OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Juanita Sue Green

Juanita Sue Green

May 11, 2024

Juanita Sue Charles Green, age 84, of Uneeda, WV, laid aside her earthly body to await her immortal body on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

 

She was a 1958 graduate of Scott High School in Madison, WV. She worshipped with the Christians at the church of Christ in Uneeda, WV. Juanita retired from Boone County Schools where she worked as the payroll...

Clettis Wayne King

Clettis Wayne King

May 10, 2024

Clettis Wayne King passed away peacefully at his home in Bob White, WV on Friday, May 10th 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters after years of declining health.

Clettis went to work at the age of 16 years old.  He was a welder by trade and worked for many years in the coal industry. He eventually started his own welding...

John Lee Crabtree, Sr.

John Lee Crabtree, Sr.

May 10, 2024

John Lee Crabtree, Sr. of Midkiff, WV died Friday May 10, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House Huntington, WV at the age of seventy-seven years, seven months, and three days. He was born October 7, 1946 at Allen, WV to the late Jesse David Crabtree and the late Rinda Spears Crabtree.

John is survived by three sons, Jesse Crabtree...

Burnice Queen

Burnice Queen

May 5, 2024

Burnice Queen, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning May 5, 2024 at the Aventura Humility House in Austintown, OH following an extended illness. She was born in Pie, West Virginia on May 26, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Causbie (Starr) Chafin.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church on DeForest Road in Warren. She enjoyed all the church activities and...

Patricia Ann Puckett

Patricia Ann Puckett

May 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Puckett 55 of Bim, WV passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Patricia was a wife, mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and a friend. She had a lot of titles, and enough love in her heart to honor each one.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Jackie Ray Price and Gaye Francis Price, both...

Gregory Wayne Mitchell

Gregory Wayne Mitchell

May 3, 2024

Gregory Wayne Mitchell "BB" of Alkol, WV passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at home after a sudden illness. He was born in Madison, WV on July 7, 1948 to his parents Millard and Violet (Ramsey) Mitchell. (With the late William Gillispie being a special person in his life.)

He was a retired UMWA coal miner with 37 years active service...

Elsie Ellen Hunter

Elsie Ellen Hunter

May 3, 2024

Elsie Ellen Hunter, 92, of Vienna, WV passed away at home under the care of Hospice surrounded by her daughters, Iretta and Kim and her niece Phyllis.  

She was born December 3, 1931 in Marfrance, WV.  She was the daughter of the late James Mounts and Esther Hammack Mounts.

Elsie was devoted to her family growing up. She helped care for...

Dedra Ann Vickers

Dedra Ann Vickers

May 1, 2024

Our beloved mother, Dedra Ann Vickers, "Dee Dee", 76 of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. 

Dee was born on August 17, 1947 and was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School.

 

Dedra was preceded in death by her loving parents Arlon & Sylvia Vickers; her brothers Paul & Tommy; and fiance' Keith Walker....

Eugene Roy Fulks

Eugene Roy Fulks

Apr 30, 2024

Eugene Roy Fulks, 67, of Branchland, WV passed away April 30, 2024 at home.  

He was born July 24, 1956 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the Hazel Fulks and the late Kenneth Roy Fulks.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Fulks and nephew, Timmothy Dale Fulks.   

He enjoyed being around family his wife and...

Rose Carrie Lovejoy

Rose Carrie Lovejoy

Apr 30, 2024

Rose Carrie Lovejoy, 82, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Tuesday April 30, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1942 a daughter of the late Thurston and Hazel Tabor. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harry J. Lovejoy, two brothers and two sisters. She was an upholstery maker, a member of Berry’s...

Mildred Thompson

Mildred Thompson

Apr 29, 2024

Mildred Lee Thompson "Millie" of Low Gap, WV passed away on April 29,2024. She was born in Lawn, WV July 31,1945. Surviving family members include... her husband of 61 years, Raymond Walter Thompson of Low Gap. 

She is survived by her children; Raymond Anthony Thompson and Teresa Michelle Thompson of Wharton, WV.  Gregory Allen Thompson of Low Gap, WV.  Jodi Thompson...

Harold Porter

Harold Porter

Apr 28, 2024

Harold “Hoppy” Porter, 75, of Danville, WV was born in Logan, WV on September 15, 1948 and passed away at his home on April 28, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Porter; and his parents Ernest and Mabel Porter.

He was a coal miner and a United States Army veteran.  He was a member of Bible Baptist Church...

Garnett Vance

Garnett Vance

Apr 28, 2024

     Garnett Vance, 91, of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 28, 2024 at his home.  He was born August 31, 1932 in Branchland, WV.  A son of the late John and Erie Vance.  He was a member of the McClarity Baptist Church for 44 years. He retired from the State Road after 33...

Garnet Clay

Garnet Clay

Apr 28, 2024

Garnet Clay, 98, of Uneeda, WV went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a short illness. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Garnet was married to Charles Clay who preceded her in death. 

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Charles and N. Ann Clay, Ann Whitmore, Ada and Ron Dolin, Guyneth White, Gayle...

Hubert Allen Elkins Sr

Hubert Allen Elkins Sr

Apr 26, 2024

Hubert Allen Elkins, Ranger, WV passed to his heavenly home on April 26th, 2024.  Allen was born on December 6th, 1943 to the late Hubert Alton and Doris (Adkins) Elkins. In addition to his parents, his wife, Redith Frazier Elkins, his brothers Darwin and Johnny Elkins preceded Allen in death.

He is survived by his children, Hubert Allen Elkins, Jr. (Mary)...

James Dale Smith

James Dale Smith

Apr 26, 2024

James Dale Smith, 81, of Julian, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024.

He was born April 28, 1942 to the late Henry and Ethel Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Josephine of 56 years; and was met in Heaven by a host of brothers and sisters.

James is survived by his...

Tiney Faye Hartman

Tiney Faye Hartman

Apr 25, 2024

Tiney Faye Hartman, 87, years old, passed away April 25, 2024 at Raleigh Center Nursing Home, Daniels, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil B. Hartman; son, Hassell B. Hartman; mother Susie Napier and father Pearley Napier; brothers, Jerry Napier and Luther Napier; and sister Florida Maynard.  

She is survived by sister, Effie Fraley and family of Cleveland,...

Paul David Black

Paul David Black

Apr 24, 2024

Paul David Black, 76, of Danville, WV passed away at his home on April 24, 2024.  

He was a retired coal miner at Massey Coal with 42 years and was a Vietnam Army veteran. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward Black and Betty Lee Tinsley Black.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Looney Black; daughter, Kerrie...

Barbara Ann Cooper

Barbara Ann Cooper

Apr 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Cooper, 77 of Ranger, WV departed this life on April 21st, 2024, at home in Ranger, WV surrounded by family.

She was born July 4th, 1946, in Ranger WV the daughter of the late Ben McCoy and Norma Cochran McCoy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Cooper, two brothers, Ocie McCoy...

Arcie Doris Martin Dolin

Arcie Doris Martin Dolin

Apr 21, 2024

Arcie Doris Martin Dolin, “Doris”, age 95, of Tomahawk, KY exchanged worlds in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024.  

She was a 1947 Graduate of Scott High School in Madison, WV. She was a member of the Rockcastle Church of Christ. Formerly of Ravenswood, WV,  Doris retired from Jackson General Hospital, Ripley WV where she worked as...

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