Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Larry Dale Vinson

Larry Dale Vinson

Jul 1, 2015

Larry Dale Vinson 61 of Sandy Bottom, departed this life Wednesday, July 01, 2015 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born February 20, 1954 in Omar to the late Acie Vinson and Betty Colley.   He was a disabled Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by one brother; Gary “Dutch” (Sandra) Colley of Sandy Bottom, one nephew...

Roger B Hatfield

Roger B Hatfield

Jun 28, 2015

Roger B. Hatfield 74, of Monaville departed this life Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born April 11, 1941 at North Spring, WV to the late Walter Hatfield and Tracey Davis. Roger was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmother. Those left to cherish his memories...

Tasha Lester

Tasha Lester

Jun 27, 2015

  Tasha Nicole Lester, age 30 (born May 25, 1985) ascended to heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at home surrounded by her family.  Tasha is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ethel Mae Wilson, who adopted and raised Tasha;  and her grandfather, Bennie Lee Wilson, Sr.  Tasha is survived by her husband, Phillip Lester; children Elijah (8), Melik and Crissiah...

Stephen Hatfield

Stephen Hatfield

Jun 25, 2015

  Stephen Hatfield, 57, of Sarah Ann, departed this life Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. Born July 20, 1957 at Man, WV, he was the son of the late Jack and Oma Elsie Vanrichie Hatfield. He was a retired coal miner. Stephen was also preceded in death by a Brother-in-law, Stephen Campbell. Survivors include his loving wife, Debra Wooten...

John Henry May

John Henry May

Jun 20, 2015

John Henry May 93 of Huntington formally of Stirrat departed this life Saturday, June 20, 2015 at The Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington. He was born January 10, 1922  at Holden to the late Harmon and Polly (Barnett) May. He was a Coal Miner for 42 years. In addition to his Parents he is also preceded in death by his Loving wife of...

Yvonne Gail Meadows

Yvonne Gail Meadows

Jun 10, 2015

Yvonne Gail (Wood) Meadows 79 of New Whiteland, IN formerly of Barnabus, WV departed this life Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin, IN.  She was born February 16, 1936 in Omar, WV to the late Clarence Wood and Catherine Robinson Brady.  She attended the Switzer Church of God, 2007 and 2008  Logan County Belle, Past...

Lawson Godfrey

Lawson Godfrey

Jun 6, 2015

Lawson Godfrey 90, of Douglasville, GA formerly of Omar departed this life Saturday, June 06, 2015 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born April 17, 1925 in Livingston, AL.  He was the son of the late William Godfrey and Mary (Curley) Smith. He was an United States Army Veteran.    In addition to his parents he also preceded...

Jacky Neil Carter

Jacky Neil Carter

Jun 5, 2015

Jacky Neil Carter 49, of Wharncliffe, departed this life June 5, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center born August 18, 1965 in Williamson WV to the late Ritz Sr. and Dorothy  “Davis” Carter. Also preceding him in death is 1 brother; Dallas Carter. Jacky was a retired truck driver.  Jacky loved to camp, fish, and hunt. He loved his hunting buddies...

Norma Jean Estrada

Norma Jean Estrada

May 23, 2015

Norma Jean Estrada 81 of Switzer Departed this life on Saturday May the 23rd at C.A.M.C General Division in Charleston.  Born July 30, 1933 in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was a daughter to the late Worth Bayes and Rosie Farler , also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy,  1: son John Terry, 3: daughters Edith Sharon Terry, Sandra Faye Terry and Crystal K. Simpkins.  She was a member  of The Bradshaw House...

Noah Woodruff

Noah Woodruff

May 20, 2015

Noah Woodruff, 88, of Omar, died Wed., May 20, 2015. Born Dec. 15, 1926, he was a son of the late Albert and Phoebe Varney Woodruff. Also preceding him in death were his sisters, Orpha (Charlie) Hager and Dorothy Meadows; brother, David (Geraldine) Woodruff; one nephew; one nephew-in-law; one great-grandniece, and the love of his life, Sylvia Jobo. Noah was a...

Leoma Eileen Oliver

Leoma Eileen Oliver

May 19, 2015

  Leoma Eileen Oliver 74 of Rossmore departed this life Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her residence.   A private memorial service will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 22, 2015 at her residence. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of the arrangements.     

Ms. Eula Mae West

Ms. Eula Mae West

May 18, 2015

The staff at Collins Funeral Home is sad to announce the passing of Ms Eula Mae West 83 of Canton Lane, Logan Departed this life on Monday May the 18th at the Logan Regional Medical Center.  Born April 1, 1932 in Reform, Alabama a daughter of the Late Johnny West and Susie Draper also preceded in death by her brother...

Brenda Joyce Gunther

Brenda Joyce Gunther

May 14, 2015

 Brenda Joyce (Zion) Gunther 64 of Barnabus, departed this life Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her residence.  She was born January 05, 1951 in Logan, WV to the late Charlie Zion and Ruby (Wilson) Zion Szilagyi.  She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents, two brothers; Douglas A. Zion and Larry L. Zion...

Luevennia Henderson

Luevennia Henderson

May 11, 2015

Luevennia  (Thomas) Henderson 87 of Whitman, WV passed into Life Eternity on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.  She was born Jan 19, 1928 at Omar, WV the daughter of the late Willie and Louella (Edwards) Thomas.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; Marvin Henderson, three brothers;...

Mark, Floyd, & Bennett Hall

Mark, Floyd, & Bennett Hall

May 7, 2015

Mark Hall 41, died December 18, 2013 in Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Charleston, Floyd Hall 43, died February 28, 2015 in Pikeville Medical Center in Kentucky and Bennett Hall 53, in CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.  A Memorial Service will be held for the three brothers beginning at  3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 09, 2015 at Carter Cemetery at Browning Fork with Pastor...

James Stewart Vance

James Stewart Vance

May 1, 2015

   James Stewart Vance, loving husband, father and brother, 62 of Sarah Ann, went to be with Jesus May 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 4, 1952 to Paris Vance and the late Mary Polly Duty Vance.      In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Stewart and Lucy Duty and...

Lee Sipple

Lee Sipple

Apr 30, 2015

Lee Sipple, 73 of Logan, formerly of McConnell gained his heavenly reward on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was born February 06, 1942 in Glen Allen, WV. He retired as a WV State Mine Inspector in 2005 after 30 years of service.  In his ten years of retirement, Lee loved teaching Mining classes for West Virginia and Kentucky, fishing with...

John Davis Ellis

John Davis Ellis

Apr 26, 2015

 John Davis Ellis, 79 of Omar, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. John D. was born in Gilbert, WV to the late Lloyd C. Ellis and Gladys B. Snodgrass Ellis. John D. was a graduate of Gilbert High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with over...