OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Billy Carter Callahan

Billy Carter Callahan

Apr 15, 2019

Billy Carter Callahan, 68, of Peytona, WV was born October 18, 1950 and passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Pamila Callahan; sons, Matthew Callahan, Junior Callahan and Joseph Callahan (Casie Estep) all of Peytona; daughters, Kimberly Dunfee (Michael) of Seth, and Kari Kuhn (DJ) of Danville; brothers, Terry Callahan...

Cecil  Elroy Kelley

Cecil Elroy Kelley

Apr 14, 2019

Cecil Elroy Kelley, Jr., 66, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away April 14, 2019.He was born May 9, 1952 at Ethel, WV and was a son of the late Cecil and Dorothy Kelley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Burgess; and son, Curtis Kelley.He is survived by his wife Linda; sons, Cecil...

James  Edward Gilliam

James Edward Gilliam

Apr 14, 2019

James Edward "Roundman" Gilliam, age 56, passed away Sunday, April 14 at Dignity Hospice in Chapmanville, WV.He was born November 6, 1962 at Madison General Hospital. He was a son of the late Roy Eldridge Gilliam and Janet Sue Sexton Gilliam.He is survived by his brothers, Roy Gilliam Jr. of Jeffrey and Gregory Scott Gilliam of Jeffrey.Service will be 11...

Jacquelyn Ann Linville

Jacquelyn Ann Linville

Apr 11, 2019

Jacquelyn Ann Linville, 74, of Blooming Rose, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.Jackie was preceded in death by her daughter Paula Linville; and parents John and Mary Eisenhart.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bobby; daughter, Penny (McKinley) Treadway of Peytona; grandchildren, Amber Rogers of Charleston,...

Faye Beatrice Nelson

Faye Beatrice Nelson

Apr 11, 2019

Faye Beatrice Nelson, 89, of Madison, WV passed away Thursday, April 11, surrounded by her family and the love of God at her home in Madison. She was born and raised in Morrisvale, WV. She married James Nelson and moved to Wharton and eventually to Van as he provided for his family by working in the coalmines. After James’ death...

Ronnie Edward Britton II

Ronnie Edward Britton II

Apr 11, 2019

Ronnie Edward Britton II, 48, of Ballard, WV formerly of Madison, WV was born April 5, 1971 and passed away April 11, 2019 with complication of diabetes.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Lillian Britton and Lois Jenny Harless.He is survived by his sons, Matthew Edward Britton and Andrew Fulton Britton of of Madison; his parents, Ronnie...

Charles E. Workman

Charles E. Workman

Apr 10, 2019

Charles Elywin Workman (Charlie Bill) 78 of Wharton, WV was called to his heavenly home on April 10, 2019 after a short illness. Charlie was born on March 9, 1941 to George and Georgia Workman of Wharton. He was preceded in death by both parents; sisters, Debbie Workman, and Mary Ann Singleton; brother, Gary Lee Workman.Left to cherish his memory...

Alice Jane Workman Tomblin

Alice Jane Workman Tomblin

Apr 9, 2019

Alice Jane Workman Tomblin of Louisa, Ky, formerly of Branchland, WV passed away from this life into her heavenly home on Tuesday April 9, 2019. Alice was born January 16, 1943 to the late Cecil Workman and Ruby Dare Workman Hill of Harts, WV. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Jesse W. Tomblin of Branchland, WV;...

Charles Edward Adkins

Charles Edward Adkins

Apr 9, 2019

Charles Edward Adkins, 74 years of age, of Alum Creek, WV was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday April 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1945 in Lundale, WV. He was the son of Kenous and Agnes Adkins. Charles is survived by his wife of 21 years Bonnie Adkins; his son James...

Clarence Douglas "Doug"  McNeely

Clarence Douglas "Doug" McNeely

Apr 9, 2019

Clarence Douglas “Doug” McNeely, 82 of Alum Creek, WV, departed his earthly life on April 9, 2019, after a long battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Born on February 21, 1937, Doug was the youngest son of Emmet W. and Alice Hill McNeely, of Wharton, WV. He graduated from Van High School in 1953, at the age of 16, attended WV Institute...

Alfreda L. Bishop

Alfreda L. Bishop

Apr 7, 2019

Alfreda L.Griffis Bishop 79, of Seth died April 7, 2019. She was born February 9, 1940 a daughter of the late Welton and Mary Green Griffis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Kerrlie Bishop; siblings, Garnet Clay, Attlee Griffis, and Joan Green. She was a homemaker and a good Christian woman.She is survived by her children Eddie...

Karen Ann Roberts McClure

Karen Ann Roberts McClure

Apr 6, 2019

Karen Ann Roberts McClure of Teays Valley, WV departed her earthly life at 8 o’clock p.m. on April 6, 2019 at the Hubbard House in South Charleston, WV.Karen’s life began on November 4, 1949 in Madison, WV where she was born to the late H.E. Scott and Elva E. Roberts of Danville, WV. In addition to her parents she was...

Jerry Lee Linville

Jerry Lee Linville

Apr 5, 2019

Jerry Lee Linville, 75, of Danville, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2019 with his loving family by his side.He was born December 29, 1943 and grew up in Morrisvale, West Virginia. He was a retired truck driver from Madison Ready-Mix. Above all, he was a God-fearing man and devoted Christian. He was a...

Vernon L.  Pack

Vernon L. Pack

Apr 4, 2019

Vernon L. Pack, 79, of Branchland, WV died Thursday April 4, 2019 at home . He was born June 6, 1939 in Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Howard and Bessie Sansom Pack. He was an U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Pack; sons, Vernon Dale...

Betty  Elizabeth Halstead

Betty Elizabeth Halstead

Apr 2, 2019

Betty Elizabeth Halstead, age 88, of Foster passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.She was born November 19, 1930 in Ameagle, WV to the late Clyde and Arvilli Henley Walker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Halstead Jr.; and son, Kevin Reed Halstead.Betty is survived by three sons, Barry Wayne Halsted, Malcolm William...

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson

Apr 1, 2019

Lucille Ann Vance Robertson, 90, of Ripley, WV was born, December 13, 1928 and passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lesley Robertson; parents, Kendall and Margie Browder; brothers, Orville, John, Andy, and Ernie Browder; sisters, Betty Canterberry and Bessie Ramsey; son, Jimmy Vance; and grandsons, Roger and Scott...

Patsy Ruth Linville

Patsy Ruth Linville

Mar 31, 2019

Patsy Ruth Linville, 86, passed away on March 31, 2019. She was born in Madison, WV and was a daughter of the late Braden and Roma Linville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, William (Billy Joe) Linville, Carol Stone, and Jackie Linville.Patsy is survived by her children, Philip N. Kniceley (Debbie), Gregory L....

Bernard Grant Rice

Bernard Grant Rice

Mar 28, 2019

Bernard Grant Rice, 94, of Frametown, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2019. He was born on September 16, 1924 in Tamcliff, WV to the late Claude Rice and Gracie Staton Rice. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Henrietta Jean Napier Rice; daughter, Sandra Kaye; brothers, Ralph Rice, James...

Allen David Bowling

Allen David Bowling

Mar 26, 2019

Allen David Bowling 69 of Left Hand, WV formerly of Bandytown, WV died and entered unto his Eternal resting place Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at CAMC Memorial after a battle with cancer.Allen was a Vietnam Veteran with the 82nd Airborne Division in the U S Army. He was very patriotic and was proud to have served his country. He was...

Ruth Ann Garretson

Ruth Ann Garretson

Mar 25, 2019

Ruth Ann Garretson, 78, of Brady, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2019 at St Mary’s Medical Center of Huntington, WV.2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the...

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