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.
Virgil Damron
Jul 19, 2017
Virgil M. Damron, 80, of Mitchell Heights departed this life Wednesday, July 19 at the Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV with his wife by his side. He was born February 8, 1937 to Oscar and Ocie (Spry) at Yuma. Virgil worked as a Chief Electrician and a Foreman for Amherst Coal Company and Hobet Mining. He served in the...
Lucky Jones
Jul 15, 2017
Lucky Jones, 65 of Logan departed this life Saturday July 15 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1952 to the late Royce Jones and Junita Saunders Jones. Those left to cherish his memory include: his sons, Lucky R. Jones of McConnell; Derek Tingler of Hurricane; and Justin Jones of Peach Creek. Funeral Services will be held at 2...
Joseph William Ross
Jul 5, 2017
Joseph William (Joe) Ross age 75 of McConnell, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 5th at his home surrounded by family after an extended illness.
He was born October 22, 1941 at Logan WV and the son of the late William E. And Ora Marie Nida Ross. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Joseph William Ross
Jul 5, 2017
Joseph William (Joe) Ross age 75 of McConnell, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 5th at his home surrounded by family after an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1941 at Logan WV and the son of the late William E. And Ora Marie Nida Ross. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Frank Piccirillo
Jul 1, 2017
Frank Piccirillo, 88, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Frank was married for 57 years to the love of life, the late Louise (Stuckey) Piccirillo. His greatest joy was having his home filled with the love and laughter of his children: Charles (Melinda) of Madison, WV, Mark of Cincinnati, OH, and Mary...
Thomas Fortune
Jun 19, 2017
Thomas "Tom Tom" Fortune Jr, 53, of West Logan departed this life June 19, 2017. He was born in Logan, WV on February 27, 1964. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Winifred "Windy" and Edith Fortune, and Harley and Lona Adkins, his uncles Harley Adkins Jr, Paul Fortune, Jack Fortune, Aunts Norma Fortune, Elowine Fortune, and Nancy Lily....
Zane Moore
Jun 15, 2017
Zane Moore, 83 of Logan went home to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday June 15 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1933 in Logan to the late Hubert Moore and Mary McDonald Moore. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his son, David Moore and brother, Ray Moore. Mr. Moore was a...
Eugene Allen Bowen
Jun 6, 2017
Eugene Allen Bowen, 58, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at his residence. Gene (aka “Hoppy,†as his grandchildren affectionately called him) was born August 14th, 1958 in Logan, West Virginia. He was a standout athlete at Logan High School in football, baseball, and basketball. He also attended Concord College, where he played...
Elizabeth Sturgill
May 30, 2017
Elizabeth Sturgill, 91 of Logan departed this life Tuesday May 30 at Pikeville Medical Center at Pikeville, KY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sandra Smith
May 19, 2017
Sandra Smith, 53 of Whitman departed this life Friday May 19 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1964 in Marietta, OH to the late Delbert Binegar and Julia Lightfritz Binegar. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her siblings, Wayne Binegar, Theresa McMahn, and Bob Binegar. Those left to cherish her memory include:...
Clyde "Bill" William Broughton
May 17, 2017
Clyde William “Bill†Broughton, Jr., of Peach Creek, entered eternal life on May 17, 2017, at the age of 82. He was born in Peach Creek on May 22, 1934, the son of Clyde William and Carrie Bell. He graduated from Logan High School, attended Marshall College, and served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a long-time...
Vennie Ersil Morris
May 16, 2017
Vennie Ersil Morris, 62 of Lake departed this life Tuesday May 16 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1955 in Logan to Corda Lambert Morris and the late Everett Morris. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by: his son, Brandon Vannatter. In addition to his mother those left to cherish his...
Janice Johnson
May 15, 2017
Janice Johnson, 70 of Holden departed this life Monday May 15 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1946 in Verdunville to the late Garfield Hensley and Ethel Mullins Hensley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Jim Johnson; sister, Madeline (Del) Noland; and brother, Dallas Hensley. Those left to...
Dorothy Jean Borst
May 15, 2017
Dorothy Jean Borst, 90, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 in Logan, West Virginia. Dorothy was born on May 22, 1926 in Wayne, Illinois to Clayton and Gladys (Player) Smith. She received a Bachelor and Master of Music Education Degree from the University of Michigan. While a student, she attended the National Music Camp at Interlochen as...
Georgia Ann Browning Dean
May 14, 2017
Georgia Ann Browning Dean, 84 of Robinette went to be with the Lord Sunday May 14 at her residence. She was born October 8, 1932 in Logan to the late Joe and Rose Kinser Browning. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband of 59 years, Lonzo H. Dean; her daughter, Bridgette Dean; and...
Carol Sue Workman
May 14, 2017
Carol Sue Workman, 77 of Logan departed this life Sunday May 14 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1939 in Columbus, OH. Carol was a homemaker and attended the Crawley Creek Church of God. She was preceded in by her daughter, Norma Lynn and son, Benny. Those left to cherish her memory include: her husband, Lester Workman; sons,...
Geneva Ellis
May 12, 2017
Geneva Ellis, 87 of Verdunville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was a member of Central United Baptist Church. She loved her family, church family, animals, traveling, and Special Olympics. She attended Logan High School and worked at G.C. Murphy, Budget Shop, Raymond’s, and the Logan Mercantile. She was preceded in death by...
Linda Vance
May 12, 2017
Linda Kay Vance, 61, of Peach Creek, WV departed this life on May 12, 2017 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital. She was born April 21, 1956 in West Hamlin, WV to Arthur and Loretta Willis of Crooked Creek. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Justin Michael, one nephew, Gregory Ryan, one niece, Miranda, and her big...
Eric Akers
May 12, 2017
Eric Akers, 48 of Man departed this life Friday May 12 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston. He was born February 18, 1969 in Logan to the late Jack Akers and Joan Nelson Akers. Eric loved long car rides and he loved to swim. Those left to cherish his memory include: his brothers, Jack Akers II of Wilmington, NC, Shannon...
Lutshia Crane
May 5, 2017
Lutshia Crane, 70 of Whitman departed this life Friday May 5 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1947 in Logan to the late Roy Vance and Marie Vance. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her brothers, David Vance, Curtis Vance, Roy Vance Jr.; and sister, Sylvia Jean Harless. Lutshia was a retired...
