All Obituaries

Madaline M. Green Vandevender Getch, 91 passed away June 10, 2021 at Miletree Center in Spencer.  Madaline was born December 15, 1929 in Lorentz, WV and was the daughter of the late Okey and Mearl Duley Green, Sr.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Denzil, Charles, Patty and Suzzie Green and one great granddaughter. Madaline was a Baptist by faith.  She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; she enjoyed...

David Wayne Collins, 60, of Craigsville, passed away June 7, 2021 at his home. Born April 27, 1961 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Darrold B. Collins and Joyce Carol Sparks Sill. Dave was contractor by trade.  He was a kind and gentle man with a big heart.  He loved his family, and we loved him very much.  He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and family gatherings.  He was an avid antique collector.  Dave leaves behind his only son, Adam Collins,...

Paul William “Billy” Hanna, 67 of Webster Springs passed away June 3, 2021.  Billy was born August 16, 1953 in Richwood and was the son of the late Paul H. and Glenna Mae Goff Hanna.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Catherine Hall, brothers, Orval Wayne Hanna and Matthew Hanna.  Billy enjoyed watching old westerns and wrestling on television.  Surviving are his sister, Charlotte Tanner and her husband Milton; brothers,...

Goodridge English “Sonny” White, Jr., 92 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cowen. He was born October 19, 1928 in Webster Springs to the late Goodridge English and Virginia Rogers White, Sr. Sonny was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy in Virginia and Virginia Tech Cadet Corp.  He proudly served our country as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.  Sonny was a member of the First...

Wanda M. (Bankhead) Groves, 88, of Clarksburg, WV, received her heavenly reward on June 2, 2021 as she stepped from this life into eternal life. As a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and business owner, Wanda occupied many titles throughout her precious life, but perhaps none were as important to her as being known as a Child of God. She truly cherished the times that she spent reading her Bible and talking to...

Brian Keith Tracy, 53 of Ripley, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born May 24, 1968 in Webster Springs to the late Victor Woods and Virginia Ruth Tracy. Before becoming disabled, Brian was a furniture maker in North Carolina. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren; camping and being outdoors, and was a jokester. He had a big heart and was a very caring person. In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in...

Gary Lee Kuhn, 75 of Bergoo passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home. He was born May 25, 1946 in Washington, PA to the late Sherman and Alice Lackey Kuhn and owned and operated his roofing business. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his two wives, Kathryn Kuhn and Rebecca Kuhn and son Jeff Kuhn. He is survived by his children Karie Lyons, Thad Kuhn and Brad Kuhn; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other extended family and friends to mourn...

Myrissa Cheyenne Peyatt-Perkett, 16, of Sauk Rapids, MN, formerly of Craigsville, passed away May 25, 2021 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.  Born November 24, 2004 in Summersville, she was the daughter of Charles William Peyatt, Sr. and Kerri Perkett. She was a Sophomore at Sauk Rapids Rice High School, and previously a student at Richwood High School, she also attended Gauley Mills Baptist Church.  Myrissa liked to stay active and enjoyed running and biking.  She liked...

Edward Dale “Banjo” Nicholas, 68 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. Born June 12, 1952 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Wilber Glen and Ersie Cottrell Nicholas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Phyllis Jean Harris and nephew Timothy Nicholas.  Banjo loved to camp and was well liked by everyone in town. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him. He is...

Dale Eugene Hall, 61, of Webster Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born November 1, 1959 in Webster Springs, he was the son of Elmon Gene Hall and Inez Anderson.  He enjoyed racecars (and racing in general), Harley Motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and woodchopping.  He was a Christian by faith and a member of the Alderson Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Inez “Cricket”...