OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
James Warren Chambers
Jan 26, 2023
James Warren (Jim) Chambers 84 years old from Danville, WV passed away January 26, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Jim worked alongside his father in the timber business in Boone County, WV before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1956. Upon discharge in January 1960, Jim returned to WV, where he met and married the love of...
Jerald Delano Bragg
Jan 25, 2023
Jerald Delano Bragg,86, of Millersburg, OH, formerly of West Virginia went to be with the Lord, after fighting a long courageous battle with Alhemizers on January 25, 2023.
He was born April 2, 1936, a son of the late Sherman and Bethel Bragg. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Helena Markovich; one son, Jerald Delano Bragg...
Rita Mae Church
Jan 24, 2023
Rita Mae Church (Boothe), 78, departed this life on January 24, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV.
She was born on May 20, 1944, in Logan the daughter of William and Mary (Green) Boothe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph and Roger Boothe, sister Rosemary Boothe McCray, husband...
Carol Jean Hurt
Jan 21, 2023
Carol Jean Hurt, 73, of River, Kentucky passed away on January 21, 2023 following a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother Floyd and Gracie Hurt; her beloved sister Mary Henderson; special sister Yvonne McGlothlin; special brother Ricky Estep; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is survived by...
Esta Jarrell
Jan 19, 2023
Esta Jarrell, 103 years old, of Danville, WV was born in Raleigh County, WV on February 2, 1920 and passed away January 19, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Fonnie Workman and Milton Workman from Twilight, WV; her beloved husband of many years Martin Jarrell; her brothers French Workman of Twilight, WV, Archie Workman of...
Kathy Louise West
Jan 18, 2023
Kathy Louise West passed away after a short illness at CAMC General in Charleston, WV on January 18, 2023. She was a daughter of the late George and Shirley West, she was 68 years old.
Kathy was born with Down Syndrome, but despite her disability still led a full and happy life. Kathy loved coloring, watching her favorite tv...
Nancy Napier
Jan 15, 2023
Nancy Lou Napier, 80, of, Ranger, WV died Sunday January 15, 2023. She was born January 1, 1943 in Braeholm, WV, a daughter of the late Vaughn and Ella Hager Cummings.
She is survived by one Son, Tim Napier; grandchildren, Christina Napier, James Sias, Ashley Sias; great grandchildren, Kaiden Napier, Tracy Napier, Leon Napier; one sister, Janice Cox and several...
Annis Mae Daniels
Jan 13, 2023
Annis Mae Daniels, 79, of Bob White, West Virginia passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.
Annis was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a grandmother. She had a vivacious personality and always made people laugh. She had a passion for gardening...
Daniel "Danny" White Spencer
Jan 13, 2023
Danny Spencer, 78, of Hewett, WV passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.
Danny was born December 30, 1944, a son of the late Virgil and Pauline White Spencer. He was also preceded in death by a brother Kyle Spencer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty; children, Debby (Chuck) Mullins, Laura (Dale) Brumfield,...
Janice Sue Brewster
Jan 12, 2023
Sue Brewster of Midkiff, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
She was born January 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Eugene and Virginia Williamson Cochran. She was seventy-six and two days. She was the wife of the late Alvis Brewster. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Ralph,...
Michael Malloy Miller
Jan 8, 2023
Michael Malloy Miller, 65, of Madison, WV peacefully passed away on the morning of January 8, 2023.
Michael was born on July 8, 1957 to malloy and Lillian Miller in Madison, WV. After Michael graduated Scott High School in 1975 he became an equipment operator in the Coal Mining Industry. He enjoyed playing guitar, reading, drawing and spending time with...
Rose Marie Black Elkins
Jan 4, 2023
Rose Marie Black Elkins 93, of Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 at home. She was born August 31, 1929 a daughter of Hal and Catharine Dyer Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Elkins. She is survived by her sons Chuck (Debbie) Elkins, and Bill (Sonda) Elkins; her grandchildren Amber (Brian) Vance, Ashley...
Margarette Elizabeth Hager
Jan 1, 2023
Margarette E. (White) (Bolton) Hager, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, WV, with her family at her bedside. Margarette was born in Jeffrey, WV, on April 11, 1929, to Macel Carnie (Jordan) and Willis Howard White. She married Leonard L. Bolton at age 18 and they had four children. Leonard died in a...
Carolyn Sue Roberts
Jan 1, 2023
Carolyn Sue “Susie” Watson Roberts, 73, of Alkol WV went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023, at CAMC Hospice. Susie was born in Madison, WV on May 3, 1949 to the late Midfer & Marie Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary Roberts and granddaughter Lauren Grace. She is survived by...
Onia Jane Howell
Dec 31, 2022
Onia Jane Howell, 84, of Madison, WV, passed peacefully at Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV on December 31, 2022. She was born in Bim, WV, on August 18, 1938, to the late Jewell Margaret and Raymond Gene Dickens. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harold H. “Sonny” Howell, Jr. She is survived by her...
Keith "Smokey" Miller
Dec 30, 2022
Keith “Smokey” Miller, 87, of Madison entered his heavenly home on Friday, December 30, 2022, at HospiceCare in South Charleston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1935, to Ms. Edith Miller of Greenview. Smokey served as a Commanding Officer in the 7th Artillery Group in the United States Army and was stationed in Thule, Greenland. After...
Timothy Roy Holeston
Dec 28, 2022
Timothy Roy Holeston, 62, of Morrisvale, WV died at home December 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Alice Holeston. Timothy was a retired United Mine worker and a 1978 Scott High School graduate. Timothy leaves behind his loving wife, Marian of 12 years; son, Brian; sister, Regina; stepsons, Jeremiah and Joseph Harris; and six...
Ruthetta Sue Crisp
Dec 28, 2022
Ruthetta Sue Dials Crisp "Susie" of Six Mile was received into her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Susie was born on February 9, 1961 to James and Bessie Dials who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her sister Sheryl Stollings; and two nephews Max and Michael Stollings. Susie is survived by her husband of...
Charles "Carnie" Griffith
Dec 23, 2022
Charles “Carnie” Griffith, 94, was born July 17, 1928, a lifelong resident of Boone County, West Virginia left to be with the Lord on Friday the 23rd of December 2022. He was at home with his wife of 70 years, Sheila, by his side. Carnie was a loving father, grandfather, and neighbor always willing to help anyone who had a...
Justin Charles Chafin
Dec 20, 2022
Justin Charles Chafin, 37, of Ranger, WV died December 20, 2022. He was born July 3, 1985, to Charles Chafin and Della Prichard. He was married to Stephanie Chafin. Justin loved to fish, hunt, and was passionate about his menagerie of animals at home. Justin had a deep and abiding love for his family, friends and community. He was a...
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