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.

Thomas Ray Vaness

Thomas Ray Vaness

Jul 11, 2016

Thomas Ray Vaness 93, of Mitchell Heights went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1923 at Eagle Rock, Virginia a son of the late W.P. (Bigun) and Elsie Marie Vaness. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Willa Adkins...

Thomas Bradford Hensley

Thomas Bradford Hensley

Jul 11, 2016

Thomas Bradford Hensley 69 of Mud Fork passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 of a sudden illness at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1947 at Whirlwind, WV a son of the late A.B. and Molly Farley Hensley of Mud fork, WV. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Claude Hensley...

Polly Balentine

Polly Balentine

Jul 10, 2016

Polly M. Balentine, 77 of Micco, WV departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday July 10, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1938 in Mingo Co. to the late James and Tennessee Bowe of Rossmore, WV. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, James Bowe....

Sylvia Burgess

Sylvia Burgess

Jul 3, 2016

Sylvia Faye Burgess, 72, of Whites Addition, departed this life Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born to the late Charlie and Doskie (Bryant) Varney on August 17,1943. Sylvia was a homemaker and an active member of the Church of Christ of Chapmanville where she loved and was loved by so many. Family and friends were her passion and delight....

Howard Workman

Howard Workman

Jun 21, 2016

Howard Workman, 99 of Verdunville departed this life Tuesday June 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1917 in Dingess, WV to the late Isaac Workman and Shirley Collins Workman. In addition to his parents he also preceded in death by: his wives, Marie Workman and Joy Mullins Workman; brothers, Therman, Clarence, Lewis, and Paul Workman; sisters,...

Cecil Williams

Cecil Williams

Jun 19, 2016

Cecil Williams, 75, of Holden departed this life Sunday, June 19th at CAMC Memorial hospital. He was born October 24, 1940 at Blair, WV., the son of the late Linzey and Lilly (Booth) Williams.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Collins Carter, one granddaughter ShyAnn Akers, one sister, Betty Ferrell, and one brother,...

Betty Sue Queen

Betty Sue Queen

May 29, 2016

Betty Sue Queen, 62 of Henlawson departed this life Sunday May 29, 2016 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston. She was born January 11, 1954 in Logan to Earl Pyatt and the late Beulah Mae Cox Pyatt. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by: her son, Bernie Dwayne Queen; sister, Sheryl Churchman Littlefield; and brother, Glen...

Olivia Arielle Chapman

Olivia Arielle Chapman

May 21, 2016

Olivia Arielle Chapman, Fifteen month old daughter of Cody Chapman of Omar, WV and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie and Emelia Hobbs of Delbarton, WV, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Olivia was born February 18, 2015 in Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Polly and Preston Bailey, Benigno and Emelia Ramirez, Randolph...

Homer Baker

Homer Baker

May 17, 2016

Homer Baker, 71 of Logan departed this life Tuesday May 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1944 in Logan, the son of the late Samuel Baker and Rosa Etta Jacobs Baker. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his wife Dicie Baker; brothers Eddie Baker, James B. Baker, and Jack Baker;...

Freda Whisman

Freda Whisman

May 8, 2016

Freda Dennison Whisman, 73 of Ethel, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 8, 2016. Born October 18, 1942 in Boone's Camp, KY she was the daughter of the late James Dennison Jr. and Beatrice V. Necessary Dennison. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her Brother James Gary Dennison. She is...

Deborah Y. Vance

Deborah Y. Vance

Apr 16, 2016

Deborah Y. Vance, 57 of Lenore, WV went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2016. She was born March 23, 1959 to the late Norris and Mary Craighead. Mrs. Vance was a member of the Laurel Creek FWB Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her half-sister. Elvira (Peanut) Carey. She is...

Peggy Ann Adkins

Peggy Ann Adkins

Apr 14, 2016

Peggy Ann Adkins, 78 of McConnell passed away April 14, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born March 27, 1938 in Logan the daughter of the late Jess and Flossie Hensley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband, William (Bill) Adkins; sisters: Sandra (Holly) and Donnetta Hensley; and...

Betty Lou Ammar

Betty Lou Ammar

Apr 14, 2016

Betty Lou Ammar, 85, of Madison passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born August 19, 1930 to the late Willard and Doris Altizer. Betty graduated from Logan High School and Marshall University where she was a 66 year member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and was chosen to be listed in...

Gene Edward Farmer

Gene Edward Farmer

Apr 7, 2016

Gene Edward Farmer, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Logan County, WV passed away at the age of 73 in Melville, WV on April 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, George Farmer, his mother, Carmella Grabowski, and other special family members Fern Crane, Clyde Lucas, Mildred Crane, and Dallas Crane. Gene was a retired...

Barbara Ann Collins

Barbara Ann Collins

Apr 5, 2016

Barbara Ann Collins, 53 of Holden returned to her heavenly home unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after complications arose following a battle with pneumonia. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Born December 10, 1962, Barbara was the daughter of the...

Dixie Dillon

Dixie Dillon

Apr 4, 2016

Dixie (Newsome) Dillon of Dingess, WV was born at Parsley, WV on September 3, 1923. On April 4, 2016 Dixie departed this life at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Dee and Nicati Runyon Newsome. She is survived by one loving brother, Jimmy Newsome also of Dingess. She was a homemaker and beloved wife of...

James Lowe

James Lowe

Apr 1, 2016

James Lowe, 90 of Peach Creek departed this life Friday April 1, 2016 at his residence. Born August 7, 1925 in Yolyn, WV he was the son of the late Samuel Lowe and Lula Brinager. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Ella Runyon Lowe, his second wife Cecilia Phillips Miller Lowe,...

Mary E. Johnson

Mary E. Johnson

Mar 30, 2016

We are here to celebrate the life of Mary E. Johnson, 94 of 130 Calypso Circle, Whitman, WV who departed this life March 30, 2016. Born May 24, 1921 in Whitman, WV she was the daughter of the late Arch Gilman and Louise Mayhorn. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Jesse W....

Lloyd "Red" Flowers

Lloyd "Red" Flowers

Mar 28, 2016

Lloyd “Red” Flowers, 85 passed away Monday March 28, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born December 10, 1930 in Holden, WV he was the son of the late Eustice Flowers and Gita Gilkerson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter Rachel Flowers. Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Sherry...

Wilburn Morris Vannatter

Wilburn Morris Vannatter

Mar 25, 2016

Wilburn Morris Vannatter Jr., 73 of Holden passed away Friday March 25, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born June 24, 1942 in Cora, WV he was the son of the late Wilburn Morris Vannatter Sr. and Wilmeta Hankins Vannatter. In addition to his parents his was also preceded in death by his brother Louis Edward Vannatter; one grandchild Corey...

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