Donald Ray Lester, 84 of Baisden, WV departed this life on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 22, 1935 at Baisden, he was the son of the late Burgess and Eliza Lester. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife: Julia Blankenship Lester; and several brothers and sisters. Donald was loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He loved carpentry and loved spending time outdoors. Those left...

James H. (John) Thompson, a beloved father, friend and minister, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. After a brave fight with ALS, John, a resident of Gilbert, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. He was 75. John was born March 1, 1944, in Chattaroy, West Virginia to James H. and Edna Maye (Frangowlakis) Thompson. He grew up in Chattaroy surrounded by his parents’ large and loving families, including twelve...

Our Beautiful mother, Dessie Mae Cline, 87 of Baisden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from Logan Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with a lingering illness. Born April 14, 1932 at Baisden, WV., she was the daughter of the late Estel and Alcie Ritchie. In addition to her parents she was reunited with her loving husband Judd Cline whom I know she is rejoicing with today; three brothers: Virgil (Lennie) Ritchie,...

Mrs. Jessica Leann Browning McGlothlin, age 26, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Tuesday (December 3, 2019) at her home. She was born March 9, 1993 in Logan, West Virginia. A 2011 graduate of Richlands High School, she had received a Music Degree and a Pharmacy Tech certificate from Southwest Virginia Community College, and was currently a first-year student at the Appalachian School of Pharmacy. She had formerly been employed at Tiger X Pharmacy and Pizza Plus. She had a very creative...

Cody Cline, 53 of Baisden departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born August 17, 1966 at Man, WV he was the son of the late Roosevelt and Shelva Jean Cline. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters: Theresa Harless, Rosetta Anderson; one brother: Tim Cline; nephew: Devin Ferrell; niece: Jaclyn Rose Cline. Cody loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, he also loved riding ATV’s and he especially enjoyed working on...

Krystian Hope Harris, 18 of Wharncliffe, WV departed this life in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Gilbert. Born February 17, 2001 at Williamson, WV she was the loving daughter of Bobby and Ginger Harris. Krystian was preceded in death by two uncles: Roger Smith and her favorite uncle: Don “Snuffy” Smith. Krystian was a beautiful soul filled with so much joy and happiness.  Her passion was doing make-up and hair as she was fulfilling her...

Gerald Joe Lester. 79 of Baisden, departed this life Thursday, November 28, 2019 from Pikeville Medical Center. Born on January 18, 1940 at Hanover, he was the son of the late Armour and Ruth (Godfrey) Lester. In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by his daughter: Pamela Highlander. Gerald was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  He was of the Baptist...

Billy Ray Blair, 36 of Delbarton, departed this life Sunday, November 24, 2019 from Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born on July 24, 1983 in Missouri, he was the son of Debbie (Chapman) Blair and the late Jerry Blair. In addition to his father, Billy was also preceded in death by his uncle: Wayne “Pappy” Browning; grandfather: Howard Chapman; grandmother: Shirley Blair; step-grandchild: Ayden Chase Carroll; best friend: Mikey Butcher. Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...

Polly (Mary Elizabeth) Messer Baker, 98 of Kermit departed this life on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from her residence. Born March 23, 1921 at Kermit, WV she was the daughter of the late Moses Dee & Ida Belle Marcum. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by the father of her children: Ira Lee Messer Sr.; four sisters: Myrtle, Mae, Edna and Jenny; two brothers: Roy and Milton; three grandchildren: William Scott Wellman, Jack Messer and Mariah Messer; great grandson:...

Paul Winston Brewster, 69 of Amherstdale, departed this life Sunday, November 3, 2019 from Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. Born February 14, 1950 at Holden, WV., he was the son of the late Clarence and Opal (Ooten) Brewster. Paul enjoyed skating and dancing.  He was a member of the Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. Those left to love and cherish his memory and to mourn his loss are his brother: Harold Brewster of Hampshire, IL; his sisters: Charlotte Estep and Doris Evelyn...