OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Christopher Jason Mitchell

Christopher Jason Mitchell

Aug 7, 2021

Christopher Jason Mitchell, 38, of Madison, WV left this earth August 7, 2021. He was born August 10, 1982 to Charles “Buck” and Grace Ann Mitchell of Madison. Christopher attended Scott High School where he graduated in 2000. He also attended Garnet Career Center and graduated in 2008, where he studied Licensed Practical Nursing and worked as a LPN for...

Curtiss Richard Wood

Curtiss Richard Wood

Aug 2, 2021

Curtiss Richard Wood, 74, of St. Albans, WV departed this life Monday August 2, 2021, after a short illness. He was born February 22, 1947, a son of the late J.W. and Inis Sikorski Wood. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lisa; brothers Jerry and John Wood; and sister Glenna Ferris.He served his Country in the US...

Larry Lyle Jarrell

Larry Lyle Jarrell

Jul 27, 2021

Larry Lyle Jarrell, 80, of Branchland, WV formerly of Bob White, WV passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Bim, WV, a son of the late Finley and Lillian Jarrell. He was also preceded in death by his niece, Chenna StilesHe was a veteran of the US Army. He was a bus driver...

John R. Frame

John R. Frame

Jul 27, 2021

Rev. John R. Frame, 90, of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2021. He served as a deacon and had 60 years preaching the gospel while pastoring many churches, covering Boone, Logan, Kanawha and Putnam counties. He was faithful in service and full of wisdom.He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Curtis...

Cledith "Merrial" Moore

Cledith "Merrial" Moore

Jul 24, 2021

Cledith “Merrial” Moore went to heaven on July 24, 2021 to celebrate her 84th birthday with Jesus. Although she is already missed, her family is comforted knowing she is peacefully reunited with her parents Vada and Noah Adkins, her late husband, Orville Moore, and beloved family and friends gone before. Born July 25 1937, Merrial spent her days in Logan...

Randy Lee LaDuke

Randy Lee LaDuke

Jul 23, 2021

Jesus called our little angel, Randy Lee LaDuke answered. Randy was born on April 13, 2021 and entered into the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2021.Although we were only blessed with his presence for three short months he is so deeply loved and he made a huge impact on our lives. His life has been a brief but special...

Kenneth Ray "KJ" Kimbler

Kenneth Ray "KJ" Kimbler

Jul 21, 2021

Kenneth Ray Kimbler “KJ”, age 45, of Madison, WV passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.He was born at Boone Memorial Hospital on September 17, 1975, a son of Phyllis and Kenneth Kimbler. He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Kimbler; grandmother Eunice Colvin; grandfather John Colvin; grandmother Beulah Kimbler; grandfather Brady Kimbler; and nephew Jonathan Douglas Kimbler.Kenneth...

Archibald Carlyle Griffith

Archibald Carlyle Griffith

Jul 20, 2021

Archibald Carlyle Griffith III 68 of Madison, WV passed away July 20, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.He was a retired coal miner from Westmoreland Coal Co and Massey Coal. He was a member of the Air National Guard and an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Arch Griffith, Jr., son, Michael Dale...

Ida Mae Bias

Ida Mae Bias

Jul 20, 2021

Ida Mae Bias, 84, of Peytona, WV passed away July 20, 2021 at the Marmet Center in Marmet, WV. She was born April 21, 1937 to the late Emery and Sarah Lovejoy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Dean Bias; brothers Ward Lovejoy and Donald Lovejoy; sisters Ruby Lovejoy, Betty Hager, Rebel...

Allice Coriene "Cory" Price

Allice Coriene "Cory" Price

Jul 18, 2021

Allice Coriene “Cory” Price, 73, of Bim went to her Heavenly home Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1948 to the late Bilton and Eva Mae Price, both of Bim.Cory was a loving mother, homemaker, and a friend to all who knew her. She leaves behind her two daughters, Kathy Doss (Larry) of Foster, and Amanda...

Duane Alan Midkiff

Duane Alan Midkiff

Jul 15, 2021

Duane graduated from this earthly “Vail of Tears” to his heavenly home. He is now with his Heavenly Father and all the relatives and friends who went on before. Duane Alan Midkiff, 71, of Branchland, WV passed away on Thursday July 15, 2021. He was born July 8, 1950 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of Lottie Farley Midkiff and...

Frances Ann Smutko

Frances Ann Smutko

Jul 15, 2021

Frances Ann Smutko, 85, of Alum Creek passed away July 15, 2021 at her home.She was born February 12, 1936 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Ball. She was also preceded in death by husband she had been married to, Jimmie Smutko; and grandson Ricky Smutko.She is survived by son, Rick and Shirley of Alum Creek; granddaughter, Jessica and Jeremy...

Dellena J. Bailey

Dellena J. Bailey

Jul 14, 2021

Dellena J. Bailey passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021 at Logan Regional after a short battle with cancer. Dee as she was affectionately known was a retired Boone County school cook; having worked most of her time at Madison Middle. Dellena was preceded in death by her parents Ezra Dell and Vosta Jewell Miller, her infant sister Karen Sue...

Danny G. Dunlap

Danny G. Dunlap

Jul 12, 2021

Danny G. Dunlap, 72, of Madison, WV passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.He was a Vietnam Veteran and worked as a truck driver and in the coal industry. His love for fishing was only surpassed by his love for family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Diana; son, Bryan; granddaughters, Baylee...

Jackie Ray Price

Jackie Ray Price

Jul 8, 2021

Jackie Ray Price, 77, of Bim, WV went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.Jackie was born March 23, 1944 in Bim, WV to the late Eva Mae Green and Bilton Price. In addition to his parents, Jackie was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Gaye Francis Price; and a...

Faith Ann Barnett

Faith Ann Barnett

Jul 7, 2021

Faith Ann Barnett, 23, of Lancaster, SC, formerly of Madison, WV passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 within hours of testing positive for COVID. She was born on January 20, 1998, the daughter of Shelly Canterbury-Akers and Harry Lee Barnett.Faith Ann was a kind and compassionate soul who loved everyone, especially her mother, immensely. She enjoyed playing softball, making people...

Charles Ray Napier

Charles Ray Napier

Jul 6, 2021

Charles Ray Napier, 66, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday July 6, 2021. He was born March 13, 1955 a son of the late Charles and Ardania Staley Napier. He was also preceded in death by a sister Delila Scites; and brothers Tom Napier and George Napier. He is survived by his sisters Matilda Noe and Thena Loney; his brothers Ab...

Margaret "Marge" Wilson Miller

Margaret "Marge" Wilson Miller

Jul 5, 2021

Margaret “Marge” Wilson Miller, 85, daughter of Odra Ball Wilson and Foster Wilson, passed away the evening of July 5, 2021 in Bryson City, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Herbert Eugene Miller; her sisters Flossie Tucker and Judy Stollings; her brothers Homer Harold, Howard Eugene and Douglas...

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Slone

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Slone

Jul 2, 2021

Ronald Lee Slone “Ronnie”, 65, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021.He was born July 12, 1955 to the late James and Iris Jean Slone. He was also preceded in death by his infant twin siblings and his special sister in-law, Mollie Ann Hughes.Ronnie is survived by his wife of 45 years,...

James "Jamie" Davis Starkey

James "Jamie" Davis Starkey

Jun 30, 2021

James “Jamie” Davis Starkey, 44, of Quinwood, WV was born August 20, 1976 and passed away June 30, 2021.He was preceded in death by his mother Toni Davis Starkey of Lima, Ohio; grandparents Richard and Frances Davis of Lima, Ohio; and adopted grandparents William and Frances Starkey of Sharples, WV. He is survived by his dad and mom, Dan and...

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