Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Velma Jean Ellis

Velma Jean Ellis

Apr 23, 2015

Velma Jean Ellis 80 of Chauncey, departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Logan Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 10, 1934 in Stiltner, WV to the late Henderson and Lydia (Rice) Perry.  She was a homemaker and a member of the New Beginnings Community Church at Varney.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Bettie Mae Rogers

Bettie Mae Rogers

Apr 22, 2015

Bettie Mae Rosser Rogers 64 of Amherstdale, WV (Proctor Bottom) took wings and crossed over on April 22, 2015.  Bettie was the daughter of the late Luches Popeye Rosser and Virginia Mae (Steven) Rosser.  Bettie was born December 07, 1950 in Raleigh County, WV. In addition to her parents also preceding her in death are, 1 son; James Rogers Jr.,...

Mary Alice "Hampton" Hensley

Mary Alice "Hampton" Hensley

Apr 19, 2015

Mary Alice (Tomblin) Hampton Hensley 83, of Switzer, formerly of Sharples passed away Sunday April 19, 2015, at Logan Regional Medical Center.  She was a member of the Switzer Freewill Baptist Church and a retired Head Start Teacher for PRIDE.  She was the monarch of the family.  She is survived by her husband James Hensley at home, one brother;...

Ernestine Coleman

Ernestine Coleman

Apr 15, 2015

Ernestine Coleman 94 of Logan departed this life on Wednesday at Logan Park Care Nursing Home in Bills Branch. Born August 18, 1920 in Stotesbury, WV A daughter of the late Mix and Evelyn Caffee Ramsaw also preceded in death by her Husband Charlie Coleman, 2 daughters Emmadine Mixon and Claudette Williams and 1 son Ronald Coleman 1 sister Dorris Hall...

Ernest Ray Thomas Kennedy

Ernest Ray Thomas Kennedy

Apr 13, 2015

Ernest Ray (Thomas) Kennedy, 68 of Holden, WV departed this life Monday April 13, 2015 in CAMC General Division Hospital in Charleston.  He was born in Holden, WV to the late Henry and Goldie (Adkins) Thomas.  He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the UMWA and NRA. In addition to his parents he is also preceded...

Jerry Scott "Bubby" Salmons

Jerry Scott "Bubby" Salmons

Apr 12, 2015

Jerry Scott “Bubby Salmons 44 of Lindside, WV departed this life Sunday April 12, 2015 at his residence.  He was born October 29, 1970 in Man, WV to Era “Junior” and Eleanor (Lester) Salmons.  He was a Coal Miner and was a member of the UMWA Local #70.  He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, one Brother; Bobby...

Jerry George

Jerry George

Apr 2, 2015

Jerry George 69, of Logan departed this life Thursday, April 2, 2015 at The Charleston Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston WV. He was born Novenmber 15, 1945 at Logan, WV to the late Albert and Eula  (Couch) George. He was a Tobacco Salesman, and was in the U.S. Army.  Also preceding him in death are 2 Brothers: William Goerge and...

Louise Lakatos

Louise Lakatos

Mar 26, 2015

Louise (Kinser) Lakatos 77, of Holden departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2015 in U.K. Chandler Hospital in KY.  She was born February 01, 1938 at Wanda, WV to the late Ward and Roxy (Beckett) Kinser. She was a homemaker and a member of the West Logan Church of God.  Also preceding her in death are her Grandparents, husband; Charles Lakatos Jr.,...

Jetta G. Bradshaw

Jetta G. Bradshaw

Mar 17, 2015

Jetta G. Bradshaw, 57 of Switzer, departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born December 19, 1957 at Logan, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Bowen Bradshaw. Jetta was a homemaker and of the protestant faith. Survivors include her daughter, Trista McNeely of Switzer, one sister, Pam (Toney) Norman of Holden, grandson,...

Garland Murphy

Garland Murphy

Mar 16, 2015

 Garland Murphy, 51, of Logan, departed this life Monday, March 16, 2015 at his residence. Born November 10, 1963 at Logan, he was the son late Henry and Johnnie Mae (Rollins) Murphy. Garland was a 1982 graduate of Logan High and Member of the First Baptist Church of McConnell. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Debra Mason....

Oather Kenneth "Bud" Baisden Sr.

Oather Kenneth "Bud" Baisden Sr.

Mar 3, 2015

Oather Kenneth “Bud” Baisden Sr.  71 of Sarah Ann Went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 03, 2015.  He was born August 05, 1943 in Logan to the late James Boyd and Gertrude (Thornhill) Baisden.  He was an avid believer in God, a mechanic that enjoyed working on vehicles, fishing, racing hunting and the outdoors but most of all enjoyed...

Bennett Joe Hall

Bennett Joe Hall

Mar 3, 2015

Bennett Joe Hall 53, of Wilkinson departed this life Tuesday, March 03, 2015 in CAMC Memorial Division Hospital in Charleston.  He was born in Logan November 16, 1971 to the late Joseph and Nancy (Hatfield) Hall. In addition to his parents and grandparents he is also preceded in death by three brothers; Mark, Randall, and Floyd Hall.  He is survived by one...

Wanda Lee Greener

Wanda Lee Greener

Mar 1, 2015

Wanda Lee Greener 58 of Hurricane formerly of Switzer departed this life Sunday, March 01, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 04, 1956 in Logan, WV to the late Clifford and Bertha (Pertee) Bowen. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter Jeanie Slater of Scott Depot, a granddaughter; Blake Greener and grandson; Darian Olivarri that she...

Floyd William Hall

Floyd William Hall

Feb 28, 2015

Floyd William Hall 43 of Monaville departed this life Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born in Logan March 20, 1971 to the late Joseph and Nancy (Hatfield) Hall. In addition to his parents and grandparents he is also preceded in death by two brothers; Mark and Randall Hall.  He is survived by two sons; Chris Sammons...

Geraldine Gerri Ellis

Geraldine Gerri Ellis

Feb 25, 2015

Geraldine "Gerri" Blankenship Ellis, 72, of Omar, passed away Wed., Feb. 25, 2015.Born Dec. 30, 1942, in Gilbert, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Mack and Janice Blankenship.Gerri graduated from Gilbert High School. While attending nursing school at Stevens' Clinic in Welch, W.Va., she met the love of her life, John D. Ellis. Gerri married John D. in...

Loa M Boggs

Loa M Boggs

Feb 23, 2015

Loa M. Boggs 64 of Mooresville, NC formerly of Duncan Fork, WV departed this life Feb 23, 2015 in Carolinas Medical Center.  He was born October 31, 1950 in Bruno, WV to the late Raymond and Vanchie (Ellis) Boggs.  He was retired from UPS where he worked for 22 years and then worked 9 years for Walmart. After retirement he...

Christina Louise Kennedy

Christina Louise Kennedy

Feb 18, 2015

Christina Louise “TEEN” Kennedy 40, of Dingess departed this life Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 06, 1974 in Lowell, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents and several Aunts and Uncles.  Those left to cherish her memories are her Mother Mary Kennedy of Dingess, One Brother; Keith (Ruthie) Kennedy of...