Obituaries

Aug 18, 2012

Nina Hazel Christian, 94 of Craigsville and formly of Cowen, passed away on Saturday August 18, 2012 at her residence  with her family by her side.

She was born on July 22, 1918 to the late George D. Wamsley SR. and Mary Sylvia Coleman Wamsley. She lived the last 7 years in Craigsville and attended the Church...

Aug 13, 2012

Freda j. Fletcher Waugh Sharp, 85 of Cowen, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012, Braxton Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. She was born November 3, 1926, in Tioga. She was the daughter of the late John & Elsie Henderson Fletcher. She went to her heavenly home.

Freda attended Little Glade Baptist Church and supported Billy Graham Ministries. She attended...

Aug 6, 2012

Clifford L. Perrine, 96 of Columbus, IN, formerly of Cowen passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana after an extended illness.  He was born September 21, 1915 in Skyles (Webster County), WV to John and Cora Shaver Perrine and was a Coal Mine Supervisor for many years.

Friends may join the...

Jul 9, 2012

Delbert Jewel Perrine 91, of Erbacon, passed away peadefully at home surrounded by his family, on Monday July 9, 2012. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Delbert was born March 17, 1921, in Erbacon, son of the late Walter & Hazel Nessellrote Perrine. Delbert  was born March 17, 1921 to the late...

Jun 25, 2012

Cleo Cottrill Casteel, 79, of Cowen, Formerly of Kingwood, went home to be with the Lord and Beloved son on Monday, June 25, 2012, at CAMC General Division, Charleston.   Cleo watched the world go by from her favorite perch on her front porch, and never failed to greet passersby with a wave and a smile. She was a loving...

Jun 23, 2012

Nancy Chapman 64 of Craigsville, formerly of Camden on Gauley, died Saturday June 23, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.  She was born August 24, 1947 in Richwood, daughter of the late Harold & Genevieve Hickman Hyatt. She was a former Librarian of the Craigsville Public Library and resided most of her life in Nicholas & Webster Counties.  She...

Jun 10, 2012

Jennings Okey peyatt Jr. passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1952 in Richwood, WV. to  Jennings Okey Peyatt SR. and  Jean White Peyatt. He was by the Protestant Faith, A graduate of Richwood High School class of 1970, He attended WVU for 1 year and he enjoyed motorcycles....

Jun 7, 2012

Connie Lou Bennett, 68 of Ivydale, WV, formerly of Camden on Gauley, WV died June 8, 2012 at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

She was born on March 10, 1944 to the late Chester and Edith Plummer Addington, she lived all her life in Webster County, she enjoyed fishing and gospel music. She was...

Jun 2, 2012

Donald "Don" Chaffin, 72, of Cowen, died on Saturday June 2, 2012 at his residence on Dennison Run Rd. He was june on June 14, 1939 the son of the late Pearl Chaffin, He lived all his life in Webster County, He enjoyed camping and he attended the Arcola Community Church. He was a Logger

Survived by...

May 31, 2012

Delma Justus Hickman, 91, of Camden-on-Gauley, died Thursday May 31, 2012. at CAMC Division.

She was born on June 23, 1920 in Boggs, WV. and was the daughter of the late Ira and Nelphia Justus.

Delma was a member of the Bethal United Methodist Church, Camden-on-Gauley. She was a member of the United Methodist Women...

May 24, 2012

Grace Ann Barger, 75, of Cowen, WV. lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and congestive heart failure  Thursday May 24,2012 in Sutton, WV. at the home of her Daughter and son-in-law.

Grace Ann was born in Centralia, WV. on September 17, 1937 to the late William Burton and Mona Robinson Clutter, She was member and elder...

May 23, 2012

Dorsey Lee Hammons, 61 of Cranberry Ridge passed away on Wednesday, May 23,2012 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1951 in Richwood, WV. to Elza And Gladys Kate Fletcher Hammons and was a bit grinder. He was protestant by faith, he was a 1969 grad. of Cowen High School, and he enjoyed hunting and dog training....

May 10, 2012

Theodore "T.O." Bender, 85 of Cowen, formerly of Hacker Valley went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2012.  He was born March 17, 1927 in Cleveland, WV to the late Lonnie & Sarah Bender.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and he opened his heart and home to foster children for 17 years.  He was a member...

May 9, 2012

Ivory "Dinky" Wolverton, 84 of Camden-On-Gauley, died on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1927 at White Oak, Williams River, Cowen, WV., daughter of the late James Lilmar and Lillie Mae Hawkins.

She lived all her life in Webster County and she enjoyed going to church. She attended the Gauley...

May 6, 2012

Nancy Jane Cowger, 51 of Camden on Gauley, WV, died on Sunday, May 06, 2012, at her residence.  She was born in Charleston, WV, on June 15, 1960, daughter of the late Beryl Brightwell Lanham and Gladys Davis Lanham of Camden on Gauley.  She had lived all her life in Webster County, had been mayor of Camden on Gauley for...

May 2, 2012

George Leroy Stem 63, of 477 Lost Run, Cowen, formerly of Maryland, passed away May 2, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  George attended Gladeview Community Church and enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Surviving are wife Opal Holcomb Stem of Lost Run; brothers Tommy Stem of 5 Points, TN and Philip Richard Stem of AL.

He was preceded...

Apr 22, 2012

Reba Kathleen Carpenter, 72, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at her residence.

Reba was born November 27,1939, in Whitesville to the late Boyd and Mable Williams Salisbury. She was a Methodist by faith. She lived most of her life in Webstrer County, and she enjoyed camping and her grandson.

Surviving are her daughter Patricia...

Apr 20, 2012

Arthur Jake Harris, 90, of Cowen, WV, died on April 20, 2012, at his residence.  He was born in Franklin County, Virginia, April 19. 2012, son of the late Henry and Roxie West Harris.  He had lived in Cowen since 1951, formerly from Richwood, WV.

He was an Army veteran of WWII, a retired coal miner, and...

Feb 26, 2012

Persephonie Jean Gittman, 45 of Webster Springs passed away on February 26, 2012 at her residence.  She was born October 18, 1966 in Webster Springs to Jeremiah and Terry Lynn Gillespie Carpenter and was a Home Health Care Aid for Webster County Senior Citizens.  Formerly of Norfolk, VA, and living the last 18 years in the area, she enjoyed crocheting...

Feb 16, 2012

General Leonard Wood, 90 of Camden on Gauley passed away on February 16, 2012 at CAMC General Division after an extended illness.  He was born April 9, 1921 in Ida Mae, WV to Newton Samuel and Lela Bell Givens Wood and was a 40 year resident of Webster County, formerly living in St. Petersburg, FL and St. Albans.  He was...