Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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...
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