OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Gracie Cochran

Gracie Cochran

Nov 27, 2017

Gracie Cochran, 78, of Six Mile, WV passed away November 27, 2017 at her home. She was born June 22, 1939 and was a daughter of the late Harrison and Gertie Adkins. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Hill of Harts; sisters, Norma of Charleston and Mary of Chapmanville; brother, Harry of Harts; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.Service will...

Ricky David Hudson

Ricky David Hudson

Nov 25, 2017

Ricky David Hudson, 60, of Kanawha City, WV sadly departed this life on November 25, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born December 11, 1956 in High Coal, WV and was a son of the late Earl and Louise Hudson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Hudson.He...

Brenda Kay "Dooke" Wheatley

Brenda Kay "Dooke" Wheatley

Nov 23, 2017

Brenda Kay Wheatley “Dooke”, 65, of Lick Creek in Danville, WV passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born June 8, 1952 in Madison, WV and was a daughter of the late Clinton and Hester Jarrell Boehm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dickie” Wheatley.She is survived by her daughters, Melissa...

Jerry "Sleepy" Jeffrey

Jerry "Sleepy" Jeffrey

Nov 19, 2017

Jerry Odell Jeffrey (Sleepy), 81, of Hewett, WV departed this life Sunday November 19, 2017. He was born March 1, 1936.Jerry was a member of the Spencer Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie Sue Jeffrey (Nichols); his parents Chester and Dixie Jeffrey; and his siblings Clyde, Claud, Francis, Delvin, Lois, Becky, Randall and Curtis. He...

Judy Sanders

Judy Sanders

Nov 19, 2017

Judy Ellen Sanders was born to John Manning Howell and Kathryn Jean Howell Pennington on April 10, 1941 in Monclo, West Virginia. She passed away November 19, 2017, joining her parents and one brother James Michael Howell She leaves behind one brother, Jerry Ronald Howell of Dayton, Nevada; two sisters, Joya Lee Howell of Logan, West Virginia and Karen “Kathy”...

Veronica J. Bias

Veronica J. Bias

Nov 19, 2017

Veronica J. “Ronnie” Bias, 65, of Six Mile, WV passed away November 19, 2017. She was born September 3, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Ronald and Lucille Spencer Bias. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Remus “Skip” Ellis II; and nephew, Remus “Scooter” Ellis III. She is survived by her...

Everett William "Bill"  Chandler

Everett William "Bill" Chandler

Nov 17, 2017

Everett William “Bill” Chandler, 74, of Foster, WV was at home surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior for a glorious homecoming on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. He was born March 5, 1943, raised as a boy in Welston, Ohio. He was a son of the late Everett...

Brett Jason Wrightsman

Brett Jason Wrightsman

Nov 14, 2017

Brett Jason Wrightsman 35 of Danville, WV passed away November 14, 2017 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was preceded in death by his mother Toni Wrightsman.He is survived by his son; Hayden Green, and his father; John Wrightsman.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Handley Funeral Home,...

Robert Addison Jackson Jr.

Robert Addison Jackson Jr.

Nov 13, 2017

Robert A. Jackson, Jr. 74 of Foster, WV passed away November 13, 2017 at home.He was a retired truck driver and attended Fountain of Life.He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert A. Jackson and Dorris Jackson Sluss, stepfather; Estel Sluss and a brother; Lindsay Ray Jackson.He is survived by his wife; Ramona Jackson, sons; Eric (Andrea) Jackson and...

Nancy Lea Belcher

Nancy Lea Belcher

Nov 13, 2017

Nancy Lea Belcher, 73, of Peytona, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born December 19, 1943 and was a daughter of the late Orlon and Leatha Sharp Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Sue Martin Elkins; and two brothers, Orlon Martin Jr. and Denny Martin.She is survived by...

Delbert Lee Branham

Delbert Lee Branham

Nov 12, 2017

Delbert Lee Branham, 61, of Wharton passed away November 12, 2017 at his home.He was born December 22, 1955 and was a son of the late Delbert and Carma White Branham.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Chelsey of Wharton; sons, William Branham, and Derek and wife Stacy Davis Branham all of Wharton; sisters, Tina, Tammy and Donna all...

Connie Sue Vogel

Connie Sue Vogel

Nov 11, 2017

Connie Sue Martin Vogel, 79 of Alkol, WV died peacefully at home surrounded by family, under the wonderful care of Dignity of Hospice on November 11, 2017.She was born August 30, 1938 at Sharples, WV and was a daughter of the late Ruby Maxwell and Sebert Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister,...

Barbara Ann Perry

Barbara Ann Perry

Nov 11, 2017

Barbara Perry, 76, of West Hamlin passed away Saturday November 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1941, to the late Riley and Margaret Slade Spry. Barbara was a devoted mother to William (Connie)McComas II, Robert (Renea) McComas and Fran McComas. She was a grandmother to Natalie (Paul) Stickler, Robby (Carla) McComas, Megan Caudill, Amber McComas, Emily...

Arthur E. Dingess

Arthur E. Dingess

Nov 10, 2017

Arthur E. “Dickie” Dingess of Van, Boone County, passed away on November 10, 2017, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Danville, WV.Dickie was born at Van on May 2, 1936 and graduated from Van High School. He was the third of eleven children of William and Ona Bell Dingess, deceased. He lived his entire life in Van. Dickie worked in the...

James Lincoln Music

James Lincoln Music

Nov 10, 2017

James Lincoln Music, 84, of Danville passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born March 8, 1933 and was a son of the late Beecher and Manerva Music. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Wands; brothers, Matthew Music, R.C. Music, Beecher Ray Music, Ismal Music, and Charlie B. Music; sisters, Freda Poore,...

Connie Mae Perry

Connie Mae Perry

Nov 9, 2017

Connie Mae Perry, 84, of Van was born May 14, 1933 and passed away November 9, 2017 at her home.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Perry; and her parents, Hubert and Nettie Bailey Harvey.She is survived by three sons, Joe Perry of Van, Carl Ray Perry of Robison, and Earl Perry of Gordon; and several grandchildren and...

James Richard Matheny

James Richard Matheny

Nov 6, 2017

James Richard “Junkyard” Matheny, 41, of Midkiff, WV beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend died Monday, November 6, 2017. He was husband to Donna Matheny; father to Joshua Allen Matheny, Tyler James Chaney, and Hunter William Matheny; adopted children, Kandas Skeens Stowers, William Tyler Skeens, Aliyah Faith Chaney, and many more.He was the son of the late James...

Barbara Denise Ballard

Barbara Denise Ballard

Nov 6, 2017

Barbara Denise Ballard, 61, of Foster, WV passed away Monday, November 6, 2017.She was born March 16, 1956 and was a daughter of the late Jack and Jewell Ferrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Russell “Bach” and Hazel Ballard; grandson, Austin Ray Butcher; and brother-in-law, Joe Johnson.She is survived by her husband,...

Lincoln Douglas Miller

Lincoln Douglas Miller

Nov 6, 2017

Lincoln Douglas Miller, 71, of Foster, Boone County, West Virginia, succumbed to Renal Cell Carcinoma and Congestive Heart Failure on Monday, November 6, 2017. “Doug”, as he was known to his friends, was the son of the late Lon and Dollie Legg Miller, grandson of Dryden and Rosabelle Helen McClure Miller, grandson of John Lincoln and Mary Elizabeth Legg, great-grandson...

Rick Frazier

Rick Frazier

Nov 3, 2017

Rick A. Frazier, 60, of Trenton, MI passed away November 3, 2017. Loving son of Franklin and Wanda Frazier. Dear brother of Janet (John) Skeans and Kevin (Kelly) Frazier. Loving uncle of Joshua, Michael, Matthew, Melissa, and Savannah. Great uncle of Mallory, Madilyn, Devon, Mia, Matthew and Mackenna. Also survived by many more loving family and friends. Funeral services will...

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