OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Joseph John Poveromo

Joseph John Poveromo

Nov 6, 2019

Joseph John Poveromo (Joe) passed away at 73 years young at his home in Madison, WV. Joe was born at home in Brooklyn New York. At the age of 4 his family moved to Boone County where he resided the remainder of his life.He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, father Vincent, and brother Ron Poveromo.He is survived...

Guy Spence

Guy Spence

Nov 6, 2019

Guy Spence, 85, of West Hamlin, WV died Wednesday November 6, 2019. He was born November 24, 1933 in Kiahsville, WV, a son of the late Charlie and Armeldia Watts Spence. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Spence; sisters, Thelma Spence, Toots Napier and Mary Potter; brothers, Freddie Spence and Charles Spence; and two great grandchildren....

Janice Vivian Bias

Janice Vivian Bias

Nov 6, 2019

Janice V. Bias, age 81, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2019 at her home where she was lovingly surrounded by her family. Janice was a lifelong resident of Hewett, West Virginia, where she made a loving home with her husband Juddy L. Bias of 62 years. Born on January 23, 1938, Janice was the youngest of fourteen...

Micheal Spencer

Micheal Spencer

Nov 6, 2019

Micheal Spencer, 63, of Hewett, WV passed away November 6, 2019 at home.He was preceded in death by his father Orville and stepmother Charlene Spencer; and a brother Kevin Spencer.He was employed by the City of Chapmanville.He is survived by his wife, Drema; sons, Brent Douglas and Michael Lee Spencer; his mother, Gay Scaggs and stepfather Reford Scaggs; and sisters,...

Melanie "LYNN" Mull

Melanie "LYNN" Mull

Nov 4, 2019

Melanie “LYNN” Mull, 56, passed away Nov. 4, 2019.Melanie was born in Akron and lived in the area all her life.Melanie was preceded in death by her father, Hubert C. Ferguson. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Keith; children, Tiffaney (Kevin) Collins, Bryan and Bobbi Mull; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Briana, Jacob, Alyson, Jon, and Abby; mother, Loretta (Albright)...

Richard W. Foster

Richard W. Foster

Nov 4, 2019

Richard W. Foster, 67, of Teays Valley passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at Genesis Health Care Center with family by his side.Richard was preceded in death by his father Hal S. Foster. He is survived by his mother, Jean Foster; brothers, Charles (Brenda), Greg (Amy), and Paul Foster; and several nieces and nephews.Richard served proudly in the U.S....

Barry Allen Mynes

Barry Allen Mynes

Nov 4, 2019

On Monday, November 4, 2019, Barry Mynes Sr., 61, of Lake, WV went home to be with the Lord.Barry was a graduate of Sharples High School. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years of underground mining experience. Barry was a member of Ball Chapel...

Opal Gay Pennington

Opal Gay Pennington

Nov 3, 2019

Opal Gay Pennington 92 of Bald Knob left this world to be with her Savior on November 3, 2019 after a short illness.She was an active member of the Greenwood Church of God, where she had been a member of the Greenwood Gospel Travelers. She was always praising the Lord through her singing. Opal was preceded in death by her...

Stanford A Harless

Stanford A Harless

Nov 1, 2019

Stanford A. Harless 90 of Hernshaw, WV passed away November 1, 2019. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday November 3, 2019 at Barker Cemetery, Emmons, WV.

Arnold Wayne Price

Arnold Wayne Price

Nov 1, 2019

Arnold Wayne Price, age 77, a lifelong resident of Danville passed away on Friday November 1, 2019 after a long illness. He was the son of Zacha and Pansey Halstead Price, who preceded him in death. He was a longtime member of the Danville Church of Christ and a member of the West Virginia Broadcaster’s Association. Wayne was a two-way...

Nina Florence Cantley

Nina Florence Cantley

Oct 31, 2019

Nina Florence Cantley, 99, of Proctorville, OH, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born and raised in Hamlin, WV, to the late Laken and Leva Black, along with her brother and sister, Charles Black and Louise Bolt, both deceased. Nina was also preceded in death by her husband, Silas Cantley, son, Robert Smart...

Velda  D. Miller

Velda D. Miller

Oct 29, 2019

Velda Dorcas Cooper Miller, age 87, died at Hubbard Hospice House West on October 29. Velda was a life-long resident of Foster, WV. She was a 1949 graduate of Scott High School and was a member of the Foster Church of Christ since 1951. Velda’s middle name, Dorcas, is from ACTS 9:36 which describes her as “a woman full of...

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery

Oct 26, 2019

Ruby Virginia Smith Jeffery, 77, of Madison, WV went home to be with Jesus on October 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family who will all miss her greatly.Ruby was born at Kayford, WV on January 14, 1942, daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie Smith. She was a loving wife and dedicated mother who loved nothing more than spending...

Hal David Donahue

Hal David Donahue

Oct 24, 2019

Hal David Donahue, 78, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1941, to Daniel and Dorothy Areba (Eplin) Donahue. He is survived by his son David Michael Donahue (Julie) of Farmville, Va.; grandchildren Mark (Amin) of Fredericksburg, Va., Chad (Lindsey) of Roanoke, Va., and David (Elisha) of Roanoke, Va., as...

Joshua Alexander Donly

Joshua Alexander Donly

Oct 22, 2019

Joshua Alexander Donly, 56, of Charleston, WV passed away October 22, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Malcolm and Grace Wyatt and William and Estell Clodfelter; and brother, Michael Wyatt.He was born April 1, 1963 in Walkertown, NC, son of the late Calvin Wyatt and Pat Clodfelter Wyatt. He was an electrician...

Marlin Wayne Harless

Marlin Wayne Harless

Oct 21, 2019

Marlin Wayne Harless 63 of Zionsville, IN passed away October 21, 2019. Wayne was born in Fort Belvoir, VA to Marlin Lonard and Virginia Elizabeth (Pittman) Harless. Mr. Harless was a retired commercial real estate entrepreneur and was a member of the North Central Church of Christ. Wayne is preceded in death by his father Marlin Harless.Wayne is survived by...

Sherman Harold Ball

Sherman Harold Ball

Oct 20, 2019

Sherman Harold Ball, 73, of Hewett was born October 11, 1946 and passed away on October 20, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.Sherman loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the best husband, father and grandfather, a #1 Dad to Lillie Ball. He was the one person that everyone could count on when they needed a helping...

Lois "Sue" Price

Lois "Sue" Price

Oct 18, 2019

Lois “Sue” M Price, 90, of Clearwater passed away October 18, 2019. Born in West Virginia, she moved to FL in 1949. The daughter of Maxey & Bessie Mullins, she was divorced from Fred Price. She became an RN at 57 and worked for Morton Plant until 70. She had a passion for dancing and was a long-standing member of...

Okey Noe

Okey Noe

Oct 17, 2019

Okey Noe, 91, passed away October 17, 2019. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and was an owner of a service station in Ranger, WV for many years. He was born February 18, 1928, in Ranger, WV, and was the son of the late Harry and Laura (Sias) Noe. He was also preceded in death by...

Kendall Boyd Vance

Kendall Boyd Vance

Oct 15, 2019

Kendall Boyd Vance, age 60, of Ripley, WV, Jackson County, passed away on October 15, 2019 after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his mom, Lucille Anna Robertson; his father, Bill Vance; brother, James Dale Vance; nephews, Scotty Vance, Roger Vance, and Michael Bailey.He was a painter.He is survived by his siblings, Coleen and Delmar Jarrell of Joe’s...

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