Obituaries
October 19, 2016
Pauline Elizabeth Bailey, 85, of Upper Glade, WV passed away October 19, 2016 at Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cowen, due to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. The daughter of the late Cecil and Nell Brown Cobb, she was born, March...October 6, 2016
Larry Gene Pelfrey, 61, of Cowen passed away tragically Thursday, October 6, 2016 in a house fire. He was born January 4, 1955 in Centerpoint, Ohio a son of the late Harvey and Mary Dyer Pelfrey. Larry was a contractor having worked many years ...October 3, 2016
Harold D. “Bato” Carpenter, 80, of Cowen, WV, passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on November 17, 1935, the youngest child of the late John M. “Doc” and Effie Wilson Carpenter of Erbacon, WV....September 22, 2016
Eddie Arnold Cogar, 68, of Bolair passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 15, 1947 in Buckhannon, a son of the late Ernest W. and Pauline Musto...September 21, 2016
Leila Delorise Blake Given, 103, of Upper Glade, WV, passed away at Webster County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born December 24, 1912 a daughter of the late Harry and Olive Cutter Blake. Sis was a former cook fo...September 19, 2016
Nawasa Evelyn Coffman, 73, of Cowen, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1943 in Summersville, a daughter of the late John and Genevia Dorman Hinkle. Nawasa worke...September 11, 2016
William J. “Billy Joe” Mathes, 69, of Cowen, WV passed away from cancer, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home. He was born and raised in Cowen, WV a son of Denver and Jean (Pugh) Mathes, whom preceded him in death. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio...September 8, 2016
Marty Lee Casto, 59, of Webster Springs passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born March 21, 1957 in Buckhannon a son of the late Walter Lee and Anna Pearl Ware Casto. Marty was a jack of all tr...September 1, 2016
Dennis Junior Smith, 60, of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Webster County passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence. Dennis was a former coal miner and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Paducah and enjoyed spending time with ...Barbara Bernice (McKenzie) Lingenfelter
August 24, 2016
Barbara Bernice (McKenzie) Lingenfelter, 77, wifow of Mike Lingenfelter of Churchville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Augusta Health from complications of polycythemia which advanced into acute leukemia. Mrs. Lingenfelte...August 21, 2016
Ruth Lea Barrier went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2016 at home after an extended illness. Ruth was the daughter of the late Don and Mae Blake. She was a Christian by faith. Ruth was a wonderful mother to three children Carol (Geoff) Co...August 19, 2016
The family of Kyle Xavier Lee was blessed with 10 months of joy before he was taken to his heavenly home due to complications of Edwards Syndrome on August 19, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. The son of Bucky and Rachel Lee, this a...August 18, 2016
Roy Curtis Woods, 55, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Charleston Area Medical Center, due to complications from a fall. He was born April 13, 1961 in Webster Springs, the son of the late Roy Jr and Louise Tracy Woods. Curtis was a form...August 18, 2016
Carl E. Bragg, born and raised in Boggs, WV, July 31, 1932, passed away August 18, 2016 at the age of 84. Carl was a Korean-Vietnam Veteran. Retired after 22 years in the U.S. Army he received numerous Medals and Commendations including 2 Bronze S...August 17, 2016
Charles Edward Dyer, 65, of Beckley, formerly of Cowen, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1951 in Richwood, WV, the son of the late Denvil and Pauline O’Quinn Dyer. He was a...