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.

Belinda Bradley

Belinda Bradley

Dec 19, 2016

Belinda Bradley, 47 departed this life Monday December 19 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1969 in Lima, OH to the late Connie Lee and Brinnel Kay Wells White. Belinda was employed with Walmart for 20 years. She was a Christian and attended Central United Baptist and Bradshaw House of Prayer. She was a caring soul,...

Lillian "Mumsy" Swiney

Lillian "Mumsy" Swiney

Dec 19, 2016

Lillian Ruth Shilot Browning Swiney, best known as "Mumsy", was born May 30, 1925 in Kitchen West Virginia. She departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2016 following a brief illness at Logan Regional Medical Center. Mumsy retired from Baisden Brothers after 35 years of faithful service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Addie Endicott Shilot and Samuel...

Carol McCoy

Carol McCoy

Dec 14, 2016

Carol McCoy, 63 of Logan departed this life Wednesday December 14 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1953 to the late Arlie Homer and Dixie Wooten Smith. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her sisters, Joann Fitzpatick, Lorraine Limings, and Virginia Smith; brother-in-law, James Orville Tomblin; and son, Martin “Bucko”...

Sandra Ray

Sandra Ray

Dec 12, 2016

Sandra Ray, 52 of Harold, KY departed this life Monday December 12 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. She was born January 25, 1964 in Logan to the late Lyle and Jane Maynard Kitchen. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: two sisters, Ruth Hart and Ellie Kitchen; four brothers, Lyle Kitchen Jr., Floyd...

Hershel Lee Brown

Hershel Lee Brown

Dec 11, 2016

Hershel Lee Brown Sr., 79 of Logan departed this life Sunday December 11 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1937 in Logan to the late Howard and Matilda Daniels Brown. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: four brothers, James I. Brown, Arly Brown, Parker Brown, and Gene Brown; 3 sisters,...

Keith Allen Muncey

Keith Allen Muncey

Dec 6, 2016

Keith Allen Muncey, 38 of Logan departed this life Tuesday December 6 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Keith was married to Mary Leann for twelve years. They met in 2000 when he was a cart pusher at Wal-mart. He put a note on her car that read: To a red head, if you are single, give me a call. The...

Clyde Odell Osborne

Clyde Odell Osborne

Nov 25, 2016

Clyde Odell Osborne, 64 of Logan departed this life Friday November 25 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday December 3 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Switzer. Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lee Roy Collins

Lee Roy Collins

Nov 24, 2016

Lee Roy Collins of Bob White, W.V. was called home to be with the lord on November 24th, 2016. Lee was born on December 12th, 1939 in Monitor, WV to the late Loren Collins and Lola Collins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: three brothers, Loren Collins JR., William J. Collins, and Kennith Paul Collins,...

Richard P. Tomblin

Richard P. Tomblin

Nov 24, 2016

Richard P. Tomblin of Indianapolis, IN passed away Thursday November 24, 2016. He was born May 13, 1944 in Logan, WV to the late Troy and Pauline Baker Tomblin. He was a 1963 graduate of Logan High School. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and for 18 of those year he reported to Grissom Air Force...

Bruce Henry Ketchersid

Bruce Henry Ketchersid

Nov 18, 2016

Bruce Henry Ketchersid, 56 of Dingess departed this life peacefully on November 18, 2016. He was born November 7, 1960 in Cook County, Illinois to Imogene Messer Ketchersid and the late Henry Ketchersid. Bruce worked as a surface coal miner for Taywood Mining Company of Dingess. He retired in 1989 due to injury. He was a fan of 80’s rock...

Ruth Elizabeth Lambert

Ruth Elizabeth Lambert

Nov 6, 2016

Ruth Elizabeth Lambert, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born March 12, 1924, in Boone County, W.Va. Ruth attended several churches in Logan County during her long life, the last being Word of Life Church, when able. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother,...

Madelene Hanshaw

Madelene Hanshaw

Nov 2, 2016

Madalene Hanshaw, 89, of Ethel, passed away Nov. 2nd at Trinity Healthcare Services surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Varner and Marshall Thompson. Her husband, Robert L. Hanshaw. Her children, Larry Hanshaw, Benny Hanshaw, Ronnie Hanshaw Sr, Brenda E. Hanshaw, and Rodney Hanshaw. Her sisters, Mary Smith, Edith Sands, Freda Adkins, and Frances...

Ernestine Smith

Ernestine Smith

Nov 1, 2016

Ernestine Smith, 80 of Crooked Creek departed this life Tuesday November 1 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. She was born August 30, 1936 in Logan County to the late Henry Dick and Marie Conley Justice. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Jr. and son, John Smith III. Those left...

Cristi Lee Baker

Cristi Lee Baker

Oct 30, 2016

Cristi Lee Baker, 31, of Logan, departed this life on October 30, 2016, at her home. The daughter of the late Dicie and Homer Baker, she was born on June 21, 1985, in Logan, WV. Cristi was a 2003 graduate of Logan High School, where she was active in dance, choir, theatre, cheerleading, National Honor Society, and numerous other academic...

Virginia Quillin

Virginia Quillin

Oct 25, 2016

Virginia Hammack Quillin, 97, of Godby Heights formerly of West Logan and Blair, West Virginia went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her home while holding the hands of the daughter and listening to her read from the book of Psalms. Born May 10, 1919 the youngest of 13 children born to the late...

Betty S. Martin

Betty S. Martin

Oct 24, 2016

Betty S. Martin, 78 of Henlawson departed this life Monday October 24 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1938 in Cabell County, WV. A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday October 26 in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby with Rev. Joaquine Ooten officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com Akers-James Funeral Home is in...

Joan Kirk

Joan Kirk

Oct 24, 2016

Joan Kirk, 84 of West Logan died Monday October 24 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1932 in Lundale, WV to the late Norman L. and Bessie Browning Sefton. Mrs. Kirk was retired from the Social Security Administration and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Logan, Logan’s Women’s Club and the D.A.R. In...

Joseph Lee Bias

Joseph Lee Bias

Oct 23, 2016

Joseph Lee Bias aka "7 toe Joe" of Henlawson, WV, born October 14, 1979 passed away Sunday October 23 2016 at the age of 37. Joseph "Joe B" proudly served his country through tours of service in Germany, Korea, Baghdad, Iraq and Iran. During which he received numerous decorations, medals and awards. Joseph knew no stranger and his smile was...

Jennifer Vankovich

Jennifer Vankovich

Oct 13, 2016

Jennifer Vankovich, 44 of Verdunville departed this life Thursday October 14 at her residence. She was born June 22, 1972 in Morristown, TN to Reed Warner and Barbara Browning Hale. Jennifer was a 1992 graduate of Logan High School and was employed with McDonald’s for 7 years. In addition to her parents those left to cherish her memory include: her...

Greyson Matthew James Williams

Greyson Matthew James Williams

Oct 12, 2016

Greyson Matthew James Williams went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2016, he was a blessing to all who seen his bright smile, and beautiful blue eyes. Greyson was born on February 24, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He arrived at 11:11pm and weighed 4lbs 11oz. Preceding him in death was: great grandparents Shelia Moore, Clifford Williams, and...

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