Obituaries
Carrie Autumn Williams
Mar 19, 2025
Carrie Autumn Adams Williams walked into the arms of Jesus at her kitchen table at noon-time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Carrie was born to the late Ruth Adams Gibbs on August 11, 1949, at Sutton Hospital. She was a 1967 graduate of Richwood High School. Affectionately known by her family as Honey, Baby Doll, Sweetheart, Mom, Nanny, and sometimes as...
Waldon Edward "Eddie" Cogar
Jan 28, 2025
Walden Edward “Eddie” Cogar,75, of Cowen passed away Tuesday evening at Webster Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born February 16, 1949 in Richwood.
Eddie was a US Army Veteran, he retired from Coal Filler Inc, Bluefield, VA. Eddie was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed the outdoors but most of all spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving is his...
Matthew Dillion Clay
Jan 22, 2025
Matthew Dillion Clay, 31, of Craigsville, passed away on January 22, 2025.
Born January 10, 1994 in Charleston, he was the son of Raymond and Joyce (Horner) Clay.
He liked working on cars and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always up for an adventure whether it be hiking, sight-seeing, or road-tripping.
Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph Warner, Sr., Della...
Charlotte Denene Barnett
Jan 13, 2025
Charlotte Denene Barnett, 59, of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on January 13, 2025. Denene was the daughter of the late Charles and Josie Williams Rader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Denene was a Christian by faith. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters Amanda Kronenburg and...
James Tabor
Dec 27, 2024
James Tabor, 90, of Erbacon, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Mon-General Hospital in Morgantown.
Born May 4, 1934 in Fannin County, GA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Aslene Adlue (Barnes) Tabor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charlie Joe Tabor; and grandchildren: Julie Graham and Cody Crist.
James...
Olive L. Greene
Dec 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Olive L. Greene
Olive L. (Moore) Greene, 92, of Cowen, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, December 16, 2024. She was born October 15, 1932, in Birch River, W.Va., to Walter L. and Lula E. (Canfield) Moore.
A 1950 graduate of Cowen High School, Olive lived in Cowen, West Virginia, for 58 years....
Mary Jean Hurst
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Jean Hurst, 57, of Summersville, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Lewisburg.
Born May 23, 1967 in Richwood, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Betty (Hinkle) Hurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Faye Cox, James Hurst, Joe Hurst, Hermanetta Brown, Frances Hurst, and Frank...
Dorothy Jean Riffle
Dec 8, 2024
Dorothy Jean Riffle, 87, of Cowen passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born August 30, 1937, in Cowen and was the daughter of the late Harry Samuel and Mary Dale Dyer Woods. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings; James, Eugene, Burton and Richard Woods and also Hilda Friend and...
Janie Wright
Nov 18, 2024
Janie E. Wright, 95 of Cowen passed away November 18, 2024. Janie was born April 15, 1929 in Tea Creek, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruby Savage Bennett.
Janie was a retired Webster County school cook and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Glade View Community Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded...
Richard Elbert Tenney
Nov 9, 2024
Richard Elbert Tenney, 90 of Cowen, passed away November 9, 2024 at Braxton Healthcare Center. Richard was born August 2, 1934 in Hemlock and was the son of the late Squire and Lora Cutright Tenney. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Ray, Raymond, Ralph, Ronald and Clark Donald Tenney and also a sister...
Juanita Mae (O'Brien) Clutter
Oct 13, 2024
Juanita Mae (O’Brien) Clutter, 67, of Bolair, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Born in Richwood on August 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Esther (Rose) O’Brien. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Preston O’Brien.
She loved the outdoors; particularly bird watching and...
Travis Allen Miller
Oct 4, 2024
Travis Allen Miller, born on August 12, 1978, in Webster Springs, WV, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Webster County, WV. Known affectionately as “Flea” or “Bubby” as his sister called him, Travis was a beloved son, companion, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose passion for the outdoors defined much of his life.
Travis enjoyed collecting artifacts, camping, and spending...
Tina Ann Weese
Aug 18, 2024
Tina Ann (Chambers) Weese, 38, of Martinsburg, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born October 28, 1985, she was the daughter of Peggy Chambers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Goldia Chambers; uncle, Lawrence Chambers; and cousin, Ashley Williams.
Tina was the most kind-hearted person anyone could ever have met. She had a deep...
Joseph Eugene Hurst
Aug 14, 2024
Joseph Eugene Hurst, born August 24,1953, passed away from a short illness on August 14, 2024.
He was a coal miner until his retirement, a pilot, an IR 50/50 marksman and an avid outdoorsman. He was a Scottish Rites Freemason, he held the highest honor of Worthy Patron in the Eastern Star. He had many more accomplishments, but mostly, he was...
Frankie L. Phares, Sr.
Aug 12, 2024
Frankie L. Phares, Sr., 65 of Summersville formerly of Cowen passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 25, 1959 in Richwood and was the son of the late Virgil and Sada White Phares. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his siblings; Ronald , Tim, Tom, Ralph , Davey...
Marilyn Ruth Queen
Jul 14, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Queen, 69 of Cowen passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at CAMC- General Division, Charleston. Marilyn was born January 2, 1955 in Sutton and was the daughter of the late Allen Ray and Evelyn Mace Thayer.
Marilyn enjoyed camping, 4-wheelers, watching reality shows on TV and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was proceeded in...
George Edward Phetterplace
Jul 9, 2024
George Edward Phetterplace, 65, of Ryland Heights, KY passed away July 9, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati, OH.
George was a retired lead set up at Fusite Hangman at MTD. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Debbie Christian Phetterplace.
Surviving are his two sons, George Edward Phetterplace Jr and...
Wavelene Selman
Jul 8, 2024
Wavelene Selman, 89 of Cowen passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Wavelene was born May 18, 1935 in Bolair and was the daughter of the late Roy and Susan Thayer Woods. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Darrell Selman; brother, Roy Junio Woods; sisters, Thelma...
Gene Edward Cox, Jr
Jun 4, 2024
Gene Edward Cox, Jr, 48 of Cowen passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital after a short illness. Jr was born December 28, 1975, in Richwood and was the son of the late Gene Edward and Shirley Mae Goff Cox, Sr. He was a Baptist by faith. Jr loved to make people laugh, he took great pleasure in helping...
Pamela Lynn Rush
May 6, 2024
Pamela Lynn Rush, of Clarksburg, WV and Avon Park, FL, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 6th, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Rush Whyte, grandson Beau Whyte, brothers Rick Boggs-wife Connie and Jeremiah Boggs; Brother-in-law, Michael Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Rush; parents, Jackie and Faye Boggs; sisters, Tammy Luzader and...
