Myrtle Basham Obituary
The family of Myrtle Basham of Sophia, West Virginia announces her passing on October 5, 2026. Myrtle, born on February 3, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Myrtle Basham to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lundy Mills and Peggy Mills; her former husband Harold G. Haga; her husband Ivan L. Basham; her children, Donald Ray Haga and Diana G. Bolen; her son-in-law James D. Delp; her grandsons, Ryan G. Haga and Richard W. Haga; and her siblings, Betty Lee of Minot, ND, Ruby Rupe of MacArthur, WV, Eugene Mills of Sophia, Clyde Mills of Sophia and Buster Mills of Sophia.
She is survived by: her children, Glenn Haga (Mitzi), Cindy Delp and Susan Basham-Richmond (Dale); her son-in-law David Bolen; her grandchildren, David Delp (Ashlee), Brent Haga (Cassandra), Scott Haga, Jason Haga (Sherly), Jennifer Mills (Matt) and Kathy Bishop; and her siblings, Oley Mills, Roger Mills, Roscoe Mills and Thelma Mullens. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home (5251 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 12:00 PM.
