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.
Janet Meade
Nov 9, 2019
Janet Meade, 78 of Verdunville, WV departed this life Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 30, 1941 at Verdunville to the late Woodrow Wilson and Della (Stone) Carey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Meade; son, Kevin Meade; brothers, Claude Ray Carey, Paul Carey, Franklin Carey,...
Barbara Jean Pippin Farley
Nov 1, 2019
Barbara Jean (Pippin) Farley, 83 of Whitman, West Virginia obtained her Heavenly Wings as she departed this life late Friday night, November 1st 2019 after a long illness with Dementia and following a brief stay at Logan Regional Medical Center where she was placed in Hospice Care. On this night Barbara, once again was able to walk and as she...
Edward McKinnley White
Oct 31, 2019
Edward McKinnley White, 55 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life Thursday October 31, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Willis G. Spry
Oct 27, 2019
Willis G. Spry, 76 of Dingess, WV departed this life Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1943 at Dingess to the late Carlos and Polly Spry. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carlos Spry Jr. and Curly Spry; sisters, Lorene Spry Canterbury and Gracie...
James Clifford Rhodes
Oct 26, 2019
James Clifford Rhodes, 43 of Ethel, WV entered into an eternal state of rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was born May 3, 1976 at Logan, WV, the beloved son of Leonard and Sheila Kinney of Ethel, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ora and Betty Daniels of Boonescamp, KY, Albert and Julia Kinney of Ft....
Ernest Martin
Oct 23, 2019
Ernest J. Martin Jr. entered into rest on October 23 2019. Ernest was born June 8th, 1935, the son of the late Ernest and Vergie Harvell Martin. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife, Sarah Martin and daughter in law Laura Tracy Baisden. Ernest graduated from Sophia High School and then attended college at Morris Harvey...
Carol Rose Adkins
Oct 22, 2019
Carol Adkins, 87 of Henlawson, WV departed this life Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at her daughter Wanda’s residence with her family by her side. She was born April 28th, 1932 at Lovely KY to the late Ken Chaffins and Gay Evans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Darwin...
Augustine Bryant
Oct 20, 2019
Augustine Bryant, 90 of Holden, WV departed this life Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born October 3, 1929 at Kitchen, WV to the late Van Buren and Delphia Adkins Browning. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Billy F. Bryant;...
James F. Justice
Oct 19, 2019
James F. Justice, 75 of Logan, formerly of Delbarton, WV departed this life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Trinity Healthcare Services with his brother and sisters by his side. He was born March 8, 1944 the son of the late Wilburn A. Justice and the late Freda J. Justice. He was retired and the former owner and operator of...
Phyllis Rowena Cole
Oct 18, 2019
Phyllis Rowena Cole, 84, of Henlawson, WV peacefully passed away on Friday October 18th at Trinity Healthcare Services. She was born January 28th 1935 at Secoal, WV to the late Frank and Elizabeth Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Rolfe Cole; mother-in-law, Carrie M. Cole; and great grand baby, Jamie Ashton Messer. Those left to cherish...
Marlo Robertson
Oct 14, 2019
Marlo Tomblin Robertson, 49 of Davin passed away on Monday October 14, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on October 13, 1970 in Man, West Virginia, Marlo was the daughter of Linda Tomblin and the Late David Tomblin. Also preceding her in death are her Maternal grandparents George Wesley and Ona Toler and her Paternal grandparents Archie and Dorothy Tomblin....
Vada Claoma Stamper
Oct 10, 2019
Vada Claoma Stamper, 85 of Hamlin, WV departed this life Thursday October 10, 2019 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab at Hamlin, WV. She was born April 10, 1934 at Morehead, KY to the late James Nelson and Golda Boyd Stamper. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Clinton Stamper and Homer Franklin...
Marilyn Lou Bush
Oct 8, 2019
Marilyn Lou Bush, 80 of Whitman, WV departed this life Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center at Huntington, WV. She was born October 29, 1938 to the late Thomas and Pauline Cook Queen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald R. Bush. She is survived by her...
Betty Jo Dean Burgess
Oct 1, 2019
Betty Jo Dean Burgess, 84 of McConnell, peacefully passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center after suffering two massive strokes. She was born November 9, 1934 at Dehue, WV to the late Aaron Rice and Kizzie Adkins Dean. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandparnets, Rayburn and Margaret...
Paul Howard Balentine
Sep 26, 2019
Paul H. Balentine, 76 of Micco, WV joined his heavenly father on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Paul gave his life to the Lord 54 years ago and continued his faithful walk all these years. He was the humblest loving man you ever met, with the occasional outbreak of being very funny. He loved his family,...
Ardella Jewell Cole
Sep 21, 2019
Ardella Jewell Cole, 81 of Huntington, WV, formerly of Logan, WV, departed this life Saturday September 21, 2019 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. She was born August 8, 1938 at Logan, WV to the late Hobert and Fannie (White) Gibson. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ronald Cole;...
Donald Ray Vance
Sep 19, 2019
Donald Ray Vance, 60 of Dingess, WV departed this life Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1959 at Logan, WV to Stella (Williamson) Vance and the late Donald Vance. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his aunt, Silvia Williamson. In addition to his mother he is also survived...
Phillip Nelson
Sep 8, 2019
Phillip Edward Nelson, 69, of Holden, WV, was born September 19, 1949, at Logan, WV, a son of Mildred Daisey “Midge†Phillips Nelson of Chapmanville and the late Carl Edward Nelson. He departed this life on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his residence. Phil was a former self-employed coal operator and a Veteran of the US Air Force. Phil was...
Johnny Lee Evans
Aug 27, 2019
Johnny Lee Evans, 62 of Whitman, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital with family at his side. He was born September 29, 1956 to the late James “Jim Bob†Sr. and Geraldine Evans. His favorite pastime was attending his home church, New Day Worship Center and he loved bowling at Plaza...
John Paul Nelson
Aug 18, 2019
John Paul Nelson Sr., 86 of Mt. Gay, WV departed this life Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home. He was born October 8, 1932 at Mt. Gay to the late Fred and Emma Nelson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Ethel, Ruby, Molly, and Virginia; and one brother, Wetzel Nelson. John...
