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.
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...
Luther C. Burgess
Dec 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce Luther Carl Burgess Sr, 84 of McConnell, WV went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 19th, 2025, peacefully at his home.
He was a humble and simple man who we had the pleasure to call our Paw Paw Luke. Born on March 15th 1941, he was the son of the late...
Melissa Leigh Mullins
Nov 30, 2025
In loving memory of Melissa Leigh Mullins, 46 of Holden, WV.
Melissa was born on January 17, 1979 and went home on November 30 2025 to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Abighail Hamlet; grandparents, Louise and L.D. Hensley and Marvie and James Mullins.
Those left to cherish her memory, one daughter, Kennedy Hamlet of Huntington,...
Leah Rae Browning Conley
Nov 25, 2025
Leah Rae Browning Conley, 84 of Chapmanville, WV passed away peacefully November 25, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
She was born April 21, 1941 at Verdunville, WV the daughter of the late Clyde and Della Maynard. In addition to her parents Leah was also preceded in death by her husbands, Rayburn Browning and Lee...
Rita Spriggs
Nov 25, 2025
Rita Spriggs, 97 of Switzer, Wv departed this life Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 15, 1928, in Massachusetts to the late Cecilia and Walter Ryzinski. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, George L. “Larry” Spriggs.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Brenda Joyce Sipple
Nov 11, 2025
Brenda Joyce (Porter) Sipple, 73 of Central City/Slab Town, Logan, WV went to her heavenly home to be reunited with her husband, Billy on their wedding anniversary, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 29, 1951, at Logan to the late Howard and Rema (Music) Porter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Karen L. McCloud
Nov 10, 2025
Karen L. (Rockel) McCloud, 69 of Dingess, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 10, 2025.
She was born July 12, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Sherman and Mavis Rockel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis McCloud; son, Dennis “DJ” McCloud II; brothers, Sherman...
Dorothy Mae Frye
Oct 27, 2025
Dorothy Mae Frye (maiden - Moore)
September 22, 1934 - October 27, 2025
Dorothy Mae Frye, 91, of Logan, West Virginia, departed this life peacefully for her heavenly home after an extended illness on October 27, 2025. Born on September 22, 1934, in Louisa, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Edith Marie York and Giles Howard Moore.
Dorothy grew up in Louisa before...
Margaret “Midge” Cox
Oct 17, 2025
Margaret Lee (Midge) Cox of Aracoma passed from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025 at CAMC General Hospital. Midge was born at Monaville WV on January 18, 1931 and was not expected to survive due to her very small size. Much to the amazement and joy of all she did survive and eventually thrived.
Midge was the daughter of Elbert...
