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.
Nancy (Precious) Gladys Noe
Jan 5, 2020
Nancy Gladys “Precious†Noe, 78 of Logan, WV left her earthly life January 5, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center after a long illness. Precious was born March 9, 1941 at home at Dehue, WV to the late Charlie “Jocko†Flemings and Luna (St. Clair) Flemings. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband and...
Susan Vannatter Thomas
Jan 4, 2020
Susan Vannatter Thomas, born November 27, 1962 passed away January 4, 2020. Susan was 57 years old, she was born & raised in Logan, West Virginia. She was educated in Logan Public Schools and attended Logan High School. She also attended Southern West Virginia Community College for two years where she studied nursing. Sue worked various jobs throughout her young...
Betty Jean Perkins
Dec 31, 2019
Betty Jean Perkins, 71 of Charleston, WV departed this life Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Thomas Memorial Hospital at Charleston. She was born April 18, 1948 at Logan, WV to the late Albert Ott and Martha J. McNeely. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edward Perkins; daughter, Stephanie Damron; great-granddaughter, Zoey...
James (Jimmy) Hall
Dec 25, 2019
James "Jimmy" Hall, 61 of Whitman, WV departed this life on December 25, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1958 to the late John and Garnet Spry Hall. He spent most of his days restoring vintage cars, which, he loved to do. Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Greta Dingess; daughter Dr....
Mark Sefton
Dec 24, 2019
Mark J. Sefton, Sr. of West Logan, WV departed this life on December 24, 2019. He was born at Lundale, WV on March 6, 1936. He was the son of the late Norman and Bessie Sefton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, June Clark and Joan Kirk and one brother, James Sefton. Mark...
Dorothy Magby-Mickens
Dec 13, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy Magby-Mickens was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptists Church in Logan, West Virginia for over 88 years until she moved to Charlotte, NC. She was the chairwoman of county churches, secretary for her church, president of the Mission Circle along with the choir and the Sunday School teacher. In the community, Mrs. Magby-Mickens was a board member...
Mark Crews Hatcher
Dec 8, 2019
Mark Crews Hatcher, 66, of Monaville, WV passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a sudden illness. Mark was born in Logan, WV on February 22, 1953. He was a Physical Education Teacher in Logan County Schools for over 30 years. A two-time Basketball All-Stater with Logan High School, he went on to Virginia Tech...
Mary (Mary Beth) Elizabeth Patton-Stevens
Dec 8, 2019
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth†Patton-Stevens, 13 of Branchland, WV departed life on earth Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home. Mary was born October 12, 2006 at Covington, KY to Amanda Patton and Joey “Bub†Stevens of Branchland, WV. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alex D. Patton and Mary Alice Patton; paternal great-grandparents Bobbie Likens of Dingess,...
Billy Ray Cox
Dec 4, 2019
Billy Ray Cox Sr., 77 of Mt. Gay, WV departed this life Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1942 at Logan, WV to the late Samuel Jackson and Olive (Mullins) Cox. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Cox. Billy loved working on old cars, drag...
Sam Starr
Nov 22, 2019
Sam Starr Jr., 80 of Lake, WV departed this life Friday, November 23, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1939 at Delbarton, WV to the late Leonard and Alice (Maynard) Starr. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Sarah Starr; daughters, Deborah Starr and Pamela Hendricks; granddaughter,...
Mark McNeely
Nov 18, 2019
Mark McNeely, 63 of Crooked Creek, WV departed this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland, OH. He was born September 10, 1956 at Logan, WV to Bethel Howard McNeely and the late Pam (McMillian) McNeely. In addition to his mother he was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jean Bunch; paternal grandparents, Manny McNeely...
Walter Scott Ellis
Nov 14, 2019
Walter Scott Ellis of West Logan, WV departed this life on November 14, 2019. He was born at Henlawson, WV on June 27, 1936. He was the son of the late Emert and Sarah Lou Ellis. Scott worked for the United States Postal Service for 26 years. He was a dedicated mail carrier for the Logan area and the postmaster...
Frances (Fran) Sellards
Nov 10, 2019
Frances “Fran†Sellards, 90, of Logan Center Nursing Home, formerly of West Logan, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, November 10, 2019, at Logan Center. Born September 20, 1929, in Crooked Creek W.Va., Fran was the daughter of the late C.E. and Elizabeth Markins. Fran was a homemaker who enjoyed hosting family events and taking care of...
Janet Meade
Nov 9, 2019
Janet Meade, 78 of Verdunville, WV departed this life Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 30, 1941 at Verdunville to the late Woodrow Wilson and Della (Stone) Carey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Meade; son, Kevin Meade; brothers, Claude Ray Carey, Paul Carey, Franklin Carey,...
Barbara Jean Pippin Farley
Nov 1, 2019
Barbara Jean (Pippin) Farley, 83 of Whitman, West Virginia obtained her Heavenly Wings as she departed this life late Friday night, November 1st 2019 after a long illness with Dementia and following a brief stay at Logan Regional Medical Center where she was placed in Hospice Care. On this night Barbara, once again was able to walk and as she...
Edward McKinnley White
Oct 31, 2019
Edward McKinnley White, 55 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life Thursday October 31, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Willis G. Spry
Oct 27, 2019
Willis G. Spry, 76 of Dingess, WV departed this life Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1943 at Dingess to the late Carlos and Polly Spry. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carlos Spry Jr. and Curly Spry; sisters, Lorene Spry Canterbury and Gracie...
James Clifford Rhodes
Oct 26, 2019
James Clifford Rhodes, 43 of Ethel, WV entered into an eternal state of rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was born May 3, 1976 at Logan, WV, the beloved son of Leonard and Sheila Kinney of Ethel, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ora and Betty Daniels of Boonescamp, KY, Albert and Julia Kinney of Ft....
Ernest Martin
Oct 23, 2019
Ernest J. Martin Jr. entered into rest on October 23 2019. Ernest was born June 8th, 1935, the son of the late Ernest and Vergie Harvell Martin. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife, Sarah Martin and daughter in law Laura Tracy Baisden. Ernest graduated from Sophia High School and then attended college at Morris Harvey...
Carol Rose Adkins
Oct 22, 2019
Carol Adkins, 87 of Henlawson, WV departed this life Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at her daughter Wanda’s residence with her family by her side. She was born April 28th, 1932 at Lovely KY to the late Ken Chaffins and Gay Evans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Darwin...
