OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Donald Ray Adkins

Donald Ray Adkins

Feb 5, 2018

Donald Ray Adkins, 79, of Danville, WV departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Francis Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston, WV. Donnie was born on September 19, 1938 to the late Emmitt Calvin and Florence Elkins Adkins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Elwood Elkins; and three sisters, Irene Shane, Betty Renfroe, and Janet Asbury. Donnie...

Bobby James Hall

Bobby James Hall

Feb 4, 2018

Bobby James Hall, 74, of Wharton was born October 30, 1943 in Pikeville, KY to James and Hester Davis Hall and passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018.He was preceded in death by his father, James Hall; sister, Jane Adkins; nephew, Robbie Adams; and niece, Christy Adams.He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Ford Motor...

Michael Kent Coleman

Michael Kent Coleman

Feb 4, 2018

Michael Kent Coleman, 75 of Madison died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Glasgow Health and Rehab.He was retired from Pugh Furniture and was an Air Force Veteran.He is survived by brothers Darrell and Roger Coleman of Madison, sister-in-law Elsie Coleman of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.There will be no service.

Olive June Crum Augustine

Olive June Crum Augustine

Feb 2, 2018

Olive June Crum Augustine 80 of Van, WV passed away February 2, 2018 St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington WV.She was a homemaker and a member of Gordon Union Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pauline Gilman Crum; husband, Ronald Augustine; and a brother, Ralph Crum.She is survived by her son, Ronald Dale (Roberta) Augustine of Van;...

Jeffrey Myrl Gue

Jeffrey Myrl Gue

Jan 31, 2018

Jeffrey Myrl Gue, 46, of West Hamlin died Wednesday January 31, 2018. He was born January 22, 1971 in West Hamlin, WV, son of Myrl and Donna Cremeans Gue. He is also survived by a sister, Gina Gue; neice, Kaylee Gue; special uncle Hansford Cremeans; two special friends, Helen Salmons and Sue Cremeans; many special aunts, uncles, family and friends.Funeral...

Doris Ann Workman

Doris Ann Workman

Jan 27, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC - Funeral services for Doris Ann Workman, 83, will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, W.V., with burial to follow in Memory Gardens, Madison, WV. Mrs. Workman passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. After being a warrior and an angel during her 10 year battle against Alzheimer’s Disease, God called...

Jo Anna Cozad

Jo Anna Cozad

Jan 27, 2018

Jo Anna Cozad, 55, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home in Hurricane. Jo Anna was a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education and a Masters in Elementary and School Administration. She was a retired Putnam County teacher with 25 years experience and a love for the children she taught.Jo Anna...

Lawrence Dolin

Lawrence Dolin

Jan 27, 2018

Lawrence Dolin, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Foster, WV. He was born one December 16, 1920 to Noah and Alice Dolin.He was a loving father who devoted his entire life to his daughters. He loved being surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren who adored him dearly. Lawrence was an angelic...

Sarah Elizabeth Bennett

Sarah Elizabeth Bennett

Jan 26, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Bennett 70 of Madison, WV passed away Jan. 26, 2018 CAMC Charleston, WV.She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents; Harold and Verna Mae Cooper Jowett, daughter, Frances and grandson; Aaron.She is survived by her husband; Bobby Bennett, Sr. children; Bobby Bennett Jr. of Madison, WV, Kathy of Cleveland, OH, Lois of Uneeda, WV...

Floyd Elvis Estep

Floyd Elvis Estep

Jan 25, 2018

Floyd Elvis Estep, 78, of Ranger, WV went home to be with his Lord on January 25, 2018. He was born September 22, 1939 at Ross Hollow, son of the late Ocie and Nova McCoy Estep. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Lester and Haskell Howard Estep.He was an Army veteran, a retired construction worker for...

Robert "Rob Bob" Rakes

Robert "Rob Bob" Rakes

Jan 24, 2018

In loving Memory of Robert “Rob Bob” Rakes. He passed away Wednesday January 24, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was 43 years old.Robert was formerly employed with tree services. Robert was preceded in death by one brother, Enos Allen Rakes; one sister Jessica Rakes.He leaves behind his loving wife of 17 years Kimberly Rakes; one son, Cory Rakes, his...

Dallas  Earl Marcum

Dallas Earl Marcum

Jan 24, 2018

Dallas Earl Marcum, 74, of Bias Branch, WV owner of D&M Used Cars of Madison, passed into the Loving Arms of the Lord on January 24, 2018.He was born October 26, 1943 in Madison, WV a son of the late Burley and Ruby Marcum. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Cecil Ray Marcum, Ricky Wayne Marcum, Tommy Marcum...

Margaret "Maggie" Jenkins

Margaret "Maggie" Jenkins

Jan 23, 2018

Margaret “Maggie” LeMaster Jenkins 43 of Lebanon, OH formerly of Lincoln County died Tuesday January 23, 2018. She was born April 14, 1974 a daughter to Sarah Queen LeMaster and the late Frank LeMaster Jr. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her daughter Karen Jenkins of Wheelersburg, OH; two sisters Patricia (David) French of Mocksville, NC,...

Allen Norris Purcell

Allen Norris Purcell

Jan 22, 2018

Allen Norris Purcell, 82, of Big Ugly Creek, Harts, WV passed away January 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington.He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Fran Campbell; son, Bob Kelly; a baby daughter; and friend Bob Adkins.He was retired from General Motors and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.He is survived by his wife,...

Irene Porter

Irene Porter

Jan 19, 2018

Irene Porter, 85 of Branchland departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Friday January 19, 2018 at home. She was a member of Camp Branch United Baptist Church. She was born December 14, 1932 the daughter of the late Albert and Luella Ramey Clay.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her...

Mildred Thacker

Mildred Thacker

Jan 18, 2018

Mildred Thacker, 89, of Branchland, WV passed away Thursday January 18, 2018 at home. She was born January 6, 1929 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Turner and Berdie Workman Dingess. She was preceded in death by six children, Laura Dean, Myrtle Miller, David Thacker, Charles Thacker, Kenneth Thacker and Ricky Thacker; five siblings, Lynard Dingess, Evie Lou...

Shirley Ruthell Hill

Shirley Ruthell Hill

Jan 16, 2018

Shirley R. Hill 88 of Julian, WV passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, peacefully at home after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hill and her parents Jennie and Albert Shaffer.She worked for the postal service, and was a member of Olive Baptist Church, at Julian WV.Shirley is survived by her daughter and son in...

Roger "Lefty"  Jones

Roger "Lefty" Jones

Jan 15, 2018

Roger “Lefty” Jones 71 of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord after a long battle of illness on Monday, January 15, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents; Boyd and Opal Jones, his sister; Louis Ann Jones, and his brothers; Howell Jones, Douglas Jones, Charles Jones, Johnny Jones, Tommy Jones and Paul Jones.He leaves behind his...

Charles Edward Kennedy

Charles Edward Kennedy

Jan 15, 2018

Charles Edward Kennedy, 92, of West Madison, WV was born January 2, 1926 at Earling, WV, youngest son of the late Perry and Easter (Noe) Kennedy. He went to be with the Lord at 2:15 a.m. on January 15, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after a short illness.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two...

Eric Loeffert Vogel

Eric Loeffert Vogel

Jan 15, 2018

Eric Loeffert Vogel, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of West Hamlin went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 61 on January 15, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on April 4, 1956 to his father John and late mother Marylin Vogel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a member of West Hamlin United...

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