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.
Bessie Vance
Mar 29, 2018
Our beloved Bessie Vance, 60 of Shamrock went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 29, 2018 at her sister Edna’s residence. She was born August 9, 1957 at Logan to the late James Marcum and Betty Marcum Pennington. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Robert “Bob†Vance; daughter, Mellissa...
Nancy Adkins
Mar 29, 2018
Nancy Baker Adkins, 90 of Verdunville, formerly of West Logan was born on October 23, 1927 at West Logan, WV. She went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 29, 2018, quietly and peacefully at her home. Preceding her in death was her husband of 61 years, Ernest Jay Adkins along with her parents Rev. J. Harry Baker and...
Richard Collins
Mar 29, 2018
Richard Collins, 85 of Mt. Gay departed this life Thursday March 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1933 at Logan to the late Hubert and Polly Browning Collins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his wife of 55 years, Ramona Deer Collins; son, Richard Collins; brothers, Clifton, Don, and Clyde...
Phyllis "PG" Rankin Maynard
Mar 25, 2018
Phyllis “PG†Rankin Maynard, 84 of Mocksville, NC formerly of West Logan departed this life peacefully Sunday March 25, 2018 at Forsythe Medical Center at Winston-Salem, NC with her daughters by her side. PG was born July 17, 1933 to the late Warren and Florence Vinson Rankin. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her...
Willis Darby
Mar 20, 2018
Willis Darby, 60 of Logan departed this life Tuesday March 20, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Willis was born April 5, 1957 at Logan to the late Franklin John and Loraine Marcum Darby. Mr. Darby’s remains are to be cremated. Online condolence may be left at www.jamesfh.com Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bess Elswick Klele
Mar 20, 2018
Bess Elswick Klele, 91, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Logan, WV, passed peacefully on March 20, 2018, at Kanawha Place in Charleston, WV. Bess was born on April 4, 1926, in Pike County, KY, the daughter of the late Amey Elswick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Klele, Jr., whom she married on the 6th day of...
Marie Copley
Mar 19, 2018
Marie Copley, 96 of Dingess, WV, left this earthly life on March 19, 2018 at her home. She was born August 28, 1921 to the late Nathan and Nancy Deskins. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Ira (Noon) Copley; daughter, Vella Faye Copley Maynard; son, Jerry Lee Copley; brothers, Nathan Deskins Jr., Buster Deskins,...
Rodney Ferrell
Mar 13, 2018
Rodney E. Ferrell, 71 of Mt. Gay departed this life Tuesday March 13th, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1946 to the late Robert and Bessie Ferrell. In addition to his parents he was also proceeded in death by: Four brothers, Everett, Tolbert “Budâ€, Glen, Harold, and Three sisters Bonnie June, Cherrie and Judy. Rodney was...
Vaughan Gartin
Mar 13, 2018
Vaughan Gartin, 70 of Chapmanville departed this life Tuesday March 13, 2018. He was born August 30, 1947 to the late Arthur and Nora Gartin. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: four brothers, Chester, Wayne, Harold, and Tracy Gartin. Vaughan served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1968. He was a retired Federal Mine Inspector...
Carol Ann Farmer
Mar 1, 2018
Carol Ann Farmer, 69, of Chapmanville, after battling a long illness, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 1, 2018. Born on July 16, 1948 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Celia Ann Johnson. Preceding her in death were her sisters Mary Francis Aldridge, Liza Harbor, and Nellie Tomblin, brother Danny Ray Johnson, daughters:...
Elva Ray Runyon
Feb 28, 2018
Elva Ray Runyon, 71, of Monaville, WV, departed this life peacefully, with his wife by his side, after battling a long illness on February 28, 2018 at Trinity Health Care Nursing Home. Elva was born on June 2, 1946, the son of the late Elva “Pap†and Norma Runyon from Delbarton, WV. Preceding him in death are brothers, William “Wilkyâ€...
Ronnie "Jody" Eugene Marcum
Feb 28, 2018
Ronnie “Jody†Eugene Marcum Jr., 47 of Logan departed this life Wednesday February 28, 2018 at the Dignity Hospice House at Chapmanville. He was born April 1, 1970 at Detroit, Michigan to Eugene Marcum Sr. and Maxine (Spry) Marcum. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include: his son, J.J. Marcum of Michigan; three brothers, Shannon...
John Perry
Feb 28, 2018
John Edwin Perry, 71 of Ethel WV departed this life on Wednesday Feb 28, 2018 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation in Huntington, WV. He was born on October 12, 1946 in Logan WV the son of the late Orleda and Rush Perry Sr. John was a decorated member of the Air Force and retired after serving 22 years. In addition...
Rev. George A. Kostas
Feb 25, 2018
It has pleased Almighty God, in His wise providence to summon from the earthly existence to Himself the soul of His faithful servant the Rev. George A. Kostas. George departed his earthly existence on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Dignity Hospice House at Chapmanville. By the grace of God, he attained the age of 88 years. Born February 1,...
Donna L. Curry
Feb 19, 2018
Donna Lou Hipshire Curry, 84 of Switzer departed this life to enter Heavenly home on February 18 2018 at LRMC. She was born March 9 1933 at Rum Creek the daughter of the late Harry and Geraldine Chambers. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her Children Lee Hipshire Sr and her second loving husband...
William Edward "Eddie" Morock
Feb 13, 2018
William Edward “Eddie†Morock, 67 of Whitman departed this life Tuesday February 13, 2018 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. He was born January 3, 1951 in Mingo County, WV to the late Edward and Sarah Canterbury Morock. Eddie was a free spirit and was very friendly. He loved to travel and go to flea markets. He was a coal...
Charles Lee Hipshire
Feb 10, 2018
Charles Lee Hipshire, 42, of Rum Creek departed this life February 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1975 to the late Harry Lee and Linda (Knipp) Hipshire. Charlie was previously a member of the Main Island Creek Fire Dept and the Rescue Squad at LEASA. He loved his life and loved spending time with his daughter...
Dell Doss
Feb 10, 2018
Dell Doss, 75, of Cleveland, OH departed this life Saturday February 10, 2018 at the Franklin Plaza Nursing Home following a long illness. Mr. Doss was born May 26, 1942 at Crawley Creek, Chapmanville, WV to the late Holland Doss and Flora Mae (Dingess) Doss. He was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland, OH area for 50 years. In addition...
Masil C. Maynard
Feb 7, 2018
Masil C. Maynard, 84, of Chapmanville departed this life February 7, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1933 to the late S.V. (Vester) and Esta (Queen) Maynard. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: his brothers, Marvin, Stanford, and Bill Maynard; grandson, Erik Hall; and his best buddies, Tom Rose...
Masel Noisha Frye
Feb 6, 2018
Masel Noisha Frye, 85, of Stollings climbed the stairs to Heaven to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. She was born November 9, 1932 at Fort Branch, WV to the late Reynolds Jordan and Susan May Harrison Johnson. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her...
