Obituaries
Obituaries in Cowen, West Virginia
Wade Thomas ‘Tee” Frame
Mar 6, 2022
Wade Thomas ‘Tee” Frame Born November 17, 1923 in Richwood, WV, passed away at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility at Clarksburg on Sunday, March 6, 2022. His first home was in Erbacon, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade Hampton and Eva Faye Thomas Frame, brother, Robert Hampton “Bob” Frame and nephew, Bobby Frame. Nearest of...
Wilbur “Sonny” Dale Johnson
Mar 6, 2022
Wilbur “Sonny” Dale Johnson born September 26, 1938 of Camden on Gauley passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
He was a proud veteran and served in the United States Army for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Johnson, children, Goldie Brinson, Wilbur Johnson Jr., Patricia Blackwell, David Johnson, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Wilbur’s...
Sue Jarvis
Mar 4, 2022
Sue Jarvis, 57, of Cowen, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 4, 2022 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born November 19, 1964 in Summersville, a daughter of the late Burnell Jarvis and Maxine Fulkner, a brother, Don Hall also preceded her in death.
Sue worked for over 25 years as an Associate at Walmart, first...
Larry Cofer Gillespie
Mar 4, 2022
Larry Cofer Gillespie, 70, of Cowen, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 3, 1951 in Webster Springs, a son of the late Donald and Eurlace Holcomb Gillespie.
Larry was a retired coal miner, having worked for Smoot Coal and Raydeck coal for over 30 years. He was a...
Kathyrn Sue Wayne
Mar 3, 2022
Kathyrn Sue Wayne, 64, of Summersville, formerly of Webster County, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the WVU Summersville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1958 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Rev. Okey and Ilene Virginia Goff Wayne.
She was a 1976 graduate of Webster County High School. Kathy worked many...
Linda Jewell Wayne
Mar 1, 2022
Linda Jewell Wayne, 70, of Cowen, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after a short illness. She was born October 30, 1951 in Cowen, a daughter of the late Marshall and Ada Boggs Carpenter.
Linda was a 1971 graduate of Cowen High School and completed her LPN education at the Beckley School of Nursing....
Charles Franklin Myers
Feb 22, 2022
Charles Franklin Myers, 65, of Upper Glade, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 15, 1956 in Sutton, a son of the late Richard T. and Daisy M. Perkins Myers.
Charles was a retired CPS Worker for the State of West Virginia with 17 years of dedicated service....
Arden Ray Prater Sr.
Feb 18, 2022
Arden Ray Prater Sr., 63, of Camden on Gauley, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born May 26, 1958 in Richwood, a son of the late Arden Lee and Pheobe Cool Prater.
Arden was a logger and a former mechanic at Hewitt Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing...
Katherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Brinson
Feb 17, 2022
Katherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Brinson, 84, of Cowen, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 17, 2022 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kitty was born January 14, 1938, in Fayetteville, WV, daughter of the late Kessley Clyde and Attie Elizabeth Boardwine.
She is survived by her son David (Angella) Brinson of Cowen;...
Jillian Natasha Parker
Feb 13, 2022
Jillian Natasha Parker, 42, of Williams River, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born November 26, 1979 in Summersville, a daughter of Roger Dunlap and the late Cindy Bostic Dunlap.
Jill was a 1997 graduate of Roane County High School and worked as a clerk in the service industry. She enjoyed spending...
Tammy Sue Beckett
Feb 9, 2022
Tammy Sue Beckett who was born on July 22, 1974 of Camden-on-Gauley, departed this life on February 9, 2022 at the age of 47 after a 10 month long battle of complications from ventriculitis following brain surgery.
She was a life-long resident of Webster County. Tammy was a very dedicated and hard-working wife, mother, secretary, and homemaker. She took great...
Clarence Thomas Ii
Feb 7, 2022
Clarence Thomas II, born August 29, 1981 in Summersville, passed away February 7, 2022. The loving husband to Rhonda Thomas, residing in Bean Station, Tennessee, has gone on to Heaven. He accepted salvation in January, and assured us, that “He will be waiting on us there!” He graduated from Richwood High School, and worked as a security guard. He grew...
Judith Ann Canada
Feb 7, 2022
Judith Ann Canada, 81, of Cowen, passed away peacefully Monday, February 7, 2022 at WVU United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, surrounded by her children and family after a short illness. She was born July 14, 1940 in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Bernice Cochran Jarvis.
Judy was a former nurse’s assistant for many years at Webster County Memorial...
Alma Mae “Toots” Bucchi
Jan 29, 2022
Alma Mae “Toots” Bucchi, 79, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Upper Glade, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at her home in Upper Glade, surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was born October 12, 1942 in Barton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Virley and Alma (Harmon) Isabell.
Alma was a 1961 graduate of Webster...
Gary William Jones Sr
Jan 25, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary William Jones Sr, Camden on Gauley, WV, January 25, 2022. Gary was born April 20, 1944 Elmira, New York to Kenneth W. Jones and Frances (Spencer) Jones. He is survived by 6 beautiful children: Gary Jones, Jr (St. Augustine, FL), Rhonda Jones (Las Vegas), Kristi (Chad) Townsend (Jacksonville, FL),...
Tammy Coleen Gumm
Jan 21, 2022
Tammy Coleen Gumm, 61, of Cowen, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 11, 1960, in Webster Springs, a daughter of the late Robert H. and Aleen Cobb Gumm.
Tammy was a 1978 graduate of Webster County High School. She worked all her life as a Nurse’s Aide and retired as an in...
Sherry Lynn “Nan” White
Jan 21, 2022
Sherry Lynn “Nan” White, 69, of Morgantown, formerly of Webster County, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Morgantown, after an extended illness. She was born October 4, 1952, in Craigsville, a daughter of the late Orville Justice and Ollie June Workman Case.
Sherry was a 1970 graduate of Richwood High School. She was a former...
Vaughn Albert Rose
Jan 11, 2022
Vaughn Albert Rose, 89, of Birch River, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after an extended illness. He was born April 7, 1932 in Birch River, a son of the late Cleat and Mable Harris Rose.
Vaughan was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He was a former mechanic,...
Harold Learoy “Junior” Clay
Jan 8, 2022
Harold Learoy “Junior” Clay, 74, of Camden on Gauley, passed away on January 8, 2022, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born April 8, 1947, in Cottle. A son of the late Harold Denver “Buck” and Wilda Marie Clay.
He was 1965 graduate of Cowen High School. After graduation Harold was drafted into the United States Army...
Joyce “Jane” Bennett Dyer
Jan 4, 2022
My beloved wife, Jane Dyer, 72, of Cowen, WV went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, January 4th 2022, at Cornerstone Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Huntington, WV after an extended illness. Born June 6th, 1949 in Lewis County, Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Sally Bayne Bennett who moved to and lived...