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.
Charles (Charlie) Owen Skidmore
Mar 11, 2015
Charles Owen “Charlie†Skidmore, 59, of Peach Creek passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home. Born August 4, 1955 he was the son of the late Harry and Lessie Frye Skidmore. He was the former owner of the Stardust Lounge in Mt. Gay. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Cherry Skidmore of Charleston, Charles Owen...
Sammy Harlan Podunavac
Mar 10, 2015
Sammy Harlan Podunavac, 69, of Stollings, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born May 24, 1945 in Ethel, he was the son of the late Mike and Hurl Podunavac. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters: Anna Lyons, Helen Wilburn, Gladys Podunavac, and Mary Podunavac; four brothers: Willie, Nick,...
Diana Brewster
Mar 7, 2015
Diana Brewster, 79, of Peach Creek passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Born May 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Junia Whitman Layne. Diana was a member of the Crooked Creek Church of Christ. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Edward Brewster of Peach Creek; two...
Jerry (Bub) Keith Frye
Feb 24, 2015
Jerry Keith “Bub†Frye II, 33, of Rum Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his home. Born January 13, 1982 in Logan, he was the son of Jerry and Norma Kay Frye of Rum Creek. He was a disabled UMWA construction and iron worker. Bub was preceded in death by Lee Hipshire, Woodrow Frye, Carl Browning, and Donald...
Billy Joe Dean
Feb 23, 2015
Billy Joe Dean, 45, of Kistler, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home. Born January 4, 1970 in Cuyahoga County in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Yvonne Dean and the late Eddie Dean. In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents: C.C. Sargent, Minnie Sargent, Jim Wallace, and Saphronia Dean;...
Tommy F. White
Feb 20, 2015
Thomas F. White, 78, of Verdunville, departed this life Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Born January 22, 1937 at Pecks Mill, he was the son of the late Troy White and Elva Richards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Orie Richards. He graduated from Logan High School...
Michael Darren Campbell
Feb 10, 2015
Michael Darren Campbell, beloved son of the late Earl and Opal Campbell of Whitman, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his home. Those left to cherish his memory include two sisters: Diana (Roger) Bell of New Port Richey, Florida and Charlene (Ray) Gallahue of Dunnellon, Florida; one brother, John (Ladonna) Campbell of Waldorf, Maryland; one daughter, Kristi Trout...
Elisha Willis
Feb 3, 2015
Elisha Willis, 54, of Robinette, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born September 23, 1960, she was the daughter of Orville Willis and the late Silvie Willis. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two sons: Mark and David Carpenter; and her brother, Michael Willis. Those left to cherish her memory...
Lonzo Vance
Jan 29, 2015
Lonzo Vance, 90, of Dingess, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born November 18, 1924 in Mingo County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bessie Baisden Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Donnetta Baisden; three brothers: Earsel Tony Vance, Douglas McArthur Vance, and Carlos Vance, all of Dingess;...
Joyce Pennington
Jan 28, 2015
Joyce Pennington, 82, of Lake, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her home. Born September 12, 1935 in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Murphy Coley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jennings Damron Jr.; one granddaughter, Anna Gill; several brothers and sisters; and her...
Kyle Bob Horne
Jan 23, 2015
Kyle “Bob†Horne, 63 of Whitman, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born February 18, 1951 in Holden, he was the son of Herman E. Horne and Edith Horne. He was preceded in death by his father. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Edith Horne of Whitman; daughters: Luann Horne (Eric) Likens...
Carlos Lee Vance
Jan 14, 2015
Carlos Lee Vance, 82, of Dingess, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. Born March 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bessie Vance of Dingess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Earsel Tony Vance and Douglas McArthur...
Emil Edward Tackett
Jan 13, 2015
Emil Edward Tackett, 96, of Peach Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born August 20, 1918 in Grayson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John and Carrie Hall Tackett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Virginia Newsome Tackett; his siblings: Lloyd,...
Jason Conley
Jan 7, 2015
Jason Conley, 40, of Huntington, formerly of Holden, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born August 31, 1974, he was the son of Amanda Wooten of Logan and the late Rex Conley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Ray and Pauline Porter and one sister, Tammy Elmore....
Michael Frye
Jan 6, 2015
Michael Frye, 61, of Lyburn, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born April 23, 1953, he was the son of Mary Marcum Browning and the late Woodrow Frye. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four brothers and three sisters. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, January 9, 2015 at...
Henry Ralph Browning
Jan 1, 2015
Henry Ralph Browning, 73, of Yolyn, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at his home. Born on December 6, 1941 in Whitesville, WV, he was the son of the late Henry and Emily Jones Browning of Mansfield, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Browning and...
Arnold Lee Tackett
Dec 29, 2014
Arnold Lee Tackett, 64, of Pecks Mill, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Monday, December 29, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 27, 1950 at Harts, WV. He has the son of the late Dave Tackett and the late Zadie Morris Tackett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife...
Vivian LaVonne Mayo
Dec 22, 2014
Vivian LaVonne Mayo, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Whitman, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 in Columbus. She was born March 30, 1931. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William J. “Bill†Mayo; and two sisters: Avis Marcum and Marie Cupler. Those left to cherish her memory include...
Charles Henry Roberts
Dec 21, 2014
Charles Henry Roberts, 69, of Peach Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family members on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at home. Born February 18, 1945 in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Charles Roberts Sr. and Ida Mullins Roberts; two brothers: Donald (Ona) Roberts and Leroy Roberts. He worked at Rusden Motors for 35 years where...
Cora (Sis) Geraldine Ross
Dec 16, 2014
Cora Geraldine “Sis†Ross, 90, of Accoville, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born February 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Walter Smith and Virginia Ruth Zornes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar Ross; four sons: Eddie Ross, Ronald Smith, Gary Ross, and...
