Obituaries
Veteran
December 23, 2017
Martin Denver Boggs, 68 of Cowen passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2017 at the VA hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born April 28, 1948 in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Burnell and Wavelene Samson Boggs. Martin was a retired coal miner havin
December 22, 2017
Daniel E. Nicholas, 64, of Craigsville, passed away at home on December 22, 2017. He was born November 5, 1953 in Coe, WV, a son of the late William and Bernadine Williams Nicholas. Dan was a coal miner and loved to camp. He loved and enjoyed spen
December 22, 2017
Vida Ann Giddings (nee Plummer), 75, of Dundalk Maryland, passed away December 22, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family, after an extended illness. Vida is survived by her husband Buster Boyd; Brothers: Jack Bailey, Melvin Plummer and wife, Fran
December 19, 2017
Wilda Shirley Harris Radcliff, 69 of Erbacon, passed away December 19, 2017 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, after a sudden illness. She was born February 13, 1948 in Webster County. She was the daughter of the late Victor Lorenzo and E
December 16, 2017
James Patrick Cogar, 55, of Erbacon passed away December 16, 2017 at home. Pat was born October 16, 1962 in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Gene and Pearl Myers Cogar. He was a logger with over 30 years of service, having worked for Big Dog Loggin
December 15, 2017
Kista Strickland, 68, of Camden-on-Gauley, WV, passed away December 15, 2017, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1949 in Dille, WV, a daughter of Buell and Zelda Roseleen Frame Strickland. Kista loved to read and croche
Mary Virginia (Anderson) Fletcher
December 14, 2017
Mary Virginia Fletcher, 96, died December 14, 2017 at Clay Health Center, Big Otter, WV. Mary Virginia (Ginnie) was born March 23, 1921 to Ernest and Rose (Frame) Anderson in Clay County and spent her early years on the family farm. She attended h
December 13, 2017
Charles Russell Harris, 61, of Erbacon passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport WV. Charles was born December 25, 1955, in Braxton County, a son of the late Victor Lorenzo and Ella Jackson Harris. Charles was
Genette Uneta “Buggy” (Steele) Dodrill
December 6, 2017
Genette was born July 2, 1930. Passed away December 6, 2017. She was born to Bessie and Melvin Steele. Genette is one of twelve children. She is survived by her sister Genice Woods of Craigsville, WV, her four children, 10 Grandchildren and twelve
December 5, 2017
Loretta Kay Fazenbaker, 60, of Erbacon passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She fought a long tough battle and fought longer than anyone expected. Her love of life, famly and friends kept her
November 25, 2017
Phyllis Jean Roberts Gerwig, 90, of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Gassaway, WV passed away November 25, 2017 at the Waters of Greencastle, after an extended illness. Phyllis was born February 25, 1927 in Richwood, WV a daughter of the late Fred a
Veteran
November 24, 2017
Donald Wayne Gregory, 89, of Craigsville, passed away November 24, 2017 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Don was born July 13, 1928 in Cowen, WV, the son of the late Everard and Lela Wayne Gregory. Don retired from the State of WV with ove
November 14, 2017
Amanda Rose Riffle, 33 of Webster Springs, passed away November 14, 2017 as the result of a car accident. She was born March 30, 1984 in Summersville, WV, a daughter of Richard B. Riffle and the late Margaret Short Riffle. Amanda was a security gu
November 7, 2017
Basil James Cole, 88, of Cowen, passed away November 7, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. Basil was born July 6, 1929 in Ejerie, WV, a son of the late John Lee and Anzo Meadows Cole. He was a retired UMWA coal miner, having worked over 20 yea
November 7, 2017
Deborah Lynn Bennett, 58, of Craigsville, WV passed away suddenly November 7, 2017 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Deborah was born December 20, 1958 in Summersville, WV, a daughter of Charles L. and Imogene Beckett Schartiger. Deborah wa