Obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Shirley Ann (Sutton) Tracy, 85, of Mt. Lookout, formerly of Cowen, passed away on June 25, 2022 at Stonerise Rainelle. She was born June 20, 1937 in Millcreek, WV to the late Ronal and Edith (Tyler) Sutton.

Shirley was married to Charles Arlen Tracy (deceased) and was a long time resident of Cowen where she retired from the Cowen...

Jun 16, 2022

Helen Ruth Silvey, 85 of Cowen, formerly of Merced, CA, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1936 in Cherokee, NC to the late Walter and Jessie Pope Silvey.

She was a United States Air Force Veteran; a loving mother and grandmother; an avid reader and a nature lover. She...

Jun 8, 2022

Audrey Irene Cunningham, 71, of Sutton, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 8, 2022.

 

She was born on September 11, 1950 in McDunn, West Virginia to the late Ocie and Dale Holcomb.

 

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Cunningham; sisters, Anna Mae Holcomb, Charolette...

Apr 19, 2022

Bobbie Radcliff, 79, of Nettie went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born February 1, 1943 in Arcola, Webster County, he was the son of the late Roy and Ruth (King) Radcliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine;...

Mar 15, 2022

Faye O. Boggs, 85, of Sebring, FL formerly of Cottle, went home to be with her Lord on March 15th, 2022. Faye was born on April 29th, 1936 in Newville, WV. She was a 1954 graduate of Sutton High School. She worked at Juergen's Drug Store in Sutton during her high school years and as a C & P...

Feb 25, 2022

Carolyn Sue (Hoover) Maul, 65, of Craigsville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Sue was born on April 10, 1956 in Richwood, and raised in Cowen until she was 13.  She then moved with her family to Tampa, FL where she resided for 46 years.  She returned in 2015 to reunite with...

Feb 20, 2022

Helen Louise (Steele) Mathes, 91, of Cowen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at West Virginia University Extended Care in Summersville.

Born June 7, 1930 in Bolair, she was the daughter of the late Arretus and Mintie (Handschumacher) Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irven Mathes; daughter...

Feb 13, 2022

David Aaron White, 73 of Richwood passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born May 1, 1948 in Charleston to the late Harry Wilbur White and Maggie Ellen Jones White Selman. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Gaylord White.

David enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar, and his...

Feb 7, 2022

Helen Charlene Gray, 86, of Cowen passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born December 28, 1935 in Richwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oris and Mildred (Edwards) Smith who resided in the logging town of Three Forks, WV.

This is where she spent her...

Feb 4, 2022

James Keith Hurst, 65, of Camden-on-Gauley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Born December 27, 1956 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Herman and Betty (Hinkle) Hurst.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Cox; and his son-in-law, Daryl Morland.

James...

Feb 1, 2022

Edgar Lewis Short, 86 of Cowen passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at home.  He was born August 15, 1935 in Camden on Gauley and was the son of the late Grafton and Callie Williams Short.  Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Allan Short and siblings; Jim Short, Virgie Sill, Virginia "Jenny"...

Jan 14, 2022

Charles Davis Holbrook, 81 of Cowen passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born January 13, 1941 in Cowen and was the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Rebecca Jane Long Holbrook.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph, Randolph, Herbert, Otis, Ray, Robert and Junior; sisters, Mary, Hazel,...

Jan 13, 2022

Oscar Theodore Tharpe, Jr., 60, of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born October 10, 1961 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Oscar and Carmella (Zangari) Tharpe, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Fleming) Tharpe; and his sister,...

Nov 12, 2021

Richard Spence, of Cowen, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 8, 1935 on Fork Mountain in Richwood, he was the son of the late Tom Ira Spence and Dake Trescott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Nov 11, 2021

Frank Edward Miller, 82 of Webster Springs, formerly of Cowen passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021.  Frank was born May 2, 1939 in Arcola and was the son of the late Rollie and Annie Mathes Miller.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Roy, Charles and Ernest Miller; sisters, Nora Lee Stephenson and...

Nov 8, 2021

Jennings  Ray “Ike” Holcomb, 63, of Cowen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born February 13, 1958 in Sutton, he was the son of the late Dolan and Rosie (Humphries) Holcomb.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dolan Ray...

Nov 3, 2021

Charles Robert Bennett Sr., 69 of Richwood passed away at his home Wedneaday, November 3, 2021.  Charlie was born June 5, 1952 in Dorchester. MD and was the son of the late Robert and Cathaleen Proper Bennett.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by a son, Charles R. Allen and three brothers. Charlie was a...

Oct 25, 2021

Oliver Marshall Hall, 78 of Upperglade passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1943 on Elk River to the late Henry and Myrtle Phares Hall.

He was a retired coal miner who loved everybody, especially kids. He was a very giving person and never met a stranger....

Oct 10, 2021

Myrtle Grey “Peggy” Barnett, 82, of Richwood passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 9, 1938 in Arcola to the late Robert and Myrtle Holcomb Mick.

She was a homemaker, caregiver, liked going to Bingo, cooking, making bread, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was Methodist...

Sep 29, 2021

Cecil Fletcher, 91, of Craigsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Stonerise of Beckley.

Born February 4, 1930, on Mills Mountain, he was the son of the late Wilson Turner and Cora Maude (Cutlip) Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris...