OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Millard Junior Kessinger

Millard Junior Kessinger

Sep 6, 2018

Millard "Junior" Kessinger, 78, of Foster,WV, formerly of Wharton, died suddenly September 6, 2018 at 5:40 pm at CAMC Memorial. Junior was preceded in death by parents, Pete and Jewel Kessinger of Alkol; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Ralph Clark of Yawkey; and his son, Stacy Bryan Kessinger of Foster. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara...

Carolyn Sue Totten

Carolyn Sue Totten

Sep 3, 2018

Carolyn Sue Totten, 65, of Hammond, Indiana, originally from Boone County, WV passed away September 3, 2018.She was a cashier for 25 years at Munster Marathon Gas Station.She is survived by her mother, Oleta Spurlock of Danville; her husband, Roger Totten; son, Nicki of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Laura of Hammond, Indiana; two brothers, Michael and Terry of Danville, WV; two...

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan

Sep 1, 2018

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan, 74, of Hamlin, WV passed away September 1,2018. He was a retired coalminer from Eastern Coal Company. He was a member of the UMWAHe was preceded om death by his parents, Wilson and Sarah (Marcum) Morgan.He is survived by his wife, Mabel Morgan; sons, Buddy Morgan of Culloden, WV, Avery Morgan Jr. of Ohio and Joe...

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball

Aug 31, 2018

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball, 86, of Madison, WV passed away on August 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ball; his parents, Herbert L. and Kathleen (Collins) Ball; his stepson, Michael Knabb; and his grandson, Ezra Knabb.He is survived by his two daughters, Debbie Baisden of Madison, WV and Diane (John)...

Michael David Scragg

Michael David Scragg

Aug 30, 2018

Michael David Scragg, 63, of Salt Rock, WV died Thursday August 30, 2018. He was born April 21, 1955 in West Hamlin, a son of the late Ben and Elsie Hoosier Scragg. He is survived by his wife Alisha Scragg; three sons, Scott Scragg (Amy), Brian Scragg (Cortney) and Jerry Scragg (Laura); two brothers, Lonnie Scragg (Barbara) and Johnny Scragg;...

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene

Aug 29, 2018

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene, 73, of Madison passed away August 29 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Rose Akers and her father, Clark Baisden; sisters, Lois Jean Bias, Honey Gail Mccleese, Rema Sharps, Molly Baisden; and brothers, Sonny Dale and Emery.She was the mother of Lillian Betts and mother-in-law of Tobe Betts of...

Johnny Ray Jarrell

Johnny Ray Jarrell

Aug 28, 2018

Johnny Ray Jarrell (the one and only) ,66, of Danville, WV formerly of Man, WV went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.He was born March 24, 1952 in Man, WV, to the late Patrick Jarrell and Margaret (Yanko) Jarrell. He was also preceded in death by one brother Patrick Stanley...

Harley Steven "Steve" Justice

Harley Steven "Steve" Justice

Aug 27, 2018

Harley Steven “Steve” Justice, 63, of West Madison, West Virginia, formerly of Gordon, West Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston West Virginia on August 27, 2018 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.Steve was a 1974 graduate of Van Jr/Sr High School and he continued to...

Donald Brunty

Donald Brunty

Aug 25, 2018

Donald Brunty, 76, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. Donald was the son of the late John and Ivory Dean Brunty, of Branchland W.Va. Donald was also preceded in death by his first wife Francine Brunty; one daughter Barbara; and three siblings, Rose, Louis, and Tuss. Surviving...

Travis Matthew Pritt

Travis Matthew Pritt

Aug 22, 2018

Travis Matthew Pritt, 42, of Costa, WV was born November 24, 1975 and passed away on August 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Aleisha Pritt; five sons, Tylor, Cole, Nathanael, Hunter, and Andrew Pritt; his mother and dad, Janice and Danny Allen of Ridgeview; and brother, Ricky Pritt.Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Handley Funeral...

Nelson Harry Buckner

Nelson Harry Buckner

Aug 22, 2018

Nelson Harry Buckner, 69, of Low Gap, WV passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at CAMC Memorial hospital due to surgery complications. He was born December 16, 1948, a son of the late Sherman Buckner and Brookie Perry. He was also preceded in death by brothers Norwood and Namen, as well as sisters Nellie and Naomi. He is survived by...

Ruby Midkiff Damron

Ruby Midkiff Damron

Aug 21, 2018

Ruby Midkiff Damron, 91, of Salt Rock, WV passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 30, 1927, a daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Triplett Midkiff. She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy David Damron and several brothers and sisters.She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church...

Kenneth Lyle Nelson

Kenneth Lyle Nelson

Aug 20, 2018

Kenneth Lyle Nelson 69 of Belle WV passed away August 20, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston WV.He was preceded in death by his parents; Orville and Verna Meadows Nelson.He is survived by his son; Shannon Nelson of Charleston, WV, a daughter; Melissa Landers, of Belle, grandchildren; Jessica Landers, Ian Landers, Evah Landers, and Brady Nelson. Graveside service will be...

Timothy Daniel "Timmy" Dolin

Timothy Daniel "Timmy" Dolin

Aug 18, 2018

Timothy Daniel “Timmy” Dolin 33 of Madison, WV passed away on August 18, 2018 after a short illness.He was preceded in death by three grandfathers; Ira Dolin, Jr. Tommy Sing and Bob Cooper.Timmy is survived by his parents; Ronald and Erika Dolin, a beloved brother, Jackson Dolin and his two children; Alexxia and Dakota, grandmothers; Bea Cooper and Delores Dolin...

Jimmie "Lovell" Smith Sr.

Jimmie "Lovell" Smith Sr.

Aug 17, 2018

Jimmie “Lovell” Smith Sr. was born on February 23, 1936 at Jeffrey, WV and left to be with his Lord on August 17, 2018. Lovell attended Jeffrey Grade School and attended Scott High School. He was married on January 31, 1953 to Yvonne “Bonnie” Morgan.Lovell moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952 and started working at Lindsey Wire Co. He later...

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Aug 13, 2018

Phyllis Ann Johnson, 80, a lifelong Madison resident died on August 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, and her loving husband of 50 years, Joe Johnson. Surviving are her son, Jeff, of Charleston; her daughter, Joanie Panger, her husband, Michael, of Charleston, and their children, Alex and Peyton; and PJ and his wife, Bonnie,...

Billy Ray  Hunley

Billy Ray Hunley

Aug 12, 2018

Billy Ray Hunley 80 of Ottawa, WV stepped through Heaven’s gate on Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born on July 19, 1938 in the town of Clothier, WV the only child of William Jennings and Rolla Arvilla Hunley. In 1958 he graduated from Scott High School where he played football. Billy Ray married Patricia Dolin (Patty Gae), on June...

Karu Ison

Karu Ison

Aug 9, 2018

Karu Ison 90 of Madison, WV passed away August 9, 2018 Hospice West, South Charleston,WV. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur and Rosie Ison, sister; Jeanette Dollarhide and brother; Chavis Ison....

Charles Mullins

Charles Mullins

Aug 8, 2018

Charles Mullins of Madison departed this life on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was born September 12, 1935 in Clay County to Lundy and Maude Mullins. He was retired from Hobet Mining and was a member of UMWA local 2286. He was a member of Pinnacle Church of Julian.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Doug; brothers,...

David "Nick"  Hager

David "Nick" Hager

Aug 5, 2018

David “Nick” Hager passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born March 1, 1984 in Charleston WV.He is survived by his loving parents; David R. and Tammy Hager of Six Mile, sister; Tarah Hager, grandfather; George Hager of Cox’s Fork, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.He was preceded in death by grandparents Max and Pat Hager, uncle Joey Hager...

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