Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Harold Edward Peoples

Harold Edward Peoples

Feb 17, 2015

Harold Edward Peoples 54, of Logan, departed this life Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born July 07, 1960 at Amherstdale, WV to the late Levi and Rose Anne (Ward) Peoples. He served in the United State Army, a member of the Sulfur Springs Baptist Church at Holden. In addition to his parents, he was...

Diana Fay Farley

Diana Fay Farley

Feb 14, 2015

Diana Fay (Smith) Farley 76, of Stirrat departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 19, 1938 in Stirrat to the late John and Blanche (Hale) Smith.   She was the  Administrative Assistant at Pepsi Cola Company for 47 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four Brothers; Robert, Franklin,...

Carlos R Cook

Carlos R Cook

Feb 12, 2015

Carlos R. Cook, 70 of Rossmore Hill, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2015 following a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlan and Thelma Cook and one sister; Helen Brown.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years Janet (Crabtree) Cook, Daughter; Michelle (R.B.) Hill, Son; C.R. (Lucy) Cook, Brother;...

Edna Fields

Edna Fields

Feb 4, 2015

Edna Fields 95 of Laurelwood Lane, Monaville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 04, 2015, in Trinity Health Care Logan.  She was born in Monaville on February 28, 1919. Her parents were the late Paris and Dessie (Vance) McCoy. She was a Homemaker, a member of the Monahill Memorial Freewill Baptist Church and a member...

Robert Edward Curry

Robert Edward Curry

Feb 1, 2015

Robert Edward Curry 72, of Logan departed this life Sunday, February 01, 2015 in Logan Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 06, 1942 in Cow Creek, WV to the late James Lark and Bessie (Chafin) Curry. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and retired from Logan City Water Board.  In addition to his parents he is preceded...

Eloise Mitchell

Eloise Mitchell

Jan 31, 2015

Elois Mitchell, 81 of Rossmore, formly of Dingess, departed this life Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 5, 1934 at Mud Fork, she was the daughter of the late William and Rebecca Tiller Meade. Elois was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jennings McCloud,...

Paris Lee Brewer

Paris Lee Brewer

Jan 19, 2015

Paris Lee Brewer 52 of Chapmanville departed this life Monday January 19, 2015 at CAMC Memorial division.  He was born October 08, 1962 in Logan WV to Patricia Ann Boyd Brewer and the late Jesse Brewer Jr. He was disabled, a carpenter and in construction. In addition to his Father he was preceded in death by his grandparents, and Brother...

Clyde Wayne Bledsoe

Clyde Wayne Bledsoe

Jan 18, 2015

Clyde Wayne Bledsoe 72 of Pine Creek departed this life Sunday January 18, 2015 at his residence.  He was born November 24, 1942 in Virginia to the late Walter and Virginia (Salyers) Bledsoe.  He served in the United States Navy and retired as an Electrician in the Coal Mines as well as working in Machine Shops.  In addition to his parents he was...

Charles Boatwright

Charles Boatwright

Jan 14, 2015

Charles "Tiny" Boatwright Sr. 64 of Logan, WV departed this life Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015. He was born March  21, 1950.  "Boatwright" was a graduate of Logan High School. He also served in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother Ernestine Burns and Grandfather James Boatwright Sr. Those left to cherish his memories is his father, Charles...

Oneida Young

Oneida Young

Dec 28, 2014

 Oneida Young, 58 of Switzer, departed this life Sunday, December 28, 2014 at her residence. Born January 24, 1956 at Logan, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Anna Blankenship Crum. Oneida was manager of several different Businesses. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Young Jr. Survivors include her loving husband, Ronnie Young, one...

Janice Blankenship

Janice Blankenship

Dec 22, 2014

Janice Blankenship born Jan 17, 1924 at Baisden, WV preceded by  husband Mack Blankenship awaiting her in heaven.  Parents:  Alfred and Sarah Browning Blankenship also deceased. Siblings that preceded her: Rohn, Lenford, Ervin, Reaford, Vicie, Violet and Bertha.  Surviving siblings: Royal Blankenship of Baisden, WV; Bonnie Morgan of Columbus, Oh; Blonnie Carter and Amy Cline of Gilbert, WV. Her Children:  Gearldine Blankenship Ellis Spouse, John Davis Ellis...

Donald Dennis Burgraff

Donald Dennis Burgraff

Dec 21, 2014

Donald Dennis Burgraff, formerly of Williamson, WV, passed away at the home of his daughter, Kathy, in Omar, WV on December 21, 2014 following a brief illness.  Born on March 20, 1940, Donnie was a member of the Pond Creek Nation where he grew up in McAndrews, KY and was a 1957 graduate of Belfry High School.  He was a veteran...

Rev. Taylor Lee Duty

Rev. Taylor Lee Duty

Dec 16, 2014

Rev. Taylor Lee Duty, 82, of Omar, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Trinity Healthcare in Williamson.  He was born February 7, 1932 at Omar, the son of the late Stewart and Lucy Marcum Duty.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Duty; one brother, Thomas...

Chester Lee ''Snook'' Bradsher

Chester Lee ''Snook'' Bradsher

Dec 13, 2014

Chester Lee “Snook” Bradsher Sr. 59 of Wilkinson departed this life Saturday December 13, 2014 at his residence.  He was born June 12, 1955 in Logan to the late William H. and Zeora (Lockhart) Bradsher Sr. He was a graduate of Logan High School and while attending there he was a member of the football team and took welding...

Gerald Jerry G King

Gerald Jerry G King

Dec 11, 2014

Gerald G. "Jerry" King 79 of Switzer departed this life Monday December 11, 2014 at Trinity Health Care of Logan.  He was born March 20, 1935 in Mercer County, WV to the late Harry Barger and Rose (Glasscock) King.  In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his brother; Jim (Ruth) King of Missouri, and his niece Kathy King of Raytown, Missouri.  He...