OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Julia M. "Pinky" Ellis

Julia M. "Pinky" Ellis

Dec 11, 2021

Julia M. “Pinky” Ellis, 70, of Ranger, WV entered into the glorious presence of Jesus, who she served so faithfully for many years, on Dec 11th, 2021 at Cabell Health Center. Earth decreased, but heaven increased on this day.Julia was born to the late Merle & Jack Dempsey on Nov 9th, 1951. She was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley...

Larry Wayne Davis

Larry Wayne Davis

Dec 11, 2021

Larry Wayne Davis, 83, of South Charleston, WV passed away December 11, 2021.He was born October 11, 2021 at Morrisvale, WV to the late Ernest and Gladys Davis. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Cabell, JoAnn Fowler, and Donna Smith; and one brother, Ernest “Jr. Boy” Davis.He was a retired mechanist for WLS Stamping.He is survived...

Ray Harold Bennett

Ray Harold Bennett

Dec 11, 2021

Ray Harold Bennett, 71, of Danville, WV passsed away December 11, 2021.He was born March 14, 1950 to the late Robert and Mary Frances Bennett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Raymond, Luther, Johnny, Cebert, Ishubal, and Jerry Bennett; three sisters, Ida Anderson, Ethel Coon, and Martina Walls; and two grandsons, TJ...

Pamela Gail Holstine

Pamela Gail Holstine

Dec 10, 2021

Pamela Gail "Sawdust" Holstine, 66, of Uneeda was born October 24, 1955 and passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Mabel Holstine of Costa, WV; brothers, Roger Holstine and Daniel Holstine; sister, Suzie Holstine Adkins; four nieces, four great nieces, and two great nephews.A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 17...

James Franklin Miller

James Franklin Miller

Dec 10, 2021

James Franklin (Frank) Miller 66 of Greenview, passed away on December 10, 2021 at home. He was born October 17, 1955 to Millard (Bud) Miller and Blanche Gillman.Frank was president of UMWA Local 633. He was a retired coal miner and CSX worker.He was preceded in death by his father Millard "Bud" Miller, his mother Blanche Gillman both of Greenview;...

Arthur "Dock" Coburn

Arthur "Dock" Coburn

Dec 10, 2021

Arthur “Dock” Coburn, 85 of Branchland, WV departed this life Friday December 10, 2021. He was born August 12, 1936 to the late Jerry and Ada Coburn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Jerry Ray and Brady Coburn.Dock was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired Coal Miner. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Steve Darnell Wooten

Steve Darnell Wooten

Dec 9, 2021

Steve Darnell Wooten, age 62 of Forest City, North Carolina, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Hospice House in Forest City. Steve was born in Logan, West Virginia on April 3, 1959, and was a son of the late Virgil and Mary Burgess Wooten. He worked as a truck driver.He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Dickman; a grandson, Breyer...

Levi Asher & Michael Abraham May

Levi Asher & Michael Abraham May

Dec 7, 2021

Levi Asher May and Michael Abraham May, infant twins of Justin and Brittany May of St. Albans, WV. The twins were just over 18 weeks gestational when we learned of their passing. We are members of Work the Word Church of Madison, WV. We would like to thank our church family, and our friends for the love, support, and prayers...

Sabra Jean Myers

Sabra Jean Myers

Dec 6, 2021

Sabra Jean Myers, 85, of Seacoal, Jeffery, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She was born October 7, 1936, in Webster Springs, WV to the late Okie and Bessie Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband James ‘JR’ Myers, brothers: Jack...

Tommy Lee Thompson

Tommy Lee Thompson

Dec 6, 2021

Tommy Lee Thompson, 83, of Danville, WV passed away December 6, 2021. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, December 13 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV. Please wear a mask when attending the visitation. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar,...

Thomas Prichard

Thomas Prichard

Dec 5, 2021

Thomas Prichard, 86, of Branchland, WV died Sunday December 5, 2021. He was born March 29, 1935 in Lincoln County, a son of the late Park and Ida Bringar Prichard. He was also preceded in death by his wife Charlene Meade Prichard; one son, Wayne Prichard and a grandson, Travis Prichard. He is survived by two children, Danny Prichard; one...

Lois Louise Totten

Lois Louise Totten

Dec 5, 2021

Lois “Sis” Louise Totten, 79, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021. Lois was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 4,1942 to the late James & Helene Whittington. After graduating from Dunbar High school in 1960, Lois went on to study at Glenville State College. After college, Lois worked at a Charleston Bank where she met...

David Nicholas "Davey" Green

David Nicholas "Davey" Green

Dec 2, 2021

David Nicholas Green “Davey” of Uneeda went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the age of 30.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Seybert Harold Green.He is survived by his loving wife, Brittany Ane Miller Green; his parents, David Harold and Marvelena “Cookie” Castle Green; maternal grandparents, James Allen and Carol...

Karen Workman Bichard

Karen Workman Bichard

Nov 30, 2021

Karen Workman Bichard, 77, of Branchland WV, went to her heavenly home on November 30, 2021. Mrs. Bichard was born March 15, 1944 in Rita, WV to the late Clyde and Gladys Farley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Rev Raymond Workman of Branchland, WV; and brother Fred Farley of Harts WV.Karen...

Kimberly Ellen Carden Mitchell

Kimberly Ellen Carden Mitchell

Nov 30, 2021

Kimberly Ellen Carden Mitchell passed away on November 30, 2021 at the age of 61. She has now joined the love of her life in Heaven. Kim was born on October 21, 1960, in Charleston WV. She was a graduate of Scott High School and West Virginia State University where she received degrees in both History and Education. Kim was...

Wallace E. "Wally" Bower II

Wallace E. "Wally" Bower II

Nov 30, 2021

Never a stranger did he meet. He reached out with a hardy handshake, a genuine greeting and a great big smile, leaving you with the same, knowing that he was a friend for life.Wallace E. “Wally” Bower, II loved the Lord with all his heart, and on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 passed from this life, going on to the Heavenly...

Beverly Jean Halstead

Beverly Jean Halstead

Nov 29, 2021

Beverly Jean Halstead, 72, of Dunbar, WV passed away November 29, 2021.She was born December 18, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Luther and Gracie Hiles. She was also preceded in death by her husband Delmer Halstead.She fought a valiant battle with cancer. She was a Christian and was a member of Cross Lanes Church of Christ. She...

Dee Jay Jarrell

Dee Jay Jarrell

Nov 28, 2021

Dee Jay Jarrell of Hamlin, WV formerly of Winston-Salem, NC went to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Scamp" Jarrell and mother Emma Jane Miller Jarrell. He is also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Angela Sharps.He is survived by his loving wife,...

Nettie Lee Nelson

Nettie Lee Nelson

Nov 27, 2021

Nettie Lee Nelson (nee Neace), 81, of Westlake, OH, formerly of Lincoln County, West Virginia died Saturday November 27, 2021. She was born December 17, 1939 in Lincoln County. She is the mother of Gary Sias (Emily), Joyce Webb (Phil), Kathy Sias, Sherry Nelson(Woody), Betty Nickelson(Mike), and the late George Sias(Mary) and Steward Sias; grandmother of Amber, Kayla, Shayna, Joseph,...

Peggy Ann Butcher Foster

Peggy Ann Butcher Foster

Nov 26, 2021

Peggy Ann Butcher Foster, 86, of Drawdy, WV gained her angel wings on November, 26, 2021. She was born September 18, 1935 in Seth, WV to the late Harry Earl and Opie Neola Perdue Butcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Earl Butcher; sister Anna Faye Castleberry; and granddaughter Stephanie Watkins.She is survived...

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