Obituaries
Obituaries in Cowen, West Virginia
Ira Keith Strickland
Mar 29, 2026
Ira Keith Strickland, of Dille, West Virginia, and a former valued member of the Cleveland automotive community and a cherished individual known for his passions and faith, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the Glenville Health Center in Glenville, West Virginia. He was 64 years old.
Born on February 2, 1962, in Sutton, West Virginia, Keith's early life in...
Youvone Hilton
Mar 15, 2026
Youvone "Bonnie" Hilton, a cherished member of her community and beloved family matriarch, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on March 1, 1948, in Gauley Mills, she carried a vibrant spirit and a deep love for those around her throughout her life.
A proud 1966 graduate of Richwood High School, Bonnie furthered her dedication to care and service by obtaining...
Sharon Kay Murphy
Mar 15, 2026
Sharon Kay Murphy, born on October 14, 1952, in Sutton, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Dille, surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated and compassionate individual whose life was marked by a deep commitment to helping others.
Sharon devoted fifteen years of her professional career to trauma services at Summa Health Systems, where her dedication and...
Sampson Franklin Woods
Mar 13, 2026
Sampson Franklin Woods, a skilled craftsman, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026, in Summersville, West Virginia. Born on April 1, 1957, in Calvin, West Virginia, Sampson lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping others.
Sampson's career spanned several professions that showcased his talents and work ethic. He was a coal miner, a demanding...
Dalton Emerson Lough
Mar 9, 2026
Dalton Emerson Lough, born on October 23, 2000, in Summersville, West Virginia, passed away on March 9, 2026, due to injuries sustained in a tragic vehicle accident. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend.
Dalton was a proud graduate of Webster County High School and was currently employed at Wendy's in Summersville, where he was known for his friendly...
Garel Tony Adamy
Feb 28, 2026
Garel Tony "Red" Adamy, born on February 14, 1940, in Bolair, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at CAMC in Charleston, West Virginia. He lived a remarkable life, filled with dedication and commitment to both his family and his profession.
Red devoted an impressive 33 and a half years to the coal mining industry, working tirelessly for the...
Louise Rigsby
Feb 24, 2026
Louise Rigsby, a devoted homemaker and beloved member of her community, was born on August 16, 1957, in Webster Springs, West Virginia. She passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, West Virginia, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Louise was a proud graduate of Webster County High School,...
Loretta Marcene Payne Gregory
Feb 18, 2026
Loretta Marcene Payne Gregory, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 18, 2026. Born on December 13, 1939, in Elkhurst, West Virginia, Loretta was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her life and shaped the love she poured into everyone around her.
Loretta was known for being the very best mom,...
Douglas Norman King
Feb 13, 2026
Douglas Norman King, 67, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026.
Born April 9, 1958, in Richwood, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Arnold King and Macil Roberts (Woodring)
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike King and Blaine King, and his sister, Elizabeth King.
Douglas is survived by his sisters, Susan “Kathy”...
James Oscar Lee Wilson
Feb 8, 2026
In loving memory of James Oscar Lee Wilson of Erbacon, born on December 13, 1971, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, he peacefully passed away on February 8, 2026, at CAMC General in Charleston, WV with his loving sister holding his hand. A man of robust spirit and deep convictions, Oscar was not just known for his career as the owner...
Charolette Kay Lynch
Feb 3, 2026
Charolette Kay Lynch, a beloved member of the Webster Springs community, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 12, 1951, in Buckhannon, she was a proud 1969 graduate of Webster Springs High School and went on to dedicate over 32 years of her life to public service. Charolette worked diligently in the probation...
Dallas Lloyd Brooks
Jan 30, 2026
Dallas Lloyd Brooks, 58, was born on July 9, 1967, in Welch, West Virginia, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Craigsville West Virginia. He left a legacy marked by his hard work, strong character, and a great sense of humor that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A proud graduate of Webster County High School in 1985,...
Beulah Irene Lewis Bragg
Jan 27, 2026
Beulah Irene Lewis Bragg, 88, of Cowen WV, a Christian by faith, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 27, 2026 at CAMC, Charleston. WV
She was born November 19, 1937, at home in Persinger, WV. The daughter of the late Charlie Robert and Anna Margaret Hinkle Lewis. She was preceded in death by brothers. Junior, Jimmy, Jerald,...
Carl Arthur Goff
Jan 15, 2026
Carl Arthur Goff, 79 years of age, born on September 23, 1946, in Richwood, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Craigsville, West Virginia, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passion for life.
Carl was a proud graduate of...
Roger William Hollandsworth
Jan 12, 2026
Roger William Hollandsworth, 81 years old, closed his eyes on earth and entered paradise on January 12, 2026, at his home along the Birch River. He was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
He was a hard worker. He was certified welder, log truck driver, and coal truck driver. He was a school bus driver for the Webster County Board of...
Hilbert Junior Robinson
Jan 9, 2026
Hilbert Junior Robinson, affectionately known as "Hoby," was born on May 2, 1943, in Cowen, West Virginia. He passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the Webster Healthcare Center in Cowen, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and a passion for music.
Hoby dedicated much of his career to driving coal trucks, a job...
Terry L Garrison, Sr.
Jan 4, 2026
Terry L. Garrison Sr., affectionately known as "Frog," passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family in Bolair, WV. Born on September 25, 1960, in Richwood, West Virginia, Terry was a devoted father, brother, and son.
Throughout his life, Terry dedicated himself to a career that reflected his strong work ethic. He...
Olen Kent Selman
Jan 3, 2026
Olen Kent Selman, age 87, of Cowen, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Webster County, a son of the late Bessie (Long) and Rufus Selman. Olen was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Dale Selman and brothers, Doy, Darrell, Ellis, Arnold,...
David Foor
Dec 15, 2025
David Foor, a beloved figure with a zest for life, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born in Everett, Pennsylvania, on October 16, 1964, he dedicated much of his life to his work as a Logger—a job that perfectly suited his love for the outdoors and hard work.
David was not just about...
Denise Evon Blankenship
Dec 10, 2025
Denise Evon Blankenship, born on June 9, 1951, in the sunny town of Chico, California, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was a homemaker, she brought warmth and joy into the lives of those around her.
Denise had a passion for creativity and hands-on projects. You could find her knitting or crocheting...
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