OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Bonnie Evelyn Cyfers Adkins

Bonnie Evelyn Cyfers Adkins

Oct 31, 2020

Bonnie Evelyn (Cyfers) Adkins, 71 of Ranger, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday October 31, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice of Huntington after a long illness. She was born April 7, 1949 in Ranger, WV to the late Rev. William and Polly (Osborn) Cyfers. She was a faithful member of Ranger United Baptist...

Lillian Slone

Lillian Slone

Oct 28, 2020

Lillian Slone, 93, of West Hamlin, WV passed away October 27, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Connie (Scott) Johnson, with whom she made her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Slone; brothers Bill, Denver, and Bob Triplett; sister Maxine Mansfield; lifelong friend Ruby Graham; and four legged companion, Baby.She is survived, in addition to...

Oma Lucille McNeely

Oma Lucille McNeely

Oct 27, 2020

On October 27, 2020 Oma L. McNeely gained her wings and the angels sang, while we wept.She leaves behind her loving husband of 28 years, Oley McNeely, brother; Bill and Linda Persinger, children; Angela and Ike Gillenwater, Robin Gabbert, Doug Gabbert, Jimmy and Ashley McNeely, and Stacy and Archie Griffith, grandchildren; Mary and Michael Allred, Frank and Kayla Hensley, Ryan...

Richard Ivan "Ricky" Dent

Richard Ivan "Ricky" Dent

Oct 24, 2020

Richard Ivan “Ricky” Dent, 56, of Madison, WV was born August 25, 1964 and died peacefully in his sleep on October 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George and Betty Dent and his maternal grandparents Ivan and Mary White.Ricky graduated from the WV Division of Corrections Academy in 2012. He loved genealogy, spending time with...

Hal Mark Smith

Hal Mark Smith

Oct 24, 2020

Hal Mark Smith, 54, passed away on October 24, 2020, at his home in Hamlin, WV, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 6, 1966 in Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV, the son of Harold and Callie Napier Smith. Mark was preceded in death by father Harold Smith; niece Kristen Prichard; sister-in-law Debbie Hall; and mother-in-law Jacqueline...

Hazel Jane Tyler-Kirtley

Hazel Jane Tyler-Kirtley

Oct 16, 2020

Hazel Jane Tyler-Kirtley, 82 of Griffithsville, WV left this world October 16, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior.She was a graduate of Scott High School, and was retired from the Boone County Board of Education. A Christian and member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by two husbands, Hallard Tyler and Harry Kirtley, also her...

Carl Stephen Smarr

Carl Stephen Smarr

Oct 16, 2020

Carl Stephen Smarr lost his battle with cancer on Friday October 16, 2020 at the Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Steve was a family man, educator, director, business manager, musician / entertainer, but most importantly a child of God, and a friend to thousands. He was 72 years young. Steve was born to Floyd Phoenix & Clara Sinnett Smarr in...

Bonnie Lou Holstein

Bonnie Lou Holstein

Oct 14, 2020

Bonnie Lou Holstein 71 of Huntington, WV passed away October 14, 2020 at home. She was preceded in death by Calvin and Mary Ellen Holstein and a sister Elaine Holstein.She is survived by a sister; Sue Angel of Julian, brothers; Junior Holstein of Elizabeth, WV, Isaac Holstein, Earl J. Holstein and Charles Holstein all of Ashford, WV, and Jessie Holstein...

Shelly Ray Bowling

Shelly Ray Bowling

Oct 14, 2020

Shelly Ray Bowling, 64, of Barrett, WV passed away on October 14, 2020. Shelly was born on June 25, 1956 and grew up in the small town of Bandytown, WV. He was a graduate of Van High School. Shelly enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and was an avid sports fan. From 1975 to 2012 he worked for Peabody Coal...

Norman "Lee" Harper

Norman "Lee" Harper

Oct 13, 2020

Norman “Lee” Harper, 78, of Madison passed away on October 12, 2020 at his home. He grew up in Bandytown, WV and was a member of Bandytown Church of Christ.Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Cooper and Lorraine Pettry Harper and his brother Larry Cooper Harper.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...

Gladys Fay Duty

Gladys Fay Duty

Oct 11, 2020

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, Gladys Duty, loving wife, and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 84.Gladys was born on August 27, 1936 to Carl and Lorraine Messer. She attended Morris Harvey College. On March 2, 1957, she married the love of her life, William Duty. They raised two sons, Vic and Mike, and one daughter,...

Jean E. Seacrist Jarrell

Jean E. Seacrist Jarrell

Oct 9, 2020

Jean E. Seacrist Jarrell, 96, of Bandytown, WV passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.She was born March 27, 1924 at Gallagher, WV to the late Edward and Elsie (Legg) Seacrist. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dorsel Jarrell; brother Thomas Seacrist; grandson Christopher Jarrell; and son-in-law Carlos Jarrell.She was a homemaker and a member of Bandytown Church...

Dwight G."Tanbark" Lisicki

Dwight G."Tanbark" Lisicki

Oct 7, 2020

Dwight G. “Tanbark” Lisicki, 75, husband of Mary Frazier Lisicki, of West Hamlin, WV, passed away October 7, 2020 in Palatka, Florida. He was born June 30, 1945 in Branchland, WV and raised by his beloved grandparents, the late Dennie and Nancy Watson Donahue. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Dawn Denise Holbach. Additional survivors include his...

Drema Ball

Drema Ball

Oct 6, 2020

Drema Ball a lifelong resident of Boone County, died on October 4, 2020 at her home at the age of 63.Drema was born February 23rd 1957 and was a daughter of the late Quincy and Violet Canterbury. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Jo Ball; Danny Ball; siblings Jerry Anne Jimmy Ikie Gary Tammy and Lisa.Drema...

Jackie "Jack" D. Berry

Jackie "Jack" D. Berry

Oct 5, 2020

Jackie “Jack” D. Berry, 62, of Yawkey, WV passed away suddenly on Monday, October 5, 2020.Jack was born on October 15, 1957 in Madison, WV to Sylman and Susie Berry. He received his bachelors in 1983 from Morris Harvey College. For the last 5 years, Jack enjoyed working for the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office as the Deputy Treasurer of...

Katherine Anne Jarrell

Katherine Anne Jarrell

Oct 4, 2020

Katherine Anne (Hill) Jarrell, 83, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2020 at Bellaire at Devonshire.Anne was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 56 years, Delano “Dick” Jarrell; and her parents Dennie and Verna Hill.She was a Christian and a member of the Madison Baptist Church. She won the Golden Horseshoe...

Samuel "Earl" Walls

Samuel "Earl" Walls

Oct 3, 2020

Samuel "Earl" Walls, 63, of Hewett passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born February 24, 1957, he was the son of the late Sam and Rita Walls. He was also preceded in death by his sister Karen Walls Nicks.He is survived by his wife, Patty Walls of Hewett; two sons, Chris (Stacie) Walls and Micheal (Jessica) Walls both of Hewett;...

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks

Oct 3, 2020

Dicie Elizabeth Fulks, 83, of Midkiff, WV passed away Saturday October 3, 2020. She was born October 7, 1936 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Freeman and Tennessee Bryant Noe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jewel Fulks; two sons, Stevie Fulks and Nathan Fulks; and a daughter Myrtle Michelle Fulks. She is survived...

William Henry Akers

William Henry Akers

Oct 2, 2020

William Henry Akers, 85, of Clothier passed away October 2, 2020. He was born April 26, 1935 and was a son of the late Willie Akers and Candise Carpenter Lucas. He was also preceded in death by sons Ernie Akers and Mike Akers; grandson Tyler Bender; and companion of 30 years Mary Wills.He was a retired coal miner from Omar...

Esta Pearl Cook

Esta Pearl Cook

Sep 30, 2020

Esta Pearl Cook, 83, of Bob White, WV passed away September 30, 2020 after a long illness.Esta was born on December 14, 1936 in Logan County. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Carol Lambert; her loving husband Udell Cook; siblings Charles Lambert, Elizabeth Dotson, Walter Lambert, Lola Webb, and Shirley Jackson.She is survived by her daughter,...

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