lee Cook

Jun 20, 2022

Willie Lee Cook, 91, of Middleport, Ohio formerly of Sharples, WV died Monday, June 20, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, after a short illness. He was retired from Southern Ohio Coal Company. He worked many years as a coal miner as well as a carpenter. He attended Sharples High School. Preceding him in death were parents, Willie...

Patricia Jeanette Hicks

Patricia Jeanette Hicks

Jun 18, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Jeanette (Adkins) Hicks, 89, of Upper Mud River Road, Branchland, WV passed away on June 18th 2022 with all her living children by her side. Daughter, sister, wife, mother of nine children (all born within an 11 year span), teacher, advocate for education and Teachers Union participation, local politician and 2nd Mother to many friends and family members....

Racheal Susan Sutphin

Racheal Susan Sutphin

Jun 18, 2022

Racheal Susan Sutphin, 35, of Van, WV was born October 9, 1986 and passed away June 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents James and Ella Mae Setliff and paternal grandfather, Tommy Ray Sutphin. She is survived by her sons, Payton Pauley and Connor Pauley both of Uneeda, WV; her daughter, Aleigha Pauley of Uneeda, WV;...

Melissa "Missy" Dawn Green

Melissa "Missy" Dawn Green

Jun 17, 2022

Melissa “Missy” Dawn Green, 56, of Uneeda, WV was born June 2, 1966 and passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. She graduated from Scott High School in Madison, WV in 1984. She then went on to earn an Associate Degree in Science in General Business from Southern WV Community College in 1992. She was preceded in death by her brothers...

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