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.
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,...
Nina Baisden
Jan 31, 2017
Nina Baisden, 86 of Verdunville departed this life Tuesday January 31 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1930 in Kiahsville, WV to the late Claude and Mary Browning Maynard. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her grandparents, George and Minnie Clay Browning, and one son Claude Edward Baisden Sr.; sister, Nona Maynard;...
Emory Ray Ross
Jan 31, 2017
Emory Ray Ross, 66 of Shamrock departed this life Tuesday January 31 at Logan Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born August 21, 1950 in Logan to the late Emory and Effie Jones Ross of Shamrock. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Effie Marie Ross. Emory was retired from...
Ray Harvey
Jan 21, 2017
Ray Harvey, 76 of Delbarton departed this life Saturday January 21 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston. He was born June 28, 1940 to the late Arthur and Mildred Harvey. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his brother, Eddie Harvey. Ray was a self-employed auto body specialist in the Logan area for more than 50...
Jeanetta Watkins
Jan 18, 2017
Jeanetta Watkins, 75 of Whites Addition went home to be with the Heavenly Father on Wednesday January 18 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1941 in Logan to the late Virginia Davis Adkins. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Watkins; sister, Juanita Sprouse; and brother-in-law, Thomas...
Gary Rainwater
Jan 18, 2017
Gary Alan Rainwater, 34, of Mud Fork, WV was born on March 28, 1982 in Logan, WV to Steven Rainwater and the late Katherine Vance. Gary tragically departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. During his life, he brought laughter and happiness to all those he encountered. He was quick with a smile, and always ready to jump in...
Evelyn Irene Adams
Jan 17, 2017
Evelyn Irene Adams, age 88, of Crooked Creek left this life on January 17, 2017 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1928 in Logan, WV. She was the daughter of the late James Henry Gleason and Marie Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Anderson Hulett Adams, son Gregory Anderson Adams,...
Gregory Mullins
Jan 17, 2017
Gregory Mullins, 59 of Peach Creek departed this life Tuesday January 17. He was born July 8, 1957 in Charleston to the late Hazel Lee Mullins and Madgie Lyons Mullins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his siblings: Kimmie Mullins, Shirl Mullins, Terry Mullins, Noanne Mullins, and Hilda May Mullins. Those left to cherish...
