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.

Virginia Blair

Virginia Blair

Jul 9, 2014

Virginia Blair, 67, of Mt. Gay, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at her residence. Born December 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Hager Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Lomie Vance and Dennis Vance. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Paul...

Dorothy Pritchard

Dorothy Pritchard

Jul 7, 2014

Dorothy Madeline Pritchard, 89, of Logan departed this life on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born October 3, 1924, at Fort Gay, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ned and Charles Jeffrey. Also preceding her in death were her husband of more than fifty years, Robert Pritchard; two sons, Hurston Pritchard and Jerry Pritchard;...

Susie Rose Mareschi

Susie Rose Mareschi

Jul 4, 2014

Susie Mareschi, 85, of Uniontown, OH, formerly of Switzer, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 4, 2014. Born April, 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Loretta Mareschi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Ermet of Switzer and Sant of West Logan; one sister, Frances...

Sylverine Dingess

Sylverine Dingess

Jul 3, 2014

Mrs. Sylverine Martin Dingess, 80, of Henlawson, WV was born July 30, 1933 at Henlawson, WV. She was the daughter of the late Boss and Mae Martin of Henlawson. Our precious loved one departed this life on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center Logan, WV surrounded by her loving family at her bedside following an extended illness....

Ruby Messer

Ruby Messer

Jul 1, 2014

Ruby Messer, 87, of Mt. Gay, WV passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. Born December 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Macie Meeks. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by her husband, Golden Messer; a great-grandson, Brandon Lee Browning; three brothers: William (Bill) Meeks,...

Barbara (Big B) Joe Evans

Barbara (Big B) Joe Evans

Jul 1, 2014

Barbara Joe “Big B” Evans, 73, of Verdunville passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born July 8, 1940 at Holden, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Vance and Minnie Blankenship Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Don Vance, Harlan Vance, Tennis Vance, and Willis Vance...

Wanda Lou Browning Evans

Wanda Lou Browning Evans

Jun 29, 2014

Wanda Lou Browning Evans, 64, of Verdunville went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014. Wanda was born July 2, 1949 at Dehue, WV. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice Farmer Browning. Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Harold Lee Evans; brothers-in-law John Paul Perovich Jr. and Freddie Evans and...

Marilyn Lou Gunther

Marilyn Lou Gunther

Jun 27, 2014

Marilyn Lou Gunther, 71, of Logan passed away peacefully at Logan Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia Moore. She was born and lived in Logan County for 27 years. She formally lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland for 44 years. She worked for the Prince Georges County Public Schools...

Herbert Saunders

Herbert Saunders

Jun 27, 2014

Herbert Len Saunders, 63, of Logan, formerly of Whitman, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2014 following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Saunders, his wife Linda Gail Huckeby Saunders and one son, Eric Lee Saunders, all formerly of Logan. Those left to...

Dixie (Tootsie) Lee Preece Vance

Dixie (Tootsie) Lee Preece Vance

Jun 24, 2014

Dixie Lee “Tootsie” Preece Vance, 88, of Day Star Road passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Born July 5, 1925 on Preece Bottom Road, she was the daughter of the late Francis Marion and Nancy Jane Maynard Preece. Tootsie was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Fillmore Vance Sr.; sons, Ralph Jack Vance and Millard Fillmore Vance Jr.;...

Sharon Rose Sprouse

Sharon Rose Sprouse

Jun 21, 2014

Sharon R. Curry Sprouse, 58 of Verdunville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2014 at home after a battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1956, at Holden, she was the daughter of the late Arvis Curry and Hilie Osburn Curry. Sharon was also preceded in death by her first husband William...

Dale George Vance

Dale George Vance

Jun 19, 2014

Dale George Vance, 68, of Breeden, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center He was born on December 10, 1945 and was the son of the late Ersel Tony Vance and Bertha Ruth Romans Vance. Dale was a retired bus driver for the Mingo County School system. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Michael (Buck) Lawrence

Michael (Buck) Lawrence

Jun 12, 2014

Michael “Buck” Lawrence, 52, of Pigeon Roost passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1962 in Man, WV and was the son of the late Daniel and Sylvia Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Edgar Lawrence, Freddie Lawrence, and Jackie...

Anderson Baisden

Anderson Baisden

Jun 6, 2014

Anderson Baisden, 85, of Dingess, WV departed this life on June 6, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1928 in Cane Fork, WV and was the son of the late Amos and Lucinda Baisden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Asba Baisden, son Anderson Baisden Jr. and...

Mary Alma Baisden

Mary Alma Baisden

Jun 5, 2014

Mary Alma Baisden, 87, of Dingess, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2014 with her family and friends by her side. She was born on March 27, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Ed and Effie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Baisden,...

Haskel Marcum

Haskel Marcum

Dec 23, 2012

Haskel Marcum, 75 of Dingess, WV went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2012. He was a retired coal miner, assistant Pastor of Jennies Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Jennies Creek, WV, and former Pastor at The Zion Church in Breeden, WV. He was the last surviving child born to the late Charlie and...

Timmy Lesher

Timmy Lesher

Nov 30, 2011

Timmy Lesher 47 of Stollings passed away Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1964 in Logan a son of the late Gerald and Patsy Marcum Lesher. Timmy was a veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include sons: Timothy Allen Lesher, Christopher Lee and Keith Andrew, two sisters: Connie Workman and Alice Dingess...

Elizabeth Bradley

Elizabeth Bradley

Oct 25, 2011

Elizabeth Bradley 82 of Holden and Whitman went to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Trinity Healthcare Services at Henlawson. Born December 1, 1928 at Holden she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eve Leake of Holden. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother Franklin Leake...

Juanita Sprouse

Juanita Sprouse

Oct 22, 2011

Juanita Sprouse 64 of Monaville went home to be with our Lord on Saturday October 22, 2011, the daughter of the late Houston and Virginia Davis Adkins. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved the Lord and was strong in her faith. Her survivors include 3 daughters: Cheryl (Greg) Taylor of Dingess, Denise (Robert)...

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