OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

James Harold Whitt

James Harold Whitt

Feb 23, 2021

James Harold Whitt, 75, of Culloden, WV died Tuesday February 23, 2021. He was born January 11, 1946, a son of the late Earl and Bessie Grimmett Whitt. He was also preceded in death by two stepsons, one sister and two brothers. He is survived by one son, Tony Whitt; sister, Naomi Helphenstine; and brother-in-law, Ray Lucas. Funeral services will...

Sandra Lovejoy

Sandra Lovejoy

Feb 21, 2021

Sandra Lovejoy, 62 years old, of Woodville, WV was born February 7, 1959 and passed away February 21, 2021.She was preceded in death by her father Owen “OJ” Searls; and one sister Lana Gillenwater.She is survived by her mother Katrina “Sissy” Searls; husband of 44 years, Elgie Elvis Lovejoy; daughter, Angel Lovejoy (Richard); son, Robert “Scott” Lovejoy (Kelli Humphries); grandchildren,...

Robert Lee Riley

Robert Lee Riley

Feb 19, 2021

Robert Lee Riley Sr., 81, of Foster, WV passed away February 19, 2021. He was born August 25, 1939, a son of the late James Ray and Edith Elizabeth Rhodes Riley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Riley; and son, baby Riley.He was a retired coal miner from Hobet Coal and a...

Dr. Frances Ann Gobble Snodgrass

Dr. Frances Ann Gobble Snodgrass

Feb 18, 2021

Dr. Frances Ann Gobble Snodgrass of Racine died on February 18, 2021 at the age of 74 at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1947, a daughter of the late William Howard Gobble and Fern C. Gobble. She was one of four children and was preceded in death by three brothers Richard Gobble, John E. Gobble and...

James Robert McCleese

James Robert McCleese

Feb 14, 2021

James Robert McCleese, 72, of Ottawa, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021 suddenly. He was preceded in death by his mother Lizzie Ervin McCleese and father James Isaac McCleese; his wife, Regina (Jeannie) McCleese; his son, Patrick McCleese; sisters, Betty Fraley, Louis Dillion, Nancy Tince, Eunice White, Mary Dotson and Ann McCleese; brothers, Paul...

Sandra Lee Harper

Sandra Lee Harper

Feb 14, 2021

Sandra Lee Harper, 78, of Van went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021.She was preceded in death by her father and mother Jess and Dorothy Carroll; and her son Barry Russell Harper. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and had a host of friends and neighbors. She is survived by her sister, Alice Joy Perry of...

Sylvia Iris Meadows

Sylvia Iris Meadows

Feb 14, 2021

Sylvia Iris Meadows, 95, of Madison, WV passed away February 14, 2021. She was born December 6, 1925 in South Wales, Wales to the late William and Annie Matilda Hillier and her husband Harry Leon Meadows. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. She is survived by son, Bill Meadows;...

Molly Jane Poindexter

Molly Jane Poindexter

Feb 10, 2021

Molly Jane Poindexter, 64, of West Hamlin passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021. She was born September 11, 1956 , a daughter of the late Richard and Virginia Keck Poindexter. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Everette Poindexter and two sisters Wanda Davis and Eveleyn Goodwin.She is survived by Glenna Flowers with whom she resided, Janet (Howard)...

Harvey Lee Osborne

Harvey Lee Osborne

Feb 10, 2021

Harvey Lee Osborne, 67, of Uneeda, WV passed away at home with his loved ones on February 10, 2021. He was born in Bull Creek on June 7, 1953.He enjoyed spending time with his family around the poker table laughing and telling jokes. He also enjoyed spending time in the woods picking berries and riding ATV’s. He was a loving...

Merry Janet Wallen Smith

Merry Janet Wallen Smith

Feb 9, 2021

Merry Janet Flannery Wallen Smith(3/23/52 – 2/9/21)The world got a little dimmer, lost a little bit of its laughter and wept in sorrow on February 9th, 2021 as we said goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Merry Janet “Jan” Flannery Wallen Smith. She was our bright star, and we will forever miss the warmth that she comforted...

Charles Clifford Wooten

Charles Clifford Wooten

Feb 8, 2021

Charles Wooten, 85, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 8th, 2021. He was born June 3, 1935 at Blair. He was an active member of the Gospel Center Tabernacle. He was a retired coal miner from Bethlehem Energy. He enjoyed golfing and witnessing to others about the Lord. He was preceded in death by...

Doris Jean Burgess- Cox

Doris Jean Burgess- Cox

Feb 6, 2021

DORIS JEAN BURGESS-COX, 72, resided in Madison, WV joined the Lord on February 6, 2021. She was brought into the world by her father Jesse Monroe Burgess and mother Mary Marie Blair-Burgess on November 22, 1948 in Logan, WV. She lived a purposeful and fulfilling life with her family by her side. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...

Nancy Louise Broughton

Nancy Louise Broughton

Feb 5, 2021

Nancy Louise Broughton born on April 17, 1939 went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 16 days.She was the daughter of the late Howard Browning and Stella Browning.She was preceded in death by her late he husband, Everett Edward Broughton; daughter, Patty Gail Mallory; and eleven siblings,...

Raymond Earl Hill

Raymond Earl Hill

Feb 4, 2021

Raymond E. Hill of Marysville, Ohio formerly of Bim, WV transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 4, 2021, following a tragic fall. Raymond was born in Madison, WV to Darlene and the late Arrowood Hill of Bim. He grew up in Bim and graduated from Van High School. Following graduation, he attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. for...

Vaughn Edward Roberts

Vaughn Edward Roberts

Feb 2, 2021

Vaughn Edward Roberts, 67, of Bim, WV passed away February 2, 2021.He was born June 30, 1953 and was a son of the late Everett and Loretta Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his son Michael Roberts.He was a coal miner for 29 ½ years and was a local 633 member. He was also a member of Wharton...

Danny J. "Doodie" Dean

Danny J. "Doodie" Dean

Feb 2, 2021

Danny ‘Doodie’ DeanDanny J. “Doodie” Dean, 67, of Hamlin died Feb. 2, 2021, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington after a short illness.He was a 1971 graduate of Hamlin High School.Doodie enjoyed a good story, a cold Miller Lite and watching his favorite sports teams on TV. He was a quiet man who lived a simple life.He was...

Lois C. Gent

Lois C. Gent

Jan 29, 2021

On Friday, January 29, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. surrounded by family, we lost one of Earths greatest treasurers our mother, grandmother and sister Lois C. Gent ,78, of Davin, formerly of Bald Knob, WV.She was born March 2, 1942 and was a daughter of late Wesley and Pearl Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband...

Tiffany Diann Sloan

Tiffany Diann Sloan

Jan 29, 2021

Tiffany Diann Sloan 40 of Ashford, WV passed away January 29, 2021. She was assistant manager at Hatfield McCoy Mart. There will be a private family service at a later date.

Judy Lee Sexton

Judy Lee Sexton

Jan 28, 2021

Judy Lee Sexton of Galax, VA formerly of Lincoln County, WV, born February 16, 1951 died on January 28, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 69 years, 11 months, and 12 days. She was born at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington to Tommy and Julia Ellis.Judy is survived by her loving husband Walter Sexton and a...

Dallas Parsons

Dallas Parsons

Jan 28, 2021

Dallas Parsons, 50, of Hamlin, WV passed away January 28, 2021 at home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmie and Faye Clay Parsons; and a brother, Albert Zandell Parsons. He survived by his daughter, Janie Parsons; siblings, Glenna(Terry) Vance, Loriann (Ernest) Gard, Arleen (Ricky) Ray, Drema Parsons Chenault, Carmie (Kathy) Parsons,II, Charlotte Faye Wilson, Marshall Neil (April) Parsons,...

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