OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Connie Francis Wallace

Connie Francis Wallace

Apr 4, 2020

Connie Francis Wallace, 60, of Scott Depot, formally of Boone County, went home to be with the LORD Saturday, April 4, 2020 following a brief illness. Connie was born on July 3, 1959 to Charles B. Wallace and Norma Sue Williams Wallace in Madison WV. Ms. Wallace was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Belinda “Sue” Wallace Roe...

Judith Ann "Judy"  Byus

Judith Ann "Judy" Byus

Apr 2, 2020

Judith “Judy” Cooke Byus 83, went to her heavenly home on April 2, 2020. She was a resident of Madison, WV, and passed away peacefully in her house.Born on September 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Denna and Esta Cooke. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Byus and...

William Michael Fankhauser

William Michael Fankhauser

Apr 2, 2020

William Michael Fankhauser, 77, of Haddalton, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2020, after a long battle with mesothelioma.He was born on June 5, 1942. He was the oldest child of William Earl Fankhauser and Letha Jane Myers Fankhauser, of Haddalton.He graduated from Scott High School in 1961. He was a plumber and electrician in Washington, D.C....

Jackie Ray Hartman

Jackie Ray Hartman

Apr 2, 2020

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Jackie Ray Hartman, 80, of Madison passed away on April 2, 2020. Jackie was born on November 1, 1939 to the late Claris and Brad Hartman. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Scotty Bourne; and daughter Tomorrow Dawn Hartman.Jackie lived a life of adventure, most of these adventures were shared...

Brookie  E. Marcum Burgess

Brookie E. Marcum Burgess

Mar 31, 2020

Brookie EmmaLou Marcum Burgess, 77, of Danville, WV passed away March 31, 2020 at Hillcrest Health Care Center.She was preceded in death by Nathan Marcum and Bea Marcum, son Kennith Burgess, mother Loucinda Marcum, husband Ray Eugene Burgess, sister, Audray Marcum. She was a homemaker. She believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, loved to attend and sing at church. She...

Pauline C. Lane

Pauline C. Lane

Mar 31, 2020

Pauline Lane of Madison, WV entered into her heavenly home on March 31, 2020 surrounded by family. She was a loving mother and grandmother who served the Lord faithfully for 40 years. She was born in Sharples, WV to the late Oliver and Helen Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Johnson and her second husband Ezra...

Sherry Lynn Rakes

Sherry Lynn Rakes

Mar 30, 2020

Sherry Lynn Rakes of Branchland, WV passed away peacefully in her home Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 69.She was preceded in death by her parents Okey and Imogene Noe; and one brother Gordon Gregory Noe. Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Billy Rakes of Branchland, WV; one son, Dustin Rakes and his wife Tina and their...

Helen Virginia "Jenny"  White

Helen Virginia "Jenny" White

Mar 29, 2020

Helen Virginia (Jenny) White, 83, of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 29th, 2020. Her devotion to and firm belief in the Lord comforted both her and her family until her departure.Jenny was born to the late Cecil and Sarah Pauley, in Clothier, WV on August 17, 1936. In addition to being a dedicated and...

Bernice Holstein

Bernice Holstein

Mar 29, 2020

Bernice Holstein, 81, of Julian was called home to be with the Lord on March 29th, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Paul Holstein; son Jamie Holstein; her parents Howard & Ida Kuhn; and her brothers Lorenza, Glenn, & Richard Kuhn. She was such a wonderful person, with a...

Corby Lee Hammond

Corby Lee Hammond

Mar 28, 2020

Corby Lee Hammond 79 of Cazy, WV passed away on March 28, 2020 at home after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his grandson Michael David Hall; his brother James David Hammond; and his parents Fred Hammond and Martha Stuphin.He was a member of the UMWA for 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved...

Tiffany Allison Davis

Tiffany Allison Davis

Mar 25, 2020

Tiffany Allison Davis, 27, of Yawkey, WV was born June 11, 1992 and passed away March 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by Nancy Lockard, Hoy Davis, Sondra Davis, Jaxon Staley and Matthew Miller.She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Davis Lockard; father, Colin Karl Kaspirek; son, Colin Wayne Smith of Yawkey, WV; daughter, Lettee Maree Miller of...

Helen Vance

Helen Vance

Mar 25, 2020

Helen Vance of Bim, WV and a resident of Hillcrest Health Care Center passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 94.She was born June 5, 1925 and was the daughter of Otis and Enola Green. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband Dexter in 2006 and their daughter Connie in 2012;...

Jimmy Dale Dunlap

Jimmy Dale Dunlap

Mar 24, 2020

Jimmy Dale Dunlap of Madison, WV passed away March 24, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was born March 21, 1956 to the late Herbert “Bubby” Dunlap and JoAnn Dunlap Scott. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Edward and Michael D. Dunlap.He was retired from Consolidated Printing, Charleston, WV. Survivors to treasure his memory are brother, Robby...

Norma Jean Branham

Norma Jean Branham

Mar 24, 2020

Norma Jean Branham, known to many as Nan-nan, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2020. She passed away in her home where she lived with her daughter, Debbie & her husband Tom Price for the past 12 years.Norma Jean was born November 22, 1932 in KY to Kelly & Ela Turner. She grew up in Pikeville,...

Robert Dale  Blaylock

Robert Dale Blaylock

Mar 24, 2020

Robert Dale (Big Red) Blaylock, Sr. 72 of Ridgeview WV beloved husband, father, Grandfather and Great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.He was born June 10, 1947 in Alabama and was proceeded in death by his mother Emma Jane Harris, father Raymond Robert Blaylock, sister Marylee Smith a son Anthony (Tony) James Sykes, and...

Dallas Leon Bell

Dallas Leon Bell

Mar 22, 2020

Dallas Leon Bell, 78, of Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2020. He was born March 1, 1942, in Big Laurel, WV, a son of the late Elmer and Lula Mae Lovejoy Bell. Dallas was a beloved Christian Man and an avid coon hunter. He was a member of the Big Laurel United Methodist Church....

Josephine Smith

Josephine Smith

Mar 22, 2020

Josephine Smith 75 of Julian, WV went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2020. Jo was born April 6, 1944 to the late Brady and Gladis Pauley. She was preceded in death by her twin sister Jacqueline, brothers Glen, Ray, Max, Freeman, Bobbie and Rexold Pauley.Jo is survived by her husband of 56 years James Smith of Julian,...

Jason Dale Hager

Jason Dale Hager

Mar 20, 2020

Jason Dale Hager, 42, of Madison passed away suddenly on March 20, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was born September 27, 1977 at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Retta and Johnny Ray Hager; sister, Kelly Hager; and a great-nephew Johnathon Cole Lewis Hager.He is survived by his children, Ashley and Aaron Browning of Orgas,...

Lionel Obra Ellis

Lionel Obra Ellis

Mar 17, 2020

Lionel Obra Ellis, 90, of Valdosta, GA passed away March 17, 2020 in Meridian MS.Lionel was born February 19, 1930, in Hewett, West Virginia to the late Obra and Effie Ellis. He served 26 years as a medical technician in the US Air Force and retired in 1980 as a MSgt. He loved to play fastpitch softball and threw several...

Dennis Roger Yeager

Dennis Roger Yeager

Mar 17, 2020

Dennis Roger Yeager, 70, of West Hamlin, WV passed away March 17, 2020. He was born in Sias, WV, a son of the Sarah Adkins. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Gerladine Cummings and stepson, DeWayne Alan Adkins.He is survived by his wife Anita (Davis) Yeager; sister, Susie Elkins; brother, Burman Adkins; sons, DeWayne (Jamie) Yeager of...

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