Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Aeryn Brooke Evans

Aeryn Brooke Evans

Jul 5, 2025

Aeryn Brooke Evans

Aeryn Brooke Evans, 3, of Wharncliffe WV, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born on February 6, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Aeryn was a true warrior and hero to everyone who knew her. She bravely faced two critical health issues throughout her short life: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Turner...

Bertie Lou Vance

Bertie Lou Vance

Jul 2, 2025

Bertie Lou Vance, 97 of Chauncey, was carried to her eternal home by angels on July 2 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is the daughter of the late Estil and Florence DeHart of Pine Creek in the Omar area of Logan County, WV, and is the loving wife of...

Jacqueline Olbert

Jacqueline Olbert

Jun 27, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Olbert, affectionately known as “Jackie” or “Auntie Jackie.” Jacqueline departed this life on June 27, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by love at Logan Regional Hospital. 

Jackie was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished...

Janet (Callaway) Clark

Janet (Callaway) Clark

Jun 26, 2025

Janet (Callaway) Clark of Omar, WV passed away peacefutly at her home on the morning of June 26,2025. She was born on May 06,1954 to the late Laden Callaway and Elizabeth (Curry) Callaway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Edward Clark; two brothers, Tommy Callaway and Harry Callaway; and one sister Donna...

James Michael Mullins

James Michael Mullins

Jun 23, 2025

James Michael Mullins, better known as Jim, age 43, of Rossmore, WV, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 23, 2025. Born on January 6, 1982, to Jerry Mullins and the late Polly Wilburn Mullins.

Jim will be remembered as a kind and generous soul who would do anything for anybody and did so when he was capable. Jim was...

Sylvia Mae Adkins

Sylvia Mae Adkins

Jun 11, 2025

Sylvia Mae Adkins, 80, of Switzer, WV passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of June 11, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 1, 1945 to the late Wetzel and Della (Collins) Nelson on Dempsey Branch in Mud Fork, WV.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers,...

Patricia Sue Mattox

Patricia Sue Mattox

Jun 7, 2025

Patricia Sue Mattox, 69, of Omar, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at her residence. She was born to the late Dennis and Mae (Copley) Lackey on May 31st, 1956 in Logan, WV.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Mattox; her only son, Johnny Bell;...

Debra Denise (Vance) Johnson

Debra Denise (Vance) Johnson

Jun 4, 2025

Debra Denise (Vance) Johnson, 64, of Wharncliffe, WV passed away at her home due to a long illness on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Jane Vance. Debra was a free and fiery spirit. She was a homemaker and loved her family endlessly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ballard Johnson

Ballard Johnson

May 26, 2025

Ballard Johnson, 73 of Logan, WV departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1952, and was the son of Columbus, Sr. and Celia Ann Johnson. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brittany Nicole Hicks; and his great-granddaughter, Allison Nicole Hicks. 

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Lisa (Willie) Hicks;...

Billie Jewell Ramey

Billie Jewell Ramey

May 22, 2025

Billie Jewell Ramey, 71, of Mud Fork, WV departed this life on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV.

She was born on April 3rd, 1953, to the late James and Blanch Marcum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Miller, Tommy Miller, and Dale Chandler; and a son-in-law,...

Frances Jewel Damron

Frances Jewel Damron

May 22, 2025

Frances Jewel Damron was reunited with her husband of 37 years on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. She had long awaited this day.

Frances was the humblest person. She would spend most of her days reading her Bible or her Christian based Amish books. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her would tell you how much she loved her TV shows;...

Terrie Lynn Ellis

Terrie Lynn Ellis

May 14, 2025

Terrie Lynn Ellis, 45, of Hurricane, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1980 in Cleveland, OH. She was the daughter of the late Beverley Newsome and Jerry Arthur.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, James Randle McCay; and many angel babies.

Terrie was...

Kathy Lynn (Stevens) Street

Kathy Lynn (Stevens) Street

May 13, 2025

Kathy Lynn (Stevens) Street, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born on August 26, 1954, in Logan, WV, Kathy was a woman of faith, humor, and generous spirit. She graduated from Bellflower High School in Bellflower, CA. Kathy found joy in...

Marvin Brown

Marvin Brown

May 6, 2025

Marvin Brown, 70 of Holden, WV departed this life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 20, 1955, and was the son of Ruth Brand and the late Orlin Carter.

Those left to cherish his loving memory includes his mother, Ruth Brand; daughter, Sharekia Brown (Craig Vinson) and their daughter, I’yanna; son, Alan Clarke (Nastasha...

Edna Rose Baisden

Edna Rose Baisden

May 6, 2025

Edna Rose Baisden age 48 of Logan, WV departed this life with angels taking her to Heaven on May 6th, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born on March 30th, 1977, to Edna White and the late James David White in Sarah Ann, WV.

She was preceded in death by her father James David White; her grandparents, Jack Jude, Inise Jude,...

George Robert "Stumpy" Lee

George Robert "Stumpy" Lee

Apr 29, 2025

George Robert Lee - “Stumpy”, 70 of Logan, WV (formerly of Fairmont, WV) peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on April 29th, 2025. He was born on December 6th, 1954, to Gladys Maddox, and the late George Lee Sr. 

Stumpy worked and retired with Pepsi Co after 28 years. In addition to his day job, he coached football. He also spent...

Emma Irene "Sis" Mounts

Emma Irene "Sis" Mounts

Apr 29, 2025

Emma Irene Mounts, affectionately known as "Sis," passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Sis found joy in dancing, the company of loved ones, and southern-style cooking. 

Her life was dedicated to caring for others. She lovingly supported her parents, Frank Vance and Vernie Corburn, and her siblings, Patricia Browning, Leoma Oliver, Robert, and Michael...

Ronald Eugene Hurst

Ronald Eugene Hurst

Apr 29, 2025

Ronald Eugene Hurst, 82, of Sarah Ann, WV, departed this life on April 29, 2025, at CAMC Memorial.

Born February 1, 1943, to the late Roy and Ida Hurst in Pine Creek, WV. He was also preceded in death by two sons at birth, son-Bobby Hurst, granddaughter-Nikko Booth, brother-James Randall Hurst, and his wife of 48 years, Lillian Hurst.

Ronald was a...

Amanda Dawn Crum

Amanda Dawn Crum

Apr 28, 2025

Amanda Dawn Crum, 38, of Stollings, WV passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY surrounded by her loved ones.

Amanda, most known as “Mandy”, was born June 28th, 1986, in Logan WV and was the daughter of Linda Williams.

She leaves behind her loving husband of ten years, Brent Crum.

In addition to her husband and...

Bobby Earl Hurst

Bobby Earl Hurst

Apr 25, 2025

Bobby Earl Hurst, 55, of Sarah Ann, WV, (formerly of Delbarton, WV) passed away on April 25, 2025, at CAMC Memorial surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1969, to Ronald and the late Lillian Hurst. 

Bobby was a successful Auto Body Specialist for many years in West Virginia and Georgia. He loved...