Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

Lahoma Eileen Brown, 81, of Accoville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 28, 1939, at Stollings, a daughter of the late Cecil Johnson and Mary Logan Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life...

Jul 6, 2021

Goldie Neece, 78 of Holden, WV departed this life Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1943, at Holden, WV to the late Zeri and Okla Cyrus. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Neece; her son, Ronald Neece; and grandson, Johnny Workman. She is survived by...

Jul 6, 2021

Jul 3, 2021

Brenda K. Vance, 68, wife of Wilburn Vance, of Dingess, WV departed this life Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 7, 1952, at Dingess, WV to the late Joe and Gracie Spry. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Akers-James Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Taylor officiating....

Jun 28, 2021

Clifford Lee Collins, 77 of Holden, WV departed this life Monday, June 28, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1944, at Mt. Gay, WV to the late Don and Sonia (Zornes) Collins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Thompson, brother, Earl Frances Collins, granddaughter, Jamie Roeher, and...

Jun 24, 2021

On June 24th, 2021, Jeannette Anne (Jane Anne) Powell Watkins departed this earth to receive her heavenly glory. Born on February 25, 1932 to parents, Jeannette and James Powell, she was a 1963 graduate of Marshall University Teachers College, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Jane was just shy of celebrating her 90th birthday. She was married to Harold Watkins,...

Jun 24, 2021

Landen “Bubby” Baisden III, 49 of Dingess, WV went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 24, 2021, when he lost his hard-fought battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family. Bubby was born May 26, 1972, to Landen Jr. and Katherine Baisden. He was the “golden child” of 7 siblings. He enjoyed running many types of heavy equipment or...

Jun 23, 2021

Donna Jean (Collins) Thompson, 73 of Logan, WV departed this life Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 29, 1947, in Logan, WV. She will be reunited with her parents, the late Don and Sonia Collins; her brother to whom she was very close, Clarence “Earl” Collins. She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Thompson...

Jun 20, 2021

Sammy Lee Ooten, 62 of Delbarton, WV departed this life Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born September 23, 1958, at Holden, WV to the late Elmer and Ida (Runyon) Ooten. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel Ooten and Michael Ooten. He is survived by his brothers, George Ooten, and Columbus...

Jun 8, 2021

Patricia June (Butcher) May, 78 of Holden, WV, formerly of Stirrat, went home to her Lord and Savior of Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at home. She was born January 3, 1943, at Chapmanville, WV to the late John Fletch and Hattie (Chambers) Butcher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years,...

May 28, 2021

Herman F. Miller Jr., 74 of Logan, departed this life Friday, May 28th surrounded by family. He was born January 8th, 1947 to Herman Sr. and Ruth Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary. Herman was a graduate of West Virginia State University with a Bachelors in Political Science. He was a member of the...

May 19, 2021

Kenneth Ray Smith, Skinny Kenny, of Logan, WV departed this life on his 59th birthday, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born in El Paso, TX to the late Donna Childers and John Smith Jr. He is also preceded in death by his step mother Ernestine Smith and brothers John Smith Ill and Tony Queen. Those left to cherish his...

May 17, 2021

Drema S. Vance, 58, died at her home on May 17, 2021. She was born December 9, 1962 in Logan, West Virginia. Drema was the daughter of James and Betty (Starr) Marcum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Lee Vance, sisters Ola June Marcum, Bessie Vance and Alice White and brother,...

May 12, 2021

Gloria Graham, 82 of Whitman, WV departed this life Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born July 26, 1938 at Zela, WV to the late Alva Ray and Opal Brown. She is survived by her husband, Geroge Graham; sons, Bill (Jackie) Graham, and Bob (Angie) Graham; grandchildren, Shea, Zack, Taylor, and Jenna. She is also...

Apr 27, 2021

Robert (Bob) Meade, 71 of Whitman, WV departed this life for his Heavenly home on April 27th at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1949 at Whitman to the late William “Bill” and Lorene “Sis” Hager Meade. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers William Meade Jr and John Henry Meade and one sister Judith...

Apr 18, 2021

Margie Hinkle, 95 of Whites Addition, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born November 19th 1925 at Sharples, WV a daughter of the late Joseph and Lilly Craddock Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hinkle and her son, Larry Hinkle. Survivors include four daughters,...

Apr 16, 2021

Vickie Blevins, 63 of Henlawson, WV died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV. She was born May 24, 1957 to Isaac and Ella (Akers) Conley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Blevins, and her son, Jimmy Morris. Vickie enjoyed spending time with her family. She...

Apr 16, 2021

Joan (McClellan) Podunavac, 74 of McConnell passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born September 5, 1946 to the late Harley and Kathleen McClellan she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Harlan Podunavac, and brother-in-law, John Shriver. Joan was a member of the LHS class of 1964 reunion committee. She...

Apr 14, 2021

Hattie “Pat” Miller 65, of Clothier left this life Wednesday, April 14, 2021 to join her mother Weltha Tomblin and her father Roscoe Tomblin in heaven. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Hugh and Millie Tomblin, Jessy and Elen Tomblin; three sisters Kathylene Lucus, Rosetta Tomblin, Maryetta Hensley. Pat enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family...

Apr 13, 2021

Sara Renee Mills was born on June 18, 1978 to Ralph and Faye Browning. She was the Jack of all trades, always coming up with new ideas for businesses and definitely the best sno cone maker around. Sara was a light to everyone that she ever met, never making anyone feel left out and always putting others before herself. She...