Obituaries
December 4, 2019
Jacob E. “Jake” Collins, 48, of Cowen, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, He was born July 18, 1971 in Webster Springs, a son of Douglas Collins and Joanne Remeides. Jake was disable
December 4, 2019
John William Peyatt,75, of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1944 in Craigsville, a son of the late George Morgan “Pat” and Arilla Case Peyatt. John was a de
November 24, 2019
Jody Wolverton, 37, of Erbacon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1982 in Webster Springs, a son of Darlene Wolverton and the late Mitchell Wolverton. Jody was a coal miner working for Af
November 14, 2019
Rosie Lee Smith, 76, of Upperglade passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1943 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Boyd and Mabel Salisbury. Rosie was a dedicat
November 11, 2019
Mary Ann Woods, 65, of Summersville, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her residence after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born August 7, 1954 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Buster and Jane Hinkle Keiffer. Mary Ann was a homemaker a
October 27, 2019
Paul David Callahan, 74, of Winfield, passed away on October 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1945 in Charleston WV to the late Paul and Nadine Starcher Callahan. Paul was a graduate of Cowen High School in 1963, graduated from Mo
October 27, 2019
Velma Eileen Hoover, 85, of Cowen, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after an extended illness. She was born September 19, 1934 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Elmer O. and Neta O
Sharon Louise “Sherry” Ledsome
October 26, 2019
Sharon Louise “Sherry” Ledsome, 47, of Canvas passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 26, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown with her family by her side. She was born February 1, 1972 in Rochester, New York a daughter of Sharron Lynn
James Nelson “Jimmy” Wolverton
September 12, 2019
James Nelson “Jimmy” Wolverton, 60, of Cowen, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born November 20, 1958 in Richwood, a son of the late James and Letha Juanita Tharp Wolverton. Jimmy was a disabled logging e
August 29, 2019
Bessie Gay Hinkle, 90, of Cowen passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born August 9, 1929 in Coe, West Virginia, a daughter of the late General and Rosie Hammons Williams. Bessie was a loving, caring mother, g
August 27, 2019
James Monroe Ramsey, 74 of Craigsville passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1945 in Ivydale, a son of the late Freeman and Hattie Greathouse Ramsey. James was a retired coal miner with 30 plus years of ser
August 26, 2019
Bryan Carr, 48 of Camden On Gauley, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. My body died on August 26, 2019 at the ripe old age of 48. Who knew your heart can’t live on love alone, it needs blood! There were oth
August 23, 2019
Lehr G. Bean went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019. He had been ill for several months and died at home in the care of his loving family. Lehr was born on September 27, 1934, a son of the late Carl and Maude (Casto) Bean. He was
August 16, 2019
Margaret Lou Selman, 55 of Ward Road Canvas, WV, departed this world on August 16, 2019. She was born in Braxton County September 6, 1968 to parents Emmit and Genevieve Mills Selman. Margaret was a former machinist for Bright of America with ma
Veteran
August 14, 2019
Ray Hilbert Morrison, 92 of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1926 at Gauley Mills, a son of the late Fred L. Morrison and Ella Victoria Morris Morrison Carpenter. Ray was a retired, ha