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.
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...
Harold McCloud
Mar 18, 2017
Harold McCloud, 82 of Verdunville & Mitchell Heights passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday March 18 at Logan Regional Medical Center after many years of illness. Harold was born February 26, 1935 the son of Mattie Carter McCloud and Roy McCloud of Verdunville. Harold is survived by his wife of 57 years Norma Baisden McCloud and...
Paul Merial Adams
Mar 11, 2017
Paul Merial Adams, 67 of Whitman was born January 30, 1950 at Whitman the son of the late Paul and Monnie Adams. He departed this life on March 11, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his brother, Keith Adams; his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Nellie Mae...
Ethel Hensley
Mar 4, 2017
Ethel Hensley, 94 of Holden departed this life Saturday March 4 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1922 at Twelve Pole to the late Roy Mullins and Sally Adkins Mullins Spence. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Garfield Hensley; her daughter, Madeline Noland; son, Dallas Hensley; brothers, Brady...
Kenneth Furrow
Feb 20, 2017
Kenneth Murray Furrow Jr, 57 of Holden, passed away, February 20, 2017 at Dignity Hospice in Chapmanville, following an extended illness. Born November 27, 1959 to Irene Furrow and the late Kenneth Furrow of Holden He was preceded in death by both of his Grandparents Julia and Alex Lezu and Ralph and Anne Blanch Furrow of Beckley. Those left to...
Sarah Martin
Feb 14, 2017
Sarah Lee Hainor Martin entered into rest on February 14, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Sarah was born April 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Garrett and Florence Whitman Hainor. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, William Marshall. Sarah was a graduate of Logan High School. She worked as a secretary and...
Lucretia Adkins
Feb 7, 2017
Lucretia “Lukie†Adkins of West Logan, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Charlotte, NC. She was retired from the phone company in Tampa, FL. She was an active member of Nighbert Memorial Methodist Church and the Crusaders class. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Deborah Gray
Feb 4, 2017
Our beloved Deborah Bowen Gray, aged 64, of West Logan was welcomed into the heavenly kingdom on February 3, 2017. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She touched the lives of many with her heart of grace, love and altruism. Debbie leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her adoring husband, Steven Gray; son, Christopher Bowen (Latasha),...
Elmer Workman
Feb 1, 2017
Elmer Workman, 92 of Holden gained his wings and joined his beloved wife Jenny on February 1, where they are rejoicing in heaven, praising their Lord and Savior. He was born August 1, 1924 in Harts, WV to the John Henry Workman and Norma Dalton Workman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife,...
