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Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

Jonah “Doodle” Elkins, Jr.

Jonah “Doodle” Elkins, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

A complete obituary will be posted when finalized by the family.

Leona Faye Tackett

Leona Faye Tackett

Feb 8, 2025

Leona Faye Tackett, 76, of Cow Creek, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born to the late Georgia (Perry) and Paul E. Balentine on December 4, 1948, in Logan, W.Va. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-three...

Mildred Mae Curnutte

Mildred Mae Curnutte

Feb 7, 2025

Mildred Mae Curnutte, 85, of Logan, WV, passed away on February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1939, in Logan County, West Virginia. The daughter of the late Samuel Jay Curnutte and Virginia Curnutte. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Samuel Jay Curnutte, Jr., Everett Lafe Curnutte, Larry...

Dolly Mullins Chapman

Dolly Mullins Chapman

Feb 7, 2025

Dolly Mullins Chapman passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Logan County, West Virginia on March 19, 1948, the daughter of James “Poppy” Mullins and Rosa Blizzard Mullins.

Dolly graduated from Logan High School in 1967. She married John Chapman in 1967; they had two children, Michele Chapman Conley (Chris) and...

Steven Fields

Steven Fields

Jan 29, 2025

Steven Allen Fields, born on August 13, 1969, in Logan, West Virginia, passed away on January 29, 2025.

Steven was a devoted husband to Tammy (Baxter) Fields and a loving father to his sons Justin Baxter and Paul Fields, and his stepdaughter Anna Browning. He found immense joy in being “Papaw” to his cherished grandchildren Dominic Baxter, Gracie Fields, and Éloïse...

Mark Anthony Sidney

Mark Anthony Sidney

Jan 23, 2025

Mark Anthony Sidney, 45, of Logan, WV, departed from this life to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born August 28, 1979, to Judy Ann Sidney.

Mark was a devout member of Faith Tabernacle of Cherry Tree, where he enjoyed singing and worshiping with his church family. He was working on a special song, 'My God is...

Mary Frances Collins

Mary Frances Collins

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Frances Collins, 43, of Pecks Mill, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. She was born on January 21, 1981 and was the daughter of Carol (Elliott) McGraw and the late Scottie Paul McGraw.

In addition to her father, she...

Jeff "Chop" Allred

Jeff "Chop" Allred

Jan 20, 2025

Jeff “Chop” Allred, 53 years old of Switzer, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born on July 24, 1971, in Montgomery, AL and was the son of the late Wayne Herman Allred and Edith Gaye (Bryant) Whittington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Darrell Tomblin

Darrell Tomblin

Jan 17, 2025

Darrell Gene Tomblin, 73 of Omar, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 17th, 2025. 

He was born on October 15th, 1951 to the late Jessie and Elizabeth (Meadows) Tomblin in Omar, WV. Darrell was coal miner for over 25 years, and a faithful member of Omar Community Church. In addition to his...

Violet “Ma” Bradford

Violet “Ma” Bradford

Jan 15, 2025

Violet (Hatfield) Bradford, also known to everyone as “Ma”, 88 of Wharncliffe, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ma was a homemaker and the mother of The Lighthouse Church of God of Gilbert Creek. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, church family, and working word search puzzles.

She was born...

Preston Collins, Sr.

Preston Collins, Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Preston Collins, Sr., 80 years old of Harts, WV, departed this life at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.Preston was born April 11, 1944, in Logan, WV and was the son of the late Rev. Harrison Collins, Sr. and Virgie (Tomblin) Collins.Preston was married to the late Betty (Casto) Collins for forty years.In addition...

William Gene Curry

William Gene Curry

Jan 11, 2025

William Gene Curry 75 of Stirrat, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on January 11, 2025.

He was born on June 24, 1949, to the late James (Lark) Curry and Bessie (Chafin) Curry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, P.J. Curry; three sisters, Rita (David) Ross, Patty (Keith) Rebar, and Joyce (Bill) Sanders;...

Archie Earnest Gillman, Sr.

Archie Earnest Gillman, Sr.

Jan 5, 2025

Archie Earnest Gillman, Sr. 70 of Omar, West Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday January 5, 2025, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. 

He enjoyed going to church, spending time with his family and church family; and was the neighborhood papaw to all kids.

He was born September 15, 1954, in Logan, West Virginia to...

Irene Frye

Irene Frye

Dec 12, 2024

Irene Frye, beloved mother to three children, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born in Logan, WV; she was the daughter of Woodrow and Opal Fleming. She was a member of and attended church at Central United Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow, and Opal Fleming; sisters, Phyllis Boyd...

Christopher Lanier Drummer

Christopher Lanier Drummer

Dec 11, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Lanier Drummer

June 7, 1971 – December 11, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Lanier Drummer, 53, of Switzer, West Virginia, passed away on December 11, 2024. Born on June 7, 1971, in Holden, West Virginia, Chris was a beloved son, life partner, father, sibling, uncle, and friend. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved...

Ronnie Conley

Ronnie Conley

Dec 5, 2024

Ronnie Conley, 59 of Verdunville, WV departed this life on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at Charleston, WV. He was born on May 8th, 1965, in Logan County, WV and was the son of the late Keiffer Conley and Gloria Conley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Millard Ray Conley.

Those left to cherish his...

Russell Lee Gore

Russell Lee Gore

Nov 27, 2024

Russell Lee Gore, 57 of Chapmanville, WV departed from this life on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. He was born on September 3rd, 1967, in Logan County, WV and was the son of the late Donald and Aliza (Collins) Gore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Lenore Sue Gillman

Lenore Sue Gillman

Nov 26, 2024

Lenore “Sue” Gillman, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, to join the Lord. She was the loving widow of Rueben Lewis Gillman. Sue was born in Stirrat, West Virginia, to William Henry and Nora Lenis (Woosley) Alderman. She was the youngest of nine siblings and graduated from Logan County High School. After moving to...

Thomas “Jaybird” Lawrence Adkins

Thomas “Jaybird” Lawrence Adkins

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas “Jaybird” Lawrence Adkins 76, of Omar, WV passed peacefully at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV on Monday, November 11th, 2024. He was born October 31st, 1948 at Whitman, WV.

He was the son of the late George and Irene Blackburn Adkins. 

He was proceeded in death by one son, Shane Adkins; two brothers, Carl Adkins and Robert Adkins; and one...

Diane New

Diane New

Nov 3, 2024

Diane New, 46 of Hanover, WV departed this life on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on August 31st, 1978, in Greenville, TN and was the daughter of Herman Fox and Linda (Poe) Blazer.

She was preceded in death by her grandma, Shirley Fox; uncle, Charles Fox; two aunts, Betty Ellis, and...

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