OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

James E. Watson

James E. Watson

Jun 17, 2018

James E. Watson, 70, of Madison West Virginia passed away at his home on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He graduated from Scott High School in 1965. He then was called to serve his country and while in the Vietnam War he was disabled. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Watson of Madison.He is survived by...

Rushia Ratliff Gibson

Rushia Ratliff Gibson

Jun 17, 2018

Rushia Ratliff Gibson, 93, of Rocky Top, TN passed away June, June 17, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center, Oakridge, TN. She was born August 21, 1924 at Bim, WV, a daughter of the late Euell and Laurne Green Harless. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Sherman Sr.; and three daughters, Lucy, Bonnie and...

Freddie Davis

Freddie Davis

Jun 14, 2018

Freddie Davis 70 of Branchland passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 27, 1948 a son of the late Ed and Tennessee Parsons Davis. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Ezra, Lambert, Marion, Karlow and Ernest Davis. He was a member of Liberty United Baptist Church.He is survived by...

Jackie Laine Baire

Jackie Laine Baire

Jun 13, 2018

Jackie L. Baire 67 of Madison, WV passed away June 13, 2018 Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV.He was a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA, and preceded in death by his parents; Arnold and Artie Workman Baire and his wife Kathy Baire. He is survived by daughter; Melissa Elkins of Jesse, WV , son; Bryan Baire of Delaware, grandchildren;...

Genevieve Lambert Cantley

Genevieve Lambert Cantley

Jun 10, 2018

Genevieve Lambert Cantley, 89, of Peytona went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2018 following a long illness. She was preceded in death by husband(s), Arthur Lambert and Lester Cantley; son, James Lambert; grandchildren Tammy Lambert, Robbie Holstein, and Ritchie Harless; brothers, Henry, Robert, and Dempsey Holstein; sister, Betty Vanatter; and parents Stephen and Maggie Holstein. Genevieve...

Paul Rufus Ball

Paul Rufus Ball

Jun 10, 2018

Paul Rufus Ball, 66, of Van died suddenly at home on Sunday, June 10, 2018 following a long battle with several medical problems and a motorcycle accident.Paul loved reading, camping, fishing and all sports, especially his NY Yankees.Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Lydia Ball of Van; brother, William Ball Jr.; sisters, Ruth Helen Ball and...

Juanita Brumfield Cook

Juanita Brumfield Cook

Jun 8, 2018

Juanita Brumfield Cook, 87, of Quinland, WV was born November 25, 1930 and passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Cook and her father and mother, Alvin and Fleety Brumfield; two sisters and two brothers who died as infants; two grandsons, Andrew Myers and Brandon Spurlock; and daughter-in-law, Tonya Cook.She was retired...

Gary Allen Dolin

Gary Allen Dolin

Jun 7, 2018

Gary Allen Dolin, 63, of Danville, WV passed away June 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jo Bias Dolin; and brothers, Paul Dolin and Steve Bias.He was a diesel mechanic for Ball Trucking, DB Moore and Larry Lyons. He was a member of Lory Julian Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife, Judy Gibson Dolin;...

Foncie Marie Schauer

Foncie Marie Schauer

Jun 6, 2018

Foncie Marie Schauer 65 of Wharton WV is abiding in the light of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the redeemer of her eternal soul.She attended Chapmanville Church of God of Prophecy and Greenwood Church of God.She departed from her earthly home to her eternal home on June 6, 2018 at CAMC-Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She reunited in...

Clarence Porter Snodgrass

Clarence Porter Snodgrass

Jun 6, 2018

Clarence “Porter” Snodgrass, 77, of Racine, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2018. Porter was born in Racine, WV on January 2, 1941 to Dave and Lillian Bias Snodgrass.He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brothers, Ray, George, Charles and Herbert Snodgrass.He is survived by his only child,...

M. Evangeline Bias

M. Evangeline Bias

Jun 3, 2018

M. Evangeline (Vangey) Bias 92, of Scott Depot, WV was called to heaven by her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2018. She died peacefully at Meadow Brook Assisted Living in Julian, WV, knowing that she would be welcomed in heaven with open arms by a loving husband and a host of family and friends that went before her.Evangeline was...

Vicky Ann Chambers

Vicky Ann Chambers

Jun 2, 2018

Vicky Ann Chambers 58 of Danville, WV was passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018.She was born May 20, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Indra Chambers. She was also preceded in death by her brother Freddy Joe Chambers.She is survived by her daughters;, Amanda (Gary) Miller of Madison and Chelsea Bradshaw of Charleston WV, grandchildren; Jannah...

Ida  Edith Connelly

Ida Edith Connelly

Jun 1, 2018

Ida Edith Connelly 94 of Chicago, IL. died June 1, 2018. Graveside service will be 12 noon Saturday, Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Madison WV. She was employed at Hammond Organ and a member of Duncan Chapel Baptist Church.She is survived by her daughter; Connie Taylor, stepson; Paul Connelly, grandchildren; Charles, Chris, Crystal, and Shannon, eight great grandchildren, five brothers, and four...

Vernon Williams Jr.

Vernon Williams Jr.

May 31, 2018

Vernon Williams Jr., 70, of Six Mile, Danville, WV passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018.He was born August 25, 1948 and was a son of the late Vernon and Louise Williams. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Williams.He was a Navy veteran and a retired coalminer from Patriot Coal Company.He is survived by his son, Jeremy...

Sharon Marie Welch

Sharon Marie Welch

May 29, 2018

Sharon Marie Welch, age 68 passed away on Tuesday May 29th 2018 at her mother’s house in Concord, North Carolina. Sharon was born in Madison, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Dewey and Mildred Welch. Her father preceded her death. Survived by mother Mildred Welch, daughter and son-in law Stephanie and Jonathan Raymond, Grandson Brock Delaney and Granddaughter Sydney...

Kenneth Darrell Hale

Kenneth Darrell Hale

May 28, 2018

Kenneth Darrell Hale, 81, of Racine, WV was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 28, 2018, following a long illness, where he was welcomed with open arms by a loving wife of 55 years and a host of family and friends that have went Home before him.Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather...

Angeline Green Workman

Angeline Green Workman

May 28, 2018

Angeline Green Workman, 89, of Six Mile, Danville, WV passed away May 28, 2018.She was born August 18, 1928 and was a daughter of the late James and Barbara Green. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leo F. Workman; brother, James L. Green Jr.; and sisters, Natalie Green and Eleanor Meadows.She is...

Ardala Miller

Ardala Miller

May 22, 2018

Ardala Miller, age 80, of Madison, departed this life Tuesday, May 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, at the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born March 7, 1938, in Bald Knob, WV, to her much-loved parents, William H. “Pete” Price and Myrtle (Peters) Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Kenneth Glen Smith

Kenneth Glen Smith

May 12, 2018

Kenneth Glen Smith, 63 of Branchland died Saturday May 12, 2018 at home. He was born August 22, 1954 a son of the late Junior Lee and Nancy Clark Smith. He was also preceded in death by a brother Tommy Smith. He was a truck driver for Weatherall and a member of Four Mile United Baptist Log Church.He is survived...

Steve Dwayne Young

Steve Dwayne Young

May 11, 2018

Steve Dwayne Young 56 of Gordon, WV passed away May 11, 2018, at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his dad; Jerry and Peggy Young of Mt. Pleasant, TX., niece; Lindsay Marie Lavender of Slidell, TX, grandmother; Bessie Huey of TX and stepsister; Dawn of Texas.He is survived by his wife; Amy...

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