OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Betty Jean Powers

Betty Jean Powers

Mar 16, 2019

Betty Jean Powers, 85, of Wharton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born May 12, 1933 at Prenter, WV to the late William and Zelma Midkiff Nidiffer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Nidiffer, Charles Nidiffer and Paul Nidiffer; and sister, Helen Hope Graham.Betty is survived by her...

Sandra Faye Howell

Sandra Faye Howell

Mar 14, 2019

Sandra Faye Howell, age 73, of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer Disease.Sandra was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Freedie FWB Church in Van. She was retired from Boone County Schools after 30 years of service.Her hobbies were fishing the New River with her...

Tara Lynn Smith

Tara Lynn Smith

Mar 14, 2019

Tara Lynn Smith, 34, of Danville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019.She will be greeted in heaven by her mother, Victoria Burgess; and twin daughters, Stacia and Melanie Davis.Tara was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She will be sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten.Survivors include her father, Ronnie Kirk; children, Keiaira Davis and...

Jimmie J. Ball

Jimmie J. Ball

Mar 13, 2019

Jimmie J. Ball, age 84, of Reedy, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Camden Clark Hospital. Jimmie was born in Greenview, West Virginia on October 24, 1934. He was a retired heavy equipment operator after 30 years of service with Ranger Fuel Company, Westmoreland Coal Company and Perry & Hylton Coal Company. Jimmie also worked...

Judy Alberta White

Judy Alberta White

Mar 10, 2019

Judy Alberta White, 63, of Ranger, WV died Sunday March 10, 2019. She was born October 11, 1955 in Man, WV, a daughter of the late Berthel and Gladys Chapman. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Steven McComas, brothers and sisters Jasper Nagy, Larry Steele, Bernice Beckelheimer, Debbie Walteran and Paul Eugene Steele. She is survived by...

Harry Gustavus Shaffer

Harry Gustavus Shaffer

Mar 9, 2019

Harry Gustavus "Gus" Shaffer, Jr., 93, of Daniels, W. Va., died March 9, 2019, at Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington, W. Va.He was born February 8, 1926, in Madison, W. Va., the son of the late Harry G. and Brookie Turley Shaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife...

Marion K. Pridemore

Marion K. Pridemore

Mar 7, 2019

Marion “Sissy” Pridemore 91 years old of Bob White, WV was born to Sid and Garnett Green on Jan. 26, 1928 went to her heavenly home on March 7, 2019.Sissy was preceded in death by her husband Willie, children Sharon, Shirley, Timmy and grandson Mathew, sister, Vivian Rife, brother, Ellis Green and niece Sandra Coon.She is survived by her sister...

Norman  "Tom" Thomas McComas

Norman "Tom" Thomas McComas

Mar 7, 2019

Norman “Tom” McComas 77 of Nellis passed away on March 7, 2019 at CAMC General after a short illness.He was a 1959 graduate of Sherman High School and an Army veteran. He retired from Dupont Belle Plant with 28 years of service as a welder and foreman. He was a first degree black belt in Shaolin-Do (kung fu) earning said...

Emil Steven Ferrell

Emil Steven Ferrell

Mar 6, 2019

Emil Steven Ferrell, 68, of Sharples passed away March 6, 2019.He was a son of the late Emil and Lenore Ferrell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timmy Ferrell.He is survived by three brothers, Mickey Ferrell, Freddie Ferrell and Tommy (Nancy) Ferrell; his companion Emily Casterline and her sons, Dale and Dewayne Casterline who he thought of...

Patricia Lou Messer

Patricia Lou Messer

Mar 3, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Lou Messer announces her passing after a brief illness on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the age of 68 years.Patricia, also known as Patty, will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mary Messer, Charles Messer, and Kimberly Banks (Gregory Banks). She will also be fondly remembered by her three grandchildren,...

Thomas Roger Webb

Thomas Roger Webb

Mar 3, 2019

Thomas Roger Webb, 70, of Danville, WV passed away March 3, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Webb and Betty Alice Browning; and brothers, David Runion and Ronnie Dolin.He was a logger.He is survived by his stepfather, Clayborn Runion; brothers, Jerry and Icy Runion of Red Tool House, Johnny and Debbie Runion of Camp Creek, and Rickey...

Patricia  Dawn Starkey

Patricia Dawn Starkey

Mar 1, 2019

Patricia Dawn Starkey, 71, of Madison, West Virginia was born March 20, 1947 and passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019 Boone Memorial Park, Madison with Rev. Jim Butcher officiating.

Jerry  Dale Wood

Jerry Dale Wood

Feb 28, 2019

Jerry Dale Wood, 72, of Julian passed away February 28, 2019.He was born February 14, 1947 and was a son of the late Alden and Clarice Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Matthew; and sister Cathy.He was a retired teacher and attended Olive Baptist Church. He was a U.S. veteran of the...

Betty Marie  Perdue

Betty Marie Perdue

Feb 26, 2019

Betty Marie Dunlap Lawrence Perdue, 81, of Seth passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born July 18, 1937 to the late Robert and Edna Selbe Dunlap. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bennie Dunlap and Archie Dunlap; and two sisters, Sarah Estep and Macel Yeager.She was a member of Seth Church...

Spicer Patrick Welch

Spicer Patrick Welch

Feb 25, 2019

Spicer Patrick Welch, 85, formerly of Barrett (Clinton Camp), WV went to be with hisheavenly father on February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm at the Hubbard Hospice West in SouthCharleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.Pat was born in Boone County, WV on August 23, 1933. He is preceded in death by hisparents Albert and Gladys Welch, his loving wife,...

Delores Jean Dolin

Delores Jean Dolin

Feb 23, 2019

Delores J. Kessinger Dolin, 87, of Danville formerly of Camp Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her home in Danville after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ira Dolin Jr; her parents, James and Naomi Kessinger; sisters, Ruth Wright and Thelma Barnette;...

Shirley Jean Jackson

Shirley Jean Jackson

Feb 22, 2019

Shirley Jean Jackson, 71, of Foster passed away February 22, 2019 unexpectedly at home. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma “maw” that will be missed very much. She was a retired Boone County Schools cook with 19 years of service.Shirley was born on April 28, 1947 in Logan County and raised in Wharton. She was preceded in death...

Hazel Ruth Casto

Hazel Ruth Casto

Feb 22, 2019

Hazel Ruth Casto, 96, of Hewett, WV passed away February 22, 2019 at her home.She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her parents, Richmond and Alberta Ball; husband of 62 years, Girt Casto; son, Philip Casto; daughter, Judith Faye Casto; sisters, Ruby White and Oma Hager; and brothers, Ardith Ball and...

Daniel K. Crawford

Daniel K. Crawford

Feb 20, 2019

Daniel K. Crawford 70, of Ranger, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 20, 2019. He was born December 14, 1948 a son of the late Albert and Birdie Wiley Crawford. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, George Crawford, Don Crawford, and Robert Crawford. Daniel was an Army veteran and a deacon at...

William "Pete" Wilburn

William "Pete" Wilburn

Feb 20, 2019

William Jack Wilburn Jr. also known as “Pete” passed away from this cruel world around 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He went peacefully. Pete was born November 22, 1959 at Glover’s Clinic on Main Street, Madison. He lived at Lick Creek Road in Danville. He worked for the city of Madison driving a truck for 21 years. He...

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