OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Gloria Phyllis Yeager

Gloria Phyllis Yeager

May 18, 2022

Gloria Phyllis “GG” Hurley Yeager, 88, of Van, WV passed peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on May 18, 2022.GG was a 1953 graduate of Van High School. She studied at Morris-Harvey College and was a nursing assistant at the original Boone Memorial Hospital. GG loved the Lord and attended Bigson Freewill Baptist Church. GG’s life...

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter

May 18, 2022

Myrl Arbutus Carpenter, 73, of Bim, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ray Carpenter; three daughters, Ellen (Brian) Hall of Elizabeth, Kim (Scott Nelson) Hornsby, and Renee (Norman) Matthews of Wharton; one son, Anthony Carpenter of Bim; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two aunts, two brothers and one sister; with a host...

Clayton Keith Collins

Clayton Keith Collins

May 17, 2022

Clayton Keith “Jackie” Collins, 66, of Salt Rock, WV left this earthly world on May 17, 2022. He was born August 28, 1955 to the late Wetzel and Betty Collins. Clayton was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. He was a Guyan Valley graduate. He is survived by his wife, Kim Collins; a daughter, Lilly Manchester of...

Betty Jean Dolin

Betty Jean Dolin

May 14, 2022

Betty Jean Dolin, 79, of Danville, West Virginia peacefully passed away on May 14, 2022 after a long illness. Betty was born on January 17, 1943 to the late Bethel and Gaynell Dolin.Betty was devoted to her family and leaves behind her four children: Steve (Ashley) Dolin, Sandra (Wayne) Ballard, Billy (Kathy) Dolin, and Brad (Tammy) Dolin, grandchildren: Brandon Ballard,...

Mathel Ione Ferrell

Mathel Ione Ferrell

May 14, 2022

Mathel Jarrell Ferrell passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Boone Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.Mathel was a Van High School graduate and a member of Bible Baptist Church.More then anything she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennie Ferrell; siblings, McConnelly Jarrell, Maurice Jarrell, and Patricia Pauley.She is survived...

Judy Ann Loud

Judy Ann Loud

May 10, 2022

Judy Ann Loud, 70, of Madison WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to Denzel Lee Mahone and Wilma Edith (Asberry) Mahone on December 29, 1951. She was a graduate of Van High School class of 1969. She was lively within the community and had a long distinguished career hair styling...

Janet Garrison Price

Janet Garrison Price

May 9, 2022

Janet Gerdine Garrison Price, 94, of Uneeda, WV was born May 1, 1928 to the late Frye and Georgie Garrison of Chesapeake, WV and passed away May 9, 2022.Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Woodrow Price; brothers Jack and Robert Garrison. Janet was a devoted Christian and a member of the Griffiths Branch Church...

Russell Patrick Byrnside

Russell Patrick Byrnside

May 8, 2022

Russell Byrnside, 53, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Venice, Florida, surrounded by his family and friends.Russell graduated from Scott High School 1986, graduated from WV Tech in Montgomery, and received a MPA from West Virginia University.Russell was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Danville.Russell was an avid sports fan. He loved basketball, baseball, and golf....

Yvonne "Bonnie" Lee Morgan Smith

Yvonne "Bonnie" Lee Morgan Smith

May 4, 2022

Yvonne “Bonnie” Lee Morgan Smith was born on June 6, 1937, in Taplin, West Virginia and left to be with the Lord on May 4, 2022. She attended Welch High School. She married Jimmie “Lovell” Smith, the “love of her life,” on January 31, 1953.Bonnie and her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1957. While there, she was employed by...

Chester Sylbert "Dit" White Jr.

Chester Sylbert "Dit" White Jr.

May 3, 2022

Chester Sylbert White Jr. “Dit” was born December 17, 1974 and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents Brenda White and Chester White whom he loved tremendously. Chester truly didn’t meet a stranger, he loved everyone. He loved football, his steelers, and proud to help with coaching Van...

Dorothy Reynolds Clark

Dorothy Reynolds Clark

May 2, 2022

Dorothy Reynolds Clark, 82, of Hurricane, WV passed away Sunday May 1, 2022 at St Mary’s Medical Center. Dorothy was baptized when she was 14 years old and was lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Her love for God was evident in her life. She also loved her family very much. She was devoted to her husband and children....

John Lewis Burgess

John Lewis Burgess

May 2, 2022

John Lewis Burgess 87 of Greenview West Virginia departed this life one May 2, 2022 and entered his heavenly home. John passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, son in law and grandchildren. He was a member of the Greenview Church of Christ where he worshipped until he was unable to attend services. John was born March...

Joan Carole Thompson

Joan Carole Thompson

Apr 29, 2022

Joan Carole Thompson, 74, of Camp Creek Rd., Ridgeview, WV passed away Friday, April 29, 2022.She was born April 3, 1948, a daughter of the late John and Molly Kinser. She was also preceded in death by daughter Teressa Thompson-Bryant; granddaughter Charity Jo Workman; special aunt Delia Workman; sister Mary Kinser; and brothers Bobby Kinser and Glenn Kinser.She is survived...

Loretta Cornett

Loretta Cornett

Apr 29, 2022

Loretta Cornett, 71, of Meadow Fork Road, Hewett, WV passed away April 29, 2022.She was born April 1, 1951 at Madison, WV to the late Denver Walls and Lillian Bryant.She was a surgical technician for 34 years at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Cornett of Hewett, WV; son, Lonnie Cornett of Madison, WV; daughter,...

James Darren Ramey

James Darren Ramey

Apr 27, 2022

James Darren Ramey born July 17, 1967 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at his residence in Huntington, WV. Darren was a beloved father, son, brother, Pappaw and uncle. Darren worked for years doing Drywall and he loved spending time with his family, his devoted dogs and in his garden. Darren was the son of...

Shelvie Jean Dunlap

Shelvie Jean Dunlap

Apr 25, 2022

Shelvie Jean Dunlap, 85, of Van, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was a resident of the River Run Nursing Home in Coal Grove, OH during her final days. Shelvie was born to Roy Alvie Mullins and Maggie Lene (Perry) Mullins on October 11, 1936 in Raliegh County, WV. She was preceded in...

Pauline Bell

Pauline Bell

Apr 24, 2022

Pauline Bell, 89 years old, of Julian, WV went to her heavenly home on April 24, 2022 after a long illness. She was surround by her loved ones who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest.The simplest pleasures brought joy to her: flowers, her birds, doing puzzels, but mostly her family and her babies. She...

Rose Marie Holstein

Rose Marie Holstein

Apr 22, 2022

Rose Marie Holstein, 64, of Ripley, WV passed away unexpectedly on April 22nd, 2022, while surrounded by her children. Rose was born in Madison, WV. on July 27th, 1957. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Estep; her husband of 45 years, Lewis Michael Holstein; her sister Judy Harmon; and brother John Harmon. She leaves behind her children...

Roger Duane McMicken

Roger Duane McMicken

Apr 20, 2022

Roger Duane McMicken 73 of Madison WV passed away peacefully on April 20,2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 29, 1948 to the late Harry McMicken and Lucille (Smith) Thornton. He was also preceded in death by his brother Harry Carlyle McMicken and sisters Brenda Harless & June Sanders. He is survived by his sister Linda Painter...

Gary D. Sumpter

Gary D. Sumpter

Apr 20, 2022

Gary D. Sumpter, 85 of Madison, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Gary was born on January 9, 1937, in Bower to the late Nye Sumpter and Sylvia (Mealey) Sumpter. He was a 1955 graduate of Burnsville High School in Braxton County where he was a member of the football and basketball teams. He attended Glenville State College, West Virginia...

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