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.
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...
Lindsey Lee Browning
May 4, 2017
Reverend Lindsey Lee Browning, 75, of Holden, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born Aug. 16, 1941 in Boone County, the son of the late William and Edith (Meade) Browning, but his fondest memories from growing up were of Pearl Hollow in Mingo County. Lindsey...
Jack Martin
Apr 30, 2017
Jack Martin Jr., 71 of Holden departed this life Sunday April 30 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. He was born November 4, 1945 in Henlawson, WV to the late Jack Martin Sr. and Myrtle McDowell Martin. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by 2 infant brothers. Jack retired from the coal mines in 1976...
Ashley Elizabeth Blankenship
Apr 27, 2017
Ashley Elizabeth Blankenship 36 of Mason County, formerly of Logan County, departed this life Thursday April 27th 2017. Ashley is the daughter of Gregory and Renda Lou Cole of Stollings, WV. Ashley has always been a fighter, when it came to this world throwing her some hard punches, she never went down without getting back up and going at it...
George Lyle Clay
Apr 14, 2017
George Lyle Clay, 87 of Hamlin departed this life Friday April 14 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1929 in Branchland, WV to the late Clarance Clay and Lillie Watts Clay. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his first wife and the mother of his children, Maggie Frye Clay; his...
William Richard "Dick" Skibo
Apr 11, 2017
William Richard (Dick) Skibo, 72, of Merritt Island, FL formerly of Holden, WV, passed away on April 11, 2017 from an extended illness. Dick was born in Logan, WV on September 12, 1944 to the late Louis Skibo and Janet (Popp) Skibo. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Louis Skibo, Jr. Dick graduated from Matewan High School...
Margaret Keener
Apr 9, 2017
Margaret (Evans) Keener, 86 departed this life Sunday April 9 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1931 at Coal Branch, WV. She was the oldest child of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Lou Willison Evans. Margaret married the loved of her heart Ernest Harold (Red) Keener July 22, 1950. Together they had 9 children. When...
Carron Sue Jones
Apr 7, 2017
Carron Sue Jones, 74 of Whitman departed this life Friday April 7 at Hubbard Hospice House South in Charleston. She was born September 1, 1942 to the late Noah Slack and Mary Hudnall Slack. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, James Jones and one brother, Jack Slack. Those left to cherish her...
Delmas "Duke" Jonas
Apr 7, 2017
On Friday April 7, a wonderful man that was loved by all who knew him took his final flight to be with his Heavenly Father, who he loved and served. Delmas “Duke†Jonas, 81 of Verdunville was born July 7, 1935 in Logan County to the late Jim and Zeva Mullins Jonas. In addition to his parents he was also...
Johnny Roscoe Wright
Apr 7, 2017
Johnny Wright, 72 of Whitman took his stroll into Heaven on the morning of Friday April 7 surrounded by family and friends. Johnny was born at Whitman to the late Roscoe Jr. and Estelle Wright. John was welcomed at Heaven’s Gates by his loving parents; his granddaughter, Brittany Michelle, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Johnny had a love...
Carmello "Mello" Fortuna
Mar 24, 2017
Carmello “Mello†Fortuna 90 of Henlawson went home to be with the Lord Friday morning March 24, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehab Center. He was born October 19, 1926 in Logan County, West Virginia. Son of the late Antonio and Nickolena Fortuna. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Fortuna, and his son Antonio...
Brenda Dowden
Mar 18, 2017
Brenda Dowden, 69 of Scottown, OH departed this life Saturday March 18 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1948 in Logan, WV to the late Arnold Mullins and Josephine Collins Mullins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her first husband, Danny Dale Maynard. Those left to cherish her memory include: her husband,...
Betty Dingess
Mar 18, 2017
Betty Dingess, 86 of Mount Gay departed this life Saturday March 18 at Huntington Health & Rehab in Huntington. She was born November 19, 1930 in Dingess to the late Howard Hobbs and Mabel Wellman Hobbs. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Charles L. Dingess; daughter, Gloria Jean Scott; sisters, Delores Jean...
