All Obituaries

Floyd Allen “Chainsaw” Clayton, 80, of Webster Springs, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was previously a Deacon for First Baptist Church, where he was a member, a trustee for Sand Run Baptist Church, a drill rig operator for Peaker Run Coal Company, and a United States Air Force Veteran.  Floyd enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, recently had taken up cooking, and was an avid blood donor who donated enough in his lifetime to...

Mary Jane Tonkin 50, of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 11, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown with her family at her side. She had given her life to the Lord. Mary Jane was born in Webster Springs, WV on May 13, 1969, the daughter of the late Jack H. Tonkin and Mandy (Cogar) Tonkin. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. Mary Jane graduated from Webster County High School in 1987. She worked in the Northern part of Maryland and around the Philadelphia,...

Dannie Ross McIe age 70 of Webster Springs passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home.  Dannie was born June 15, 1949 in Desert and was the son of the late Lonnie and Eula Hamrick McIe.  Along with his parent he is also preceded in death by his brothers Jim McIe and Buster Hall. Dannie was a Baptist by faith and attended Webster Springs First Baptist Church.  He was a 1968 graduate of Webster Springs High School where he played basketball and baseball.  Dannie was...

Denzil Ray Chapman, 95 of Diana passed away on August 2, 2019 at Braxton Health Care Center; “He has gone to his long home.”  He was born May 22, 1924 in Diana to the late Sherman and Dora Hines Chapman. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Eva Chapman and a brother Doy Lee Chapman. Denzil retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked as an assembly worker for over 26 years. He was a United States Army Air Corps Veteran having served in Europe...

M. Louise Plymale, age 89 of Erbacon passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.  Louise was born May 11, 1930 in Erbacon and was the daughter of the late Newman R. and Mildred Ora Hoard Sigman.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband PJ “Jack” Plymale; sons, James L. and George T. Plymale; sisters, Kathleen Dillon, Alice Mae Rose, Anna Ruth Wolverton, Wilma Jean Black and Martha J. Myers and also a brother Ralph Sigmon. Louise was...

David M. “Home Babe” Dyer age 63 of Clarksburg formerly of Webster Springs passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born August 21, 1955 in Harrison Co. and was the son of the late Okey and Dorothy Harper Dyer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Dyer. Home Babe was active with the Webster Springs Fire Department before moving to Clarksburg.  He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan. Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Dodd...

Flossie Ann Turley, 82 of Charleston, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Oak Ridge Center. She was born September 09, 1936 in Haywood to the late Ervin and Mary McCourt Anderson. She was a retired CNA who enjoyed cooking. Flossie is survived by her children Ronnie (wife Donna) Hall and Patsy (husband Paul) Sergeon; sister Inez “Cricket” Anderson; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her...

William “Bill” Triplett, 75 of Bergoo, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born July 05, 1944 in Bergoo to the late Preston and Theta Cummings Triplett. He was preceded in death by his son Tony Triplett; brother Robert Triplett; and sister Noritta Kerens. Bill is survived by his loving wife Barbara Kessler Triplett and son Rayden Triplett; children Sally Conley, Jeff Lyke, Hollie (Tim) McIe, and Monica (Craig) Boggs. Along with his...

Velda G. Barbe, 63 of Webster Springs passed away July 5. 2019 at home. She was born December 2, 1955 in Upshur County and was the daughter of the late Corley and Arizona McCartney Hamrick. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Jimmy and Parris. Velda was a Christian by faith. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. Velda lit up the room with her smile and laughter. She was a wonderful wife of 45 years and also a wonderful mother and grandmother. Velda is...

Pamela Rana Meadows, 50, of Peterstown formerly of Tioga passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  She was born August 30, 1968 in Summersville and was the daughter of the late John Z. Meadows and Erma Wright of Tioga. Also preceding her in death is her brother, George Martin Meadows.  Pam had previously attended Love and Life Fellowship Church, Williams River Rd.  She loved doing arts and crafts; she loved her family with all her heart and will truly be missed. In addition to...