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.
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...
Augustine Bryant
Oct 20, 2019
Augustine Bryant, 90 of Holden, WV departed this life Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born October 3, 1929 at Kitchen, WV to the late Van Buren and Delphia Adkins Browning. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Billy F. Bryant;...
James F. Justice
Oct 19, 2019
James F. Justice, 75 of Logan, formerly of Delbarton, WV departed this life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Trinity Healthcare Services with his brother and sisters by his side. He was born March 8, 1944 the son of the late Wilburn A. Justice and the late Freda J. Justice. He was retired and the former owner and operator of...
Phyllis Rowena Cole
Oct 18, 2019
Phyllis Rowena Cole, 84, of Henlawson, WV peacefully passed away on Friday October 18th at Trinity Healthcare Services. She was born January 28th 1935 at Secoal, WV to the late Frank and Elizabeth Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Rolfe Cole; mother-in-law, Carrie M. Cole; and great grand baby, Jamie Ashton Messer. Those left to cherish...
Marlo Robertson
Oct 14, 2019
Marlo Tomblin Robertson, 49 of Davin passed away on Monday October 14, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on October 13, 1970 in Man, West Virginia, Marlo was the daughter of Linda Tomblin and the Late David Tomblin. Also preceding her in death are her Maternal grandparents George Wesley and Ona Toler and her Paternal grandparents Archie and Dorothy Tomblin....
Vada Claoma Stamper
Oct 10, 2019
Vada Claoma Stamper, 85 of Hamlin, WV departed this life Thursday October 10, 2019 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab at Hamlin, WV. She was born April 10, 1934 at Morehead, KY to the late James Nelson and Golda Boyd Stamper. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Clinton Stamper and Homer Franklin...
Marilyn Lou Bush
Oct 8, 2019
Marilyn Lou Bush, 80 of Whitman, WV departed this life Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center at Huntington, WV. She was born October 29, 1938 to the late Thomas and Pauline Cook Queen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald R. Bush. She is survived by her...
Betty Jo Dean Burgess
Oct 1, 2019
Betty Jo Dean Burgess, 84 of McConnell, peacefully passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center after suffering two massive strokes. She was born November 9, 1934 at Dehue, WV to the late Aaron Rice and Kizzie Adkins Dean. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandparnets, Rayburn and Margaret...
