Obituaries
Obituaries in Cowen, West Virginia
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...
Paul F. Lipscomb, Sr.
Jul 28, 2019
Paul F. Lipscomb, Sr. 74, of Elmwood, NJ, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. Paul was born to Fred and Madrell (Mathes) Lipscomb on November 30, 1944 in Curtain, WV. Paul was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish and belonged to the Horns and Feathers Hunting Club. He loved sports. Paul was a passionate WV Mountaineer football...
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Yates
Jul 4, 2019
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Yates, 59, of Cowen passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the United Hospital, Clarksburg, after a short illness. She was born August 22, 1959 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Edward and Hilda Mathes Wright.
Becky was a homemaker and former owner of the Cotton Boll with her husband. She was a member of...
Helen June Beam
Jun 29, 2019
Helen June Beam, 77 of Cowen, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Holbrook on the Hill Care Center, Buckhannon after an extended illness. She was born June 26, 1942 in Holly Junction, Braxton County, a daughter of the late Glen and Louise Gillespie Morrison.
June was a former waitress, homemaker and a Methodist by Faith. She enjoyed gardening,...
Michael Duane Blankenship
Jun 28, 2019
Michael Duane Blankenship, 70, of Sutton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Louis A. Johnson VA. Medical Center, Clarksburg after an extended illness. He was born February 4, 1949 in Richwood, a son of the late Alden and Delma Roberts Blankenship.
Mike was a former road construction worker and railroader, but he spent over 30 years as a...
Dustin Eugene Waugh
Jun 27, 2019
Dustin Eugene Waugh, 24. of Cowen, WV, passed away June 27, 2019, tragically, in a logging accident. He was born August 11, 1994 in Summersville, WV, a son of Donald (Jackoline) Waugh and DeRhonda (David) Smith.
Dustin was a 2012 graduate of Webster County High School and was a logger by trade. Dustin enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV riding and sitting...
James Shirley “Sherlock” Holmes
Jun 16, 2019
James Shirley “Sherlock” Holmes, 92 of Cowen passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1926 in Webster County, a son of the late Edward and Clina Sears Holmes.
Sherlock was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the 72nd Tank Battalion,...
Robert Lee “Bob” Champ
Jun 9, 2019
Robert Lee “Bob” Champ, 86, of Cranberry Ridge, passed away June 9, 2019 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1932, on Cranberry Ridge, a son of the late Albert and Nanny Williams Champ.
Bob was a retired truck driver with over 55 years of service, having last worked for Ritchie Trucking. Bob was a jack of...
Betty Leah Perrine Cool
Jun 9, 2019
Betty Leah Perrine Cool, 93, passed away June 9, 2019 in a hospice house near her home in Jacksonville Florida where she had resided for the past 25 years. She was born December 6, 1925 to Rush and Ocie Marie Perrine in Erbacon, West Virginia.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Denzil...
Phyllis Lavaughn Cole
Jun 6, 2019
Phyllis Lavaughn Cole, 81 of Cowen passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Clay Health Care Center. She was born July 30, 1937 in Webster County a daughter of the late Clayton and Thelma Perkins Hedger.
Lavaughn was a homemaker and a graduate of Cowen High School. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling and working in her yard.
Surviving are...
Gladys Gray Bragg
Jun 4, 2019
Gladys Gray Bragg, 75, of Cowen, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a short illness. She was born July 14, 1943 in Diana, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lewis Wade and Virgie McCourt Chapman.
Gladys was a homemaker and a farmer, raising and taking care of her animals and working the...
Montie Zane Jordan
May 29, 2019
Montie Zane Jordan, formerly of Webster Springs, West Virginia, passed away with his family at his home in McConnelsville, Ohio on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
He was born in Lewis County on August 29, 1939, a son of the late Dave Nile Jordan and Rosa Lee Cogar Jordan.
Cherishing their memories of Montie are his wife: Frances Jordan of McConnelsville,...
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