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Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Linda Pritchard
Nov 1, 2024
Linda Pritchard, 72 of West Logan, went home on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV.
Linda was born on July 31st, 1952 and was the daughter of Jack and Norma Fortune of West Logan. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and multiple other family members.
In Linda’s life she held several occupations. She was...
Janice Marie (Browning) Craddock
Oct 26, 2024
Janice Marie (Browning) Craddock, 76 of Lake, WV gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. She was born on January 6th, 1948, in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late James Browning and Anna (Vance) Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Dora Gay Williamson
Oct 18, 2024
Dora Gay Williamson, 84 of Cow Creek, WV gained her heavenly wings to be with her Lord on Friday, October 18, 2024, where she resided with her sister and caregiver, Sara Pennington.
She was born on February 8, 1940, in Mingo County, a daughter of the late Eli and Delsie (Spears) Perry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mildred Lester
Oct 16, 2024
Mildred Lester, 67 of Delbarton, WV departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born on September 30, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Richard Brewer and Arrita Mae (Maynard) Brewer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Connie (Bo) Starr and Patty (Richard)...
Richard Kenneth Evans
Oct 13, 2024
Richard Kenneth Evans, 86 of Wilkinson, WV departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 15, 1937, in McDowell County, WV. Those preceding him in death was his parents, Mildred and Gordon Hurd of Davy, WV, and his wife of forty-nine years, Shelby “Parks” Evans.
He was a 1955...
Gary Dale Wilson
Oct 11, 2024
Gary Dale Wilson was born on September 9, 1961, in Man, West Virginia. Dale, as he is known to his family, transitioned to heaven on October 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie, and Ethel (nee: Foster) Wilson; brothers, Benny Wilson, Jr and Larry Wilson; sister, Rozelyn Wilson and niece, Tasha Wilson Lester. Gary is survived by...
Tammy Sue (Elkins) Albright
Oct 11, 2024
Tammy Albright, 51 of Logan, WV left this earthly home on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV. She was born on February 17th, 1973, to Lana Sue Elkins and the late Donald Elkins. In addition to her dad, she was preceded in death by one nephew, Timothy Elkins, II and her maternal and paternal...
Cedrick Lanier Mitchell
Oct 10, 2024
Cedrick Lanier Mitchell, 58, born on March 22nd, 1966, of Logan, WV. He departed this life and entered eternal rest on October 10th, 2024, at his home.
He had a love for fishing and boxing where he became pro in the 80s. He was very outgoing and funny. He loved grilling and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his...
Dolfard Lambert
Sep 27, 2024
Dolfard Lambert, 83 of Omar, WV departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born May 9, 1941, in Omar, WV to the late Rev. Walter and Gracie (Meadows) Lambert. He was retired from the Logan County Board of Education. He was a devoted Christian and a fifty-year member of Walnut...
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