Obituaries
Obituary Listing
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Linda Lee Belcher
Mar 5, 2026
Linda Lee Belcher, 86 of Logan went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 5th, 2026, at her residence.
She was born December 20th, 1939, in Logan to the late John and Bertha Miller. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thurman Belcher; her brothers, Henry Miller, Andrew Miller, and...
Patricia Ann Smith
Feb 23, 2026
Patricia Ann Smith (nee Quillin), age 86, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in York, South Carolina. Born on March 23, 1939, in Blair, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Virginia Quillin.
Pat’s life was defined by her steadfast faith and her deep devotion to her family and friends. A longtime member of the Church...
Charles Vernon Bunch
Feb 23, 2026
Charles Vernon Bunch, 89 of Verdunville departed this life Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence.
Born December 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Rosevelt and Dorothy Bunch. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Bunch; sisters, Arlene Kitchen, Betty Collins, and Brenda Bunch; an infant brother, and son-in-law,...
Elizabeth Ann Toler
Feb 20, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Staten) Toler, 89 of Davin, WV passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Logan Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
Born February 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Eva (Senter) Staten. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard Ray Toler; great-granddaughters, Samantha and Winona Reid;...
Jerry Keith Frye
Feb 19, 2026
Jerry Keith Frye, Age 69, of Rum Creek, West Virginia passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s surrounded by Family and Friends on February 19th, 2026.
Jerry was born in Logan, WV on September 6th, 1956 to Mary Browning and Woodrow Frye.
Jerry worked as a Construction/Iron worker for 25 years.
Jerry loved his grandkids and his great-grandkids. In his free time, he loved...
Jennifer Dean
Feb 19, 2026
Jennifer Dean, 61 of Chapmanville, WV went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
Born May 7, 1964 in Man, WV to the late Barry White Jr. and Inez (Saunders) White. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Timmy White, and sister, Kathie Albright.
Jennifer...
Phillip Dress
Feb 16, 2026
Phillip Dress, 62 of Cora passed away peacefully, February 16, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Born October 19, 1962, in Logan he was the son of the late Pete and Myrle Dress. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Rachel Gore, his grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
Phillip worked at Highland Memory Gardens...
Cora Williams
Feb 10, 2026
Cora Williams (Sheppard), 74, of Whitman, West Virginia, went home peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her own home, resting in her bed— just the way she wanted.
Cora was born at home on April 4, 1951, in Lenore, West Virginia, to Armilda and Leonard Sheppard. She was raised in Logan, West Virginia, where she developed the...
Kimberly Gail Butcher
Feb 7, 2026
Kimberly Gail Butcher, 66 of Verdunville, WV went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2026.
She was born January 22, 1960, in Williamson, WV to Nellene (Williamson) Metcalf and the late Henry Kendrick. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her “Pops”, Jerry Metcalf; brother, Greg Kendrick; sister, Tammy Bryer; and a special great-nephew,...
BreAnna Joelle Wilburn
Feb 6, 2026
BreAnna Joelle (Collins) Wilburn, 38 of Julian, WV formerly of Mud Fork passed away on February 6, 2026, at University of Kentucky Health Care.
She was born on October 26, 1987, to the late Bobby “Porky” Collins and Mary “Koochie” Collins in Logan, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Jeffery...
Paul Boyd
Jan 29, 2026
Paul Boyd, "74", of Whitman, WV, was welcomed home with open arms by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 29th, 2026.
Born October 25th, 1952, to the late Paris Lee and Mary Ruby (Canterbury) Boyd at Stollings, WV. Along with his parents, he's also preceded in death by his beloved baby boy, Darren Lee Boyd; sister, Patricia Ann...
George M. "Mike" Watson
Jan 24, 2026
George M. “Mike” Watson, 78, of Logan, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington. Born January 18, 1948 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Camilla and Walter H. Watson, Sr. of Logan, and the son-in-law of the late Madge and Tom T. Prince of Beckley.
He was also preceded in death by two...
Thurman Ray Belcher
Jan 17, 2026
Thurman Ray Belcher, 80 of Logan, WV went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Danville, WV.
He was born April 28, 1945 in Logan to the late Charle and Violet (Lowe) Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Erman Belcher, Leroy Belcher, Auther Belcher,...
Lorene B. Shell
Jan 14, 2026
Lorene B. Shell, 102, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Logan, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026. Born on July 7, 1923, at Mallory, West Virginia, Lorene was the eldest child of Claude Matthew and Golda Neace Booher. She was a 1941 graduate of Man High School and attended Bluefield State College.Lorene embraced life fully...
Sammy Ken Reed
Dec 31, 2025
Sammy Ken Reed, born October 10, 1961, in Detroit, MI but raised on Turkey Creek, KY died December 31, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Louise (Maynard) Reed, and additional family Eddie Reed, Ritchie Reed, and Ricky Lee Reed Jr.
He was a retired mechanic and loved his family, friends, football, and Doberman...
Joseph H. Justice
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph H. Justice was born on January 10, 1946, and was sent to his eternal home on December 31, 2025. Joe was a soft-spoken man whose life was centered on his family and church. He was a gifted mechanic, welder, and carpenter. He was mostly self-taught and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed his years working on equipment at...
Romell Faye Mitchell
Dec 27, 2025
Romell Faye (Mann) Mitchell, age 79, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born on October 15, 1946, to the late Frank and Beulah Mann.
Romell was a 1964 graduate of Logan High School and later earned a Regents Bachelor’s Degree from Bluefield State University. She devoted more...
Gregory “Doc” Baisden
Dec 26, 2025
Gregory “Doc” Baisden, age 69, of Verdunville, WV, passed away at his residence on December 26th, 2025. Born on August 20, 1956, at Holden Hospital in Holden, WV, he was the son of the late John Ed Jr and Nina Baisden.
Doc was preceded in death by his beloved eldest brother Claude Edward Baisden Sr. and his grandparents John Ed Sr...
Darwin "Don" Adkins
Dec 20, 2025
Darwin “Don” McKinley Adkins, 74 of Cocoa, FL formerly of Logan, WV left his earthly home for Heaven on December 20, 2025.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and servant leader, he was born June 13, 1951 in Logan, WV to the late Darwin and Carol Rose (Chaffins) Adkins. Don grew up in Logan, where he proudly graduated from Logan High...
Rachel Joice Smith
Dec 20, 2025
Rachel Joice (Justice) Smith, 97 of Whitman, WV passed away December 20, 2025, at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan.
She was born February 27, 1928, at Asco, WV to the late Albert and Julia Ann (Hawks) Justice. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elbert T. Smith Jr.
Rachel attended Welch High School where she...
