Obituaries

May 23, 2016

Belecia M. (Tonkin) Prater, 92, of Upperglade, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her residence.

She was a Christian and attended Halo Methodist Church.  Belecia was a lifetime member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilliary.  She liked to sew, crochet, and quilt; but above all, she loved spending time with her...

May 22, 2016

Henry Lee Armentrout, 66 of Cowen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1950 in Cowen to Vernon and Rose Hammon Armentrout and was a laborer on the strip mines. He was a member of Emmanuel Assembly of God and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

May 21, 2016

David J. Holcomb age 62 of Cowen passed away May 21, 2016.  He was born March 16, 1954 in Webster Springs and was the son of the late Everett Woodrow and Elsie Marie Snider Holcomb.  Also proceeding him in death are his sibling; Montie Holomb, Hurshel Holcomb, Norma Holcomb, Shirley Holcomb, Beatrice Mollohan, Barbara Allen, Ernie and Ernest Holcomb....

May 15, 2016

Ralph Leonard Kershner, Jr., 90 of Hinton passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born March 20, 1926 in Thurmond (Fayette County), WV to Ralph Leonard Kershner, Sr. and Cora Hanner Kershner and was a coal miner by trade. He was Christian by faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Apr 25, 2016

Bethel Ann (Arthur) Angus, 89, of Cowen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville.

Born November 4, 1926 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Dr. George Esley and Ada (Sigman) Arthur.  She was a lifelong resident of Webster County;...

Apr 19, 2016

Kandy Sue Barnette, 33 of Cowen passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her home. She was born August 24, 1982 in Summersville to Roy and Jennifer Keiffer Ramsey and was a homemaker. She was Baptist by faith and loved fishing, especially catfishing; she was a NASCAR fan, particularly Jeff Gordon, enjoyed watching Duck Dynasty. Uncle Si was...

Apr 12, 2016

Doy Marlin Williams, 85 of Craigsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was born December 28, 1930 in Webster County to Leonard and Ethel Thaxton Williams. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Doy loved everyone, but most of all, he had a great love for his Lord...

Apr 5, 2016

Leroy Allen Lynch, 84 of Summersville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Beckley VA Medical Center.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and served our great country during the Korean Conflict. Leroy loved cutting wood, mowing grass and singing gospel music. He was a...

Mar 27, 2016

Audree Melissa Cobb Perrine, 97 passed away early Easter Morning on March 27, 2016 at Keepsake Village in Columbus, Indiana. She was born in Boggs on May 19, 1918, the daughter of the late Alfred and Stella Sanson Cobb. As the last living member of her generation, she was preceded in death by two daughters Barbara Perrine Baker and...

Mar 5, 2016

Kimberly Sue (Hopkins) Cobb, 51, of Craigsville passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home.

She enjoyed gardening, particularly flowers. Kim was Baptist by faith and attended Gauley Mills Baptist Church for many years.

Born April 16, 1964 in Richwood, she was the daughter of Danny and the late Gloria (Sparks) Hopkins.

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Mar 3, 2016

William Earl Rigsby, 85 of Dundalk, MD, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gilchrist Hospice. He was born June 27, 1930 in Cowen to Lawrence E. and Esta G. Brady Rigsby and was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He was a shipfitter and worked for Bethlehem Steel.

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Feb 25, 2016

James Ray Johnson, 87 of Cowen passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Tioga.

James was a retired coal miner, who was given the nickname “Patches” by his coal mining buddies. He proudly served our great country in the United States Army during World War II. Whether it was fishing, skiing or boating, James enjoyed being...

Feb 22, 2016

Harold Ray “Rocky” Ledsome, Sr., 81, of Cowen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born May 24, 1934, in Burning Springs, WV  to Russell Guy and Stella Frances Woodring Ledsome and was Baptist by faith. Rocky was a very hard working, loving,...

Feb 21, 2016

Kimberly Jean Brown, 55 of Camden on Gauley passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cedar Ridge Center in Sissonville. She was born April 03, 1960 in Webster Springs and was the daughter of the late James and Zelma Mae Woods Harrison.

Kim grew up attending the Sand Run Baptist Church and traveled with her parents...

Feb 2, 2016

Larry B. Ellison, 65 of Buckhannon, died suddenly and went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Larry was born on March 15, 1950, in Richwood, , the son of Leona “Betty” Flynn and the late Alfred Ellison of Craigsville.  On June 22, 1970, Larry married the love of his life, Elizabeth Kay Angus Ellison...

Jan 31, 2016

Hazel M. McCumbers age 92 of Camden-on-Gauley passed away January 31, 2016.  She was born March 23, 1923 in Camden-on-Gauley and was the daughter of the late Leslie and Sarcie Shaffer Hickman.  Also preceding her in death were her husband E.H. McCumbers, a grandson Jackie, and two brothers and one sister.

Hazel was a devoted housewife, Mom...

Jan 29, 2016

Charlotte Ann Spence age 54 of Cowen passed away January 29, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Charlotte was born January 7, 1962 in Webster Springs and is the daughter of Richard Spence of Cowen and the late Virginia Short Spence.  Along with her mother she is preceded in death by a nephew Jeremy Lough.

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Jan 15, 2016

Johnny Robinson age 66 of Cowen passed away January 15, 2016. He was born October 11, 1949 in Buchannan and was the son of the late Ruth Robinson. Also preceding him in death was his wife Peggy Robinson.

Johnny was a disabled scale house operator with Brooks Run Coal Company. He loved to hunt, fish and was...

Jan 15, 2016

Robert “Bob” Allen Wyatt, 92, of Cowen, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born March 3, 1923 at Camden on Gauley, he was son of the late Floyd and Ora (Calhoun) Wyatt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilouise Wyatt; son, Joseph Wyatt; sisters, Anna Mary Dudding...

Dec 29, 2015

James Wolverton, 96, of Erbacon, was reunited with his true love on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born January 15, 1919 in Erbacon, he was the son of the late Sherdan and Birdy Wolverton.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Letha “Bonnie” Wolverton; grandson, Brian...