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.
Jasper Dempsey
Apr 6, 2023
Jasper Dempsey, 86 of Whitman, WV passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2023.
He was born April 17, 1936, in Harts, WV to the late Oba and Martha Dempsey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Holbrook Dempsey; brothers, George “Toon” Washington Dempsey, and Thomas “Dickie”...
Dennis Browning
Apr 2, 2023
Rev. Dennis Ray Browning, 67, of Holden WV laid down for a nap and entered Heaven’s pearlygates on April 2nd, 2023.
Dennis, often referred to as “preacher” was born on June 8, 1955 in Logan Co WV to the late Arville and Mary Ruth Browning (Trent) of Monitor WV. He was a 1973 graduate of Logan High School and shortly thereafter...
Terry Adams
Mar 27, 2023
Terry David Adams, 71 of Crooked Creek died on March 27, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born May 3, 1951 at Logan, WV to the late Solomon and Charlotte (Hall) Adams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dee and Vivian Hall; paternal grandparents, Elbert...
Benjamin Owen Osenton
Mar 21, 2023
Benjamin Owen Osenton of Valrico, Florida, passed away on March 21, 2023, after a long battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, at the age of 27. Ben is survived by his mother, Lesa E. Pysell Osenton, his father, O. Reginald Osenton, his bonus mom, Andreana (Annie) C. Osenton; his grandmother, Phyllis McCane Osenton, of Charleston, West Virginia; his sisters, Lauren...
John Henry Welch Jr.
Mar 21, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our husband and father John Henry Welch Jr., 77 of Whitman, Wv. formally of Dehue, Wv. Surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, peacefully passed away Tuesday night March 21st, 2023, at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, Wv. after battling a long illness. He gained his eternal rest and peace with our...
Ronald Muschera
Mar 18, 2023
Ronald “Moose” Muschera, 69, of Stollings passed away on March 18, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 5, 1953, to the late Peggy Muschera of Man, WV and the late Jim Muschera of Logan, WV.
Ronnie loved his family and friends and enjoyed talking with them through facebook. Those left to cherish his memory...
Victoria Runyon
Mar 13, 2023
Victoria Georgette Runyon, 49 of Monaville, WV passed away March 12, 2023, at Trinity Health Care of Logan.
She was born November 23, 1973 to Rissie Runyon and the late Ivan “Butch” Runyon. In addition to her daddy she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Elizabeth Runyon, Victor and Maude Seldomridge; uncles, Donny Runyon,...
Roy Howard Browning Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Roy Howard Browning Jr., 70 of Mt. Gay, WV departed this life March 9, 2023, at his residence.
He was born June 13, 1952, in Logan, WV to the late Roy H. Browning Sr. and Ruby P. Browning. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Deloris (Hobert) Day.
He...
Betty Jo Carter
Mar 5, 2023
Mrs. Betty Jo Carter, 71 of Holden, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away, on a beautiful and sunny Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center, after battling a long illness. Her soul left this world for Heaven, and she gained her eternal rest and peace, with Jesus and her passed on loved ones. She had...
Charlie Mack Mounts
Feb 21, 2023
Mr. Charlie Mack Mounts, 76 years young, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Joe & Shirley Mounts and was preceded in death by one son, Donald Paul Albright II, five brothers: Teddie R Mounts, John Mounts Sr, Joe Mounts, William Mounts, Milton...
Betty Jean Earles
Feb 11, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce that Betty Jean (Manual) Earles, 92 departed this world Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Trinity Health Care of Logan after trying to recover from a fall that injured her knee.
Betty was born December 30, 1930, in Logan, WV to the late Bill and Loucretia Manual. In addition to her parents she...
Ileta Mae McCallister
Feb 6, 2023
Ileta Mae Maynard McCallister, 89, of Holden WV, passed away peacefully, February 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Ileta, born on March 19, 1933, to the late Wetzel and Cynthia Bradshaw Maynard, just as the Great Depression set in. She weighed only 3 1/2 lbs at birth and spent her first 6 months sleeping...
Timothy William Hamaker
Feb 3, 2023
Timothy William Hamaker, 45 of Logan departed this life Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 6, 1978 to Jerri (McNulty) Hamaker and the late A.J. Hamaker. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Eugene and Kathleen McNulty; brother, Eugene Hamaker, and niece, Corey Hamaker.
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Billy Edward White Sr.
Feb 3, 2023
Billy Edward White Sr., 73 of Whitman, WV passed away at his home on February 2, 2023 due to longtime heart issues.
He was born 7/4/1949 to the late Roy and Effie White of Crooked Creek. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip “PW” White of Logan.
Survivors...
James Levi Gibson
Jan 29, 2023
James Levi Gibson, 67 of Davin, WV departed this life Sunday, January 29, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital following a short illness.
He was born October 14, 1955, to the late Joe and Dorothy Gibson, also of Davin. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Lorean Staggs, brother, Rev. J. Donald...
Tony Lee Deer
Jan 20, 2023
Tony Lee Deer, 54 of Rossmore, WV passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2023, at LRMC, surrounded by his loving sister and family following a brief illness.
Born October 30th, 1968, he was the son of the late Joyce Ann (Deer) Sheppard. he was also proceeded in death by his stepfather, Harrison Sheppard, his grandparents, Leona Rose Deer...
Doris Marie Riddle
Jan 20, 2023
Doris Marie Riddle 85 of Mud Fork, West Virginia went hometo be with the Lord she loved so much on Friday, January 20, 2023 after a long illness.
Doris was born at Holden on July 19, 1937, to the late Charles Samuel “C.S.” Frye and Emmazett Ramey Frye. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Lawrence W. Riddle; sisters Delcie L. Frye Stephens Lighthall and Darlene “Cricket” Frye Curton Hartwick;...
Mary Alice Faulkner
Jan 15, 2023
Mary “Koochie” Keener Faulkner 66 years old of Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of Mudfork, West Virginia went to be with The Lord and entered eternal rest on Jan 15th 2023. She was born on March 22nd 1956 to Ernest Harold “Red” and Margaret Evans Keener in Logan, West Virginia. She married Bobby “Porky” Collins on August 9th 1977 and they had three...
Janet Kay Branham
Jan 15, 2023
Janet Kay (Johnson) Branham, 72 of Pecks Mill passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 19, 1950, at Rum Creek to the late Glen Edward and Erma "Fat" (White) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Bessie May "Betsy" Cooper, and...
Naaman "Jack" Preece
Jan 14, 2023
Naaman Preece (Jack), 89 of Whitman, WV, passed away in his home on January 14th, 2023. Jack was born on April 22, 1933, in Logan WV, His parents were Ben Preece and Lula (Adams) Preece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Preece, 6 sister and 5 brother, two sons Butch Preece...
