OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Raymond Jarrell Adkins
Aug 24, 2024
Raymond Jarrell Adkins 75 of Branchland, WV died at home August 24, 2024 with family present. He was born April 20, 1949 a son of the late Raymond and Mary Smith Adkins. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Leona Ferguson and Loretta Stewart; son Neal Adkins Sr.; son-in-law Richard Ray Holton; daughter Lucy Adkins, and recently by...
Richard Neil Nester
Aug 22, 2024
Richard “Neil” Nester died peacefully in his sleep this past Thursday in his home on Six Mile Road, where he had lived and raised his family for nearly fifty years, at 68 years of age.
Neil is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Debbie Nester and their son, Joshua Nester, both of Six Mile. He is also survived by his...
Darlene June Older
Aug 21, 2024
Darlene June Older, 64, of Sumerco, WV passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
She was born February 13, 1960 to the late Roy and Ethel Sansom May. She was also preceded in death by Alberta “Bertie” May, Jack May, Audrey Cooper, Leon May, and Helen Lacey.
She was an office administrator at West Virginia State University.
She is survived by her husband, David...
Charles Thomas Thrush
Aug 21, 2024
Charles Thomas Thrush, 89, of, Alkol WV passed away on August 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ellie Mae (Ryan) Trush; parents Clarence and Lena (Thomas) Thrush; and Grandmother Sue Gwinn.
He is survived by his daughter Victoria (Joey) Tully; son Charles Anthony “Tony” (Michele) Thrush; brother Clarence “Sonny” Thrush; grandchildren Beth Ann Vanhorn, Joseph Tully, Jessica Thrush,...
Tracy Elizabeth Miller
Aug 19, 2024
Tracy Elizabeth Miller, 54, of Madison, WV, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born on January 5, 1970, she was the beloved daughter of Ray and Mary Ball and was preceded in death by her parents and...
Brandon Joe McKnight
Aug 16, 2024
Brandon Joe McKnight, 36, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Brandon was born June 17, 1988, to Mearlene Thompson and the late Danny McKnight. He was preceded in death by his father Danny McKnight, brother Nick McKnight, grandfather William McKnight, grandmother Juanita McKnight and uncle Kenneth McKnight.
Left to cherish his memory are the love of his life Aleshia Carrico (Jake...
Pete Allen Laton Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Pete Allen Laton Jr., age 20, of Madison, WV was born July 14, 2004 and passed away August 14, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Allen Laton Sr., a sister Haley Brooke Laton, grandpa, John Butterworth Sr.; and grandpa, Steven Laton Sr.
He was a 2023 graduate of Scott High School.
He is survived by his mother Robin Williams...
Larry David Hager
Aug 12, 2024
Larry David Hager, 48, of Greenview, WV passed away on August 12, 2024 at his home due to unknown causes.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Larry D. Hager; his grandparents; and an uncle.
Larry was born December 1, 1975 in Logan, WV. He came to live with his dad, Larry D. Hager and grandparents at the age of 8...
Lurla Diann McClure
Aug 11, 2024
Lurla Diann McClure, 73, of Morrisvale, WV was born October 7, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2024 at CAMC.
She was a homemaker until her children were grown. Then she worked at Gabriel’s and Sams Club, where she enjoyed seeing old friends and making new friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Henry...
Anna Lea Smith
Aug 9, 2024
Anna Lea Smith, 93, of Spurlockville, WV passed away August 9, 2024.
She was a homemaker and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Dona Stone Clark; her husband, Don Smith; siblings, Harold, Jean, Ralph, Tommy, Ronnie, JoAnn, and Infant Clark.
Surviving are children, Danny Smith (Rita) of Naples, Florida, Doug W. Smith...
Mary Jo Barto
Aug 7, 2024
Mary Jo Barto, 75, of Danville WV passed away on August 7, 2024.
She is preceded by her parents Gazie and Marie Barto.
She is survived by her sister Melinda Canterbury; nephew Raymond Canterbury, who she raised and made her home with him.
A visitation will be held at a later date at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Cody Phillip Smith
Aug 7, 2024
Cody Phillip Smith, 15, of Missouri Fork Road, Hewett, WV passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born November 20, 2008 to Sarah Bishop and Jason Smith.
He was preceded in death by his mother Sarah Bishop; and by his paternal grandmother Catherine Smith.
Cody was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover. He was excited about starting Scott High...
Jack Perry Browning
Aug 4, 2024
Jack Perry Browning of Hamlin entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born, January 15, 1947, he was the son of Perry and Lena Browning and a lifelong resident of Hamlin where he graduated from high school. He also attended Huntington business school, receiving an accounting degree, working at various local companies and eventually retiring...
Anthony Daniel Adkins
Aug 1, 2024
Anthony Daniel Adkins, 49, of Branchland, WV died Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born May 25, 1975 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of Raymond Jarrell and Betty Jane Adkins. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Neal Adkins; and a sister-in-law Lucy Adkins.
Additional survivors include a brother Raymond “RJ” Adkins Jr.; a sister Marcie Holton and...
Elizabeth M. Dolin
Jul 30, 2024
Our beloved mother Elizabeth "Betty" M. Dolin of Foster, WV earned her wings on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Harmony at Southridge in Charleston, WV. She was born April 6, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Otto O. and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Vandelinde Miller of Madison, WV.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Martin Dolin, Jr.; her...
Sylvia Arlene (May) Turner
Jul 27, 2024
Sylvia Arlene (May) Turner, 82, went home to be with our Lord on July 27, 2024 in Stockton, Missouri, originally from Lick Creek, WV. She graduated from Scott High School in 1959.
Arlene was preceded in death by her son Jim Brown; parents Arvil and Lola May; brothers Carl May and Woodrow May.
She is survived by her son, Dale Brown of...
Irene Mann
Jul 27, 2024
Irene Mann, 95, of Ronceverte, WV passed away July 27, 2024. She loved her son Franklin that she cared for her whole life and she passed with her family by her side: Carolyn, Polly, Christine, Dolly and Franklin.
She was born September 11, 1928 in Twilight, WV, a daughter of the late Tolbert and Paulina Green. She was preceded in death...
Violet Marie Leist
Jul 24, 2024
Violet “Marie” Kopsolias Leist, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home where she was surrounded by her family. She resided in Huntington, WV, with her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and James, who had taken care of her for four years with the help of their daughter, Emilee. She...
Patsy Setser
Jul 18, 2024
Patsy Wooten Setser of Wharton passed away at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 83. Psalms 118:24, “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” II Timoth 4:7, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Patsy was...
Belva Mae Smith
Jul 18, 2024
Belva Mae Smith, 99, of Branchland WV. Born May 5, 1925, went home to be with the lord on July 18, 2024, at home. She left five generations behind with many wonderful memories.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024 at McGhee - Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow...
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