All Obituaries

Gerty Mae Pudder, 92 of Hacker Valley passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born December 18, 1927 in Replete to the late William R. and Susan A. Cowger Pudder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert J. Pudder, and two sisters, Dorsie M. Pudder and Thelma R. Pudder. She is survived by her one remaining sister, Vertie Anderson of Cleveland. Gerty was a homemaker who liked to garden and sew and was a member...

Clara Belle “Cubby” Cogar passed away at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on her 97th birthday, October 23, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was a resident of Emcroft Assisted Living before being transferred to Hospice. Cubby was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Crisp.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard “Pete” Cogar; also her brothers, Berlin, Jack, and Robert Crisp; sisters, Leonore Bennett, Christina Anderson Scott, and...

Lester Lee White, Sr., 89, of Craigsville went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with his loving wife, Elenore Vangeline (Walters) White on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born April 18, 1931 in Camden on Gauley, he was the son of the late Byrne and Audrey (Ramsey) White. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Tim White; brothers: Buddy White, Glen White, and Andy White; sisters: Betty Layberger, Ann Bragg, and...

Florence Deborah Coulter, age 80 of Cowen passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 23, 1939 in Braxton County and was the daughter of the late Denver and Nina Bragg Jarvis. Also preceding her in death were her husband Cecil Coulter; sons Billy Coulter and Calvin Smith; daughter Sharon Coulter; and siblings Harley, Burle, Jim, and Phyllis Jarvis. Florence was a Baptist by Faith and enjoyed watching church of TV and also...

Dena Rosanna Jewell, 57 of Webster Springs, formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at WVU Hospital – Ruby Memorial. She was born in Honolulu, HI on May 8, 1963 to the late Dale Raymond and Deanna Kay Young Bigley. Dena previously worked in day care and loved watching her grandkids grow. Her grandkids were her life. She loved her children and her husband and enjoyed sitting outside watching the trees change colors. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Arnold Lloyd “Sonny” Conrad, 91 of Webster Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. He was born November 21, 1928 in Erbacon to the late Benjamin and Riller Williams Conrad and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA Local 1466 and the Webster County Coon Hunters Club and was a hard laborer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Clutter Conrad; daughter Shelvie Clevenger; grandson Jon Butcher; brothers Ervin,...

Orvil Eugene Woods, 84 of Buckhannon, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born March 27, 1936 in Cleveland, WV to the late Roy and Delphia Bleigh Woods. He was a retired truck driver; enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the garden, working jigsaw puzzles during the winter, camping, mechanic work, and taking care of his family, especially his grandchildren. Orvil is survived by his wife Anetha Cowger Woods; sons Leroy (Jane) Woods and Rodney...

Inez Reota Clevenger, 84 of Upper Glade, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Glenville Center. She was born November 24, 1935 in Jumbo to the late Daniel and Truda McCoy Crouse. Inez previously was employed as a supervisor in a sewing factory, enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was very involved in Missionary work. She was Nazarene by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Steven Clevenger and several brothers. She is survived by her husband...

Ernest Victor “Joe” Morton, III, 62, of Webster Springs, WV, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on September 23, 2020.  Born January 26, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest V. “Jack” Morton Jr. and Ellen Sanders Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Hans Moses and brother-in-law Rogers Cunningham.  Joe was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Webster...

William Lawrence “Lance” Edwards, Sr., 56 of Webster Springs, passed away at his home after a long illness on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born December 05, 1963 in Washington, DC to the late Dan Edwards, Sr. and Shirley Evans Edwards of Leesburg, VA. Lance was a plumber for D & L Plumbing, was an avid landscaper and gardener, loved cats and dogs, especially Opi and Bella, and enjoyed bowling. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Debra...