OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman

Nov 15, 2018

Donna Marie Massey Hicks-Workman, 70, of Gordon passed away November 15, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Troy Eugene Hicks, and husband Gary Workman; daughter, Nola Devon Niday; brothers, Carl Massey, Roy Jr. Massey, and her twin David Massey.She was a homemaker, cake decorator, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member...

Marjorie Augusta Abbott

Marjorie Augusta Abbott

Nov 14, 2018

Marjorie Augusta Abbott (98) of Van, WV departed this life Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born February 5, 1920 to Joseph and Arminda McNeely.Marjorie lived all of her adult life in Van and in her family home where everyone was welcome. Her joys in life included caring and cooking for her family, visiting friends and attending Freedie Baptist Church...

Calvin  Lee Sigmon

Calvin Lee Sigmon

Nov 13, 2018

Calvin Lee Sigmon was born March 21, 1948 and departed this world on November 13, 2018 at his home in Greenwood, WV at the age of 70.He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Sharon Fern Sigmon; father and mother Tuncil and Elva Sigmon; brother Ernest (Tootie) Sigmon; and father-in-law Dallas Wooten.He was a U.S. Army veteran,...

Sharon Kay Sanders

Sharon Kay Sanders

Nov 13, 2018

Sharon Kay Sanders, 70, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 13th, 2018 at Hillcrest Health Care Center after a short illness. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Ann Rushing, sister Genetta Thorpe, brother Richard Sizemore, and her niece and nephew. She is survived by her sister Rosetta Ann Rushing Buckner of...

John McNeely

John McNeely

Nov 12, 2018

John McNeely, 82, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Branchland, WV entered into rest Monday November 12, 2018. He was born July 24, 1936 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Ira and Maudie Enochs McNeely. He was a father of Johnnie, Debra (deceased), and Belinda Haynes all of Cleveland, OH. Additional survivers include, his ex-wife, Patricia McClellan; brother of,...

Malcolm Halstead, Jr.

Malcolm Halstead, Jr.

Nov 11, 2018

Malcolm Halstead, Jr., age 90, of Foster, WV passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. He was born Feb.18, 1928 in Foster, WV to the late Malcolm and Lennie Cabell Halstead and grandson of the late Marshall Lee and Nancy Long Halstead and Marion and Chloe Dolin Cabell. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kevin Reed Halstead; one...

James Allen Branham

James Allen Branham

Nov 11, 2018

James Allen Branham, 58, of Wharton was born April 8, 1959 and passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Carma Leatha White Branham; brothers, Delbert Lee Branham, Bo Branham, and David Branham; and sister, Debbie Branham.He is survived by sisters, Tina Branham, Tammy Branham, and Donna Gale Isom; brother, Brian Branham;...

Dallas B. Watson

Dallas B. Watson

Nov 7, 2018

Dallas B. Watson of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018. Dallas was the son of the late Kisel and Corene Watson of Branchland, WV. Dallas was preceded by his loving wife of 55 years, Novella (Sally) Watson.Dallas is survived by six sisters Myrtle, Jean, Jewell, Hazel, Linda and Genevieve and one brother Freddie. He...

Betty  Jo McNeely

Betty Jo McNeely

Nov 7, 2018

Betty Jo McNeely, 36, of Danville, WV was born September 26, 1982 and passed away November 7, 2018. She is survived by two daughters, Macie Jo Dolin and Skylar Rhea Chandler; mother, Sharon Ferrell; sister, Heather Marie Kirby; brothers, Charles McNeely Jr., David Kirby, Tim Kirby, Robert Kirby and Steve Kirby.There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m....

Mary Inez  Young

Mary Inez Young

Nov 6, 2018

Mary Inez Young, 80, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia after a long illness. A long-time resident of Van, West Virginia, Mary had been visiting with her much loved grandson this summer, Brian, when she became too ill to return home. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Allie and Lucille Kerby....

Marvine Stowers Martin

Marvine Stowers Martin

Nov 5, 2018

Marvine Martin, 83, of Clothier, WV formerly of Saxis, VA went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2018.Marvine was born in Bernie, WV and the daughter of the late Hurl Stowers and Gladys Linville Stowers. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Hurl Stowers Jr., Euegene Stowers, Sebert Stowers, Clyde Stowers, Teddy Stowers, Bob Stowers, Charles Stowers,...

Larry  Jackson Napier

Larry Jackson Napier

Nov 4, 2018

Evangelist Larry Jackson Napier, 43, of Danville, WV met his Blessed Savior face to face Sunday morning, November 4, 2018. He was born May 18, 1975 at the Dr. G. O. McClellan Clinic in West Hamlin, the son of Lonnie Jackson and Nancy Napier of Ranger, WV.He was a 1993, graduate of Harts High School and a heavy equipment operator...

Deborah Ruth Hall

Deborah Ruth Hall

Oct 31, 2018

Deborah Ruth Hall, 55, of Pleasant View, WV went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born May 5, 1963 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of Martha Bryant Adkins and the late Lewis Delano Adkins. She graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1981 where she was a school leader. She...

Mable Lea Ferrell

Mable Lea Ferrell

Oct 30, 2018

Mrs. Mable Lea Ferrell 86, formerly of Madison, WV passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Concord, NCMrs. Ferrell was born May 19, 1932 in Boone County, WV to the late John Yeager Sr. and Bessie Yeager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Glen Edbert Ferrell brothers; Eulying Gene Yeager, Howard Yeager, Harry...

Steven Earl McComas

Steven Earl McComas

Oct 30, 2018

Steven Earl McComas (November 1, 1945-October 30, 2018) of West Hamlin, West Virginia.Steve was the son of the late John McComas and Myrtle Duncan McComas. Surviving family members include: wife Lora “Tiny” Adkins McComas; brother Nello McComas of Potlatch, Idaho; sister Judy Armstrong of Hoquiam, Washington; daughters Kimberly Bond of New Haven, West Virginia and Shawna Lawson of Mount Lookout,...

Edna Irene Messinger Burger

Edna Irene Messinger Burger

Oct 27, 2018

Edna Irene Messinger Burger, 91, of West Hamlin, West Virginia, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlin, WV. She was born February 3, 1927, in West Hamlin, WV, to the late M. Susan Covey Messinger and the late Willard Vernon Messinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eleven Messinger...

Ernie  Wayne Workman

Ernie Wayne Workman

Oct 27, 2018

Ernie “Wayne” Workman Jr., 54, of Van, WV departed this life on October 26, 2018 after a long illness.Wayne was born in Madison, WV on November 20, 1963 to Virginia Palmer of Van and the late Ernie Workman Sr. Wayne was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arvil and Oma (Gayhart) Workman; Maternal grandparents, John Henry Gladys (Pridemore)...

Kimberly "Kimy" Browning Waller

Kimberly "Kimy" Browning Waller

Oct 23, 2018

Kimberly "Kimy" Browning Waller 49 of Comfort passed away October 23, 2018. She was born April 3, l969.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ivadean and Wesley Goff, siblings, Jim "Bunn" Goff, Ray Goff, Scott Hubbard and Michael Hubbard.She is survived by her husband; Cliff Waller of Seth, parents; Brenda and Roger Hubbard of Seth and Jim Goff...

Caroline Jean Scarberry

Caroline Jean Scarberry

Oct 19, 2018

Caroline Jean Scarberry, 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born December 23, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Offenbacker and Catherine C. Smith Offenbacker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Hank” Scarberry; niece, Denise Loforen; and nephew, Thomas W. Neer.She is survived...

Yvonne Marie Burgess

Yvonne Marie Burgess

Oct 16, 2018

Yvonne Marie Burgess 62 of Greenview passed away Tuesday October 16, 2018 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born January 23, 1956 in Madison WV. She is proceeded in death by her father Dallas Jarrell. Yvonne attended the Greenview Freewill Baptist Church which she has been a member and faithfully serving the lord for 36 years. She...

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