Obituaries

Jul 1, 2014

Ruby Messer, 87, of Mt. Gay, WV passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan. Born December 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Macie Meeks. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by her husband, Golden Messer; a great-grandson, Brandon Lee Browning; three brothers: William (Bill) Meeks,...

Jul 1, 2014

Barbara Joe “Big B” Evans, 73, of Verdunville passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born July 8, 1940 at Holden, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Vance and Minnie Blankenship Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Don Vance, Harlan Vance, Tennis Vance, and Willis Vance...

Jun 29, 2014

Wanda Lou Browning Evans, 64, of Verdunville went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014. Wanda was born July 2, 1949 at Dehue, WV. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice Farmer Browning. Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Harold Lee Evans; brothers-in-law John Paul Perovich Jr. and Freddie Evans and...

Jun 27, 2014

Herbert Len Saunders, 63, of Logan, formerly of Whitman, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2014 following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Saunders, his wife Linda Gail Huckeby Saunders and one son, Eric Lee Saunders, all formerly of Logan. Those left to...

Jun 27, 2014

Marilyn Lou Gunther, 71, of Logan passed away peacefully at Logan Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia Moore. She was born and lived in Logan County for 27 years. She formally lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland for 44 years. She worked for the Prince Georges County Public Schools...

Jun 24, 2014

Dixie Lee “Tootsie” Preece Vance, 88, of Day Star Road passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Born July 5, 1925 on Preece Bottom Road, she was the daughter of the late Francis Marion and Nancy Jane Maynard Preece. Tootsie was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Fillmore Vance Sr.; sons, Ralph Jack Vance and Millard Fillmore Vance Jr.;...

Jun 21, 2014

Sharon R. Curry Sprouse, 58 of Verdunville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2014 at home after a battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1956, at Holden, she was the daughter of the late Arvis Curry and Hilie Osburn Curry. Sharon was also preceded in death by her first husband William...

Jun 19, 2014

Dale George Vance, 68, of Breeden, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center He was born on December 10, 1945 and was the son of the late Ersel Tony Vance and Bertha Ruth Romans Vance. Dale was a retired bus driver for the Mingo County School system. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Jun 12, 2014

Michael “Buck” Lawrence, 52, of Pigeon Roost passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1962 in Man, WV and was the son of the late Daniel and Sylvia Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Edgar Lawrence, Freddie Lawrence, and Jackie...

Jun 6, 2014

Anderson Baisden, 85, of Dingess, WV departed this life on June 6, 2014 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1928 in Cane Fork, WV and was the son of the late Amos and Lucinda Baisden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Asba Baisden, son Anderson Baisden Jr. and...

Jun 5, 2014

Mary Alma Baisden, 87, of Dingess, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2014 with her family and friends by her side. She was born on March 27, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Ed and Effie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Baisden,...

Nov 5, 2013

Dec 23, 2012

Haskel Marcum, 75 of Dingess, WV went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2012. He was a retired coal miner, assistant Pastor of Jennies Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Jennies Creek, WV, and former Pastor at The Zion Church in Breeden, WV. He was the last surviving child born to the late Charlie and...

Nov 30, 2011

Timmy Lesher 47 of Stollings passed away Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1964 in Logan a son of the late Gerald and Patsy Marcum Lesher. Timmy was a veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include sons: Timothy Allen Lesher, Christopher Lee and Keith Andrew, two sisters: Connie Workman and Alice Dingess...

Oct 25, 2011

Elizabeth Bradley 82 of Holden and Whitman went to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Trinity Healthcare Services at Henlawson. Born December 1, 1928 at Holden she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eve Leake of Holden. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother Franklin Leake...

Oct 22, 2011

Juanita Sprouse 64 of Monaville went home to be with our Lord on Saturday October 22, 2011, the daughter of the late Houston and Virginia Davis Adkins. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved the Lord and was strong in her faith. Her survivors include 3 daughters: Cheryl (Greg) Taylor of Dingess, Denise (Robert)...

Sep 22, 2011

Jennings "PopPa" Damron 83 of Holden passed away Thursday September 22, 2011 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1928 at Logan he was the son of the late Isom and America Francis Meadows Damron. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his children: Jennings Damron Jr. and Jimmie "Lippy" Damron his...

Sep 12, 2011

Inas Mullins 79 of Peach Creek formerly of Kistler passed away Monday September 12, 2011 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1932 at Logan a daughter of the late Ward and Roxie Beckett Kinser. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, 1 sister and 1 stepdaughter Brenda. Inas was a cook...

Sep 12, 2011

Troy Workman 87 of Coal Branch passed away Monday September 12, 2011 at Trinity Healthcare at Henlawson. He was born March 10, 1924 at Logan a son of the late Gilbert and Iva Anne Null Workman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by 2 daughters Darlene David and Joann Workman, 1 grandson Jerry Lee Doss...

Sep 9, 2011

Timothy Lee Cooper 49 of Logan departed this life Friday September 9, 2011 at his residence after a long illness. He was born May 5, 1962 at Logan a son of the late Albert Cooper Jr. and Virginia Osborne Cooper. He was the grandson of the late Johnson and Stella Lovejoy Cooper and Soleman and Gladys Barrnett Osborne. He was...