Obituaries
Paul Hamilton
Jan 21, 2026
Ronald Paul Hamilton, 90, passed away at Webster Healthcare Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born in Elkins, WV on February 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Arthur and Vaughn Hamilton. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sue Ann Hamilton; brothers, Charles, Glenn and Larry (Wanda) Hamilton; sister,...
Albert Paul Kramer
Jan 19, 2026
Albert Paul Kramer, 83 of Erbacon passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Salem Center.
He was born August 23, 1942 in Baltimore to the late Ronald and Margaret Satori Benton. He was a crane operator in the construction industry and a United States Army Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Donald and...
Linda Kay Johnson
Jan 19, 2026
Linda Kay Johnson, 65 of Craigsville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home. Linda was born June 16, 1960 in Webster County and was the daughter of the late Bobby Cobb and Helen Louise Mathes. She was also preceded in death by her foster mother, Sally Moore.
Linda loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers, watching the hummingbirds...
Linda Alice Hanna
Jan 11, 2026
Linda Alice Hanna, 79 of Craigsville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Webster Healthcare Center. Linda was born August 9, 1946, in Shock, WV and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Virgie Keener Lambert. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her two sons, Terry Hanna and Richard Hanna; brothers, Cecil, Ray, Clarence, Buddy...
Dexter Gale Johnson
Jan 3, 2026
Dexter Gale Johnson, 89 of Clay passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston. He was born October 10, 1936 in Webster Springs.
He was a member of the Gassaway Masonic Lodge #133 and was a United States Coast Guard veteran. Before he retired, he was a coal miner and a school bus driver.
In addition to...
Nancy Lee McFalls
Dec 26, 2025
Nancy Lee Cogar McFalls, 82 of Whitesville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Nancy was born August 29, 1943 in Jerryville and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Nina Mable Cadle Cogar. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Joseph McFalls, son, Franklin Junior McFalls, her faithful companion Moejoe and several of...
Jackie J. Russell
Dec 6, 2025
Jackie Jubert Russell, 76 of Cowen, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jackie was born April 4, 1949 in Richwood and was the son of the late Jubert and Goldie Williams Russell. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his Uncle Gerold and Aunt Gay Russell, Uncle Bruce Williams,...
Beulah Gladys Selman
Dec 4, 2025
Beulah G. Miller Selman,100, of Cowen passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Webster Healthcare Center, Cowen. Beulah was born November 25, 192, the third oldest in her family, at her parents’ home on Givens Run. Along with her parents, Rollie Ray and Annie Mathes Miller, she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert “Gib” Selman; daughter, Suzie Moore;...
Jack Allen McLaughlin
Dec 2, 2025
Jack McLaughlin gained his wings on December 2, 2025 following a long illness. Jack lived up Williams River in Cowen, WV where he built a home for his family. He was a coal miner and loved doing wood working. He had his private campground and loved hanging out with all the guys when they came in. Now he is back...
Loyd Leon "Chub" Amos
Nov 20, 2025
Loyd Leon "Chub" Amos, 79, of Cowen, WV, was born on January 4, 1946, and passed away on November 20, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and steady hands that shaped the world around him.
He is survived by his son, James (and wife Stephany); his daughter, Melissa; and many others who were blessed to know him. He...
Joseph William "Grave Digger" Bragg
Nov 9, 2025
Joseph William “Grave Digger” Bragg, 95 of Cowen, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Adrian, WV and was the son of the late Delbert and Minnie Lewis Bragg. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah A. Bragg; all of his siblings, Bernard,...
Bernard Scott Sigman
Oct 29, 2025
Bernard Scott Sigman, 91, of Cowen went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Ada on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born August 29, 1934 in Webster County, he was the only son of the late Murray and Opal (Boggs) Sigman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ada (Dillon) Sigman and his...
Stephanie Sue Brown
Oct 8, 2025
Stephanie Sue Brown, 46, of Cowen passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.
Born May 2, 1979 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Christian and Peggy (Richard) Brown who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Misty Brown.
Stephanie was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping,...
Keith Eugene Williamson
Sep 30, 2025
Keith Eugene Williamson, 77 of Summersville, WV passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1948, in Richwood, WV.
Keith graduated from Concord University in 1970 and went on to dedicate more than 35 years of his life to Craigsville Foodland before he retired. Beyond his career, he gave back generously as a volunteer with Craigsville...
Kenneth B. "Bake" Wayne
Sep 12, 2025
Kenneth B. "Bake" Wayne, 89 of Cowen passed away Friday at CAMC General Division, Charleston.
Bake was born December 24, 1935 in Sutton and was the son of the late Curtis and Rhoda McLaughlin Wayne. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bragg Wayne and his brothers, Mack, William, John, Hoy and Seldon Wayne.
Bake was...
Beth Ann Barnett
Aug 25, 2025
Beth Ann Barnett, 57, of Craigsville, WV passed away peacefully at home from an extended illness surrounded by her family who loved her. Beth was a graduate of Richwood High School and WVU. She lived for many years in Tampa, FL just recently returning home to Craigsville to be with her family. Because of extended ill health, Beth was a...
Deborah Snyder
Aug 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Snyder
Sept. 16, 1959 - Aug. 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Snyder, 65, of Cowen, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 16, 1959, in Richwood, WV, to the late Stuart and Barbara “Bobbi” McCumbers.
Debbie graduated from Webster County High...
Linda Joyce Faith
Aug 19, 2025
Linda Joyce Faith, 82 of Follansbee passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Golden Oaks Assisted Living, Follansbee. Linda was born September 14, 1942 in Camden on Gauley and was the daughter of the late Luther Faith and Lucille Rapp Callahan. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her stepfather who helped raise her, Earl Callahan.
Linda...
Lucille Tharp Jacobs
Aug 9, 2025
Lucille (Tharp) Jacobs, 77 of Upperglade, formerly of Greensboro, NC, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV.
Lucille was born June 20, 1948 to Ganes and Hazel Marie Hall Tharp of Webster County. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Jacobs; former husband, James Hunt; sisters, Mona Jewel. Martha Spaulding,...
Teresa Bender
Aug 8, 2025
Teresa (Groves) Bender, 91, of Cowen, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Glenville Health and Rehabilitation.
Born July 18, 1934 in Bearfork, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Marks) Groves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore (T.O.) Bender; her son, Mitchell Bender; granddaughter, Amy Short; grandson, Austin...
