OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Hazel Ilene Miessler

Hazel Ilene Miessler

Feb 15, 2024

Hazel Ilene Miessler, 88, of Barboursville, WV passed away Thursday February 15, 2024 at home. 

She was born August 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth Adkins Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Paul Miessler of Atlanta Georgia; three brothers; five sisters; a son Dennis Swift; and a great grandchild Hailey Carter. 

She was...

Pamela Sue Myers

Pamela Sue Myers

Feb 12, 2024

Pamela Sue Myers, 64, of Peytona, WV was born November 21, 1959 and passed away February 12, 2024.   

She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Sue Roberts Hill.

She is survived by son Joshua Myers of Fairmont WV; brothers Keith Garrettson of New Haven, CT and James Hill of Danville, WV; and grandchild Emilee Myers.

Pamela graduated from the University...

Billy Sunday Browning Jr.

Billy Sunday Browning Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

Billy Sunday Browning, Jr., 71, of Teays, WV passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born December 6, 1952, a son of the late Billy Sr. and Margaret Browning. 

He is survived by two sons, Barry Browning of Madison, WV and Billy Browing III of Teays, WV; sisters, Helen Browning Burgess of Muncie, Ind. and Paulene Browning Bias...

Clayborne Preston Runion

Clayborne Preston Runion

Feb 9, 2024

Clayborne Preston Runion, 95, of Alum Creek WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Claybourne was a family man and was an avid coon hunter.

Clayborne was preceded in death by his late parents John and Minnie Dotson Runion; first wife Betty Browning Runion; four sons David Runion, Ronnie, Dolin, Roger Webb and James Paul Runion; eight...

Gary Lee Bryant

Gary Lee Bryant

Feb 7, 2024

Gary Lee Bryant, 72, of Danville, West Virginia, departed this earthly world for his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at CAMC Hospice, after a short battle with cancer. 

 

Gary was an elder at the Danville Church of Christ, and a proud member of the UMWA having been a coal truck driver for 20 years. Gary also assisted his son...

Laura Ann Montgomery

Laura Ann Montgomery

Feb 5, 2024

Laura Ann Montgomery,  72, of Danville, WV was born December 6, 1951 and passed away February 5, 2024.  

She was preceded in death by Laurinda Manning and Dorothy Qintana.

She is survived by daughters, Patricia Tawney of Bim, WV, Sharon Horne of Wilson, NC, and Laura Hawks of Bob White, WV; brothers, John Phillips, Tom Phillips and Robert Phillips; grandchildren, Laura...

Judith Rose Stowers

Judith Rose Stowers

Feb 4, 2024

Judith Rose Stowers, 37, of Charleston, WV passed away February 4, 2024.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Carl Egnor; boyfriend Nathan McClease; father Danny Selbe “Red”; and maternal great grandmother Eloise Hamp.

She loved sewing, collecting rocks, and she loved flowers.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Egnor of Julian, WV; father, Jackie Smith of Alkol, WV; grandmother Pamela...

Ronald Gene Hill

Ronald Gene Hill

Feb 2, 2024

Ronald Gene Hill, 81, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2024 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Parkinson’s Disease.



Ronald (or Ron, or Sarge, as many people addressed him) was born on February 18th, 1942 to Eustace and Thelma (Blanche) Hill in rural Alkol, West Virginia. After Ronald graduated from Hamlin High School in 1961,...

Rex Allen Bias

Rex Allen Bias

Feb 1, 2024

Rex Allen Bias, 65, of Peytona, WV, died at Hubbard Hospice House on February 1, 2024. His battle ended on a Thursday, surrounded by love and family, when he went to his heavenly home. Rex Bias is the son of the late William Dean and Ida Mae Bias.

 

He is survived by his daughter Niki and her husband David, along with...

Kenneth Alvin Kincaid

Kenneth Alvin Kincaid

Feb 1, 2024

Kenneth Alvin Kincaid, 66, of Madison, WV passed away February 1, 2024.

He was born September 27, 1957 in Madison WV, a son of Alvin and Frances Kincaid.  He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers.  He enjoyed his job and liked being outside. His family came first, and he enjoyed taking...

Teresa Gail Sands

Teresa Gail Sands

Feb 1, 2024

Teresa Gail (Ferrell) Sands, 60, of Foster, WV passed away February 1, 2024. 

 

She was born February 4, 1963 in Madison, WV to the late Coralee (Peters) Ferrell and Elwood Ferrell. On November 9, she married Ronald Sands. Teresa graduated from Van High School. Her hobbies included gaming, camping, and 4-Wheeling. She had three dogs, Misty, Lee Lee, and Gracie, that...

Virgil Berry

Virgil Berry

Jan 30, 2024

Virgil Berry, 88 years old, of Danville, WV passed away on January 30, 2024 at CAMC.

He was a member of the Mud River Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his soul mate and loving wife, Lizzie Berry. After her death it seemed like dad’s whole world had change. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Oley...

Toby Carol Baldwin

Toby Carol Baldwin

Jan 29, 2024

Toby Carol (Stover) Baldwin, 80, of Sharples, WV, was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven on Monday, January 29, 2024, surrounded by her precious family by her side at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Toby was born on May 6, 1943, in Acme, WV and preceded in death by her beloved parents William “Otey” and Fronnie (Shearer) Stover.  

Toby was...

Danny Kay Burns

Danny Kay Burns

Jan 28, 2024

Mourning the loss of Danny K. Burns 70 who passed away January 28, 2024 surrounded by loved ones by his side.

Danny was born January 12, 1954, in Madison, WV to Betty Ann Nelson and Darious Burns.  Danny grew up in a large loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Earnest, Eddie, Gaylen Burns and sister Betty...

Rebecca Jane Alkire

Rebecca Jane Alkire

Jan 28, 2024

Rebecca Jane Alkire born March 22, 1954 of 109 Mable Lane, Twilight WV.

She entered into  the heavenly gates on January 28, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY along with her son Jamie Toler and daughter Tracey Toler Lambert by her side.

She was the daughter of Warner E and Bertha M. Mooney both from Twilight.  Along with her brothers and...

Earl Junior Weaver

Earl Junior Weaver

Jan 27, 2024

Earl Junior “Tookie” Weaver, 68, of Bandytown, West Virginia, born May 17, 1955, passed away January 27, 2024 after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Martine “Sebo” Weaver.

He is survived by his wife, Patti of Bandytown; two sons, Nicholas (Stephani) Weaver of Wharton and Shelly of Bandytown; two grandchildren Courtney (DJ) Jarrell of Foster...

Rosemary Spence

Rosemary Spence

Jan 26, 2024

Rosemary Spence, 70, of West Hamlin, WV went to heavenly home on January 26, 2024 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. 

She was born June 1, 1953 a daughter of the late Norman and Ima Davis Cremeans. She was also preceded in death by her brother Dale Cremeans (Clara). 

Rosemary was a loving mother and homemaker who always loved her family. She was employed by...

Tiffany Kay Ellison

Tiffany Kay Ellison

Jan 23, 2024

Tiffany Kay Ellison, 37, of Beckley, WV passed away January 23, 2024.  Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Anita Charleen Kirk

Anita Charleen Kirk

Jan 23, 2024

Anita Charleen Kirk went home to be with the Lord January 23, 2024 after a long illness.         

Anita was a member of Mahone Chapel, Ashford, WV, she enjoyed the company of her family and friends, and was a wonderful mother and wife.

She is survived by her son, Dean (Beth) Kirk of Drawdy; daughter, Deanna Holstein of Ashford;...

Shearlynn Kaye Varga

Shearlynn Kaye Varga

Jan 21, 2024

Shearlynn Kaye Varga, 71, of Madison WV passed away January 21, 2024. 

She was born February 14, 1952 to the late William Franklin Gould and Geneva Rollins.  She was also preceded in death by brother William Franklin "Bill" Gould Jr. 

Shearlynn is survived by siblings Donna (Teddy) Roe, Ricky Gunnoe all of Gordon, and Dianna, (Ron) Deal of Wharton, WV.  She was...

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