Obituaries
Lela Jane Cobb
Apr 21, 2025
Lela Jane Cobb entered this world on June 26, 1932 in Boggs, WV and went home to be with our Lord on April 21, 2025.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Iva Roberts Bragg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Cobb and also three siblings, Orval “Orb” Bragg, Clyde Bragg and George...
Edward Lee "Ed" Williams
Apr 17, 2025
Edward Lee “Ed” Williams, 62 of Cowen, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 after a short illness. Ed was born March 19, 1963 in Webster Springs to Robert Wiliams of Cowen and the late Brenda Harrison Williams. Along with his mother he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Rebecca Williams and Jennifer Cogar and also a brother, Brian...
Doris Gail Crites Armstrong
Apr 11, 2025
Doris Gail (Crites) Armstrong, 75, of Erbacon passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at CAMC General in Charleston.
Born in Webster County on April 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Dencil Paul and Helen Louise (Bean) Crites.
Doris was a 1988 graduate of Davis and Elkins College, where she earned her degree to be a Registered Nurse. She...
Kenneth Charles Smith
Apr 6, 2025
Kenneth Charles Smith, 82, of Cowen passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.
Born July 7, 1942 in Arcola, he was the son of the late Kenneth Claude and Lillian Marie (Jones) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Paul and Bobby, and the mother of his children, Shirley...
Daniel Lee Fisher
Mar 25, 2025
Daniel Lee Fisher, 68 of Erbacon, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1956 in Braxton County and was the son of the late Homer Boggs and Virginia Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Matthew Fisher.
Daniel worked 14 years at Appalachian Timber Service in Braxton...
Margaret Louise Harris
Mar 20, 2025
Margaret Louise Harris, 96 of Cowen passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Margaret was born April 17, 1928 in Richmond, VA and was the daughter of the late George and Mary Perkins Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Harris, Sr and her son, Arthur J. Harris, Jr.
Margaret was a...
Carrie Autumn Williams
Mar 19, 2025
Carrie Autumn Adams Williams walked into the arms of Jesus at her kitchen table at noon-time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Carrie was born to the late Ruth Adams Gibbs on August 11, 1949, at Sutton Hospital. She was a 1967 graduate of Richwood High School. Affectionately known by her family as Honey, Baby Doll, Sweetheart, Mom, Nanny, and sometimes as...
Waldon Edward "Eddie" Cogar
Jan 28, 2025
Walden Edward “Eddie” Cogar,75, of Cowen passed away Tuesday evening at Webster Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born February 16, 1949 in Richwood.
Eddie was a US Army Veteran, he retired from Coal Filler Inc, Bluefield, VA. Eddie was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed the outdoors but most of all spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving is his...
Matthew Dillion Clay
Jan 22, 2025
Matthew Dillion Clay, 31, of Craigsville, passed away on January 22, 2025.
Born January 10, 1994 in Charleston, he was the son of Raymond and Joyce (Horner) Clay.
He liked working on cars and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always up for an adventure whether it be hiking, sight-seeing, or road-tripping.
Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph Warner, Sr., Della...
Charlotte Denene Barnett
Jan 13, 2025
Charlotte Denene Barnett, 59, of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on January 13, 2025. Denene was the daughter of the late Charles and Josie Williams Rader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Denene was a Christian by faith. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters Amanda Kronenburg and...
James Tabor
Dec 27, 2024
James Tabor, 90, of Erbacon, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Mon-General Hospital in Morgantown.
Born May 4, 1934 in Fannin County, GA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Aslene Adlue (Barnes) Tabor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charlie Joe Tabor; and grandchildren: Julie Graham and Cody Crist.
James...
Olive L. Greene
Dec 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Olive L. Greene
Olive L. (Moore) Greene, 92, of Cowen, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, December 16, 2024. She was born October 15, 1932, in Birch River, W.Va., to Walter L. and Lula E. (Canfield) Moore.
A 1950 graduate of Cowen High School, Olive lived in Cowen, West Virginia, for 58 years....
Mary Jean Hurst
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Jean Hurst, 57, of Summersville, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Lewisburg.
Born May 23, 1967 in Richwood, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Betty (Hinkle) Hurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Faye Cox, James Hurst, Joe Hurst, Hermanetta Brown, Frances Hurst, and Frank...
Dorothy Jean Riffle
Dec 8, 2024
Dorothy Jean Riffle, 87, of Cowen passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born August 30, 1937, in Cowen and was the daughter of the late Harry Samuel and Mary Dale Dyer Woods. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings; James, Eugene, Burton and Richard Woods and also Hilda Friend and...
Janie Wright
Nov 18, 2024
Janie E. Wright, 95 of Cowen passed away November 18, 2024. Janie was born April 15, 1929 in Tea Creek, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruby Savage Bennett.
Janie was a retired Webster County school cook and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Glade View Community Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded...
Richard Elbert Tenney
Nov 9, 2024
Richard Elbert Tenney, 90 of Cowen, passed away November 9, 2024 at Braxton Healthcare Center. Richard was born August 2, 1934 in Hemlock and was the son of the late Squire and Lora Cutright Tenney. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Ray, Raymond, Ralph, Ronald and Clark Donald Tenney and also a sister...
Juanita Mae (O'Brien) Clutter
Oct 13, 2024
Juanita Mae (O’Brien) Clutter, 67, of Bolair, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Born in Richwood on August 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Esther (Rose) O’Brien. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Preston O’Brien.
She loved the outdoors; particularly bird watching and...
Travis Allen Miller
Oct 4, 2024
Travis Allen Miller, born on August 12, 1978, in Webster Springs, WV, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Webster County, WV. Known affectionately as “Flea” or “Bubby” as his sister called him, Travis was a beloved son, companion, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose passion for the outdoors defined much of his life.
Travis enjoyed collecting artifacts, camping, and spending...
Tina Ann Weese
Aug 18, 2024
Tina Ann (Chambers) Weese, 38, of Martinsburg, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born October 28, 1985, she was the daughter of Peggy Chambers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Goldia Chambers; uncle, Lawrence Chambers; and cousin, Ashley Williams.
Tina was the most kind-hearted person anyone could ever have met. She had a deep...
Joseph Eugene Hurst
Aug 14, 2024
Joseph Eugene Hurst, born August 24,1953, passed away from a short illness on August 14, 2024.
He was a coal miner until his retirement, a pilot, an IR 50/50 marksman and an avid outdoorsman. He was a Scottish Rites Freemason, he held the highest honor of Worthy Patron in the Eastern Star. He had many more accomplishments, but mostly, he was...
