Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 4, 2016

Virginia A. Booth departed this life Tuesday October 4 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. She was born August 12, 1933 to the late John and Sarah Williams Emery. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Rex Booth and one brother, John Emery. Those left to cherish her memory include: her niece, Lana...

Sep 30, 2016

Jeremy Shane Shepherd, 27 of Monaville departed this life Friday September 30, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1989 in Logan to Angela Shepherd Evans and the late Mark Quinn. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by: his Brother, Brandon Browning; Grandpa, Donald R. Shepherd; and Great-Grandparents, Golden & Ruby...

Sep 28, 2016

Sep 27, 2016

James Podunavac Sr., 67 of Chapmanville passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1948 in Boone County, WV a son of the late William and Betty Brown Podunavac. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by a sister Tiny McComas. James was a coal miner of nearly 40...

Sep 16, 2016

Opal Epling Runyon, 78 of Chapmanville departed this life Friday September 16 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1938 at Camp Creek, WV to the late Andrew D. Epling and Avoline Matherly Epling. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Grady Runyon; son Allan Douglas; and sister, Vergie Wood....

Sep 15, 2016

Thomas “Tommy” Kitchen Sr., 69 departed this life Thursday September 15 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. He was born June 5, 1947 in Logan to the late Murel Kitchen and Nora Woody Kitchen. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bennett “Little Ben” Hatfield. Mr. Kitchen was a member of the Sons...

Sep 13, 2016

Danny Clark, 69 of Columbus, OH departed this life Tuesday September 13 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born November 2, 1946 in Logan to the late Vernon Ray Clark and Bonnie Bell Clark. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Alisa Clark. Mr. Clark was Vietnam War Veteran...

Sep 12, 2016

Willis Marcum, 61 of Delbarton departed this life Monday September 12 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Willis was born April 6, 1955 in Delbarton, WV to the late Claude Marcum and Sena Newsome Marcum. In addition to his he was also preceded in death by: his brothers, Robert Marcum of Trace Fork, Rodrick Burns Marcum of Ragland, sisters,...

Sep 7, 2016

Alvin Ray Farmer, 81 of Logan departed this life Wednesday September 7 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. He was born May 30, 1935 in Henlawson, WV to the late Albert M. Farmer and Genoah Farris Farmer. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his four brothers, Clifford Farmer, Theodore Farmer, Theron Farmer, and Frank...

Sep 6, 2016

Mary J. Samson, 89 of Logan departed this life Tuesday September 6 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1926 in Willard, KY to the late Bert and Captola Adams Rucker. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tennis Samson. Mrs. Samson was a homemaker and a lifelong member of...

Sep 5, 2016

Leona Block, 87 of Logan departed this life Monday September 5 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 19, 1929 in Logan she was the daughter of the late Wade Mckinney and Bertha Osborne McKinney. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas E. Block; sisters, Joann Marcum, Kathleen Workman, Coralee Curry, and...

Aug 31, 2016

Elzie J. Burgess, 74 of Stollings went home to be with the Lord Wednesday August 31 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1942 in Chauncey, WV to the late Elzie A. Burgess and Roberta Lucas Burgess. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by four brothers: Homer Burgess, Ronald Burgess, Bruce Burgess,...