Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia
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...
Kay Frances Cockerham
Apr 18, 2023
Kay Frances Cockerham, 55 of Lorado, WV., mother of Tiffany (Chip) Moore and Hilary Duncan of Lillington, NC, and Randy Duncan of Letart, WV., died April 18, 2023.
The family will have a private gathering to celebrate her life, at a date to be determined.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Collins Funeral Home Switzer,...
Lois Ann Maynard
Apr 17, 2023
Lois Ann Maynard, 76 of Chauncey, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, April 17th, 2023, at Boone Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 9th, 1946, in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruby (Moore) Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her in laws,...
Gregory Dean Bates
Apr 7, 2023
Gregory Dean Bates, 69, of Yuma,WV passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2023. He was born February 27,1954 to Jack and Norma Bates of McConnell, WV. Greg was a 1972 graduate of Logan High School. He worked as a surface miner for forty-one years at Arch Coal until he retired in 2015. After retiring, Greg enjoyed walking the trails at...
Ricky A. Gill
Mar 31, 2023
Ricky A. Gill, 66, of Gibsonville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Holden, WV on September 20, 1956, to the late Ernestine (Tina) and Claude (Tommy) Gill formerly of Whitman. He is survived by his Aunt Norma G. Thompson, his Uncle Herman Mathews, and first cousins Vicki L. Zeto, Kathy S. Cox, Michael...
Brandi Ann Shepherd
Mar 22, 2023
Brandi Ann Shepherd, 31 of Whitman, WV departed this life on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, in Logan, WV. She was born on August 12th, 1991, in Marietta, GA and was the daughter of Morgan Shepherd and the late Crystal Dawn (Bell) Shepherd. She was raised in the care of Jackie Lee (Kathryn) Bell, Jr.
Brandi was an employment specialist...
Patty Ann Chatell
Mar 16, 2023
Patty Ann (Vance) Chatell, 69 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on April 18th, 1953, in Logan County, WV and was the daughter of the late Roy and Marie Mary Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...
Carl "Tom Toe" Funk
Mar 16, 2023
Carl “Tom Toe” Funk, 64, of Sarah Ann, WV departed this life on Thursday, March 16th, 2023, at his residence. He was born on May 30th, 1958, in Logan, WV and was the son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Chafin) Funk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Funk; brother, Orville “Bub”...
Mae Loretta (Wells) Cantrell
Mar 15, 2023
Mae Loretta (Wells) Cantrell, 62 of Logan, WV departed this life on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, at Tug Valley ARH in South Williamson, KY. She was born on August 14th, 1960, in Vanceburg, KY to the late Troy and Hazel Mae (Cornett) Wells.
Mae enjoyed being outside fishing or listening to music. She loved to read and spoil her...
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