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.
Charlie Likens
Apr 18, 2015
Charlie Likens, 82, of Dingess passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at home. Born November 30, 1932 at Dingess, he was the son of the late Joe and Luddie York Likens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: MaCager Likens, James Likens, and Ransome Likens. Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers:...
Kennis "Kenny" Browning
Apr 18, 2015
Kennis “Kenny†Browning II, 43, of Crown City, Ohio, formerly of Logan, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 in an automobile accident. Born October 6, 1971, he was the son of Kennis and Lorraine Browning. Kenny was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Wilburn “Bill†Browning and Albert Boulanger, grandmothers: Kathryn Browning and Marie Boulanger; and two uncles: Jospeh Boulanger and...
Elma Jean Burgess Howe
Apr 9, 2015
Elma Jean Burgess Howe, 83, of Holden, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan Bartoe; mother, Matilda McKinney; two brothers: Chauncey and Tracey Butcher; two nephews: Demis and Larry Butcher; and one sister, Betty Butcher. She...
Sharon Booher Smith
Apr 7, 2015
Sharon Booher Smith, 74, of Hidden Valley, Chapmanville, departed this life on April 7, 2015. Born February 8,1941 in Mallory, WV, Sharon was the youngest daughter of the late Claude and Golda Neace Booher. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Franklin Dale Smith, and two siblings, Regene Booher and Joann Isaacs. Sharon was a 1959...
Elmer Huffman
Mar 27, 2015
Elmer Huffman, 85, of North Mitchell Heights, Logan, WV entered into eternal rest Friday, March 27, 2015 at Charleston General Trauma Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born December 17, 1929 in Leet, WV, Lincoln County he was the son of the late Delbert and Cuba Hatfield Huffman. In addition to his parents, he...
Katheryn (Kathy) Nicolette Vance
Mar 20, 2015
Katheryn Nicolette “Kathy†Vance, 57, of Charleston, formerly of Logan, departed this world Friday, March 20, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Born September 22, 1957 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late John Sobus and Angelica Scaramuzzino. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Steven Rainwater. Those left to cherish...
Lottie Mayberry
Mar 19, 2015
Lottie Mayberry, 77, of Aracoma, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born August 29, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Curly and Arrie Anderson Talley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joe Mayberry; one brother, Arlie Talley, and one sister Bessie May...
James Dale
Mar 18, 2015
James Dale, 85, of Mitchell Heights, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born May 15, 1929 in Logan County, he was the son of the late Sally Conley. In addition to his mother, James was preceded in death by two brothers: Clyde and Tracy; and one sister, Pauline Thompson. James was former mayor and...
Louise Ellen Carlson
Mar 16, 2015
Louise Ellen Carlson, 90, of Peach Creek, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at her residence. Born December 8, 1924 in West Hamlin, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Esta Estep Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Carlson and two brothers: Jack and Leo Blankenship. Louise was...
Charles (Charlie) Owen Skidmore
Mar 11, 2015
Charles Owen “Charlie†Skidmore, 59, of Peach Creek passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home. Born August 4, 1955 he was the son of the late Harry and Lessie Frye Skidmore. He was the former owner of the Stardust Lounge in Mt. Gay. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Cherry Skidmore of Charleston, Charles Owen...
Sammy Harlan Podunavac
Mar 10, 2015
Sammy Harlan Podunavac, 69, of Stollings, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born May 24, 1945 in Ethel, he was the son of the late Mike and Hurl Podunavac. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters: Anna Lyons, Helen Wilburn, Gladys Podunavac, and Mary Podunavac; four brothers: Willie, Nick,...
Diana Brewster
Mar 7, 2015
Diana Brewster, 79, of Peach Creek passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Born May 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Junia Whitman Layne. Diana was a member of the Crooked Creek Church of Christ. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Edward Brewster of Peach Creek; two...
Jerry (Bub) Keith Frye
Feb 24, 2015
Jerry Keith “Bub†Frye II, 33, of Rum Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his home. Born January 13, 1982 in Logan, he was the son of Jerry and Norma Kay Frye of Rum Creek. He was a disabled UMWA construction and iron worker. Bub was preceded in death by Lee Hipshire, Woodrow Frye, Carl Browning, and Donald...
Billy Joe Dean
Feb 23, 2015
Billy Joe Dean, 45, of Kistler, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home. Born January 4, 1970 in Cuyahoga County in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Yvonne Dean and the late Eddie Dean. In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents: C.C. Sargent, Minnie Sargent, Jim Wallace, and Saphronia Dean;...
Tommy F. White
Feb 20, 2015
Thomas F. White, 78, of Verdunville, departed this life Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Born January 22, 1937 at Pecks Mill, he was the son of the late Troy White and Elva Richards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Orie Richards. He graduated from Logan High School...
Michael Darren Campbell
Feb 10, 2015
Michael Darren Campbell, beloved son of the late Earl and Opal Campbell of Whitman, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his home. Those left to cherish his memory include two sisters: Diana (Roger) Bell of New Port Richey, Florida and Charlene (Ray) Gallahue of Dunnellon, Florida; one brother, John (Ladonna) Campbell of Waldorf, Maryland; one daughter, Kristi Trout...
Elisha Willis
Feb 3, 2015
Elisha Willis, 54, of Robinette, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born September 23, 1960, she was the daughter of Orville Willis and the late Silvie Willis. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two sons: Mark and David Carpenter; and her brother, Michael Willis. Those left to cherish her memory...
Lonzo Vance
Jan 29, 2015
Lonzo Vance, 90, of Dingess, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born November 18, 1924 in Mingo County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bessie Baisden Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Donnetta Baisden; three brothers: Earsel Tony Vance, Douglas McArthur Vance, and Carlos Vance, all of Dingess;...
Joyce Pennington
Jan 28, 2015
Joyce Pennington, 82, of Lake, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her home. Born September 12, 1935 in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Murphy Coley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jennings Damron Jr.; one granddaughter, Anna Gill; several brothers and sisters; and her...
Kyle Bob Horne
Jan 23, 2015
Kyle “Bob†Horne, 63 of Whitman, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born February 18, 1951 in Holden, he was the son of Herman E. Horne and Edith Horne. He was preceded in death by his father. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Edith Horne of Whitman; daughters: Luann Horne (Eric) Likens...
