OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Robbie Wayne Collins

Robbie Wayne Collins

Jan 13, 2022

Robbie Wayne Collins, 54, of Fairdale, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022. With his passing our beloved Robbie is survived by his loving parents, Billy Wayne and Brenda Collins of Fairdale, WV; his three daughters, Heather Jo Collins (Harry Curd) of Mullens, WV, Jessica Gayle Collins of Summersville, WV and Summer Shae Collins of...

Martha Anna Smith

Martha Anna Smith

Jan 13, 2022

Martha Anna Smith, 87, of Julian, WV put off her earthly body and put on a Heavenly one on Thursday, January 13, 2022.She was preceded in death by her husband George Smith; and her son David Bowman both of Julian.She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Lory Baptist Church. She had four...

Christine Williams

Christine Williams

Jan 12, 2022

Christine Williams, 77, of Madison, WV departed this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born May 27, 1944 at Logan, WV to the late Denver and Alice Mullins Rowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Chester Williams, children, Debbie Workman, Mary McCoy, and Sharon Williams, and grandchild Ralphy Mitchell, Jr.Mrs. Williams...

Mildred Caroline Parsons

Mildred Caroline Parsons

Jan 12, 2022

Mildred Caroline Parsons of Branchland, WV was born on August 16, 1936 and passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 85 years 4 months and 27 days. She is the daughter of the late Everett and Della Mae Dean Adkins. She was also preceded in death by an infant son Donny Parsons; four brothers, Ollie Adkins, Denver...

Howard Taft Elkins

Howard Taft Elkins

Jan 12, 2022

Howard Taft Elkins Jr., 85 of Midkiff, WV passed away Jan. 12, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard T. Elkins and Lois Vivian Elkins. Surviving family includes his loving wife Billie Lee Elkins, sons Steven M. Elkins and Lowell W. Elkins, sister Vivian Melinda Marcum, grandaughters Jennifer Elkins and Jessica Elkins and...

Obal Fenny Adkins

Obal Fenny Adkins

Jan 10, 2022

Obal Adkins 80 of Bigson, WV passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Obal and Josie Adkins, his wife Evelyn, sisters Joyce, Joann and Elsie (Cissy). He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner.He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Mitzi) of Morrisvale and Roger (Cindy)...

"J.D." James Donald Turley

"J.D." James Donald Turley

Jan 9, 2022

James Donald “J.D.” TurleyMarch 23, 1982 - January 9, 2022James Donald "J.D." Turley, 39, of Charleston, WV was called to his heavenly home on January 9, 2022 after his battle with brain cancer. He resided in Charleston, WV with the loves of his life; wife Sabrina, and his children Audrey and Uriah. He is also survived by his parents Jim...

Cary Lee Duffey

Cary Lee Duffey

Jan 9, 2022

Cary Lee Duffey, 60, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. Cary was born in Madison, WV to Raymond Ray (deceased) and Patsy (Akers) Duffey of Low Gap. He was the second child of six children. His surviving siblings are Lana (Mike) Barker of Foster, Timmy (Debbie) Duffey of Foster, Susan (Kevin) Trammell of Danville, and...

Charles Thomas Huffman

Charles Thomas Huffman

Jan 7, 2022

Charles Thomas Huffman, age 86, of Foster, WV left his home here on earth to go be in the presence of his Heavenly Father and love of his life, Bonnie Gay Huffman on January 7, 2022 at Boone Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.Charles was born September 30, 1935 to the late John “Tom” and Mary Jone Huffman. In addition...

Geraldine Miller Parsons

Geraldine Miller Parsons

Jan 7, 2022

Geraldine Miller Parsons of Madison, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2022. She was born October 28, 1935 to the late Ernest and Loarreda Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Pedro Parsons; brother, Harold Miller and two daughters Beverley Parsons Hale and Sally...

Harold Edward Black

Harold Edward Black

Jan 7, 2022

Harold Edward “Blackie” Black, 81, of Chapmanville, WV died unexpectedly January 7, 2022.He was born March 24, 1940 to Howard Talmedge and Thelma SaraAnn Black in Akron, OH. Harold met Phyllis Palmer and married in 1969, created a family and made WV home with their three daughters.“Blackie” as he was affectionally known, proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1962...

Kessler Sidney Curry

Kessler Sidney Curry

Jan 3, 2022

Kessler Sidney Curry, 71, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, December 3, 2021. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with Vic Jarrell and Bill Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens on Low Gap Road, Madison, WV. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time.

Russell "Melvin" Beckett Jr.

Russell "Melvin" Beckett Jr.

Jan 1, 2022

Russell Melvin Beckett Jr., 79, of Danville, WV passed away January 1, 2022. He was born February 9, 1942 in Hurricane, WV and was a son of the late Russell Melvin Beckett Sr. and Berta Starcher Beckett. In addition to his parents he was reunited with his wife of over 40 years, Gail; and his sister Barbara Johnson.Melvin loved the...

Karon Fay Brunty-Clay Adkins-Ginn

Karon Fay Brunty-Clay Adkins-Ginn

Dec 31, 2021

Karon Fay Brunty-Clay-Adkins-Ginn, of West Hamlin WV,Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 31, 2021.Karon was born in Branchland, WV on December 21, 1945. Her parents Elmer Brad Clay and Willa Pearl Brunty, two sisters Francis Burns and Corliss Kay Davidson, precede her in death. She leaves behind her loving husband Bobby Tony Ginn of Culloden WV,...

Ann O'Dell Carrico

Ann O'Dell Carrico

Dec 31, 2021

Ann O'Dell Carrico, 81, of Danville, passed on December 31, 2021, after a long illness. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Boney) Carrico; parents Walter and Marie Staten O'Dell; brothers Michael and Patrick O'Dell; and sister, Teresa Combs. Ann loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and interior design. Ann was also known for...

Mary Lou Hogge Price

Mary Lou Hogge Price

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Lou Hogge Price passed away after a long illness at her home on December 31, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louisa Hogge, brother and sister -in -law Charles and Linda Hogge, and her sister Barbara Bumgardner.She is survived by her daughters; Stephanie (Jeremy) Horsman of Bim, and Melanie (Danny) Grant of Foster, her son;...

Brandon Paul "Wick" Elswick

Brandon Paul "Wick" Elswick

Dec 30, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Beautiful son Brandon Paul "Wick" Elswick.Brandon passed away on December 30 2021. Brandon was predeceased by his Father Russell R Elswick of Murfreesboro TN; and his Great Grandfather Bethel "Choke" Cook of Robinson WV.He is survived by his loving fiance Rebecca Smith of Danville WV whom he cherished,...

Anna Ruth Kitchen

Anna Ruth Kitchen

Dec 29, 2021

Anna Ruth Davis-Kitchen, 82, of Branchland, WV died peacefully at home on December 29, 2021 with her beloved daughter, Melanie, at her side.She was born March 19, 1939 on Paddies Creek, Rt. 10, Brady, WV to the late Preacher James Vernon Davis and Eliza Mohalia Hargis-Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Samantha A. Welch

Samantha A. Welch

Dec 28, 2021

Samantha A. Welch, 49, of Sullivan, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital – Sullivan.Samantha Ann Welch was born June 15, 1972 in Madison, West Virginia, to Carlos Glenn and Lana Reda (Turner) Jarvis. She grew up and attended school in Wharton, WV, later graduating from Van High School, class of 1990. Shortly after...

Marcella Ann Brown Blake

Marcella Ann Brown Blake

Dec 28, 2021

Marcella Ann Brown Blake, 81, of Danville, WV formerly of Blair, WV passed this life to her Heavenly Home on December 28, 2021.She was born February 6, 1940 to the late James R. Brown Sr. and Adelene Brown. Marcella was married to the love of her life Ronald Blake for 54 years until his passing. They were the parents of...

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