Obituaries

Sep 15, 2016

In the early hours of September 15, 2016, Franklin Delano Isabell Sr. of Upper Glade, WV passed away quietly at home in his sleep; he was 75 years of age.  One of eight children, he was born January 30, 1941 in Mill Run, WV to Virley "Skinny" Isabell and Alma (Harmon) Isabell, both deceased, of Paynesville Rd., Bolair, WV....

Sep 14, 2016

Gregory Lovejoy, 58, of Charleston left his earthly home and ran into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 14, 2016, after a sudden illness.

He was the loving son of Mary Ann Lovejoy and the late Donald “Duck” Lovejoy. He was born July 1, 1958 and grew up in the Kayford area...

Aug 11, 2016

Velma Leone Smalley, 96 of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center in Cowen. She was born January 8, 1920 in Wheeler to Darius and Arta Anderson Lowther and lived the majority of her life in Webster and Nicholas Counties. She retired from Island Creek Coal Company after 25 years...

Jul 3, 2016

Maysel Irene Wood, 92, of Camden on Gauley, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016, surrounded by her family and caregivers.

She was born on November 19, 1923, in Webster County, WV, the daughter of the late Robert Holbrook and Effie Rose Holbrook.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 20, 2016

Marion K. “Dimples” (Prater) Gregory, 67, of Cowen, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016.

Born December 5, 1948 in Erbacon, she was the daughter of the late Willie Harold and Belecia (Tonkin) Prater.

Dimples was a member of the Cowen Ladies Auxiliary #62, and had served as a past president.  She enjoyed camping and...

May 26, 2016

Charlotte Faye (Hammons) Champ, 68, of Cottle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born February 1, 1948 in Richwood, she was the daughter of the late Elza and Gladys (Fletcher) Hammons.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her brother, Dorsey...

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.

Ralph...

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.

Beloved...

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...