Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

Mar 23, 2016

Deloris Jean Harrison, 76, passed away on March 23, 2016, peacefully in her home in Greenwood, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones after her extended battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Everett Dingess and Lavinia Pridemore Dingess of Holden, WV; and seven brothers and four sisters. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother; Jean is survived...

Mar 21, 2016

Antonio C. Fortuna, 65 of Huntington, WV formerly of Logan passed away Monday March 21, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born December 10, 1950 in Logan he was the son of Mello Fortuna and the late Helen Fortuna. Those left to cherish his memory include: his father Mello Fortuna; daughters Stephanie (Jovan) Fortuna Hoover, Krista Fortuna Spears; sisters Josephine (Rodney)...

Mar 20, 2016

Kathleen Conley, 91 of Logan passed away Sunday, March 21, 2016 at Logan Center. Born September 29, 1924 in Limestone, WV she was the daughter of the late Jess Roberts and Madgie Estep. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband George W. Conley; her sister Nellie Ferrell; brother Frank “Buddy” Roberts; and her...

Mar 17, 2016

Clyde Vance, 53 passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born May 16, 1962 in Logan, WV Mr. Vance was a retired Sergeant from the United States Army National Guard. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday March 25, 2016 at James Funeral Home in Logan. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....

Mar 13, 2016

Earl Edward Bush, 64, of Whitman, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was the son of the late Raymond and Mira Bush of Whitman. Grandparents were the late George and Nan Mullins of Kentucky and William and Dicie Bush of Harts. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, Violet Sheppard...

Mar 8, 2016

James Ray Frye, 51, of Logan, departed this life at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 following a valiant battle with cancer. The son of Judith (Duncan) and Kenneth Ray Frye of Stollings, Jim was born February 21, 1965 in Man, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Carmie Fry and John Duncan. Jim wanted to...

Mar 2, 2016

Linda Sue Russell White, 64 of Milton, WV, formerly of Logan, WV passed away Wednesday, March 2 2016 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 30, 1951 at Lyburn, WV the daughter of the late Walter Melvin and Daisy Marie Russell. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Logan High School. She was a homemaker, a...

Feb 27, 2016

Joyce Ann Evans, 73 of Mud Fork passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. Born January 23, 1943 in Dingess, WV she was the daughter of the late Howard and Brookie Canterbury Adams. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister Imogene Evans Butcher; 2 brothers Charles Adams and...

Feb 27, 2016

Lillian Mae Clegg, 84 of Kings Shoals passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born January 29, 1932 in Logan the daughter of the late Richard A. Gallemore and Gladys Evans Harris. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband William E. Clegg. Mrs. Clegg was a retired...

Feb 25, 2016

Amy Renae (Gillman) McKinney born November 30, 1979 in Logan, WV. She died at her home February 25, 2016 of natural causes in West Logan. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Mildred Joyce Belcher. She is survived by her mother Cynthia (Clerence); her father Glen (Patricia) Gillman Sr. ; three sisters: Brittany (Erik) Brown of Peach Creek, Jessica...

Feb 15, 2016

Feb 10, 2016

Polly Gilman, 96 of Whitman departed this life February 10, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1919 at Omar the daughter of the late James and Fannie Crum. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and son Russell. Those left to cherish her memory include: her sons Richard...