OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Pamela Sue Harper

Pamela Sue Harper

Jul 8, 2024

Pamela Sue Thompson Harper, 73, of Madison, WV, dearly loved mother, nannie, sister, and aunt, departed this world on July 8, 2024. 

She was born on October 26, 1950 to Clyde and Ivory Gunnoe Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Harper; parents Clyde and Ivory Gunnoe Thompson; brothers Jack Thompson, Allen Thompson, Jerry Thompson, Richard Thompson and...

Joy Gale Ball

Joy Gale Ball

Jul 2, 2024

Joy Gale Ball, 79, of Hewett, WV gained her wings on July 2, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born August 13, 1944 in Hewett to the late Leslie Clifford and Sylvia Macil (Hager) Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Ball; sisters, Flora Dot (Dottie) Gibson, Cloanna Raines and Linda Ferrell;...

Bennie Ray Triplett

Bennie Ray Triplett

Jul 2, 2024

Bennie Ray "Huff" Triplett, 87, of Branchland, West Virginia, passed away on July 1, 2024 at his home. Born on February 15, 1937, in Branchland, he was a lifelong resident of the area.

Bennie was a respected master welder, whose extensive knowledge benefited many in the younger generation. His life work began in his teen years at Donahue Brothers Pipeline, he...

Deborah Lynn Setser

Deborah Lynn Setser

Jul 1, 2024

Deborah Lynn Setser, 68, of Gordon WV, died on July 1st, 2024, at Thomas Hospice, South Charleston, WV from a battle against Cancer. She was born November 30th, 1955, in Madison WV to Lorena ''Patsy'' Hicks and Leonard Setser, of Gordon WV. She was an Underground Coal Miner for 22 years. Debbie had a way with people She could make...

David Ray Terry

David Ray Terry

Jul 1, 2024

David Ray Terry born on October 12, 1963 passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at the age of 60 after a lengthy illness. Loving husband of Terry E. Terry of Branchland, West Viriginia. Beloved father of Tammy R. Wuest (Chuck) of Parma, Ohio. Cherished Papa of Beatrice R. Wuest and Rebecca Farkas (Rob) of Parma, Ohio. Beloved son of...

Emory Lester Browning

Emory Lester Browning

Jul 1, 2024

Emory Lester Browning, 83, of Morrisvale, WV went to be with the Lord on July 1st 2024 after a long illness. He was born September 19, 1940 in Cameo, WV. Emory gave his life to the Lord on November 17, 2023. Something that his late wife Alice would have loved to have seen.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Timmy Joe " Barry" Hager

Timmy Joe " Barry" Hager

Jun 29, 2024

Timmy Joe Hager, affectionately known as Barry, passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 64 in Peytona, WV (but he will always be 29 and three quarters). Born on January 24, 1960, in Madison, WV, Barry dedicated over 40 years of his life to working in the coal mines.

Barry was a man of many joys--hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling,...

Dorthy Mae Cavell

Dorthy Mae Cavell

Jun 29, 2024

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Cavell of Cox’s Fork WV. Dorothy passed away peacefully at 5:30 pm on Saturday June 29th, 2024 surrounded by friends and family at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan WV. She was...

Richard Douglas Cook

Richard Douglas Cook

Jun 29, 2024

Richard Douglas Cook of Uneeda, Boone County, West Virginia passed away on June 29, 2024 at age 69.

Rick was born on August 5, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to Douglas Ray Cook and Wanda Lee (Carter) Cook. He was the very first baby born at the new Cabell Huntington Hospital. Rick grew up in Charleston, graduating from George Washington High...

Geneva Kay Warden

Geneva Kay Warden

Jun 29, 2024

Geneva "Jenny" Kay Warden, 73, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at Beckley Health Care, Beckley, WV.

Geneva was born in Madison (Boone County), WV on August 27, 1950 to the late Robert and Opal Halley. She was also preceded in death by son Roy Silvia Jr.; brothers Herman, Clifford and Charles Halley; and sisters Joyce Halley,...

Janet Browning

Janet Browning

Jun 29, 2024

Janet Browning, 70, of Wharton, WV passed away at home June 29, 2024.

She was a retired security guard and a member of Jarrells Valley Church, started God’s Gift of Love Ministry and Gordon Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvery “Bud” and Helen Johnson; sisters, Hazel L. Gibson, Connie M. Lawson and Charlotte Duckett; brothers, Don...

Brenda Jean Ball

Brenda Jean Ball

Jun 28, 2024

Brenda Jean Ball, 65, of Danville, WV passed away unexpectedly at home June 28, 2024.

Brenda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, WV, Johnna (Chris) Ball of Secoal, WV and Savanna (Cara) Ball of Huntington, WV; brothers, Douglas (Patricia) Workman of Mims, Fl, Gordon (Jodi) Workman of Chapmanville, WV, and...

Vicki Lynn Bias

Vicki Lynn Bias

Jun 28, 2024

Vicki Lynn Bias, age 64, of Alkol, WV passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1959, to the late Phillip Wayne Dickerson and Charlotte Ann Curd. 

Vicki was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her greatest joys of life were family, traveling, exploring, gardening, cooking, and horses. As time passed in her fight of...

Barbara J. Fairchild

Barbara J. Fairchild

Jun 27, 2024

 Barbara Jean Thompson Fairchild, 91, of Madison, dearly loved mother, Nana, and sister, passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on June 27, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Foster, West Virginia. She grew up on her family farm in Madison and was always obliged to share stories about her happy childhood and many siblings. A 1951...

Zachary Matthew Chapman

Zachary Matthew Chapman

Jun 26, 2024

Zachary Matthew Chapman, 21, of Florida, gained his wings on June 26, 2024.

He was born August 19, 2002, in Charleston, WV to Matt and Shawnna Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Cheryl Buckner and Rebecca Workman; great grandparents Clarence and Katherine Felty.

He is survived by his children, Leilani Chapman of ft. Lauderdale,...

Larry Joe Berry

Larry Joe Berry

Jun 25, 2024

Larry Joe Berry, 65, of Danville WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 25, 2024. He was born May 2, 1959. He was the son of Howard and Betty Berry. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and Kevin Bery; 2 grandbabies (Amy Lovejoy).

Larry is survived by his...

Robert Lee Farley

Robert Lee Farley

Jun 23, 2024

Robert Lee Farley Jr. 67 of Clothier WV went home to be with the Lord on June 23rd at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness. Robert was a retired Truck Driver. Robert loved life, he loved going to many different churches, riding in the mountains and star gazing. Christmas was a favorite time for Robert as he became Santa...

Lovell Brown, Jr.

Lovell Brown, Jr.

Jun 22, 2024

Lovell "Buddy" Brown, Jr., aged 83, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on May 20, 1941, in Gordon, WV, he was the beloved son of the late Lovell H. Brown, Sr. and Kathryn Farrell-Brown, and the husband of the late JoAnn Greenlee-Brown. Buddy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett E. and Dona G. Brown,...

Ernestine Crum Manns

Ernestine Crum Manns

Jun 20, 2024

Ernestine “Tina” Manns, 95 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. She was born in Pine Creek, WV, to the late Joel and Winnie Duty Crum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie and Joel Crum, husband, Herman Manns, daughter Charlotte Jo Manns Kinser, son-in-law Frederick Kinser, grandson Bradley Kinser,...

Douglas Dale Ramey

Douglas Dale Ramey

Jun 17, 2024

Douglas Dale Ramey, 75, with his crops laid by and his work here done, has gone home to hear the Lord say “well done” on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Friday, June 21, 2024, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with Pastor Elder Tim...

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