Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Mabel Gray Tyler, 70, of Alum Creek, West Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2021 following a long illness with her loving husband Delbert (Wilson) Tyler at her side.

She is survived by her husband, Delbert (Wilson) Tyler, son Brian Tyler with daughter-in-law Joe Ellen Tyler and grandson Ian Tyler, son Craig Tyler and grandchildren, Madison...

Jun 15, 2021

John Franklin Bennett, 67, of Craigsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1953 in Richwood, a son of the late William and Betty Brown Bennett, also preceding him in death was his loving wife, Deborah Lynn Bennett.

John was a 1971 graduate of Cowen High School and then started a career...

May 19, 2021

Thomas DeNeal Kessler

His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things so I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25 :21. The faithfulness of Thomas DeNeal Kessler, age 73, of Bolair, was honored on May 19, 2021 as...

May 17, 2021

Angela Lee Carr, 40, of Camden on Gauley, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center, from complications due to Covid-19. She was born September 10, 1980 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, daughter of Gregory and Lisa Ann Bresser.

Angela was a 1998 graduate of Garfield High School in Woodbridge, Virginia and a former United States Marine Corps...

May 15, 2021

Iolene B. Bragg, of Camden on Gauley, died at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia, on May 15, 2021 after a long illness. She was born in Camden on Gauley on September 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Victor T. and Ida R Vaughn Norman.

She is survived by her children, Kerry (Diane) Bragg of North Carolina, Kelly...

May 14, 2021

Todd Stephen Addington, 56, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at West Virginia Caring Hospice Center, Elkins, West Virginia after a short illness. Todd was born March 26, 1965 in Webster Springs, West Virginia. A son of Rena Sue Morris Addington and the late Arlie C. Addington of Cowen.

He was the former manager of 4- Star Pizza, and a...

Apr 23, 2021

Dewey Jennings Meadows, 69, of Craigsville, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his sister’s home, with his loving family by his side, after an extended illness. He was born November 27, 1951 in Webster County, a son of the late Sam and Ona King Meadows.

Dewey was a former equipment operator for the Reese-Viking Corporation. He loved...

Apr 17, 2021

Darrell Loyd Jones, 87, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley West Virginia. He was born June 11, 1933 in Dyer, West Virginia, a son of the late Nathan Harrison Jones and Madgie Ellen Roberts Jones.

Darrell was a coal miner, with many years in the coal fields. He loved deer hunting, bass fishing,...

Apr 2, 2021

Arden Ray Prater Jr. (Wezzle) 39, of Cowen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 2, 2021 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born June 22, 1981, in Webster Springs, a son of Arden Sr. and Debra Robinson.

Arden was a graduate of Webster County High School class of 2000. He was a former employee of Jim C. Hamer...

Apr 1, 2021

Jesus said “Because I live you shall live also” John 14:19. John Daniel Selman of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home of chronic medical issues. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, Fort Lewis military base on September 8, 1970.

Preceded in death by his father Richard Selman, grandparents, Ollie and Mollie Barnett, Delbert and Beulah Selman....

Mar 31, 2021

Mar 31, 2021

Thurman Johnson Johns 78, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at United Hospital Center. He was born July 31, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Thomas and Minerva Angeline McCourt Johns.

Thurman was a retired conductor and brakemen for: C&O, B&O, Chessie, and CSX Transportation. He enjoyed woodworking,...

Mar 30, 2021

Rosa Mae Radcliff, 68, of Craigsville passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021 at her residence after a short illness. She was born February 2, 1953 in Sutton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lanty and Madgielene Short Hosey.

Rosa was a homemaker, Craigsville elementary volunteer, and a member of the Indian Rocks Ruritania club. She enjoyed drawing, crocheting, fishing,...

Mar 26, 2021

John “Mark” Fleming, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 26, 2021 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia after a short battle with cancer. Mark was born on December 29, 1964 to the late Betty Lou Fleming. He graduated from Richwood High School in 1983 and went on to continue his education at Glenville...

Mar 26, 2021

Roy Randall Potter, 87, of Cowen, passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1934 in Webster Springs, a son of the late Don and Macel Mullins Potter.

Roy was a former police officer and also worked for Monongahlia Power Company. He was a United States Army veteran...

Mar 25, 2021

Edward Arnold Berkenkemper, 91, previously of Webster Springs, West Virginia, resided with his daughter in Hampstead, Maryland. He went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2021. Born December 28, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward Olaf and Marion (Hubbard) Berkenkemper and the loving husband of the late Phyllis June Harrison Berkenkemper.

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Mar 16, 2021

Frances Ruth (Lake) Jordan, formerly of Webster Springs, West Virginia, passed away with her family at her daughter’s home in McConnelsville, Ohio on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born in Webster County on September 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Jennings Thomas and Mildred Gertrude (McCartney) Lake.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2021

Daniel E. “Dan” Miller, 81, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Louis A Johnson VA Hospital, Clarksburg, after an extended illness. He was born September 24, 1939 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Earl and Mary Whisler Miller.

Dan retired from Leslie Lumber Company with 20 plus years...

Mar 7, 2021

Rev. Gary Eugene Melton Sr., 77, of Bolair, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born October 16, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana, a son of the late Eugene and Sylvia Hawkins Melton.

Gary has always been a people person, having owned a...

Mar 2, 2021

Goldia Mae Chambers, 83, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Davis Regional Medical Center, Elkins after a short illness. She was born November 1, 1937 in Webster County, a daughter of the late Gordon and Flossie Hammons Ware.

Goldia was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She loved the simple...