Obituaries
Obituaries in Cowen, West Virginia
Ruby C. Hart
Dec 31, 2019
Ruby C. Hart, 96, of Cowen, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 1, 1923 at Strouds Creek, a daughter of the late Coligna and Mamie Curry Chapman.
Ruby graduated from Cowen High School in 1939 at the age of 16. She went to Fairmont State College for 2...
Bernard Douglas Trenter
Dec 27, 2019
Bernard Douglas Trenter, 76, of Cowen, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. He was born March 26, 1943 in Bolair, a son of the late Rufus and Iva Payne Trenter.
He was a former coal miner and worked at the Bolair Recycling Center. Bernard enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, drinking a cold one, watching western movies, playing with his dogs,...
Elizabeth Louise Gray
Dec 24, 2019
Elizabeth Louise Gray, 93, of Upper Glade, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Summersville Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born January 27, 1926 in Charleston, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl and Gracie Wendell Newman. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving are her children,...
Karen Jean Cochran
Dec 23, 2019
Karen Jean Cochran, 60, of Lewisburg, WV formerly of Webster and Nicholas County passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after an extended illness. She was born February 25, 1959 in Beckley a daughter of Gloria Thompson Collins and the late William D. Bennett.
She was a former factory worker and enjoyed listening to music...
Jacob E. “Jake” Collins
Dec 4, 2019
Jacob E. “Jake” Collins, 48, of Cowen, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, He was born July 18, 1971 in Webster Springs, a son of Douglas Collins and Joanne Remeides.
Jake was disabled. He was involved with the Webster Search and Rescue and enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to the radio, sitting and watching traffic...
John William Peyatt
Dec 4, 2019
John William Peyatt,75, of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1944 in Craigsville, a son of the late George Morgan “Pat” and Arilla Case Peyatt.
John was a dedicated truck driver for Fayette Supply Company with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed riding and working on his...
Everett Marshall Ehabe
Dec 4, 2019
Everett Marshall Ehabe, 4, passed away tragically Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from injuries received in an auto accident. He was born July 16, 2015 in Charleston, WV, a son of Gregory Ehabe and Whitney Hoover.
Everett attended Bester Elementary preschool and loved going to Jackson Chapel Church. He was a sweet, happy light in the lives of those that knew...
Jody Wolverton
Nov 24, 2019
Jody Wolverton, 37, of Erbacon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1982 in Webster Springs, a son of Darlene Wolverton and the late Mitchell Wolverton.
Jody was a coal miner working for Affinity Coal Company and was a 2000 graduate of Webster County High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, his...
Rosie Lee Smith
Nov 14, 2019
Rosie Lee Smith, 76, of Upperglade passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1943 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Boyd and Mabel Salisbury.
Rosie was a dedicated mother, nurses aid, and owner of Rosie’s Diner. She was a member of the Beaver Freewill Community Church...
Mary Ann Woods
Nov 11, 2019
Mary Ann Woods, 65, of Summersville, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her residence after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born August 7, 1954 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Buster and Jane Hinkle Keiffer. Mary Ann was a homemaker and a 1974 graduate of Nicholas County High School. She enjoyed gardening, picking berries, cooking, playing...
Paul David Callahan
Oct 27, 2019
Paul David Callahan, 74, of Winfield, passed away on October 27, 2019 at his home.
He was born on April 16, 1945 in Charleston WV to the late Paul and Nadine Starcher Callahan.
Paul was a graduate of Cowen High School in 1963, graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1967, and then graduated from Marshall University with his Masters +30....
Velma Eileen Hoover
Oct 27, 2019
Velma Eileen Hoover, 85, of Cowen, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after an extended illness. She was born September 19, 1934 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Elmer O. and Neta Olga Baber White. Velma graduated in 1954 from Summersville High School and furthered her education at Glenville State...
Sharon Louise “Sherry” Ledsome
Oct 26, 2019
Sharon Louise “Sherry” Ledsome, 47, of Canvas passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 26, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown with her family by her side. She was born February 1, 1972 in Rochester, New York a daughter of Sharron Lynn Greene Boggs and the late Larry Eugene Boggs.
Sherry was a former CNA at AM FM Nursing Homes having...
Hughey Leo Debolt
Oct 14, 2019
Hughey Leo Debolt, 83, of Nettie passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1935 in Springhill Township, Pennsylvania to the late Hiram and Vallie Riggs Debolt.
Hughey was a retired Ford Motor Company Employee. He enjoyed watching NASCAR Racing.
In addition to his parents, spouse Clora Selman Debolt and sister Mardelle Miller...
James Nelson “Jimmy” Wolverton
Sep 12, 2019
James Nelson “Jimmy” Wolverton, 60, of Cowen, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born November 20, 1958 in Richwood, a son of the late James and Letha Juanita Tharp Wolverton.
Jimmy was a disabled logging equipment operator and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding and working on motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.
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Bessie Gay Hinkle
Aug 29, 2019
Bessie Gay Hinkle, 90, of Cowen passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 after an extended illness.
She was born August 9, 1929 in Coe, West Virginia, a daughter of the late General and Rosie Hammons Williams.
Bessie was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved and made sure everyone was taken care on. She was a homemaker and...
James Monroe Ramsey
Aug 27, 2019
James Monroe Ramsey, 74 of Craigsville passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1945 in Ivydale, a son of the late Freeman and Hattie Greathouse Ramsey.
James was a retired coal miner with 30 plus years of service. He enjoyed socializing, telling stories, being in the outdoors and making people around him laugh...
Lehr G. Bean
Aug 23, 2019
Lehr G. Bean went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019. He had been ill for several months and died at home in the care of his loving family.
Lehr was born on September 27, 1934, a son of the late Carl and Maude (Casto) Bean. He was raised in Erbacon with his nine brothers and...
Margaret Lou Selman
Aug 16, 2019
Margaret Lou Selman, 55 of Ward Road Canvas, WV, departed this world on August 16, 2019.
She was born in Braxton County September 6, 1968 to parents Emmit and Genevieve Mills Selman.
Margaret was a former machinist for Bright of America with many years of service and enjoyed being with family and friends.
Margaret is survived by long time partner...
Ray Hilbert Morrison
Aug 14, 2019
Ray Hilbert Morrison, 92 of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1926 at Gauley Mills, a son of the late Fred L. Morrison and Ella Victoria Morris Morrison Carpenter.
Ray was a retired, hardworking coal miner of over 40 years and the last several years he spent as a Federal Mine...
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