Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia
Christopher Nelson Nelms
Mar 31, 2020
Christopher Nelson Nelms was born in Charleston, WV on May 20,1965 to Betty Jo Aliff King. Chris birth name was Christopher Allan King but he was adopted on October 9, 1970 by Alex and Anna Nelms of Omar, WV and his name changed to Christopher Nelson Nelms. The Lord called him home on March 31, 2020 in Charleston, WV at...
Maude Sue "Susie" Gollihue
Mar 28, 2020
Maude Sue “Susie” Gollihue, 67, of Sarah Ann, WV, departed this life Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 21st, 1952 in Logan, WV, the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Funk. She was also proceeded in death by her husband, Larry F. Gollihue; sister, Lillian “Lilly” Mae Dehart; and nephew, Ryan Funk.
Those...
James Pete Hensley, Sr.
Mar 27, 2020
James “Pete” Hensley Sr., 56 of Kermit WV passed away on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at his Residence. He was born on June 9, 1963 at ARH in Kentucky and was the Son of the late Samuel D and Geraldine (Fouch) Hensley. He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) Brothers; Olliver and Daniel Hensley. (2) Sisters: Nioka Cline...
Pearl Pauline Collins
Mar 11, 2020
Pearl Pauline Collins, 61 of Omar, WV departed this life on Tuesday, March 11th, 2020 at St.Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on May 20th, 1958 to the late Carl and Virginia Adams in Madison, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Eldridge, Woodrow, Tennis, Grover, and Daniel Lee Adams; two sisters, Sylvia...
Myra Lee Tomblin
Mar 5, 2020
Myra Lee (Callaway) Tomblin, 57 of Kiahsville, WV passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 5th, 1962 in Logan, WV and was the daughter of Elmer and Glenna Callaway. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Callaway.
Those left to cherish her loving memory includes her spouse, John Tomblin of...
Minnie Pearl Nickels
Mar 5, 2020
Minnie Pearl Nickels, 78 of Sarah Ann, WV passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at Trinity Health Care Services of Mingo. She was born on March 24th, 1941 in Weeksbury, KY and was the daughter of the late frank and Vina (Tackett) Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lulabell Blevins and...
Barbara Lou Caldwell
Mar 3, 2020
Barbara Lou Caldwell, 84 of Logan, WV left this earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 from St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on June 15th, 1935 in Harlan County, KY. She was the daughter of Dury and Hazel Murray.
Those standing at Heavens gates to welcome her in were her parents, her husband Billy Caldwell,...
Kenneth Hamlet
Feb 24, 2020
.Kenneth Hamlet of Colombus, Ohio was born October 10, 1972 in Holden, WV, a son of the late Tara Rankin and Mose Hamlet Jr. He departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Grant Medical Center Emergency Department. Preceding him in death his mother Tara Rankin, his grandmother Lessie A. Watkins, and his daughter Abyghail Hamlet. Kenneth Hamlet attended...
Linda Kay Bryant
Feb 23, 2020
Linda Kay Baisden Bryant 71, of Verdunville WV, passed away on Sunday morning February 23, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She wasborn April 23 1948 at Verdunville WV, Adaughter of the late Julius and Ruth Johnson Workman Baisden. She is also preceded in death by her beloved son JohnFranklin Bryant. Linda is survived by one daughter Vesta (Toots) Bryant...
Ider Cline
Feb 21, 2020
Ider (Trent) Cline, 86 of Wharncliffe, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, February 21st, 2020 at her residence. She was born on April 6th, 1933 in Wharncliffe, WV and was the daughter of Elizabeth Norman and Boley Trent of Isaban, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Betty Jean Conn
Feb 14, 2020
Betty Conn left this world on February 14th, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.
She was the daughter of the late Andy and Sylvia Fleming Hilbert of Omar, WV. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Donald Conn of Omar, her daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Cox of Omar, her son David Conn of Monaville, her...
Willie Lee Blankenship
Feb 7, 2020
Willie Lee Blankenship, 90 of Wharncliffe, WV died February 7th, 2020 at Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, WV of a short illness.
He was born on February 3rd, 1930. He was the son of Leander and Emma (Musick) Blankenship. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan and loved watching football on the television.
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Melvin Ray Lowe
Jan 27, 2020
Melvin Ray Lowe, 61 of Omar, WV departed this life Monday, January 27th, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 13th, 1958 in Logan, WV to the late Don and Marie (Lane) Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Don Lowe and one grandson, Melvin Ray Lowe III.
Those left to...
Thelma Dotson
Jan 25, 2020
Thelma Dotson, 77 of Wharncliffe, WV departed this life Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on February 28th, 1942 in Wharncliffe, WV and was the daughter of the late Miton and Kizzie (Hatfield) Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Ervin Dotson; two sisters, Judy...

Delbert Chester White
Jan 23, 2020
Delbert Chester White, 74 of Stollings, WV departed this life Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at his residence. He was born on February 21st, 1945 in Madison Creek, WV to the late Rush and Molly (Damron) White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Freeland “Pet” White, Walter Russell, and his twin, Elbert Lester White;...
Mary Brown
Dec 11, 2019
Mary Magdaline Hamilton Brown changed her address at 10:25 a.m. on December 11, 2019. Quietly, she moved from her old residence to her brand new home beyond the sky for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called her to Him. When Mary Brown arrived on earth, she did not come to stay. She planned to visit for a little time,...
Douglas "Logan" Helms
Dec 7, 2019
Douglas “Logan” Norman Helms, 59 of Denver, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Atrium Health’s Carolina Medical Center. He was born to the late Jean Helms on August 25, 1960 in Roanoke, Virginia. Logan had recently gained an important job position with Radco Roofing as a Sales Manager. He was Roman Catholic and attended...
Howard Lee Carter
Dec 7, 2019
Howard Lee Carter 62, of Justice, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after battling a lingering illness. He was born on July 25th, 1957 at Iaeger, WV to the late Ritz and Dorothy Carter.
He was proceeded in death by both of his parents and his two brothers, Dallas Carter...
Johnathan Trent Duncan
Nov 26, 2019
Johnathan Trent Duncan, 20 of Logan, WV departed this life Tuesday, November 26th, 2019. He was born on July 9th, 1999 at Cabell Huntington Hospital and was the son of the late Brian Duncan and Angela Duncan Reese. Jonathan was a student at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and Marshall University. He was preceded in death by his...
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