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Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Switzer, West Virginia

James Edward Gibson

James Edward Gibson

Jun 22, 2020

James Edward Gibson, 73 of Logan, WV departed this life Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born July 11th, 1946 in Kistler, WV and was the son of the late James Gibson and Florence (Hager) Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse, Darlene (Marcum) Gibson; and two...

Todd J. Chafin

Todd J. Chafin

Jun 22, 2020

Todd J. Chafin, 59 of Cow Creek, WV departed this life Monday, June 22nd 2020 at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born on May 7th, 1961 in Logan, WV and was the son of Clifton F. Chafin and Virgie L. Chafin. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton F. Chafin.

Those left to cherish his loving...

Noah David "Dave" Messer

Noah David "Dave" Messer

May 25, 2020

Noah David “Dave” Messer, 66 of Logan, WV formally of Mud Fork, WV departed this life Monday, May 25th, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 14th, 1954 in Logan, WV and was the son of the late Noah and Goldie (Meeks) Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Andrew and...

Alec MacKenzie Lee Griffin

Alec MacKenzie Lee Griffin

May 18, 2020

Alec MacKenzie Lee Griffin was born in Logan on July 20, 1999, and passed away on Monday, May 18th (at 20 years-of-age) as the result of injuries sustained in a tragic four-wheeler accident in Logan. 

Alec was a talented, creative individual who had a passion for music and an enthusiasm for playing guitar. He had a wonderful wit and sense of humor, a sweet-natured...

Jerry Richard "Richie" Clemens

Jerry Richard "Richie" Clemens

May 18, 2020

Jerry “Richie” Richard Clemens, 46 of Holden, WV departed this life Monday, May 18th, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 23rd, 1974 in Holden, WV and was the son of Jerry Barnette and Karen Clemens. He was of the Church of God faith.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Thomas Clemens; aunt, Sheila Maynard...

Andrew Jackson McKenzie

Andrew Jackson McKenzie

May 8, 2020

Andrew Jackson McKenzie, 90, of Whitman, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, May 8th, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 12th, 1929 in Boyd County, KY and was the son of the late Jack and Ida (Clark) McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Beulah Mae Vance

Beulah Mae Vance

May 7, 2020

Beulah Mae Collins Vance, 90, of Whitman, West Virginia, beloved wife and mother joined her husband, son, and loved ones in heaven on Thursday May 7, 2020, passing quietly at her home.  Her beautiful memories will live on in her two children Sharon Davis (Gary) and Ted Vance (Kelli), her daughter-in-law Lynn Vance, her five grandchildren, Bryan Davis (Katie), Jeffrey...

Angela Dawn McKinney

Angela Dawn McKinney

May 6, 2020

Angela Dawn McKinney, 41, of Omar, WV departed this life Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 3rd, 1979 in Logan, WV and was the daughter of Jerry and Patricia (Mayhorn) Crum. She was a member of Word of Life Church.

Those left to cherish her memory includes her parents, Jerry and Patricia...

James L (Milky) Gardner

James L (Milky) Gardner

Apr 27, 2020

James L. (Milky)Gardner, 89 of Buffalo New York and formerly of Slagle, WV. passed from this earth to glory on  April 27 2020.  He was born March 17, 1931. The oldest of 16 children, born to the late Watson and Frances (Hill) Gardner. He was a member of  Open Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church in Buffalo. He served as Deacon...

Seth Nelson

Seth Nelson

Apr 23, 2020

Seth Nelson, 41 of Whitman, WV passed away Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center. He will be cremated and there are no services planned at this time. Collins Funeral Home Inc. of Switzer, WV is in charge of arrangements.

Easter Hatfield

Easter Hatfield

Apr 20, 2020

Easter Hatfield of Wharncliffe, WV went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence. She was a homemaker, an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend to all she met.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lanny Hatfield; mother, Louise Dotson; step-father, Donald Dotson; and her nephew, Jerome Mounts all of Wharncliffe, WV.

She...

Robert Lee "Snook" Greer

Robert Lee "Snook" Greer

Apr 19, 2020

Robert Lee Greer (Snook), 79 of Chauncey, WV, departed this life Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Trinity Healthcare Services- Logan. Born November 14, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Cora (Lowe) Greer. Robert was a welder by trade and had a passion for sports, coaching Omar Little League and Midget League teams. He had a deep...

Roger Dean Hunt

Roger Dean Hunt

Apr 18, 2020

Roger Hunt, 44, died April 18, 2020, with his wife by his side in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born April 18, 1976. He was the son of Betty Hunt and the late Phillip Hunt.  He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and a good friend to all that knew him. He never met a stranger and would do anything...

Perry Dale McKinney

Perry Dale McKinney

Apr 16, 2020

Perry Dale McKinney, 51 of Noblesville,IN. formerly of Logan, WV  passed away peacefully in his residence after a battle with cancer.

He is the son of SSGT. Wade McKinney Sr. and Brenda (Evans) McKinney both of Whitman,WV.

Perry proudly served his country in the U.S. ARMY as an air assault ranger he was also an auto mechanic, he had several...

George Randall "Cotton" Baxter

George Randall "Cotton" Baxter

Apr 16, 2020

George “Cotton” Randall Baxter, 58 of Switzer, WV passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2020 after battling with cancer. He was preceded in death by his step father, Columbus Meade; sister, Christine Hodges; his uncles, Terry and Joe Hodges; and his nephew, Phillip Ward Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Jackie) Baxter; mother, Linda Meade; father, George Baxter; daughter,...

Danny Ray Creakman

Danny Ray Creakman

Apr 12, 2020

Danny Ray Creakman, 67 of Monaville, WV departed this life Sunday, April 12th, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born October 28th, 1952 in Logan, WV and was the son of the late Raymond and Luanna (Thompson) Creakman.  

Those left to cherish his loving memory includes his wife, Melissa (Collins) Creakman; sister-in-law, Susan Jackson; and aunt, Effie Castle.

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Christopher Nelson Nelms

Christopher Nelson Nelms

Mar 31, 2020

Christopher Nelson Nelms was born in Charleston, WV on May 20,1965 to Betty Jo Aliff King. Chris birth name was Christopher Allan King but he was adopted on October 9, 1970 by Alex and Anna Nelms of Omar, WV and his name changed to Christopher Nelson Nelms. The Lord called him home on March 31, 2020 in Charleston, WV at...

Maude Sue "Susie" Gollihue

Maude Sue "Susie" Gollihue

Mar 28, 2020

Maude Sue “Susie” Gollihue, 67, of Sarah Ann, WV, departed this life Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 21st, 1952 in Logan, WV, the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Funk.  She was also proceeded in death by her husband, Larry F. Gollihue; sister, Lillian “Lilly” Mae Dehart; and nephew, Ryan Funk.

Those...

James Pete Hensley, Sr.

James Pete Hensley, Sr.

Mar 27, 2020

James “Pete” Hensley Sr., 56 of Kermit WV passed away on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at his Residence. He was born on June 9, 1963 at ARH in Kentucky and was the Son of the late Samuel  D and Geraldine (Fouch) Hensley. He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) Brothers; Olliver and Daniel Hensley. (2) Sisters: Nioka Cline...

Pearl Pauline Collins

Pearl Pauline Collins

Mar 11, 2020

Pearl Pauline Collins, 61 of Omar, WV departed this life on Tuesday, March 11th, 2020 at St.Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on May 20th, 1958 to the late Carl and Virginia Adams in Madison, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Eldridge, Woodrow, Tennis, Grover, and Daniel Lee Adams; two sisters, Sylvia...

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