Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Marvin Brown

Marvin Brown

May 6, 2025

Marvin Brown, 70 of Holden, WV departed this life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 20, 1955, and was the son of Ruth Brand and the late Orlin Carter.

Those left to cherish his loving memory includes his mother, Ruth Brand; daughter, Sharekia Brown (Craig Vinson) and their daughter, I’yanna; son, Alan Clarke (Nastasha...

Edna Rose Baisden

Edna Rose Baisden

May 6, 2025

Edna Rose Baisden age 48 of Logan, WV departed this life with angels taking her to Heaven on May 6th, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born on March 30th, 1977, to Edna White and the late James David White in Sarah Ann, WV.

She was preceded in death by her father James David White; her grandparents, Jack Jude, Inise Jude,...

George Robert "Stumpy" Lee

George Robert "Stumpy" Lee

Apr 29, 2025

George Robert Lee - “Stumpy”, 70 of Logan, WV (formerly of Fairmont, WV) peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on April 29th, 2025. He was born on December 6th, 1954, to Gladys Maddox, and the late George Lee Sr. 

Stumpy worked and retired with Pepsi Co after 28 years. In addition to his day job, he coached football. He also spent...

Emma Irene "Sis" Mounts

Emma Irene "Sis" Mounts

Apr 29, 2025

Emma Irene Mounts, affectionately known as "Sis," passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Sis found joy in dancing, the company of loved ones, and southern-style cooking. 

Her life was dedicated to caring for others. She lovingly supported her parents, Frank Vance and Vernie Corburn, and her siblings, Patricia Browning, Leoma Oliver, Robert, and Michael...

Ronald Eugene Hurst

Ronald Eugene Hurst

Apr 29, 2025

Ronald Eugene Hurst, 82, of Sarah Ann, WV, departed this life on April 29, 2025, at CAMC Memorial.

Born February 1, 1943, to the late Roy and Ida Hurst in Pine Creek, WV. He was also preceded in death by two sons at birth, son-Bobby Hurst, granddaughter-Nikko Booth, brother-James Randall Hurst, and his wife of 48 years, Lillian Hurst.

Ronald was a...

Amanda Dawn Crum

Amanda Dawn Crum

Apr 28, 2025

Amanda Dawn Crum, 38, of Stollings, WV passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY surrounded by her loved ones.

Amanda, most known as “Mandy”, was born June 28th, 1986, in Logan WV and was the daughter of Linda Williams.

She leaves behind her loving husband of ten years, Brent Crum.

In addition to her husband and...

Bobby Earl Hurst

Bobby Earl Hurst

Apr 25, 2025

Bobby Earl Hurst, 55, of Sarah Ann, WV, (formerly of Delbarton, WV) passed away on April 25, 2025, at CAMC Memorial surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1969, to Ronald and the late Lillian Hurst. 

Bobby was a successful Auto Body Specialist for many years in West Virginia and Georgia. He loved...

Robin Viola (Smith) Browning

Robin Viola (Smith) Browning

Apr 16, 2025

Robin Viola (Smith) Browning, 61 of Gilbert, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on August 4, 1963, in Welch, WV and was the daughter of the late James Winfred Smith and Ruby Jean...

Bonnie Hughes

Bonnie Hughes

Apr 12, 2025

Bonnie Hughes, age 75 of Omar, WV, went to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2025. She was born on June 8th, 1949 in Morgantown, WV. She is the daughter of her late parents, Clarence Milliron and Gladys June Milliron. Also, proceeded in death by her husband, James Hughes; stepmother, Joyce Weber; brother, C.A. Milliron; and uncle, Stanley Thorn.

She...

Carol Lee Blankenship

Carol Lee Blankenship

Apr 11, 2025

Carol Lee Blankenship, 79 of Monaville, WV departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. She was born on September 27, 1945, in Logan, WV to the late Roy Lee and Iva Jean (Frye) Chappell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Blankenship...

Paula June Adkins

Paula June Adkins

Apr 6, 2025

Paula June Adkins, 52 of Monaville, WV departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on September 30, 1972, in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Leon and Rosie Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Jimmy Stapleton, Randy...

Virginia “Ginny” Fowler

Virginia “Ginny” Fowler

Mar 28, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Fowler, 79, of Chapmanville, departed this life on March 28th, 2025 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division. She was born on January 3rd, 1946 to the late Cecil and Ocie (Blevins) in Logan County.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Fowler; four brothers, Everett Blevins, Areland Collins, Hubert Collins, and...

Vicki Lynn (Campbell) Dengler

Vicki Lynn (Campbell) Dengler

Mar 25, 2025

Vicki Lynn (Campbell) Dengler, 66 of Logan, WV, departed from this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 4, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Earl Little and Betty (Campbell) Little. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Milligan; father, Earl Little; mother, Mae Campbell; brother, Bruce Campbell; and...

Terry Wayne Shearer

Terry Wayne Shearer

Mar 23, 2025

Terry Wayne Shearer, Logan, WV

January 31, 1959 – March 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and a whole lot of duct tape, that we say goodbye to Terry Wayne Shearer; a proud WV Coal Miner, member of the mine rescue team, avid fisherman, and a fixer of all things. He never ended a conversation without saying, “I’ll see ya in...

Karen Sue (Hughes) Conley

Karen Sue (Hughes) Conley

Mar 13, 2025

Karen Sue Conley (Hughes) of Chapmanville, West Virginia, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2025, at Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital.

Karen was born at Guyan Valley Hospital in Logan County on December 27, 1947, to her late parents, Willa Mae (Chambers) and Eugene Hughes. She attended Huntington School of Beauty Culture which kicked...

Glenda (Clark) Bias

Glenda (Clark) Bias

Mar 13, 2025

Glenda Sue Bias, 74, of Omar went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Chester and Lula Mae Clark. She was employed by Walmart for twenty-four years where she retired. She loved spending time her family and loved holidays.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Terry E. Marcum

Terry E. Marcum

Mar 13, 2025

Terry Edward Marcum 65 of Monaville, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his residence, from a life-long illness.

Terry was born August 25, 1959 in Williamson, WV, the son of Irene Varney Marcum, and the late James M. Marcum of Yuma Camp in Logan County, and was a retired laborer; last working as a grounds-keeper for Logan County Schools....

Ernie Marcum

Ernie Marcum

Mar 6, 2025

Ernie Marcum, 80 years old, departed this life on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at Genesis Healthcare (Logan Center). He was born on March 18th, 1944, in Mingo County, WV and was the son of the late Willie Marcum, Sr. and Eva (Porter) Marcum.

Ernie was a retired coal miner for the United Mine Workers of America.

In addition to his parents, he...

Lana Sue (Chafin) White

Lana Sue (Chafin) White

Mar 1, 2025

Lana Sue Chafin White transitioned from this physical world on Saturday, March 1, 2025, on her birthday. Born on March 1, 1965, in Logan County, West Virginia, Lana was the daughter of Kenneth and Leona Chafin. Lana was raised in Logan County and truly loved the area and its people. Her heart was big. She never met a stranger and...

Jonah “Doodle” Elkins, Jr.

Jonah “Doodle” Elkins, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Jonah O. Elkins, Jr. “Doodle” 64 years old of Danville, WV, formerly of Micco, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on February 3, 1961, in Logan, WV to the late Jonah and Marie (Hughes) Elkins.

In addition to his parents, he was also...