Obituaries
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...August 14, 2016
Peggy Sue Rumbach, 58, of Summersville, formerly of Cowen, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1958 in Webster Springs, the daughter of the late Charles and Lelia Price Car...July 30, 2016
Specialist Jeremy Richard Boggs, "JJ," 21, born May 29, 1995 in Medina, N.Y. to Francis L. "Frank" Boggs and Tara Leah Chapman-Boggs. Jeremy unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Oak Grove, Ky. Jeremy was a Soldier stationed at Fort ...July 28, 2016
Phyllis Harrison Berkenkemper, 80, passed away July 28, 2016 at the Carroll County General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born June 18, 1936, in Bolair, WV, the daughter of Emery and Ocie Harrison. Phyllis was the youngest of nine...July 25, 2016
William Leon “Bill” Armentrout, 57 of Cowen, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 20, 1958 in Richwood, WV the son of the late Vernon and Rose Hammons Armentrout. He was a maintenance worker ...July 23, 2016
Monnie B. Malcomb, 86, of Cowen passed into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1930 in Mercer County a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Beale Fowler. Monnie was ...