All Obituaries

Bobbie Radcliff, 79, of Nettie went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.  Born February 1, 1943 in Arcola, Webster County, he was the son of the late Roy and Ruth (King) Radcliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine; and his siblings: Wavalene, Emogene, Vada, James, Ronnie, and Randy.  He was a Truck Driver for 32 years. Bob enjoyed Hunting and Fishing.  He held a strong belief...

Faye O. Boggs, 85, of Sebring, FL formerly of Cottle, went home to be with her Lord on March 15th, 2022. Faye was born on April 29th, 1936 in Newville, WV. She was a 1954 graduate of Sutton High School. She worked at Juergen's Drug Store in Sutton during her high school years and as a C & P telephone operator until she was married. Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She would constantly say “I love people" and that she did. She enjoyed her...

Carolyn Sue (Hoover) Maul, 65, of Craigsville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 25, 2022. Sue was born on April 10, 1956 in Richwood, and raised in Cowen until she was 13.  She then moved with her family to Tampa, FL where she resided for 46 years.  She returned in 2015 to reunite with her high school sweetheart.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathleen Hoover; grandson, Kristopher Maul; and sister, Debbie Paugh. She is survived...

Helen Louise (Steele) Mathes, 91, of Cowen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at West Virginia University Extended Care in Summersville. Born June 7, 1930 in Bolair, she was the daughter of the late Arretus and Mintie (Handschumacher) Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irven Mathes; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Darrell) O’Brien; infant daughter, Linda Louise Cogar; grandson, David Dewayne Brown; son-in-law, Bill Jarvis;...

David Aaron White, 73 of Richwood passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born May 1, 1948 in Charleston to the late Harry Wilbur White and Maggie Ellen Jones White Selman. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Gaylord White. David enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar, and his dog, Digger. He is survived by his son David Eric White; daughter Bobbie White; brother Kenneth “Butch” Paul White; sister Kathie (Virgle) Lane; six...

Helen Charlene Gray, 86, of Cowen passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born December 28, 1935 in Richwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oris and Mildred (Edwards) Smith who resided in the logging town of Three Forks, WV.  This is where she spent her early years, until the family moved to Upperglade.  Charlene was a true farm girl, helping to tend to animals and the garden, as well as her younger siblings.  She was an...

James Keith Hurst, 65, of Camden-on-Gauley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born December 27, 1956 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Herman and Betty (Hinkle) Hurst.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Cox; and his son-in-law, Daryl Morland. James lived most of his life in Webster County and was a very well-liked man.  He enjoyed being on the farm and was a family-man.  He loved children, especially his...

Edgar Lewis Short, 86 of Cowen passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at home.  He was born August 15, 1935 in Camden on Gauley and was the son of the late Grafton and Callie Williams Short.  Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Allan Short and siblings; Jim Short, Virgie Sill, Virginia "Jenny" Spence and Helen Short. Edgar was a coal miner and had also worked in the woods; he and Wanda attended Arcola Community Church until his health...

Charles Davis Holbrook, 81 of Cowen passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born January 13, 1941 in Cowen and was the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Rebecca Jane Long Holbrook.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph, Randolph, Herbert, Otis, Ray, Robert and Junior; sisters, Mary, Hazel, Jean and Geraldine. Charles was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed visiting different churches in the area until his health declined and was no...

Oscar Theodore Tharpe, Jr., 60, of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born October 10, 1961 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Oscar and Carmella (Zangari) Tharpe, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Fleming) Tharpe; and his sister, Rose Mary Tharpe. He was a member of Kingdom Hall (Marist Hall) in Summersville.  He enjoyed camping, yard sales, and trading and selling...