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.
Freelin Vance
Oct 9, 2007
Elder Freelin Vance, 66, of Mt. Gay departed this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 18, 1941 to the late Woodrow and Virgie Vance. Also preceding him in death was one son, Freelin (Bug) Vance Jr. Survivors inlcude his loving wife, Mary and his children; Mark (Mary Ann) Bias of...
Delores Barb Flemings
Oct 6, 2007
Delores (Barb) Flemings, 60, of Branchland departed this life on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born June 14, 1947 in Logan to the late Harlan Hall and Anna Vance hall. Also preceding her in death are her two sisters and their husbands; Richard (Ricky) Gore and Judy Hall Gore. Also, Gary and Melva Adkins and Al...
Mary E. Burgess
Oct 5, 2007
Mary E. Burgess, 69, of Chapmanville formerly of Rum Creek departed this life on Friday, October 5, 2007 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Mary was born February 23, 1938 to the late Albert and Readith Burgess. She was also preceded in death by two sisters; Janet Steukoff and Joyce Anderson. One brother, Paul Burgess, and one brother-in-law, Randy...
Lucy Browning McComas
Oct 2, 2007
Lucy Browning McComas, 94, of Stollings departed this life on Tuesday, Octobe 2, 2007 at her home after a year long illness. She was born July 27, 1913 to the late Marion and Mae Browning Stafford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ollie McComas. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Ruth McComas White, her sister,...
Mary Elizabeth Bush
Sep 21, 2007
Mary Elizabeth Bush, 75, of Big Creek formerly of Dehue passed away Friday, September 21, 2007. She was born July 4, 1932 in Giles Co. Va. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Sarah Bailey. Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank Bush Sr. of Henlawson and eleven siblings. Survivors include her four brothers and one sister....
John Maynard
Sep 19, 2007
John Maynard Jr., 82, of Logan passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1925 at Ethel, WV to the late John and Wealtha Maynard. He was also preceded in death by his sisters; Dorthy, Mary and Elouise Maynard and his brother, Sidney Maynard. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Maynard and his...
Barbara (Poochie) A. Ellis Tomblin
Sep 11, 2007
Barbara A. Ellis "Poochie" Tomblin, 73, of Pecks Mill passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a short term illness. She was born October 16, 1933 in Logan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Winnie Deskins Ellis. Her husband, Landon Tomblin and one brother, Jerry Ellis. Four...
Danny Ray Picklesimer
Sep 10, 2007
Danny Ray Picklesimer, 56, of Hidden Valley was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1950 to the late John and Freda Cook Picklesimer. Danny was a member of the U.M.W.A, a 20 year employee of Island Creek Coal Co. and also attended the 20...
Stella Mae Messer
Sep 7, 2007
Stella Mae Messer, 83, of Greenshoals passed away Friday morning, September 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Romie Messer. Also by her parents, Will and Margie Adkins. Four brothers; Hal, Lloyd and Herb Adkins and Wayne Brumfield Jr. Three sisters; Zinnie Abbott, Dollie Newsome and Alice Messer. She is survived by a son,...
Lula Tomblin
Aug 29, 2007
Lula Tomblin, 63, of Dingess passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1944 at Wayne, WV to the late Truman Russell and Ruby Wooten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Tomblin, three brothers and two sisters. Lula was a homemaker and attended Mudfork Freewill Baptist Church. She is...
Irene Barrett
Aug 23, 2007
Irene Barrett, 75, of Henlawson went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, August 23, 2007 at home with her family by her bedside. She was born January 2, 1932 at McBeth, WV to the late John Lee and Sybil McNeely Belcher. Also preceding her in death was a son, David Lee Barrett. Two sisters; Betty Burgy and Mary Belcher....
Nickie Drehel
Aug 23, 2007
Nickie Drehel, 76, of Danville passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 in St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. He was born June 20, 1931 in Yolyn, WV to the late Frank and Vera Bodenko Drehel. Mr. Drehel was a Coal Miner and a Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his son, Nickie (Sylvia) Drehel Jr. of Houston, TX. Two daughters,...
James Sheppard
Aug 9, 2007
JAMES HOWARD (BIG OOP) SHEPPARD, 73, OF ALUM CREEK FORMERLY OF MT. GAY WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007 AT HOME WITH HIS FAMILY AT HIS BEDSIDE AFTER FIGHTING A LONG AND COURAGEOUS BATTLE WITH CANCER. HE WAS BORN JANUARY 24, 1934 IN LOGAN . HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE HOWARD AND...
Stella Brown
Aug 8, 2007
Stella Brown, 83, of Logan went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1924 at Whitman to the late John and Mary Winiski. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Q. Brown. Her daughter, Beverly Neace and her...
Mabel Bryant
Aug 7, 2007
Mabel Workman Webb Bryant, 86, of Wilkinson went to be with her Lord late Tuesday evening, August 7, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 8, 1921 at Verdunville a daughter of the late Robert and Pearl Dempsey Workman. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Don, Edgar, Jerry...
Lula Mae Dudding
Jul 31, 2007
Lula Mae Dudding age 72 of Verdunville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 31,2007 at South Williamson A.R.H. in South Williamson, Ky. She was born April 15, 1935 at Hedgeview. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Buford and Eunice Thompson Morris. Lula Mae was a faithful member of the Verdunville Church of God. In addition...
William (Bill) Riley Welch
Jul 26, 2007
William Riley "Bill" Welch, 67, of Holden went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 26, 2007 in Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1939 to the late John and Pearl Hurley Welch. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Ray and Russell Welch, one sister, Rachel Welch and a brother-in-law, Herman Horne. He...
JoAnn Bailey
Jul 18, 2007
JoAnn Bailey, 68, of Amherstdale, passed away at her residence Wednesday, July 18, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Okey and Edna Tomlin of Mud Fork. Mrs. Bailey was a member of St. Edmund's Catholic Church in South man. JoAnn was the cherished wife of 49 years of Alred "Harry" Bailey. She was a homemaker and loving mother...
Herman Ray Hinchman
Jul 14, 2007
Herman Ray Hinchman, 82, of McConnell passed away Saturday July 14, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center from a short term illness. He was born June 30, 1925 at McConnell. He was the son of the late Virgil and Nora Clay Hinchman also of McConnell. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Dot...
Roger Dale Boytek
Jul 12, 2007
Roger Dale Boytek, 58, of Danville was called home to be with the Lord Thursday July 12, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 6, 1948 to the late Johnny and Betty Jo Boytek. Roger was a retired coal miner, a Mason, a loving and caring son, husband, father, papaw, brother-in-law...
