Obituaries

Obituaries in Cowen, West Virginia

Jean  Metz

Jean Metz

May 23, 2017

Jean Metz, 92, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Cowen, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at St. John’s Medical Center, West Lake, Ohio. She was born July 21, 1924 in Shinnston, WV, a daughter of the late Junie and Helen Bragg Bennett.

She is survived by son, Larry (Catherine) Metz of Cowen; daughters, Barbara Permelia of Avon Lake, Oh,...

Margaret Irene Riffle

Margaret Irene Riffle

May 18, 2017

Margaret Irene Riffle, 70, of Bolair, WV, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born April 20, 1947 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Hebert and Jocie Quinn Short.

Margaret was a homemaker and a Christian by Faith and loved the Lord. She enjoyed camping with her sisters,...

Harold Cliford Cochran

Harold Cliford Cochran

May 16, 2017

Harold Cliford Cochran, 78, of Curtin, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born January 26, 1939, in Curtain, a son of the late Thurman and Iva Brooks Cochran.

He was a retired welder from Inland Steel with over 36 years of service. He was s US Army Veteran and...

Eugene Harper Tenney

Eugene Harper Tenney

May 14, 2017

Eugene Harper Tenney, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Harper was a Christian and served the Lord in many capacities, bringing countless others to God. He attended Halo Community Church as an adult

Harper’s life began in the hills of Randolph County on Christmas Day in 1931, and...

Junior R. Williams

Junior R. Williams

Apr 19, 2017

Junior R. Williams, 77, of Herndon, WV and Gauley River, Turkey Creek, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 23, 1939 in Webster County, a son of the late Everett and Mary Conard Williams.

Junior was a retired coal miner with over 34 years of service, a Christian by faith. He loved...

Denzil Eugene Wright

Denzil Eugene Wright

Apr 16, 2017

Denzil Eugene Wright, 71, of Craigsville passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 11, 1945 in Cowen, a son of the late Stanley and Lula Wright.

Denzil was a retired coal truck driver, a graduate of Cowen High School, a U. S. Army Veteran and a Baptist by Faith....

Roy Ray Roberts

Roy Ray Roberts

Apr 14, 2017

Roy Ray Roberts, 66, of Cowen, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home. He was born March 31, 1951 in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Arden and Hilda Adkison Roberts.

Roy was Vietnam Veteran serving with the US Army. He was a Cowen High School graduate. Roy was a former coal miner, logger and sawmill worker....

Randall Edward Rexrode

Randall Edward Rexrode

Apr 10, 2017

Randall Edward Rexrode, 46, of Camden on Gauley, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born January 19, 1971 in Richwood, a son of Eva Gay Short Rexrode and the late Edward Okey Rexrode.

Randall was a carpenter by trade, last installing kitchen cabinets. He was a Baptist by Faith and...

Ethel  Elaine  Hamilton

Ethel Elaine Hamilton

Mar 25, 2017

Elaine Hamilton, 63, of Webster Springs, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born May 11, 1953 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Edgar and Bessie Ann Peyett Damewood.

Elaine retired from Nicholas-Webster Home Health, where she was a beloved Registered Nurse. She enjoyed crocheting and reading. She...

Ada Lucille Shaver Perrine

Ada Lucille Shaver Perrine

Mar 20, 2017

Ada L. Perrine, 86, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1931 in Weston, WV a daughter of the late Homer F. and Mae Rose Shaver.

Ada is survived by her son, Larry W. Perrine and wife...

Zeph  Christian

Zeph Christian

Mar 17, 2017

Zeph Christian, 95, of Dyer, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1921 in Dyer, the son of the late Henry and Carrie Jane “Jennie” Gallogly Christian.

Zeph worked as a logger and coal miner for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. He was...

Carolyn Sue  Davis

Carolyn Sue Davis

Mar 15, 2017

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Davis, 61, of Cowen passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn was born December 12, 1955 in Braxton County a daughter of the late Scott and Dorothy Radcliff Wolverton.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Myrtle Skidmore, James “Ronnie” Wolverton, Ruth “Connie See, William “Billy” Wolverton, Harold “Jacky” Wolverton, Delmas...

Denver James Mathes

Denver James Mathes

Mar 1, 2017

Denver James Mathes, 71, of Cowen passed away March 1, 2017 at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born February 3, 1946 the son of the late Denver Everet and Martha Jean Paugh Mathes.

Denver was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He worked in the steel mill and for Ford Motor Co. before returning...

Darrell Wayne O'Brien

Darrell Wayne O'Brien

Feb 28, 2017

Darrell Wayne O’Brien, 62 of 482 Tyler Mountain Drive ,Gassaway, WV passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born March 6, 1954 in Richwood a son of Mary Ethel Rose O’Brien and the late Leonard Marion O’Brien. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Debra Ann...

David Wayne Barnett

David Wayne Barnett

Feb 27, 2017

David Wayne Barnett, 64, of Cowen passed away suddenly on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 30, 1952 in Webster County a son of the late Wilford C. and Violet Macel Brown Barnett.

Dave was a former coal miner and retired from Weyerhaeuser. He was a graduate of Cowen High School and a...

Jerry Max Henline

Jerry Max Henline

Feb 25, 2017

Jerry Max Henline, 67, of 2366 Erbacon Rd., Cowen passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 6, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio a son of Hoy M. and Zanna Deel Henline.

Jerry was a former coal miner, logger and auto mechanic. He was formerly a coach in the Cowen Little League and a...

Edward Ray Wayne

Edward Ray Wayne

Feb 25, 2017

Edward Ray Wayne, 66, of Cowen, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 5, 1950 in Cowen, a son of the late Herbert Mack and Margaret Julia Weese Wayne.

Ray was a former coal miner and retired from the Webster County Board of Education as a custodian....

Harry Edward Runnion

Harry Edward Runnion

Feb 16, 2017

Harry Edward Runnion, 73, of Arnoldsburg passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence, after an extended illness.

He was born April 10, 1943, in Clendenin, a son of the late William and Esta Riggs Runnion.

Harry was a retired supervisor from Conneaut water treatment plant. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a Christian by faith. He enjoyed...

Opal Ruie Hollandsworth

Opal Ruie Hollandsworth

Feb 12, 2017

Opal Ruie Hollandsworth, 101, of Birch River passed away peacefully into the hands of Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2017 at the Webster Continuous Care Center, Cowen.

She was born November 21, 1915 in Braxton County a daughter of the late Harvey Dexter “Dek” and Vertie Rose Rose. She was a homemaker, taking care of the farm, cooking and canning....

Betty Jo Fowler

Betty Jo Fowler

Feb 9, 2017

Betty Jo Fowler, 86, of Boggs passed February 9, 2017 at the Summersville extended care center after an extended illness.

She was born February 10, 1930 in Boggs a daughter of the late Estel Delbert and Margaret Blankenship Boggs.

Betty was a retired nursing assistant having formerly working at Webster County Memorial Hospital and Braxton Memorial. She enjoyed working, canning,...