OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Freddie Ray Pauley

Freddie Ray Pauley

Nov 23, 2022

Freddie Ray Pauley, 75, of Nellis, WV was born July 19, 1947 and passed away November 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Berthel and Nellie Pauley; and nephew Curt Graley. He is survived by his siblings, Sue Barker (Willkie) of Nellis, WV, Berthel Pauley Jr. (Cheryl) of Nellis, WV, Lois Javins of Cincinatti, Ohio, Mary Pauley...

Richard Leon Adkins

Richard Leon Adkins

Nov 23, 2022

Richard Leon Adkins, 71, of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 23, 2022 surrounded by his family at CAMC Memorial Hospital. During his time of illness, he accepted the Lord in his life. He was employed by Eastern Coal for four years and Hobet Mining for 28 years. He is survived by his wife Mitzi,...

Claude "Chuck" Carney Jarrell Jr.

Claude "Chuck" Carney Jarrell Jr.

Nov 22, 2022

“Chuck” Claude Carney Jarrell Jr., 67, of Van, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta J. Jarrell, and father, Claude C. Jarrell Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Jarrell; daughters, Brandy (Jason) Conrad, Lora Beth Burns, and Suzanne Cole; grandchildren, Eyan Conrad, Faith Clark, Austin Clark,...

Randy Dale Kirkendoll

Randy Dale Kirkendoll

Nov 22, 2022

Randy Dale Kirkendoll, 64, of Ranger, WV died November 22, 2022. He was born February 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Kirkendoll and his companion Anita Porter. He is survived by his children, Chris Kirkendoll, Jessica Wooten (Bruce), Nathan Porter; grandchildren, Shane, Destiny, Ethen, Hunter, Ariel, and Mason; and his best friend, Jerry Pack. Graveside...

Jerry Wayne Gibson

Jerry Wayne Gibson

Nov 20, 2022

Jerry Wayne Gibson, 73, of Madison, WV went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 9, 1949 at Barrett, WV. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Ted Gibson, mother Bonnie Gregg Bennett, stepfather Sig Bennett, several brothers, sisters, and many other family members....

Tricia Ann Stephens

Tricia Ann Stephens

Nov 19, 2022

Tricia Ann Stephens, of Cross Lanes, WV died peacefully after an extended illness at CAMC General hospital on Saturday, November 19, 2022 with her loved ones by her side. Tricia was born on August 5, 1984 in Charleston, WV. She was full of life and loved fun and adventure. She gave her love wholeheartedly and was fiercely protective of those...

Charolette A. Henking Hensley

Charolette A. Henking Hensley

Nov 19, 2022

Charolette A. Henking Hensley (91) of Danville, West Virginia passed early Saturday morning (November 19, 2022) to her Heavenly home to be reunited with her husband of 70 years, Delbert R. Hensley. Charolette was born September 20, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ada Slack and Howard H. Henking. Charolette was a graduate of...

Harold Dean Green

Harold Dean Green

Nov 18, 2022

Harold Dean Green, 77, of Foster, West Virginia, passed away on November 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1944 to the late Hobert and Enola Green. In 1962, he moved to Washington D.C. where he began working at the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Kennedy Administration from 1962 through 1965. He met...

Jerry T. Weaver

Jerry T. Weaver

Nov 18, 2022

Jerry T. Weaver, 77, transitioned into his eternal home, Friday, November 18, 2022. He was the son of Ralph W. and Mayoma (Jarrell) Weaver who preceded him in death, as did his sisters, Patty Culp, Janet Weaver, and Sally Price. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Priscilla Holstein Weaver; his daughters, Melanie (Gordon) Harvey and Melinda (Thomas)...

Leona Gail Roberts-White

Leona Gail Roberts-White

Nov 17, 2022

Leona Gail Roberts-White, 58, of Livingston, TN formerly from Danville, WV went home to her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2022. Leona was a very active member of her community for many years until her declining health took her away from it. She was an active member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in Julian, WV. She was a...

Barbara Bradford Parker

Barbara Bradford Parker

Nov 15, 2022

Barbara Bradford Parker of Foster, WV, born January 31, 1947 in Hadlock, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV with her husband of 47 years, Daniel M. Parker, holding her hand. She was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Bradford and Monnie Custis Bradford of Hadlock, Virginia. Barbara graduated from Northampton High School in 1965...

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy

Nov 15, 2022

Roger Dewayne Lovejoy, 72, of Uneeda, WV passed away November 15, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1950, to Edgar and Georgia Lovejoy. He was preceded in death by both his parents; and brother Charles Lovejoy. Roger is survived by his brothers, Fred “Ricky” and Anna Lovejoy of Uneeda, WV, Leonard and Rhoda Lovejoy of Nova, Ohio and Eddie...

Jeffery William "Coach" Davis

Jeffery William "Coach" Davis

Nov 15, 2022

“Coach” Jeffrey William Davis of Madison, WV (October 12, 1949 -November 15, 2022) died peacefully at home in the company of his beloved family after a long battle with chronic alcoholism. He is survived by his wife, Sue Davis; his siblings Jackie (Gary) Hills and Jonathan (Diane) Davis; children, Maria (Aaron) Hatfield, Sara (Eric) Lloyd and Ben Davis; grandchildren, Danielle...

Oliver Leon Hunter

Oliver Leon Hunter

Nov 15, 2022

Oliver Leon Hunter of Danville WV went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022 after a short illness. He was born January 30, 1936 to the late James and Audra Hunter. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Madison VFW where he served as Chaplin for...

Sarah Elizabeth Cook

Sarah Elizabeth Cook

Nov 12, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Cook 46 of Hewett WV passed away November 12, 2022 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her parents, Doran and Jacqueline Bishop of Hewett; sons, Leif Bishop of Jeffrey, Jason Elkins II (Hannah) of Texas, Jaxon Cook of Hewett, Cody Smith of Hewett; and a daughter, Leila...

Buster L. Stowers, Jr.

Buster L. Stowers, Jr.

Nov 11, 2022

His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. On Friday, November 11, 2022, Buster L. Stowers, Jr., 75, of Wharton entered his heavenly home. Buster served 2 years in the US Army and then went to work in the coal industry where he worked for 47 years. Buster was a devoted member of the Wharton Missionary Baptist...

Bradley Aaron Ferrell

Bradley Aaron Ferrell

Nov 11, 2022

Bradley Aaron Ferrell, 34, of Jeffrey, West Virginia departed this life on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born Tuesday, December 29, 1987 in Charleston, West Virginia to Danny Richard Ferrell and the late Venus Roseann Miller. In addition to his late mother he was preceded in death by his partner Rahni Natasha Richardson; step-brother Justin Terral Forbes; aunt Martha...

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...