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.
Claude Allen Rainwater
Mar 11, 2019
Claude Allen Rainwater, 63 of Logan, WV departed this life Monday March 11, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. He was born January 14, 1956 in Boone County, WV to the late John and Geneva McClure Rainwater. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his brothers, Chester and Howard Rainwater. Those left to...
Corda Jewell Morris
Mar 10, 2019
Corda Jewell Morris, 83 of Verdunville, WV passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Corda was born September 11, 1935 to the late Vennie and Virgie (Conley) Lambert. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Everett Morris Jr; son, Vennie Morris; brothers, Glen Lambert and...
Carol Thompson
Feb 26, 2019
Carol Thompson, 76 of Logan departed this life Wednesday February 26, 2019 at Dignity Hospice House at Chapmanville. She was born March 6, 1942 at Logan to the late Audna and Delphia Webb Hall. Carol worked for Social Security for 30 years. She is survived by: her husband, Jimmy Thompson; son, “Cigar†(Debra) Thompson; daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Zemolong; grandchildren, Daniel...
Johnny "Seed" Adams
Feb 24, 2019
Johnny “Seed†Adams, 68 of Chapmanville departed this life Sunday February 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1950 at Logan, WV to the late Herbert and Helen Browning Adams. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his sisters, Linda Napier and Sharon Ooten. He is survived by: his daughters, Dreama Adams...
Barbara Ellen Wellman
Feb 19, 2019
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, Barbara Ellen Wellman, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87 years. Known to her friends as Ellen, she will be forever remembered by her daughters, Rhonda DePasquale and Pamela Hurst, who filled her life with boundless love and support in her later years. She was born January...
Barbara Lanthorne
Feb 16, 2019
Barbara Ann Shepherd Lanthorne, 81, of Valley View, WV passed from her earthly life to her heavenly life on February 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Logan Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born in Omar, WV, on February 26, 1937, the daughter of the late Wildy and Catherine Adkins Shepherd and was born again on February 8, 1959....
Crystal Jo Frye
Feb 16, 2019
Crystal Jo Frye, 39 of Yolyn, WV gained her wings February 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1979 at Logan, WV to Norma Kay (Hipshire) and Jerry Frye. Crystal Jo was a homemaker. She loved riding four wheelers, being in the mountains, spending time with her two boys, family, and friends. She loved music and dancing,...
Helen Louise Gore Cline
Feb 6, 2019
Helen Louise (Gore) Cline, 52 of Varney, WV went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday February 6, 2019 following a long illness. She was born May 19, 1966 at Logan to Larry Gore and the late Dorothy Jones Gore. She is survived by: her husband, Mark Cline of Varney; father, Larry (Becky) Gore of Lake, WV; brother, Larry...
Willis Earl Marcum
Feb 5, 2019
Willis Earl Marcum, 74, of Verdunville, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, from complications due to several strokes, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 1, 1944 at Kirk, W.Va., he was the son of the late Wade and Jannie Marcum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Timothy...
Ruby Marie Richardson
Jan 29, 2019
Ruby Marie (Mathis) Richardson 93 of Whitman, WV went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her family Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1925 at Amherstdale, WV the daughter of the late Lonnie and Tavie (Smith) Mathis formerly of Verdunville, WV. She was a former employee of Sylvania Electric in Huntington, WV...
Mary Jo Mitchell
Jan 28, 2019
Mary Jo Mitchell, 97 of Crooked Creek departed this life Monday January 28, 2019 at the Dignity Hospice House at Chapmanville. She was born October 7, 1921 at Crooked Creek to the late Lewis Marshall and Martha Florence McDonald Hainor. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Nathan Mitchell; brothers, Mack, Brock, Garrett,...
Patsy Viars
Jan 27, 2019
Patsy Ruth Viars, age 77, of Whitman, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27th after a long and courageous fight against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born at Yolyn, WV on October 23, 1941. Patsy graduated from Logan High School class of 1959. She was a graduate of Huntington College of Business where she obtained an...
Ben J. Patrick
Jan 23, 2019
Ben Jackson Patrick, 54, of Henlawson, WV passed away on January 23, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1964 to Lucy Williams Patrick and the late Andrew “Jack†Patrick of Henlawson, WV. Ben was a 1983 graduate of Logan High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy. He was a former employee...
Phyllis Vanness Oiler
Jan 22, 2019
Phyllis Vanness Oiler, 72 of North Mitchell Heights departed this life Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1946 in Beaver Valley Hospital at Floyd County, KY to the late Thomas Ray and Willa Margaret Vanness. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her sister, Sherri Darlene Vanness...
Nicholas Alonzo Messer
Jan 17, 2019
Nicholas Alonzo Messer, 35 of Breeden, WV passed away Thursday January 17, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital at Charleston, WV. He was born April 8, 1983 to David and Christine Messer of Breeden, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lonzo and Audrey Vance of Dingess, WV, and Wansell Messer of Breeden, WV. In addition to his parents...
Joseph Tomblin
Jan 16, 2019
Joseph “Joe†Tomblin, 55 of Mt. Gay, WV passed away January 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital at Huntington, WV following a long battle with heart disease. He was born March 8, 1963 to the late Arkie and Nellie Johnson Tomblin of Mt. Gay, WV. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Johnny,...
Barbara S. Ross
Jan 10, 2019
Barbara S. Ross, 71 of Shamrock passed away on January 10, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1947 in Logan County to the late Charles Wilson and Lou Cinda (Evans) Vannatter. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband of 43 years, Emory R. Ross; 3 brothers, Charles W....
Randall D. Adams
Jan 3, 2019
Randall D. Adams, 68 of Crooked Creek went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1950 in Logan, WV the son of the late Solomon and Charlotte Adams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Dee and Vivian Hall, one...
Rebecca (Bek) Ann Baxter Adams
Dec 29, 2018
Rebecca Ann Baxter Adams, best known as “Bek,†was suddenly called to Heaven at the age of 45 on December 29, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born April 25, 1973, Bek was the daughter of James “Jim†and Brenda Baxter. She is now reunited with those who preceded her in death: her sons Braxton Tyler and Jerron Robert Adams,...
Freda Hiroskey
Dec 16, 2018
Freda Hiroskey, 84 of Verdunville, WV departed this life Sunday December 16, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. She was born November 18, 1934 to the late Sidney and Norma Adams Conley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her son, John Anthony Hiroskey; 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Freda worked in finance...
