Obituaries

Apr 27, 2020

Olen Artsel Browning, 83 of Wilkinson, WV departed this life April 27, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1936 at Logan, WV to the late Evin and Ruby Browning. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Magalene Bryant of Point Pleasant, WV, Vivian Gibson, and Phyllis...

Apr 26, 2020

Billie Queen, 75 of Wilkinson, WV departed this life Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1944 at Logan, WV to the late Paul Queen and Elsie (Bodnar) Queen. Honoring her wishes her remains are to be cremated and no services held. Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge...

Apr 12, 2020

Jean Harden Queen, 91, entered the gates of Heaven on Resurrection Sunday, April 12, 2020. Born February 22, 1929 at Logan, WV she was the daughter of the late Troy and Hazel Harden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Samuel Queen; brother, John L. Harden; sister, Doris Harden (Dr. Bill) Crigger; brother-in-law, Earle B. Queen; sister-in-law, Radine...

Apr 11, 2020

Teddy Nelson, 25 of Logan, WV departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center. At the families request his body is to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Full obituary to follow later.

Apr 10, 2020

Rebecca “Becca” Jane Watkins, 43, of Logan, West Virginia gained her heavenly wings on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Rebecca was the daughter of Gertrude Watkins and the late William Watkins, Sr., of Stollings. Becca was born on June 8, 1976. Rebecca was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Watkins and Beverly Watkins, nephew, Kyle Scott Fields,...

Mar 26, 2020

Bobby Joe “Porky” Collins 68 of Mudfork, West Virginia was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26th 2020. Bobby was the son of the late Cleston and Geneva Collins of Mudfork, West Virginia and was born at Dempsey Branch Hollow on August 9th, 1951. Bobby was preceded in death by his brothers, Golden Lynn Collins...

Mar 15, 2020

Ronald Lee Stover, 50 of Lake, WV left this world to his heavenly home on March 15, 2020 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pa with his daughter Madison by his side. Ronnie was born July 3, 1969 at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV. Ronnie was preceded in death by his late parents Charles Jr. & Juanita Stover of Lake....

Mar 13, 2020

Richard Wayne Hager, 59, of Logan, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at Logan General Hospital. He was born February 1st, 1961 to Tennis and Lizzie Hager of which who preceded him in death along with three brothers, Johnnie Vannatter, Jimmy Hager and Paul Hager. Also, proceeding him was his nephew, Kyle Haynes....

Mar 7, 2020

Kathern Glessena (Noe) O'Neal, 81 of Kenova, formerly of Logan, WV passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2020 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maude Noe, sister Ethel Mills, brothers Victor Noe, Ralph Noe, and Rudolph Noe, a Grandchild Shana Danielle O'Neal, and a Great Grandchild...

Mar 3, 2020

Michael Ray Ferrell, born October 3, 1949, left this world for a better place March 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mother Gladys Justice Ferrell and father Joe D. Ferrell. He is survived by his wife Nancy Ferrell, daughter Jenna (Owen) Wells, son Joseph Riffe and his two grandchildren Daphne (Sassy) and Olive (Oscar) Wells, whom he...

Mar 3, 2020

Feb 21, 2020

On Friday, February 21, 2020 Deborah Kay (Rice) Pearson departed this life at her residence. She was born February 26, 1958 at Williamson, WV to the late Susie and Dan Rice. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Bowling, Jim Bowling, and Danny Rice. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother,...

Feb 21, 2020

James Gordon “Possum” Perry, 54 of Verdunville, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020. James was born January 9, 1966 at Man, WV to the late Virginia Kathleen Lambert and the late Robert Perry. James, better known as “Possum” was preceded in death by his parents. James was employed at Refab Machinary at Melville, WV...

Feb 20, 2020

Teddi G. Williams, 74, of Julian, formerly of the Logan area, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Francis Cox, her mother, Carmen Adkins, and her sister, Connie Sue Harrison. Those left to mourn include two sons, Randall G. Cox, Jr of Hazel Green, AL, and Stephen C (Shawn) Cox of...

Feb 16, 2020

Shirley Eloise Caldwell Beavers, 88 of Clayton, NC, formerly of Lyburn, WV was born June 28, 1931 departed this life Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Beavers; one daughter, Wanda Beavers; one son, Millard Lee Beavers; mother, Thelma Faye Buchanan Caldwell; father, Everett Caldwell; brothers, Everett “Swanee” Caldwell, James Caldwell...

Feb 13, 2020

Sarah Ann Jude, 89 of Chapmanville, WV, widow of Anderson Jude, went home to heaven on February 13, 2020 at Harbor Healthcare at Ironton, OH. She was born April 6, 1930 at Logan, WV to the late Noah and Sally Conley. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by two sons, David Jude and...

Feb 11, 2020

Mary Francis Burgess Spry, 77 of Dingess, WV peacefully departed this life at her home on February 11, 2020. She was born August 16, 1942 at Logan, WV to the late Woodrow and Winnie McCloud. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Curtis Burgess; second husband, Willis G. Spry; daughter, Brenda Moses;...

Feb 9, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Bryant) Thatcher, 78 of Dingess, WV went home to be with the Lord at 1:30 p.m., at her residence, Sunday, Feb 9, 2020. She was born September 7, 1941 at Dingess to the late Emory and Ida (Wiley) Bryant. Jackie attended Mudfork Freewill Baptist Church. She read her Bible daily and was active at church until her health...

Feb 2, 2020

Lyda Frances Wilburn of Rossmore, WV departed this life Sunday, February 2, 2020 at CAMC Memorial at Charleston, WV. Frances was born February 20, 1952 at Ethel, WV to the late James and Viola (Booth) Wilburn. She was a 1970 graduate of Logan Senior High School. Frances attended The Church of God in the name of Jesus Christ at Monitor,...

Jan 27, 2020

On Monday, January 27, 2020, Charles Ray Stover Jr., retired coal miner of 32 years, loving husband, and father of 4 children passed away peacefully at his home following a short illness. He was born June 16, 1949 at Logan, WV to the late Charles H. “Buck” & Marie (Jones) Stover. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...