All Obituaries

Dorlan Ellis Clevenger, 85 of Jumbo went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins. Born May 27, 1935, in Jumbo, he was the son of the late Cecil and Erma Cogar Clevenger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Dorlan made a living working as a mechanic for the WV Department of Highways. He enjoyed gardening, pitching horseshoes, fishing, and was an avid hunter.  He loved talking to people and...

Denzil Cowger, 82, lifelong resident of Hacker Valley, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021. Denzil was born at home on Cowger Hill March 24, 1939 to Hylard and Lena Simmons Cowger. Denzil joined the working world at age 16 and retired at age 62. During that time he was employed in the timber industry running a chain saw and bull dozer. After retirement, Denzil joined his wife full-time in their hand-made basket business and they worked alongside each other over 20 years. In his...

On April 5, 2021 our beloved Kenneth Allen Miller entered into eternal rest, after a long and lengthy illness with COPD and emphysema. He fought the battle like a trooper because of his love for life, and especially his three sons, who were the love of his life. Kenny was born in Elyria, Ohio on December 18, 1956. He spent 30 years of his life working at the Bolair Mart with his father, Jesse. He loved the business, especially the customers. He had a big heart to help those who were...

Delford William "Bill" Jarvis, 70, passed unexpectedly Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. Bill was the son of the late Ernest Delford Jarvis and Viniece (Stanley) Jarvis of Williams River, Cowen, WV. He was born April 6th, 1950 and graduated in 1968 from Cowen High School.   Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as being a member of the Honor Guard and a proud veteran of the US Army. He also enjoyed painting, art and was a sci-fi fanatic. We are sure he knows the truth about...

On March 27, 2021, Diane Lynn Wright went home to be with the Lord after a long illness at the Webster Nursing and Rehab, Cowen. Diane was born September 7, 1951, to Stanley Eugene Wright and Lula Marie Wright of Cowen. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Denzil Wright and Paul Christian and sister Mary Ellen.  Diane enjoyed gardening, bingo, watching her birds at her many feeders, and attending church at New Life Baptist on Erbacon Road. She enjoyed her three...

Anna Jean (Clark) Brooks Williams, 80, of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Braxton Healthcare Center.  Anna was a member of Rebekah Lodge #91, of Hacker Valley. She enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables, canning, and cooking.  She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist association. Born October 19, 1940, in Bendertown, Anna was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude (Bender) Clark.  In addition to her parents,...

Nora Lee Miller Stephenson age 92 of Craigsville passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.  Nora Lee was born May 14, 1928 in Arcola and was the daughter of the late Rollie Ray and Annie Mathes Miller.  Along with her parent she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Lester Stephenson and a son, Michael Lee Stephenson. Nora Lee was a homemaker and attended the Church of God, Gilboa until her health declined. Surviving are her son, Lonnie...

Kermit Melvin Harper, 88 of Hacker Valley passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. He was born February 25, 1933 in Hacker Valley to the late Irvin Lee and Mabel Cowger Harper. He retired from Ford Motor Company where he was Foreman for many years and was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed cutting grass, saying he had the best yard in the county; digging yellow root and ginseng; and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Kermit was a member of the...

David Lester 73 years of age of Craigsville passed away March 7, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 18, 1947 in Nettie, WV and was the son of the late Joseph “Charley” and Gracie “June” Casto Lester.  Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by two infant brothers and two sisters, Rosemary (Bob) Gordon and Nancy (Sam) Scott. Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce Adkins Barnette Lester; daughter, Terri (Jeff) Bishop; sons,...

Ramona Germaine McCourt Cutlip, 66 of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born July 27, 1954 in Webster Springs to the late James Lawrence and Evelyn Stanley McCourt and was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping and line dancing and was an honorary member of the WSVFD Ladies Auxiliary. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandkids. She was dearly loved by her family. Ramona is survived by her devoted...