OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Velma Jane Clay
Jun 25, 2019
Velma Jane Clay, 83, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday June 25, 2019. She was born April 14, 1936 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anita Brunty Ferguson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bernie, daughter Teresa and son Bernie Ray. She is survived by her children, Loretta, Randy and Robert; grandchildren, Davonna,...
Christa Dawn Freeman Ellis
Jun 25, 2019
Christa "Christy" Dawn Freeman Ellis, 46, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.She was born August 18, 1972 to her late mother, Debra Greene and surviving father, Chris Freeman at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV.She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Greene; grandmother, Eliome "Dickie" Ball; and grandparents, Lawerance and Faye Greene.Those left behind to cherish...
Gary Clark Holstein
Jun 21, 2019
Gary Clark Holstein, 69, of Danville passed away Friday, June 21, 2019.He was preceded in death by his wife; and his father.He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.He is survived by his mother, Corrine Holstein; daughters, Amy Dudding (Tom) of Logan, April Allison (Jason) of Madison, and Cheryl Harper (Bill) of Elkview; son, Gary Holstein Jr. “Shorty”...
Phyllis Jean Davis
Jun 21, 2019
On Friday, June 21, 2019, Phyllis Jean (Vickers, Jarrell) Davis left an old, sickly body of clay, her spirit straightway returned to God who gave it, and her eternal soul began its never-ending rest in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mother is now reunited with family and friends who finished their work on this Earth, and who have...
Randall Gene Kuhn
Jun 20, 2019
Randall Gene Kuhn, 62, formerly of Van, WV, passed away June 20, 2019. He was a 1974 graduate of Van High School. Randall worked for Peabody Coal Company, where he retired after 30 years of service. Randall was preceded in death by his parents, Inez (Hamilton) Kuhn and Archie Donald Kuhn; his brother Donald R. Kuhn; and his son, Matthew...
Lucy B. Adkins
Jun 19, 2019
Lucy B. Adkins, 49, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday June 19, 2019 at home. She was born July 18, 1969 in Fredricksburg, Va.She is the beloved wife of Raymond J. “RJ” Adkins Jr.; well loved daughter-in-law to Raymond Jarrell and Betty Adkins; mother to Amanda Burdette, Tasha Richie, William McDonald and Miranda Adkins; grandmother to Leah, Alexis, Sarenity Woods, Parker...
Mary Ellen Kirk
Jun 19, 2019
Mary Ellen Kirk, 69, of Ridgeview went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 19, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jack Kirk; her mother and step-father, Julia and Kinner Jarrell; father and step-mother, Bill and Mary Ward; granddaughter, Tara Lynn Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Hope and Faith Davis, and Jaycee.She leaves behind six...
Colleen Garretson Workman
Jun 18, 2019
Colleen (Garretson) Workman, 86, of Peytona, WV formerly of Madison, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2019 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis R. Workman; son Carvis R. Workman; parents Rev. Loarn and Gertrude Garretson; and nephew Larry Linville.She leaves behind two...
Hassel Woodrum
Jun 18, 2019
Hassel Woodrum, 86, of Six Mile Road, Danville was born September 9, 1931 and passed away June 18, 2019.He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalyne Hager Woodrum; his parents, Herbert and Rosie Woodrum; brothers, Billy Woodrum and Lonnie Woodrum; and sister, Kathleen Woodrum Moore.He is survived by his children, James (Carol) Woodrum of Uneeda, Jerry (Connie) Woodrum of...
Avis Rebecca Bias Harless
Jun 18, 2019
Avis Rebecca Bias Harless, age 90, of Racine went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2019.She was preceded in death by grandparents George and Paulina Bias; mother Vernie Bias Clark; sister Betty Brown; husband Basil “Ray” Harless; son, Patrick “Scotty” Harless; and a host of family members that have been waiting to see her.She is survived by...
Johnny "Ned" Buckner
Jun 17, 2019
Johnny “Ned” Buckner, 72, of Foster left this world for Heaven, peacefully at his home on Monday morning, June 17, 2019.He was born on January 6, 1947 to the late Sherman and Brookie (Perry) Buckner.He was born again along with his wife on February 14, 2000 at Ball Chapel Community Church, where he was an active member for 15 years....
Lawrence Ray Smith
Jun 16, 2019
Lawrence Ray Smith, 75, of West Hamlin, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home. A memorial will be held at Center Point Baptist Church, West Hamlin on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lawrence was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and owner of R&S Feed Store, West Hamlin. He is survived...
Carlos James Kirk
Jun 16, 2019
Carlos James Kirk, 57, of Danville, WV formerly of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV, June 16, 2019.He was born January 27, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Carl and Patricia (Dearnell) Kirk. He was preceded in death by his sister Diana Staugh.In addition to his parents, Carlos is survived by his loving wife...
Homer E. Parsons
Jun 15, 2019
Homer E. Parsons, 81, of Branchland, WV, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Homer was born on September 14, 1937, in Branchland, WV, to the late Luther and Violet (Ferguson) Parsons and was the last surviving of his four brothers: Willis, Willard, Karry, and Robert; and his two sisters: Louella Brinegar...
Wibbie Wayne Sansom
Jun 15, 2019
Wibbie Wayne Sansom, 61, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday, June 15, 2019 at his home.He was born October 11, 1957 and was a son of the late Hearl and Edith Sansom. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Julia, Judy and Kathy; and one niece, Christina.He was a 1976 graduate of Scott High...
Helen Pauline Ballard Kirby
Jun 13, 2019
Helen Pauline Ballard Kirby, 90, of Danville received her heavenly wings with her loved ones standing around her on Thursday, June 13, 2019.She was born on August 1, 1928 in Oklahoma to the late Oliver Howard Ballard Sr. and Gladys Wheatley.Helen was a Christian and a faithful member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church where she was truly loved by...
Annie Ruth Gibson
Jun 9, 2019
Annie Ruth Gibson, 76, of Wharton, WV was born June 23, 1942 and passed away June 9, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Brown Cemetery at Huff Creek, Cyclone, WV. Handley Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Daniel Earl Kitchen
Jun 8, 2019
Daniel Earl Kitchen, 58 of Hamlin, WV died at home on June 8, 2019. He was born August 31, 1960 to the late Daniel J. Kitchen and Anna Ruth Davis Kitchen whom is still living. He worked in the TLE department at Wal-Mart and was in the National Guard.In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother, Curtis...
Denzil Ray Cox
Jun 8, 2019
Denzil Ray Cox 75 of Alkol, WV was born on January 9, 1944 the son of the late Dave and Frances (Lavender) Cox and went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019.He was better known as “handyman” or “N8TVR” to his friends. He retired from Bethlehem Steel #131 and was a member of the UMWA District #17....
Johnny Lynn Ball
Jun 7, 2019
Johnny Lynn Ball 73 of Greenview, WV passed away peacefully at his home June 7, 2019.Johnny is survived by his wife; Brenda of 38 years, daughters ; Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, Johnna Ball of Greenview and Savanna Ball of Greenview, brother Van (Mary) Ball of Huntington, WV, sister Laura Monk-Woolwine, of Charleston,...
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