Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Tonya Lynn Shell

Tonya Lynn Shell

Jul 1, 2024

Tonya Lynn Hileman Shell, 64, of Huntington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 1st 2024, at Hospice House of Huntington. She was born on May 4th 1960, at Cabell Huntington Hospital and split her childhood between Huntington and Logan County, WV. She was a 1978 graduate of Barboursville High School and earned a Bachelor degree...

Denny Denvil Sias

Denny Denvil Sias

Jun 24, 2024

Denny Denvil Sias, 74 of Delphos, OH, formerly of Rossmore, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Sesco and Phyllis Sias of Rossmore, WV and two brothers, Gerry Sias and Brent Sias.

He was a veteran and served his country proud. He loved fishing...

Maudie Walsh

Maudie Walsh

Jun 20, 2024

Maudie Walsh, 89, departed this life on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at Wyoming Healthcare Center in New Richmond, WV. She was born on March 23rd, 1935, in Holden, WV and was the daughter of the late Ben Walsh and Dora (Adams) Walsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a host of brothers and sisters.

Those left...

Jessica Marie Roberge

Jessica Marie Roberge

Jun 14, 2024

Jessica Marie Roberge, 40 years old, departed this life on Friday, June 14th, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. She was born on March 16th, 1984, in New Hampshire.

Those left to cherish her loving memory includes her fiancé, Joshua Keefer; mother, Barbara Lambert; two daughters, London Bartram, and Paris Bartram; brother, Christopher Shaw; two sisters,...

O'Dell William Roberts, Jr.

O'Dell William Roberts, Jr.

Jun 9, 2024

O’Dell "Junebug" William Roberts, Jr., 70, of Switzer, WV departed this life on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 13th, 1953, in Logan, WV to the late O’Dell Roberts, Sr. “Red” and Ernestine Damron.

He was a carpenter. He graduated from and played football for Chapmanville. He loved everyone.

Those left to cherish his loving memory...

Thelma Louise (Dameron) Adkins

Thelma Louise (Dameron) Adkins

Jun 5, 2024

Thelma Louise Adkins (Dameron) went home to be with her Trinity on June 5, 2024, at the age of 86 in Logan, WV. She was born on April 28, 1938, in Logan, WV. Thelma was the daughter of the late Matthew and Malissa Dameron, the adoring wife of the late Rev. Roy Adkins, and the loving mother of the late...

James "Jimmy" Abshire

James "Jimmy" Abshire

Jun 4, 2024

James “Jimmy” Abshire born in Holden WV on March 23rd 1959, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed from this earth on June 4th, 2024 after a long battle with illness at Logan Regional Medical Center.

James was preceeded in death by a daughter Carrie Ann Abshire, mother Goldie (Vance) Abshire, Father James L. Abshire, grandparents Mose Vance, Mary (Baisden) Vance,...

Jeremy Neace

Jeremy Neace

Jun 1, 2024

Jeremy Neace, 42, of Logan, WV departed this life peacefully at his residence on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. He was born on March 16th, 1982, in Logan to Beverly & Dwight Neace.

Jeremy was a very giving, religious man, and could quote you any verse from the Bible off the top of his head. He enjoyed cooking and all things outdoors;...

Virginia (Ferguson) Farley

Virginia (Ferguson) Farley

May 29, 2024

Virginia (Ferguson) Farley, 103, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, at Trinity Healthcare Services of Mingo in Williamson, WV. She was born on April 10th, 1921, to the late Harry and Georgia (Riffe) Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anse Farley; son, David Farley; three sisters; and one brother.

Those left to...

Ruth Ann Vinson

Ruth Ann Vinson

May 22, 2024

Ruth Ann Vinson, 75 of Omar, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, after a long battle of cancer. She was the daughter of the late Mary Stivers and Harris Ben. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Russell Vinson; daughter, Connie Lee Bragg; two sisters, Lizzie Vance, and Barbara Chafin; and one brother, Crit Ben.

The survivors...

George E. Howes

George E. Howes

May 6, 2024

George E. Howes, 70 of Sarah Ann, WV, passed away on May 6th, 2024. He was born July 7th, 1953 to the late James Anderson”Bill” Howes and Thelma Marie (Dean) Howes. He was also the great-great grandson of the late Devil Anse and Levicy Chafins Hatfield.

 

George was a long-time resident of Logan County, WV. He was a 1971 graduate of...

Louise Baisden

Louise Baisden

May 3, 2024

Louise Baisden, 89, of Wilkinson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 3, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 11, 1935, in Monaville, she was a daughter of the late Paris and Dessie Vance McCoy.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Baisden; three sisters, Edna...

Mary Louise Hawkins

Mary Louise Hawkins

May 1, 2024

Mary Louise Hawkins, 71 of Sarah Ann, WV, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at her residence. She was born on June 24th, 1952 to the late George and Emma (Kennedy) Robison in Madison, WV. Mary attended Marshall University where she graduated with honors with a bachelor’s in English Literature. She then furthered her education gaining a...

Vickie Mary Messer

Vickie Mary Messer

Apr 25, 2024

Vickie Mary Messer, 44, departed this life on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.

 

She was born to the late Andy Messer and Pearl Belcher on May 1st, 1979, in Logan, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kara Messer. 

 

Those left to cherish her memories includes her son, Dominic...

Stephanie Ann Newsome

Stephanie Ann Newsome

Apr 25, 2024

Stephanie Ann Newsome, 71 of Switzer, WV went to her heavenly home on Thursday April 25th ,2024. 

 

She was preceded in death by her son, Jackie Crile; her parents; and siblings. 

 

She is survived by her grandchildren, Paige (Brandon) Marcum, Tyler (Kalyn) Crile, Gabe (Larissa) Crile, and Matt Crile; and a host of great grandchildren.

 

Ann worked as a security guard for many...

Ernie Workman

Ernie Workman

Apr 15, 2024

Ernie Workman 70, of Switzer, WV, departed this life on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 28th, 1953, in Ohio to the late Richard and Della Mae (Conley) Workman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Diana Fleming; and his wife, Claudia Workman.

 

Ernie was a retired...

James Edward Hughes

James Edward Hughes

Apr 14, 2024

James Edward Hughes, 75, of Barnabus WV, went home to be with the Lord in April 2024. He was found at home on Saturday April 14th 2024.He was born on March 7th 1949 in Logan, WV.  In addition to his mother and father, Willa Mae Hughes (Chambers) and Eugene Hughes, he was proceeded in death by many beloved aunts, uncles...

Emma Zola Jeffrey Smith

Emma Zola Jeffrey Smith

Apr 11, 2024

Emma Zola Jeffrey Smith, 92 of Cow Creek, WV gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. She was born on February 13th, 1932 in Mallory to the late Allie and Liza (Wooten) Jeffrey. Emma was a homemaker, who loved cooking, spending time with family, vacationing at the beach. She loved attending church and singing for the Lord. In...

James Lowell Blankenship

James Lowell Blankenship

Apr 10, 2024

James Lowell Blankenship, 84 of Monaville, WV departed this life on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at St.Marys Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born on May 27th, 1939, in Wharncliffe, WV to the late Ernest and Ellen Gibson Blankenship. He was preceded in death by two previous wives, Redith (York) Blankenship and Lois (Robinson) Blankenship; one son, James Ernest Blankenship;...

Paul David Perdue

Paul David Perdue

Apr 10, 2024

Paul David Perdue, 79 of Mudfork, WV departed this life on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He passed away after a long courageous battle of cancer and Alzheimer’s. 

 

He was born to the late Isom and Emerald (Davis) Perdue on July 23rd, 1944, in Logan, WV. 

 

Paul was a member of the UMWA Local 1440. He...