OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Walter Edward Pennington
Feb 21, 2020
Walter Edward "Eddie" Pennington, 72, of Danville passed away February 21, 2020. He was born on September 8, 1947 in Amherstdale, WV, son of the late Warner "Rid" Pennington and Lucille Dillon Pennington.A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home,...
Terri Ann White
Feb 17, 2020
Terri Ann White, of Bigson, WV passed away at her home on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 59.Terri was born to parents Lloyd and Shirley (Chochard) Copley on June 11, 1960 in Columbus, OH. Terri married the love of her life, Woodrow Ted White on October 28th, 1979, and the couple had two children together. She was...
Anna Gae Adams
Feb 16, 2020
Anna Gae Adams 83 of Woodville gained her heavenly wings Sunday, February 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Denver Adams, parents; Ingram and Florence Scott, siblings; Robert Lee Scott, George Water Scott, Jerry Eugene Scott, Delores Mae Searles, Phyllis Ann Baldwin, Nellie Fay Scott,...
Rickey Allen Cook
Feb 14, 2020
Rickey Allen Cook 60 of Madison, WV (formally of Twilight) passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 after a long illness.Rickey was born August 25, 1959 to Magalene (Beard) Cook. He lived most of his life in Twilight, WV.Rickey was an electrician for 27+ years. He worked at Peabody Big Mountain #16 mine and was a member of the UMWA, Local...
Sharon Kay Richardson
Feb 12, 2020
Sharon Kay Richardson of Madison, WV died at her home on February 12, 2020 after a long illness.Sharon was born Oct. 8, 1946 in West Hamlin, WV.Sharon was a loving wife and mother as well as a doting grandmother. She studied at SWVCTC and worked in retail management at Heck’s and Kohl’s until her retirement.Sharon was married to Chester Richardson...
Larry R. Marcum
Feb 10, 2020
Larry R. Marcum, 79, of South Point, OH, formerly of Lincoln Co., WV went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020. He was born June 11, 1940. He was a member of Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57years, Vivian Elkins Marcum; one son Christopher G. Marcum; one daughter, Emma S. Marcum...
Clayton M. Billups
Feb 8, 2020
Clayton M. Billups, 70, of Alkol was born September 26, 1949 to the late Odfer Sr. and Stella Billups and passed away on February 8, 2020. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Elsie Mae Billups; and several siblings.He was born and raised in Boone County. He lived and raised his...
Sara Beth Hankins
Feb 7, 2020
Sara Beth Hankins, 41, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 16 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV.
Navona Nadine Gore
Feb 6, 2020
Navona Nadine Scragg Gore 98 of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on January 1, 1922 at Bulger, WV. She was the daughter of the late Enoch and Lola Chandler Scragg. She was preceded in death by her husband Hubert...
Jeffrey Scott Messer
Feb 5, 2020
Jeffrey Scott Messer, age 51, born September 3, 1968, passed away February 5, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital due to his heart. He had more love in his heart than it could hold. He is now enjoying the company of all his departed loved ones.“Jeffro” was always at home at the wheel of his big trucks. He drove for many...
Phyllis Joyce Berry
Feb 3, 2020
On January 31, 2020 our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Phyllis “Toots” Joyce Berry departed this life at her home in Ranger, WV.She is the daughter of stepdad James May and the late Ira Mullins and the late Lucille Mullins May. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers Kenny May, Ronnie May,...
Linda Lou Hughes
Feb 3, 2020
Linda Lou Hughes, 71, of Dunbar, WV formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away February 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Dessie Linville Elkins; sister, Sue; and baby brothers Jimmy and Terry Wade Elkins. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Hughes of Cleveland, OH; brothers and sisters, Otto and wife Naomi of Strongsville, OH,...
Carmella McCloud
Feb 3, 2020
Carmella McCloud, 68, of Huntington, WV gained her wings February 3, 2020. Left behind is her loving sister Ellen McCloud of Huntington; brother William (Billy) McCloud, Jr. of Florida; her friends; and her beloved four legged babies. Private burial 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at Dial Cemetery, Branchland with Kenneth (Ray) Adkins officiating. McGhee Handley funeral home is assisting the...
Peggy Lucy Harvey
Feb 2, 2020
Peggy Lucy Harvey, 71, of Greenwood, WV passed away into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen Dale Harvey. She was a devout Christian and a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church.She was a hairdresser for 20 years with a host of close friends and relatives.She was a loving wife...
Jimmy Franklin Brammer
Jan 31, 2020
Jimmy Franklin Brammer, 84, of Madison, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at CAMC Hospital.Jim was born to the late Clyde and Eva Wagner Brammer on October 5, 1935 in Arvilla, WV. He was one of seven siblings that grew up in St. Mary’s, WV. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. Following high school,...
Lorena Hicks
Jan 27, 2020
Lorena “Patsy” Hicks of Gordon passed away January 27, 2020 in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a short illness.She was born December 15, 1937 to Levi Kidwell and Alice Shumate and was a lifelong resident of Boone County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hicks; daughter Rebecca Ball; sisters Nannie Linville, Phoebe Linville, and Fairy Jarrell;...
Sharon Kay Kessler Ritter
Jan 27, 2020
Sharon Kay (Kessler) Ritter, 71, of Greenview, WV, died on January 27, 2020. She was a wife, mother, typist, bank teller, florist, Christian, and an all-around wonderful, well-loved woman.She is survived by her husband Chuck; daughter April Ritter (Rick Justice); son Charles Ritter Jr. (Heather); granddaughters Shari and Victoria Adkins; grandsons Fletcher and Finnegan Ritter; sister Polly Thomas of Georgia;...
Elijah Ryan Pickens
Jan 26, 2020
Our little angel who now walks with Jesus, Elijah Ryan Pickens was born on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:45 a.m. to parents Dustin and Alissa Pickens at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.He weighed 14.6oz. and was 10 ½ inches long. Baby Eli was stillborn looking as peaceful as possible. He was baptized by his Godparents, Pastors Ryan and...
Rufus Watts
Jan 25, 2020
Rufus Watts Jr., 75, of Glenwood, WV died Saturday January 25, 2020. He was born May 20, 1944 in Harts, WV, a son of the late Rufus Watts Sr. and Rhoda Ann Clark Watts. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie and Alvie and a sister, Ally. He is survived by his wife, Norma Byrnside Watts; children,...
Jonathan Edward Porter
Jan 25, 2020
Jonathan Edward Porter, 46, of Branchland, WV, left this earth for his peaceful, heavenly home on January 25, 2020. Jonathan was born to George and Karen Porter on February 23, 1973. He graduated from Guyan Valley High school in 1991 as valedictorian of his class. Jonathan graduated summa cum laude from Marshall University earning his B.A in English in 1995...
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