Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...