OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Ronald Earl Backus
Jul 19, 2018
Ronald Earl Backus, 54, of Greenview, WV was born August 5, 1963 and passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home with his sister Retha by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Magalene Backus; and his brothers, Ricky and Chris Backus.He is survived by his sisters, Retha Backus (CB Bella) of Blair,...
Lawrence Harold Tudor
Jul 15, 2018
Lawrence Harold Tudor, 78, of Camp Creek Road formerly of Alkol, WV (Lincoln County) went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018 after a long illness, surrounded by family. He was born March 24, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Lodis and Eunice (Adkins) Tudor. In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in...
Jewell Pauline Stollings
Jul 12, 2018
Jewell Pauline Stollings, 90, of Foster, WV passed away July 12, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19 at Family Gardens, Madison, WV with Gary Durham officiating.Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.
Jake Allen Thacker
Jul 11, 2018
Jake Allen Thacker 45, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday July 11, 2018 at home. He was born September 18, 1972 a son of the late Charles and Betty Merritt Thacker. He was also preceded in death by one brother Charles “Hokie” Thacker; and grandmother Mildred Thacker.He was a truck driver. He is survived by his daughters, Sara and Kendra Thacker;...
William "Billy" Smutko
Jul 5, 2018
William “Billy” Smutko, 91 of Mifflin, WV passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 5, 2018.Billy was born November 8, 1926, a first generation American, born to Hungarian immigrant parents. He was a proud lifelong resident of Mifflin, WV. He was an Army veteran and served his country during WWII. He was a carpenter for all and a construction worker...
Curtis R. Workman
Jul 1, 2018
Curtis R. Workman, 91, of Madison, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his son, Carvis R. Workman; his parents, Sam and Laura Workman; three brothers, Gene, Edward and Medsil (PeeDee) Workman; and one sister, Mildred Harper, all of Bandytown,...
David John Fennessy
Jul 1, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David John Fennessy announces his passing on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. David was 35 years old and sustained fatal injuries following a car accident near his hometown of Madison, WV. David will be lovingly remembered by his longtime companion Melody Kimbler and their son, David Justin Fennessy (12) as well as...
Theodric "Opie" Murphy
Jul 1, 2018
Theodric Murphy, affectionately called 'Opie', passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer. During the last days of his life, he was supported by his loving family. Theodric was born June 30, 1951 in Taplin, West Virginia. He is the fourth of ten children born to the Rev. Tony J. Murphy,...
Billy Doyle Ross
Jun 29, 2018
Billy Doyle Ross, 77, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2018 He was born on October 15, 1940 in Wayne County, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Hilbert Ross; and his mother and step-father, Cora and Charlie Isaacs.He is survived by his sister, Barbara Perdue of Greenview, sister, Garnett Butcher of Wyoming County,...
James Henderson Adkins
Jun 29, 2018
James Henderson “Hint” Adkins 71 of West Hamlin, WV passed away June 29, 2018 at home. He was born November 4, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Garland (Jack) and Bessie Adkins. He worked as a coal miner and carpenter. He served in the US Marines in the Vietnam War. He was also preceded in death by two brothers,...
Janie Workman
Jun 28, 2018
Janie Workman 69 of Julian, WV passed away June 28, 2018 at home.She was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband; Benny, sons; George Benjamin Workman Jr. and Michael Allen Workman both of Julian, sisters; Connie Gail Miller of North Carolina, Linda Searles of Madison, WV, Donna Rose Smith of Cross Lanes, WV, Nancy Lynn Smith of Julian,WV, brother; Samuel...
Louella Ferrell
Jun 26, 2018
Louella Ferrell, 93, of Madison went to her eternal home on June 26, 2018 surrounded by family. Louella was well known in the Madison area where she worked for many years.Louella was a long time member of Six Mile Methodist Church and a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47...
Eunice Toler Harvey
Jun 26, 2018
Eunice Harvey, 95, of Greenwood, WV went to her Heavenly Home, which she had so longed for on June 26, 2018. She was born on April 23, 1923 to the late Jasper and Sarah Toler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Harvey; her in-laws Levi and Lora Harvey; and many brothers and...
Virgil Dell Wheatley
Jun 24, 2018
Virgil Dell “Buddy” Wheatley, 73, of Hubert Hill Road, Chapmanville, WV died on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Danville. He was born July 21, 1944, the son of the late Myrtle Mae and Ray Wheatley of Hubert Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Patricia Raff Wheatley; sister and brother...
Susan "Susie" Miller
Jun 21, 2018
Susan “Susie” Miller, 90, of Madison, WV went home June 21, 2018 at Chateau Grove Assisted Living, Barboursville, Wv.She was preceded in death by husband Eugene O. Miller; parents Aubry and Hattie Powell; brothers, Howard Powell and Bobby D. Powell; sisters Mildred Perry and Helen Ferwevda; son-in-law Peter Smith; and great-grandson Evan Miller.She was a Christian by the Grace and...
Patsy Belle Wiley
Jun 21, 2018
Patsy Belle Wiley, 90, of Madison, WV passed away June 21, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. She was born January 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Jake D. Price and Erna M. Price. Patsy was also preceded in death by her husband Patrick H. Wiley; brothers Jake D. Price Jr. and Charles F. Price; and sister Sue C....
Harold Eugene Abbott
Jun 21, 2018
Harold Eugene Abbott, of Madison, WV, passed away June 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1938 and raised in Van, WV to Herman and Marjorie Abbott. Harold graduated from Van High School. He then served his country by joining the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Korea after the Korean Conflict. He worked as a UMWA coal miner for...
Richard Curtis White
Jun 20, 2018
Richard Curtis White “Rick”, 69, of Gordon, WV formerly of Wharton, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.He was born January 15, 1949 to the late Curtis and Mae Lee White. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Benny White.He was a graduate of Van High...
Peggy Madelene Nunley
Jun 18, 2018
Peggy Madelene Nunley of Madison went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2018.She was born on July 11, 1942, daughter of the late Harold Clark Brown and Ethel Pearl (Watts) Brown of Summersville, WV.She married Charles F. Nunley, Sr. previously deceased, and together they raised four children. She was a devoted wife and mother for many...
Jackie Lee Dickson
Jun 18, 2018
Jackie Lee Dickson, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, June 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born January 22, 1937 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Hester Dickson; and stepbrother Ernest Hopper. He was a graduate of Scott High School Class of 1956....
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