Obituaries
Oscar Tharpe, Jr.
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,...
Richard Spence
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,...
Frank Miller
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...
Jennings "Ike" Holcomb
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...
Charles Bennett, Sr
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...
Oliver Hall
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....
Myrtle Barnett
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...
Cecil Fletcher
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...
David Wilson
Sep 22, 2021
David Wilson, 61, of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.
Born October 26, 1959 in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Billy and Lemoine (Mathes) Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Wilson.
David was a coalminer. He was...
Fred Hinkle
Sep 22, 2021
Fred Junior “Junebug” Hinkle, 63 of Camden-on-Gauley passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born December 28, 1957 to the late Sarah Jane Hinkle Elliott and stepfather Larry Elliott.
Junebug, as he was known to all, was a coal miner for several years.
He is survived by one brother, Roger Hinkle and his...
George "Joe" Butcher
Sep 6, 2021
George Edward “Joe” Butcher, 79 of Craigsville passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Joe was born June 8, 1942 in Grassy Creek and was the son of the late Sherman and Velma Lawson Butcher. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Cogar Butcher; siblings, Ruth James, Raymond Butcher and Ron Butcher.
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Niko Rucker
Aug 24, 2021
Niko Saige Rucker, newborn son of Haley Cheyenne Travis and Bradlee Mario Rucker was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents: Richard Bean, Alma Boggs, and Harold Travis.
In addition to his parents, Niko leaves behind a sister, Trinity...
Pastor George Peyatt
Aug 15, 2021
Pastor George A. Peyatt age 85 of Upperglade was reunited with his beloved Anna Belle on Sunday, August 15, 2021 while listening to gospel music with his right hand raised praising God. What a glorious family reunion going on in Heaven. He fought a good fight and ran a good race and is with Our Heavenly Father.
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Bertie Beckett
Jul 28, 2021
Bertie Fletcher Beckett, 89, went home to be with Jesus on July 28, 2021 following a short illness. She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.
Bertie was born May 14, 1932 in Nicholas County WV to Samuel and Bertha Mae Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Misty Chapman
Jul 23, 2021
Misty Dawn (Russell) “Darlene” Chapman, 29, Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Florida.
Born October 3, 1991 in Summersville, she was the daughter of Loretta Kay (Lee) and James David Russell of Dunnellon, FL and William Craig Riffle of Cowen. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Jeremiah...
Brenda Boggs
Jul 1, 2021
Brenda Diane Boggs, 62 of Fayetteville, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1959 in Richwood to the late Albert and Linda Ann Chaffin Cool and was a former clerk in the retail industry.
Brenda is survived by her sons Timothy Boggs and...
David Collins
Jun 7, 2021
David Wayne Collins, 60, of Craigsville, passed away June 7, 2021 at his home.
Born April 27, 1961 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Darrold B. Collins and Joyce Carol Sparks Sill.
Dave was contractor by trade. He was a kind and gentle man with a big heart. He loved his family,...
Myrissa Peyatt
May 25, 2021
Myrissa Cheyenne Peyatt-Perkett, 16, of Sauk Rapids, MN, formerly of Craigsville, passed away May 25, 2021 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.
Born November 24, 2004 in Summersville, she was the daughter of Charles William Peyatt, Sr. and Kerri Perkett.
She was a Sophomore at Sauk Rapids Rice High School, and previously a student...
Tammy Luzader
May 25, 2021
Tammy Jean Boggs Luzader, 62 of Sebring, FL formerly of Craigsville went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Tammy was born November 28, 1958 in Summersville and was the daughter of the late Jackie Boggs and Faye Boggs of Sebring, FL. Tammy was a 1977 graduate of Richwood High School. At the age of 16 she...
William Wood
May 12, 2021
William C. "Bill" Wood, 74 died on May 12, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center, Summersville. Bill was born October 13, 1946 in Richwood, WV. He formerly lived in Camden-On-Gauley.
Bill was the son of the late General L. and Maysel I. Wood. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert E. Wood. He was...
