All Obituaries

Richard W. “Dick” Bean, Sr., 85 of Cowen passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born December 20, 1933 in Barnum, WV and was the son of the late Floyd and Lela Virginia White Bean. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene Bean and also five brothers. Dick was a United States Marine Corp Veteran. He was a Christian and attended Emmanuel Assembly of God, Upperglade. Dick loved driving log trucks,...

Benjamin Arthur, Jr “BJ”, 46, of Webster Springs passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Meadville, PA.  Born January 18, 1973 in Webster Springs, he was the son of Benjamin B. Arthur, Sr of Webster Springs and Nancy Jane Fechner of Washington.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Crystal Dawn Arthur, Annyssia Arthur, and Leyana Arthur; grandmother, Irene Arthur; brother, Raymond Isaac Arthur; sisters, Crystal Gail Arthur and Kimberly Dawn Arthur;...

Neta Lee Wyne, 97, of Elkins went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center. She had previously worked at the Webster Springs Hotel and loved cooking and cleaning. Even at her age, Neta lived independently at Elkins Manor for more than 20 years and would often be found deep cleaning her apartment. Due to a very brief illness she moved to the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center, hoping it was only temporary. Neta was Methodist, by...

Bernard Douglas Stout, Jr., 49 of Webster Springs passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1970 in Lorain, OH to Bernard Douglas Stout, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Utt Stout. Bub enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, music and was a crafter and outdoorsy person. He was a laborer in the logging industry. He is survived by his father; wife Elizabeth Stout; children Barbara (Logan) Dial of Cleveland, OH, Destiny (companion Nathaniel...

Esley R. Gregory, 65, of Webster Springs went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at CAMC- Memorial in Charleston.  He was a mechanic and building contractor who enjoyed ginsenging, hunting, fishing, camping, and playing music.   He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Born September 26, 1954 in Buckhannon, Esley was the son of the late Hurley and Sarah (Miller) Gregory.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Maxwell T. "Max" Thompson, 84 of Birch River passed away November 26, 2019.  Max was born August 11, 1935 in Hiram, OH and was the son of the late Arnell and Annabelle Havens Thompson.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Geraldine Rauscher Thompson; sons, Joseph P. Thompson and Mick Thompson; granddaughter Misty Thompson and her daughter Mallorie; several brothers and sisters and also wives; Ruth, Lois and Alice.Max was...

Robert Joe “Bobby Joe” Comuzie, 66 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1953 in Richwood to the late James Comuzie and Nora Evans Comuzie and was a farmer. Bobby Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, and working on small engines. He loved spending time with his grandson and his three children. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Gilchrist; sons James Allen (Kristina) Comuzie and James Edwards (Tiffany)...

David Paul Young, 70, of Bolair went to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2019.  David was born March 30, 1949 in Richwood, WV and was the son of the late George and Eva Milam Young.  Also preceding him in death are a granddaughter, Haley Young, brothers, Velton and Sonny Young and sisters, Genelda Young and Edra Green. David was a member of Emmanuel Assembly of God, Upperglade where he served as a board member.  He was United States Army Veteran and previously owned his...

Francis Louise “Pete” Rose departed this Earth on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Webster Springs, West Virginia. Pete was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Arlice Rose, four brothers and sisters, and her beloved companion, Emery Smallman. She is survived by her children, Edward Rieth Jr., and Michelle Rieth. Pete, a graduate of Cowen High School, married and moved to Elyria, Ohio, in 1969, before she and her family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1979. She was a...

Naomi V. Taylor, 95 of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter, Brenda Drennen, after fighting a battle with cancer. She was born May 31, 1924 in Blakeley, WV to the late Rev. Roy H. Estep and Caroline Ortha Rider Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Craig A. Goff; daughters, Sandra S. Goff and Shirley M. Goff Cox Fisher; granddaughter, Tammy S. Woods; great-grandson, Anthony A. Cox; brothers, Robert L....