OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

James Edward May

James Edward May

Sep 23, 2020

“Don’t Look Back, Remember Back”Today we remember James Edward May who’s work here on Earth was done September 23, 2020 at the age of 85. He is now rejoicing in his heavenly home with his wife Lucille; sons Kenny, Ronnie, and Sonny; daughter Phyllis “Toots”; his mother and father; brothers and sisters; and those who loved him.Born on November 11,...

Virginia "Ginger" Annabell Webb Roberts

Virginia "Ginger" Annabell Webb Roberts

Sep 23, 2020

Virginia “Ginger” Annabell Webb Roberts, 94, of Alkol, West Virginia left this world and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was a member of the Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian. She was born March 10, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Webb of Morrisvale, WV. She was preceded...

Robert Wandell Neace

Robert Wandell Neace

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Wandell “Mert” Neace, 82, of Ranger, WV passed away Tuesday September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born August 11, 1938, a son of the late Lawrence and Doska Nelson Neace. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Neace, Lonnie Neace, Jessie Neace, Bud Neace, James Ray Neace; sisters, Nora Lee Nelson, Rose Cyrus, Margaret Crum....

David Lee Durst

David Lee Durst

Sep 20, 2020

David Lee Durst, 76, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born October 30, 1943 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Leland and Louise Clark Durst. He was also preceded in death by his wife Judy Durst; and brothers, Walt and Ron Durst.He graduated from Bristol Local in 1961. He is survived by siblings,...

Bernard "Bud" Godby

Bernard "Bud" Godby

Sep 19, 2020

Bernard “Bud” Godby, 79, of Racine, WV passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 after a brave battle with Covid-19 at Marmet Genesis Center in Marmet, WV.Born August 14, 1941 to the late Clayton and Ina Godby of Branchland, WV. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruth Godby of Racine, WV; daughter, Karin Godby of Columbus, Ohio; brothers,...

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager

Sep 17, 2020

Vickie Lynn Wheatley Hager 41, of Danville, WV gained her angel wings on September 17, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center.She was born October 12, 1978 daughter of the late Ricky and Venita Fowler Wheatley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents Bethel and Sylvia Fowler of Hollywood Branch Rd and Herman and Hedra...

Phillip Edward Collins

Phillip Edward Collins

Sep 16, 2020

Phillip Edward Collins, 57, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday September 16, 2020. He was born March 13, 1963 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Frank and Helen Eldridge Collins. He was a salesman at Moses Automall of Huntington. He was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and Marshall University. He is survived by his wife...

Larry Darrell Adkins

Larry Darrell Adkins

Sep 16, 2020

Larry Darrell Adkins, 73, of Chapmanville passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020.He was born January 30, 1947, son of the late Carmel and Rebel Adkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene Adkins; sister, Sharon Harmon; and brother, Jerry Woodrum.He was a retired truck driver, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.He is survived by daughters,...

Odell Dyer

Odell Dyer

Sep 11, 2020

Odell Dyer 81 of Ranger, WV went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the hospice house. He was born to the late Clyde and Lola Dyer. He was a loving husband to the late Roberta Fay Dyer. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by two sisters, Millie...

Larry Stanford Ross

Larry Stanford Ross

Sep 9, 2020

Rev. Larry Stanford Ross, Sr. 81 of Ridgeview passed away at his home September 9, 2020.Larry married his loving wife of 60 years on January 9, 1960. He served in the Army from 1963 -1965 and later became an electrician in the coal mines retiring in 1994. He lived his life to serve the Lord and was called to preach...

Maxine Sansom Bias

Maxine Sansom Bias

Sep 8, 2020

Maxine Sansom Bias, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born August 10, 1922, in Hamlin, W.Va., daughter of the late Ollie Ethel Baker Sansom and Lee Sansom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Forrest C Bias. She is survived by her two sons Lewis and daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Betsy”...

Patty "Jeanne"" Bryant

Patty "Jeanne"" Bryant

Sep 8, 2020

Patty “Jeanne” Bryant 67, of Hewett, WV passed away September 8, 2020 peacefully at home.Born May 8, 1953 in Madison, WV she was the daughter of the late Mary Lou “Sue” Fowler and Berthal Jones Fowler both from Dog Fork and step mother Evelyn Marie Fowler. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters; Luann (Eric) Likens, and Abbie...

Deloris Hoke

Deloris Hoke

Sep 8, 2020

Deloris Hoke, 75 of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 8, 2020. She was born October 4, 1944 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Walter and Rosa Parsons. She was the wife of the late Jay H. Hoke, who was the love of her life. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Naomi...

Reverend Farris Burton, Sr.

Reverend Farris Burton, Sr.

Sep 8, 2020

REVEREND FARRIS BURTON, SR., age 95, of Point Pleasant, WV, died September 8, 2020 in Holzer Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. His family remained at his bedside during his final days.Farris was born April 26, 1925, in Logan County, WV, to Carr and Bessie Burton. He grew up in Amherstdale near Man, WV, along with his siblings. Growing...

Kristen Nicole Prichard

Kristen Nicole Prichard

Sep 5, 2020

Kristen Nicole Prichard, 36, of Branchland and Ranger, WV, passed away on September 5, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born June 29, 1984 in Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by grandfathers Harold Ray Smith and Gerald Prichard. She is survived by her daughter Luna Nicole Barriteau; mother Sherri Smith (Mark) Webber; father Ken...

David Floyd Matthews

David Floyd Matthews

Sep 5, 2020

David Floyd Matthews, 79, of Foster, WV passed away September 5, 2020 at his home.He was born April 14, 1941 and was a son of the late James Floyd and Daisy Elanor Hill Matthews. He was also preceded in death by a brother James Edward Matthews; and son-in-law William Cook.He was a retired coal miner for Bethlehem Steel. He was...

Erma McNeely Judge

Erma McNeely Judge

Sep 4, 2020

Erma (McNeely) Judge, 82, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Born August 4, 1938, daughter of the late Pauline (Thurmond) and Troy McNeely, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Judge of Burlinton, KY; and a brother Johnny McNeely.Erma graduated from Van High School, Class of 1956. Erma was retired from her position as Media...

Ronald L. Adkins

Ronald L. Adkins

Sep 3, 2020

Ronald L. Adkins, 88, of Wharton, WV passed away September 3, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.He was born September 13, 1931 to the late Everette and Stella Adkins. He was preceded in death by a brother Cecil; two sisters, Marcella Gartin and Lucille Littleton; and a grandson Matthew Kuhn.He retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company as...

Phillip Loren Price

Phillip Loren Price

Sep 3, 2020

Phillip Loren Price, 72, of Quinland, WV departed this world to be with our Heavenly Father after a short illness on September 3, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1948 in Madison, WV. He was a son of the late Willie O. and Grace Price. Phillip was also preceded in death by his brothers Ronald and Shirley “Red” Price;...

Esther Ruth Cowley

Esther Ruth Cowley

Aug 30, 2020

Esther Ruth Cowley 71 of Moneta, VA formerly of Boone County, WV passed away August 30, 2020 at home.She was preceded in death by her parents; Ivan Ray and Mary Turner White and siblings; Joyce White Mitchem and Doris Workman. She was a retired clerk for the Boone County Clerk. She was a member of Easter Star, Moose Lodge and...

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