Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia
Victor Bascom Watkins
Jul 30, 2023
Victor Bascom "PeeWee” Watkins, 72, of Dingess, WV, departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born to the late Gordon Watkins and Nancy Violet Tiller Watkins of Logan, WV, he was a beloved son, brother, father, and veteran of the US Army. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Lyla Watkins and siblings...
Melissa Creakman
Jul 30, 2023
Melissa Creakman, 65 of Logan, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on August 28, 1957 to the late Robert and Gloria (Abbott) Collins in Holden, WV. Melissa will be missed by so many. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Ernestine A. Hill
Jul 21, 2023
Ernestine A. Hill, 89 of Cora, West Virginia passed into life eternity on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Hinton, West Virginia. She was born March 27, 1934, in Holden, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Eskridge, her husband Mimnaugh Mahagua Hill, Sr, and her sons Hiram...
Rueben Lewis Gillman
Jul 20, 2023
Rueben Lewis Gillman, 82 of Columbus, OH went to be with the Lord on July 20th, 2023. He was born on March 15th, 1941, at Chauncey, WV to Lewis and Edith Marie Robinette Gillman.
He grew up in Switzer, WV and was a stand-out football player at both Omar Junior High and Logan High School. He was also...
Faye (Dotson) Estep
Jul 17, 2023
Faye (Dotson) Estep, 80 of Sarah Ann, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 17th, 2023. She was born on April 17th, 1943, in Wharncliffe, WV to the late Bill and Stella (Patrick) Dotson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Robert Clarence...
James Ray Sexton
Jul 14, 2023
James Ray Sexton, 62, of Switzer, WV departed from this life on Friday, July 14th, 2023. He was born on August 29th, 1960 and was the son of the late Howard Sexton and Glenna Spurlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Bryant, and Frances White. He worked for Refab, Robco Machine...
Charles Lee Dempsey
Jul 10, 2023
Charles Lee Dempsey “Henny”, 31 of Oceana, WV, departed this life on Monday, July 10th, 2023, at Raleigh General Hospital.
He was born July 13th, 1991, in Logan, WV to the late Michael Dempsey and Brenda Bryant.
Those left to cherish his loving memory includes six sons, Brayden, Zane, Ashen, Alexander, Hennessey and LiL Charles, all from...
Mark Marsh
Jul 6, 2023
Mark Marsh, 62 of Logan, WV departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Trinity Healthcare Services of Logan, WV. He was born on July 18, 1960 and was the son of Grace and the late Wesley “Tubby” Marsh. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pamelea Booth. Those left to...
Bobby Joe Shell
Jun 30, 2023
Bobby Joe Shell, a retired insurance agent and Army veteran, passed peacefully on Friday, June 30th, 2023. In 2014, he wrote his own obituary; however, in true Shell “father-daughter” fashion, it has been rewritten.
Bobby was a devout member of the First Baptist Church of McConnell where he served as a trustee for many years.
He was...
Fredia Ann (Akers) Evans
Jun 30, 2023
Fredia Ann (Akers) Evans, 74 of Logan, WV passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, at Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Fredia was born April 16, 1949, in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Mae Fern Ball Akers and Frank Akers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle...
Johannah Rose Barber
Jun 21, 2023
Our beloved Johannah Rose Barber entered into God’s Kingdom June 21, 2023 following a hard fought battle with numerous respiratory ailments. Johannah was born on March 2, 2005, in Charleston, W.Va. Though small in stature her impact on the world was immense; her spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of countless family members, friends, educators, nurses...
Rickey H. Johnson
Jun 18, 2023
Rickey H. Johnson, 55 of Baisden, WV passed away on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. He was born on October 31st, 1967, in Welch, WV and was the son of Deloris New and the late Obed Johnson.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-three years who he loved and missed more...
Charles "Chuck" Arthur Nickels
Jun 14, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Arthur Nickels departed this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 16, 1952, in Omar, WV to the late Willie and Polly (Maynard) Nickels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Loyd, Jack, Terry, and Paul Nickels; and one sister, Ida Virginia Reedy.
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Garrett Perry
Jun 14, 2023
Garrett Daniel Perry, 68, of Cow Creek WV, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Logan Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1955, at Cow Creek, WV to the late George and Violet Hatfield Perry.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Edgar Allen Marcum
May 27, 2023
Edgar Allen Marcum, the son of Maxine & Ronnie Marcum was born on November 12th, 1974 and passed away on May 27th, 2023. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie (Jody) Marcum and Jeffrey Marcum and friend, Anita Maynard
Those left to cherish his memory includes his two sons; Brandon and Dustin Marcum from 12 pole; two...
Ruby (Evans) Cook
May 25, 2023
Ruby (Evans) Cook, 94 of Monaville, WV passed peacefully on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 25th, 1928 in Harts, WV and was the daughter of the late William and Cora (Ellis) Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands,...
Deloris (Abbott) Sipple
May 24, 2023
Deloris Ann (Abbott) Sipple of Logan, formally of Dehue and McConnell, joined her late husband, Lee Sipple in eternal rest on May 24, 2023. Deloris was one of a kind. She was a strong willed, independent soul, and a dedicated mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Irene Abbott of Dehue; her spouse, Lee Sipple;...
Cora "Sis" Ferguson
May 19, 2023
Cora “Sis” Ferguson, 88, of Delbarton, WV departed from this life on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at her residence. She was born on June 12th, 1934, in Whitewood, VA and was the daughter of the late James Mullins and Rosa (Blizzard) Mullins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Buck Ferguson; son, James...
Teddy McCleese
May 9, 2023
Teddy McCleese, 61 of Holden, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at his residence. He was born on July 21st, 1961, in Logan, WV and was the son of the late Clarence McCleese and Doris McCleese (Brown) Hatfield.
He worked as a mechanic. He was a member of...
James Larry Owens
May 2, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Larry Owens, 64, of Omar, WV.
Larry, as he was known, was born to the late Iva (Meadows) Owens Wongler and Jesse L. Owens on March 22, 1959, in Holden, WV.
Before becoming disabled in 2007, he worked in retail; first at Shaheen Shopping Center, then at...
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