Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Diana Lynn (Thompson) Setser

Diana Lynn (Thompson) Setser

Dec 24, 2023

Diana Lynn (Thompson) Setser, 69 years old, of Rossmore, WV. The wife of Earl Setser of Rossmore, WV. She was born on June 30th, 1954 and was the youngest of thirteen kids.

 

She was born and raised in Holden, WV. She worked most of her life at Logan General Hospital, Morrision's Drive Inn, and Valley Market. She knew and...

Barbara Sue (Browning) Hale

Barbara Sue (Browning) Hale

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara Sue (Browning) Hale, 78 of Verdunville, WV departed this life on Monday, December 18th, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on October 16th, 1945, in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Willie Jennings Browning and Jenethel (Collins) Browning. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by one...

Nila Kathryn (Blankenship) Conner

Nila Kathryn (Blankenship) Conner

Dec 14, 2023

Nila Kathryn (Blankenship) Conner, 52, departed this life on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. She was born on August 9th, 1971, in West Virginia and was the daughter of Leota Marie Messer and the late Ralph Blankenship. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her mamaw, Nila Hatfield; and great grandparents, LB, and Elsie Messer.

 

Those left to...

Ellen Darlena Hooker

Ellen Darlena Hooker

Dec 13, 2023

Ellen Darlena Hooker, 78 of Omar, WV departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, to be with Jesus. She was born on February 24th, 1945, in Barnabus, WV to the late Clyde and Gertrude (Harmon) Booth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hooker; granddaughter, Jessica Sprouse;...

James "EJ" Eric Runyon, Jr.

James "EJ" Eric Runyon, Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

James Eric “EJ” Runyon, Jr., 24, of Ben Creek, WV passed away on December 8th, 2023.

 

He was born on September 1st, 1999, in Logan, WV to James Eric Runyon Sr. of Ben Creek, WV and Beth Lester (Bill) Prater of Newtown, WV. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jerry Lee Lester. EJ loved the outdoors...

Paul Mack Simpkins

Paul Mack Simpkins

Dec 6, 2023

Paul Mack Simpkins, 71, of Beech Creek, WV departed this life on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023. He was born on July 24th, 1952, in Matewan, WV and was the son of the late John Simpkins, Jr. and Edith (Hatfield) Simpkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul William Simpkins; brother, Tony Simpkins; sister,...

Sandra Sue Nelson

Sandra Sue Nelson

Nov 24, 2023

Sandra Sue Nelson, 75, of Switzer WV, departed this life, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness, at CAMC, on November 24, 2023.

 

Sue was a homemaker, who had a great love for music, her family, and friends, and all the things that make the world beautiful. Drawn by kindness and sincerity, she could make anyone feel...

Patricia Sue Burgess

Patricia Sue Burgess

Nov 20, 2023

Patricia Sue Burgess, 69, of Chauncey, West Virginia, left this world on November 20th, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital after battling a long term illness. Pat was a loving mom and mamaw. If you knew Pat, you would say that she was a very happy-go-lucky type of person who always had a smile on her face.

 

Pat was...

Jason Andrew Bradley

Jason Andrew Bradley

Nov 2, 2023

Jason Andrew Bradley, 46, of Logan, WV, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. He was born on January 18, 1977, in Logan, WV.

 

Jason was a loving husband to Serena Bradley and a dedicated father to his two sons, Andrew, and Alex. He took great pride in teaching them all the skills he...

James Anderson "Bill" Howes, Jr.

James Anderson "Bill" Howes, Jr.

Oct 28, 2023

James Anderson “Bill” Howes, Jr., 95 of Sarah Ann, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. He was born on June 12th, 1928, in Sarah Ann, WV to the late James A. “Anse” Howes, Sr. and Hattie (Dingess) Howes. In addition to...

Alicia (Peña) Vance

Alicia (Peña) Vance

Oct 16, 2023

Alicia (Peña) Vance, 61, of Logan, WV departed this life on Monday, October 16th, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on January 3rd, 1962, in Pennsylvania to the late Juan and Gloria (Perez) Peña. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Columbus and Virginia Vance.

 

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Joan Yvonne (Grimm) Stepp

Joan Yvonne (Grimm) Stepp

Sep 25, 2023

Joan Yvonne (Grimm) Stepp, 76, of Logan, WV departed this life on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on January 18th, 1947 in Ohio to the late Donald and Myrtle (Collins) Grimm.

 

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

 

Those left to cherish her loving memory includes...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Workman

Jacqueline "Jackie" Workman

Sep 8, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Workman, 59 of Logan, WV departed this life on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 14th, 1964 to the late Troy and Gladys Workman.

 

Jackie had a heart of gold and would give anybody anything she had. She loved everyone and will be missed.

 

In addition to her...

Aaron Mykel Thompson

Aaron Mykel Thompson

Sep 8, 2023

Aaron Mykel Thompson, 32, departed this life on Friday, September 8th, 2023. He was born on August 31st, 1991 in Logan, WV and was the son of Ronnie Lee and Delania Dawn (DeHart) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Easter Jewel Thompson.

 

His greatest time was spent with his son, Hunter, fishing, playing ball,...

Jerry William Crum

Jerry William Crum

Aug 26, 2023

Jerry William Crum, 66 of Chauncey, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. He was born on August 30th, 1956 in West Virginia to the late Memphis and Nancy (White) Crum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Edward Ooten

Edward Ooten

Aug 17, 2023

Edward Ooten, 94 of Delbarton, WV went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2023 peacefully at home in Scarlett Road. He was born February 18, 1929 in Delbarton, WV the son of the late Henry Ooten and Peggy (Mahon) Ooten. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Susie Ooten; by his brothers, Tommy, Clifford, Jack, and...

Mary Lou Castle

Mary Lou Castle

Aug 16, 2023

Mary Lou Castle, 95 of Omar, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 30th, 1928 in Rossmore, WV to the late Okey Thompson and Inez (Robinson) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James B....

Jimmy "Jimbo"  C. Carpenter

Jimmy "Jimbo" C. Carpenter

Aug 8, 2023

Jimmy “Jimbo” C. Carpenter, 77 of Barnabus, WV peacefully entered into the gates of Heaven and was reunited with his wife and those loved ones gone before him on August 8, 2023 at his residence in Cow Creek, WV he was surrounded by his family. He was born on March 6, 1946 in Barnabus, WV to the late Isaac and...

Anita Rae Hensley

Anita Rae Hensley

Aug 8, 2023

Anita Rae Hensley, 66 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on Monday, August 8th, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 13th, 1957 in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Walter Fred and Virginia (Talip) Sowards.

 

She worked as an office manager. She loved animals; she worked and help found an animal rescue.

 

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Debra Sue Browning Perry

Debra Sue Browning Perry

Aug 4, 2023

Debra Sue Browning Perry, 70, of Cow Creek WV, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven and was reunited with those loved ones gone before her on Friday, August 4, 2023, at HospiceCare at CAMC while being surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1953, at Logan, WV, to the late Rev. Arville Arden and Mary Ruth (Trent) Browning....