OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Margaret "Peggy" Pauley
Mar 9, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Dotson Pauley went to be with her family in Heaven on March 9, 2020 at the age of 81 in North Myrtle Beach, SC surrounded by loved ones. Peggy was born on Dec. 7, 1938 in Dartmont, WV. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She was proceeded in death by her father, Corbet...
Charles Earnest "Chuck" Browning
Mar 8, 2020
Charles Earnest “Chuck” Browning, 60, of Seth WV passed away March 8, 2020 surrounded by family.Chuck was an original member of the South Central Chapter of the Brothers of the Wheel.MC. He was preceded in death by his father; Donald Browning, his mother; Stella Browning Stollings and stepfather; Donald Stollings.Chuck is survived by his companion, Katherine McCormick of Seth; son,...
Victoria Grace Colvin
Mar 7, 2020
In loving memory of Victoria Grace Colvin, nine years old, of Powell Creek, WV was born November 20, 2010 to Shannon Cook (Smith) and Johnny James Colvin Jr. and departed this life on March 7, 2020.In addition to her parents, Victoria is survived by her grandparents, Leon (Hazel) Elkins of Bias’ Branch and Joan Christian of Wayne County; stepdad, Casey...
William F. "Corky" Drinkard
Mar 7, 2020
William F. (Corky) Drinkard, Jr., 88, ran his final race as a magnificent sunset filled the sky on March 7, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. His stopwatch stopped at 6:19 pm. He crossed the finish line with peace into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and a welcome home kiss from his beloved, Wilma Jean. It...
Deborah Jean Jordan
Mar 7, 2020
Deborah Jean Jordan, 62, of Peytona passed away March 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Handley Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family.
Jesse Lee Shamblin
Mar 3, 2020
Jesse Lee Shamblin, 65, of Racine, WV passed away March 3, 2020 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was retired from Patriot Coal and preceded in death by his father, Virgil Lee Shamblin and sister, Connie Hubbard.He is survived by his wife, Sandy Shamblin; his mother, Ada Ashby Shamblin; daughters, Jodi Shamblin and Tonya Shamblin of Drawdy; sisters, Drema Shamblin of...
Robert "Bob" Enslow Clark
Mar 2, 2020
Robert"Bob"Enslow Clark, 69, of Branchland, WV went to rest on Monday March 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1950 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Buddy and Ruby Clark. Bob was also preceded in death by three brothers Cletis Clark, Jimmy Clark and Delano Clark, and one sister, Lucille Clark, one daughter,...
Doris Jean Newsom
Mar 1, 2020
Doris Jean Newsom, 83, of Huntington, WV passed away March 1, 2020. She was born at Eunice, WV on July 18, 1936, daughter of the late Howard Virgil Lee and Mamie Frances Lares Lee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Charles Douglas Newsom; daughter, Suzanne Annette Mehmel; and brother Leonard David Lee.She was...
Harold H. "Sonny" Howell
Feb 29, 2020
Harold H. “Sonny” Howell, Jr., 82, of Madison, passed away at CAMC Memorial on February 29, 2020. He was born December 23, 1937, to the late Dr. Harold H. Howell and Madeline Berry Howell in Madison, West Virginia. He was a member of the Madison United Methodist Church for over 80 years. He was a 1956 graduate of Scott High...
Winifred L Green
Feb 28, 2020
Winifred Green 66 of Carroll, OH passed away February 20, 2020. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV. Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery, Six Mile, Danville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.He is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Carol Sue Purcell
Feb 27, 2020
Carol Sue Purcell, 76, of Harts passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born February 25, 1945 in Powellton, WV, daughter of the late Guy Holstein and Mayme Holstein-Kerns. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husbands, Clyde Fowler and Allen Norris Purcell; and brothers Melvin Holstein and Denzil Holstein.She enjoyed sewing and quilting....
Joseph T. Atha
Feb 26, 2020
Joseph T. Atha,93, of Van passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1926 in Van, WV to the late James and Lula Atha. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenna; brothers Cecil, and Ernest “Peter Rabbit”; and sister Daisy Penney. Joe was a Navy Veteran serving on the...
Dempsey Stowers
Feb 23, 2020
On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Dempsey Stowers, age 78, of Clothier received the reward he has striven 4,347 days for. He was born September 7, 1941 at Bulger, WV the son of the late Hurl and Gladys Linville Stowers. September 7th was a very special day to Dempsey. It was not only his birthday, but also the birthday of his...
Mark Edward Doss
Feb 23, 2020
Mark Edward Doss, 44, of Barrett, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2020.He was born on April 2, 1975. He was a 1994 graduate of Van Junior/Senior High School and attended Greenwood Church of God.He was preceded in death by his stepfather Daniel Green; and his grandparents Carmel and Edith Doss who...
Earl Lomax Williams
Feb 22, 2020
Earl Lomax Williams, 92, of Vero Beach, Florida formerly from South Charleston passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 near Naivasha, Kenya. He was born in Monaville, WV the son of late parents, Hallie A and Effie Mae (Steele) Williams. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. A veteran of the US Army serving from 1945-1947 with a tour in...
John "Pete" Franklin Yeager Jr.
Feb 21, 2020
John “Pete” Yeager, 85, of Gordon, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020.He was preceded in death by his parents John and Bessie Yeager and siblings Harry Yeager, Cotton Yeager, Jeep Yeager, Cecil Yeager, Sylvia Vickers, and Mable Ferrell.Left to continue his memory are his wife of 62 years Juanita Runyon Yeager, who took...
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...
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