Obituaries

Jul 2, 2017

Jun 25, 2017

Linda June McCoy, 63, of Bolair passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her residence, with her family by her side.

She was born September 12, 1953 in Webster Springs, a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Pearl Ware Casto.

Linda was a homemaker who enjoyed working with her flowers, plants, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She...

Jun 12, 2017

James E. Giles, 68 of Camden On Gauley, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born June 4, 1949 in Arcola, WV, a son of Beatrice Geraldine Green Giles and the late O’Neil Homer Giles.

He was a 1968 graduate of Cowen High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Glenville State...

Jun 11, 2017

Elizabeth (Libby) Ann McCombs, 78 of Camden On Gauley, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the church, she went peacefully to Heaven to be with her mom, dad, and sisters.

She was born June 8, 1939 in Summersville, WV a daughter of the late Guy E. and...

Jun 8, 2017

Shannon Sanson Knowles, 54 of Craigsville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1963 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Carmel E. Sr. and Myrtle E. Selman Sanson.

She was a Christian by faith. A homemaker who loved to cook, write gospel music and sing.

She...

Jun 7, 2017

Velva Marlene Hall Crites, 56, of Erbacon passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.

She was born August 16, 1960 in Webster Springs, a daughter of Laura Wilson Hall Thompson and the late Sidney Hall.

Velva was a homemaker. She loved to cook, decorate, do yard work, wood working, crafts and fast...

Jun 3, 2017

Naomi Rae Christian, 74, of Cowen passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

She was born November 9, 1942 in Webster County a daughter of the late Ira and Ida Williams Short.

Naomi was a homemaker and a member of Cowen Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She formerly made ambulance runs for the fire...

May 27, 2017

William R. Rose Jr., 51, of Cowen passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 8, 1965 in Oil City, Pennsylvania a son of William R. Rose Sr. and Charlotte Rose.

Bill was a carpenter and mechanic. He was a 1984 graduate of Webster County High School, and enjoyed wood working, tending his...

May 25, 2017

Mary Rose Bennett, 90, of Williams River Rd., Cowen passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 4, 1926 in Dyer a daughter of the late Augustino and Minnie Holbrook Teta.

Mary was a 1945 graduate of Cowen High School and went on to graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...