Madeline Baisden, 87 of Switzer, WV departed this life Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV. She was born on June 5th, 1932 in Blackey, VA. She was the daughter to the late Samuel and Kansa (Stacy) Thompson. In addition to her parents, Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Thurmand Baisden; father of her three sons, Lawrence Blankenship; three sons, Jack, Charlie, and Gary Blankenship; one step daughter whom she thought of as her own, Orethia...

Virginia Mae Ellixson was born on October 19, 1925 and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019. Her passion in life was serving and helping others. She was a faithful member of the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Chauncey, WV for over sixty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey and daughter, Selby. Her parents, Trussie and Lora Hoylman and four of six siblings also preceded her. She leaves behind two children: Sandra Ellixson of Huntington, WV and Sue...

Donald H. Elkins, 72, of Switzer, passed away June 29, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was an active member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Marie Hughes Elkins and one grandson, Timothy Elkins, II. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Lana Sue Ferguson; one son, Tim (Melanie) Elkins of Omar, and one daughter, Tammy (Ray) Albright...

Connie Juanita Maynard Preece, 74, of Omar, WV went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 1, 2019. Connie was born November 20, 1944 to the late Charles and Phoebe Maynard in the coal mining camp at 22 Holden, West Virginia..  Preceding her in death were her brothers, Larry Dale Maynard in 1955 and Odell Terry Maynard in 2004, and sister Olga June Maynard Miskov in 2012.  She was further proceeded in death by her nephew Garlin Bruce Sperry, and niece, Connie Sue Higbee, father and...

Billy McArthur Johnson 45 of Logan, WV departed this life Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born June 25 1974 in Logan,  WV. To Loretha Johnson and the late Billy Dale Johnson. He was proceeded in death by his Father, Billy Dale Johnson. Billy enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and spending time with his family and friends Those left to cherish his memory includes his mother, Loretha Johnson of St. Albans; One Brother: Wayne (Jennifer) Johnson of Chapmanville; One Sister; Misty (Eric) Akers of...

Ursula Lee Brown, 52, of Verdunville, departed this life Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center after battling a long and courageous fight with Lung Cancer. Born June 23, 1966 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Shelvia Toler Brown and the late Hershell Brown. Ursula was a caretaker and a member of the 5&6 Holden Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her Grandparents; one great niece, Alexis Faith Rakes. Survivors include her husband, David Boothe;...

Brookie Steele, 78 of Omar departed this life on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 5th, 1941 in Chauncey, WV to the late George and Roxie Privett. She was a homemaker and attended Omar Community Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Steele; a second mother and father, Oma and Carlos Meadows; three brothers, Jesse Privett, George Jr. Privett, and Dallas Privett; five sisters, Vada Burton, Judy Smith Mary Robinson, Rosie...

Geraldine Ellis, 71 of Monitor departed this life on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at The Logan Center. She was born on October 10th, 1947 in Boone County, WV to the late Haymond and Thelma Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Lynn Bryant; one sister, Maxine Green; three brothers, Raymond Green, Herman Green, and Richard Davis. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Thomas Ellis; two sons, James (Tiffany) Bryant and Terry Bryant; two...

Florence Frances Blevins, 87 of Chapmanville went home to be with the Lord at her residence Sunday, June 2nd, 2019. Born October 31, 1931 in Logan County, she was the daughter of Harry and Georgia (Riffe) Ferguson. She was a homemaker and a member of Shining Light United Baptist Church of Chapmanville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett E. Blevins Sr., one brother, Harry Ferguson Junior; two sisters, Madeline Carey and Anna Lee Williamson;...

Mandy Kay (Hatfield) Keene, 41 of Musick Bottom went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Hospital. She was born September 1st, 1977 in Logan, WV to Bill Hatfield and Linda Faye (Blankenship) Hatfield.  She was a faithful member of the Browning Fork House of Faith. Mandy loved all of her church brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her baby: Caroline Keene; grandparents: Leonard and Ella Blankenship and Joe and...