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.
Helen Louise Gore Cline
Feb 6, 2019
Helen Louise (Gore) Cline, 52 of Varney, WV went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday February 6, 2019 following a long illness. She was born May 19, 1966 at Logan to Larry Gore and the late Dorothy Jones Gore. She is survived by: her husband, Mark Cline of Varney; father, Larry (Becky) Gore of Lake, WV; brother, Larry...
Willis Earl Marcum
Feb 5, 2019
Willis Earl Marcum, 74, of Verdunville, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, from complications due to several strokes, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 1, 1944 at Kirk, W.Va., he was the son of the late Wade and Jannie Marcum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Timothy...
Ruby Marie Richardson
Jan 29, 2019
Ruby Marie (Mathis) Richardson 93 of Whitman, WV went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her family Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1925 at Amherstdale, WV the daughter of the late Lonnie and Tavie (Smith) Mathis formerly of Verdunville, WV. She was a former employee of Sylvania Electric in Huntington, WV...
Mary Jo Mitchell
Jan 28, 2019
Mary Jo Mitchell, 97 of Crooked Creek departed this life Monday January 28, 2019 at the Dignity Hospice House at Chapmanville. She was born October 7, 1921 at Crooked Creek to the late Lewis Marshall and Martha Florence McDonald Hainor. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Nathan Mitchell; brothers, Mack, Brock, Garrett,...
Patsy Viars
Jan 27, 2019
Patsy Ruth Viars, age 77, of Whitman, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27th after a long and courageous fight against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born at Yolyn, WV on October 23, 1941. Patsy graduated from Logan High School class of 1959. She was a graduate of Huntington College of Business where she obtained an...
Ben J. Patrick
Jan 23, 2019
Ben Jackson Patrick, 54, of Henlawson, WV passed away on January 23, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1964 to Lucy Williams Patrick and the late Andrew “Jack†Patrick of Henlawson, WV. Ben was a 1983 graduate of Logan High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy. He was a former employee...
Phyllis Vanness Oiler
Jan 22, 2019
Phyllis Vanness Oiler, 72 of North Mitchell Heights departed this life Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1946 in Beaver Valley Hospital at Floyd County, KY to the late Thomas Ray and Willa Margaret Vanness. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her sister, Sherri Darlene Vanness...
Nicholas Alonzo Messer
Jan 17, 2019
Nicholas Alonzo Messer, 35 of Breeden, WV passed away Thursday January 17, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital at Charleston, WV. He was born April 8, 1983 to David and Christine Messer of Breeden, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lonzo and Audrey Vance of Dingess, WV, and Wansell Messer of Breeden, WV. In addition to his parents...
Joseph Tomblin
Jan 16, 2019
Joseph “Joe†Tomblin, 55 of Mt. Gay, WV passed away January 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital at Huntington, WV following a long battle with heart disease. He was born March 8, 1963 to the late Arkie and Nellie Johnson Tomblin of Mt. Gay, WV. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Johnny,...
Barbara S. Ross
Jan 10, 2019
Barbara S. Ross, 71 of Shamrock passed away on January 10, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1947 in Logan County to the late Charles Wilson and Lou Cinda (Evans) Vannatter. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband of 43 years, Emory R. Ross; 3 brothers, Charles W....
Randall D. Adams
Jan 3, 2019
Randall D. Adams, 68 of Crooked Creek went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1950 in Logan, WV the son of the late Solomon and Charlotte Adams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Dee and Vivian Hall, one...
Rebecca (Bek) Ann Baxter Adams
Dec 29, 2018
Rebecca Ann Baxter Adams, best known as “Bek,†was suddenly called to Heaven at the age of 45 on December 29, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born April 25, 1973, Bek was the daughter of James “Jim†and Brenda Baxter. She is now reunited with those who preceded her in death: her sons Braxton Tyler and Jerron Robert Adams,...
Freda Hiroskey
Dec 16, 2018
Freda Hiroskey, 84 of Verdunville, WV departed this life Sunday December 16, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. She was born November 18, 1934 to the late Sidney and Norma Adams Conley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her son, John Anthony Hiroskey; 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Freda worked in finance...
E. Miller Cope
Dec 15, 2018
E. Miller Cope, 78, of Logan, died December 15, 2018, at Dignity Hospice, Chapmanville, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Melvin Cope, and one brother, Garland Cope. He is survived by Judy, his loving wife of 54 years; three sons, Richard (Katherine) of Westfield, IN, Robert (Miranda) of Hurricane,...
Earle Braxton Queen
Dec 12, 2018
Earle Braxton Queen of Aracoma died peacefully on December 12, 2018. He was born June 1, 1927 in Logan, WV, the son of the late Samuel Braxton and Ernestine Emma Queen. Preceding Earle in death was his loving wife of 66 1/2 years, Radine Ammar Queen, his son John Samuel, granddaughters Sara and Lisa Queen and his brother, Ervin Samuel....
James Donald Robertson
Dec 5, 2018
James Donald Robertson, 75 of Davin, WV departed this life December 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1943 at Davin to the late Lucian and Lillian (Lyle) Robertson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his son, Phillip Lane Robertson; 5 brothers, Paul Odell Robertson, William “Bill†Robertson, Dareld “Junior†Robertson,...
Corman Edward Butcher
Nov 17, 2018
Corman Edward Butcher, 88 of Anchor Rd, Chapmanville, WV, formally of Holden WV, departed this life on Nov 17, 2018 at his granddaughter’s residence. Corman was an U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War and a retired coal miner. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Akers-James Funeral Home. Burial will follow in...
Steven Allen Bailey
Nov 15, 2018
Steven Allen Bailey was born on April 25, 1971 in Logan, WVA. He attended Omar Junior High School, Logan Senior High School and graduated from Pikeville High School in 1990 where he led Pikeville High School to their 3rd in a row AA Football Championship Game. He continued his football career at Union College and Marshall University respectfully. He also...
Matthew "Butch" Marcum
Nov 10, 2018
Matthew “Butch†Marcum, 57 of Verdunville departed this life Saturday November 10, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a battle with heart disease. He was born December 14, 1960 at Logan to Iretta Marcum and the late Rev. A.W. “Buddy†Marcum. In addition to his mother those left to cherish his memory include: the love of his life Darlene...
Nancy Carol Williams
Nov 6, 2018
Nancy Carol Williams, 74, of Logan, WV passed away peacefully November 6, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 8, 1943 at Pecks Mill, WV to the late Earl and Shirelda Ellis of Logan, WV. Also preceding her in death were 2 brothers: Earl Ellis Jr. and Charles Ellis and one...
