Obituaries

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 22, 2016

Evelyn Agnes Boggs, 102, of Cowen, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1914 in Dyer, WV, a daughter of the late William and Lillian Simons.

She worked her way through college in Fairmont by working as a live-in housekeeper and nanny. She then taught school for 29 years in...

Oct 19, 2016

Oct 6, 2016

Larry Gene Pelfrey, 61, of Cowen passed away tragically Thursday, October 6, 2016 in a house fire.

He was born January 4, 1955 in Centerpoint, Ohio a son of the late Harvey and Mary Dyer Pelfrey.

Larry was a contractor having worked many years installing windows and siding. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting and being in the outdoors.

He...

Oct 3, 2016

Harold D. “Bato” Carpenter, 80, of Cowen, WV, passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2016.

He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on November 17, 1935, the youngest child of the late John M. “Doc” and Effie Wilson Carpenter of Erbacon, WV.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Gwendolyn Johnson Carpenter; two...

Sep 22, 2016

Eddie Arnold Cogar, 68, of Bolair passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born October 15, 1947 in Buckhannon, a son of the late Ernest W. and Pauline Mustoe Cogar.

Eddie was a former coal miner and a contractor specializing in brick and block laying....

Sep 21, 2016

Sep 19, 2016

Nawasa Evelyn Coffman, 73, of Cowen, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 6, 1943 in Summersville, a daughter of the late John and Genevia Dorman Hinkle. Nawasa worked many years in the local grocery stores. She enjoyed working with her flowers, gardening, yard work and spending...

Sep 8, 2016

Aug 24, 2016

Aug 19, 2016

The family of Kyle Xavier Lee was blessed with 10 months of joy before he was taken to his heavenly home due to complications of Edwards Syndrome on August 19, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

The son of Bucky and Rachel Lee, this angel was born on October 17, 2015 and was loved beyond measure by his parents,...

Aug 18, 2016

Carl E. Bragg, born and raised in Boggs, WV, July 31, 1932, passed away August 18, 2016 at the age of 84.

Carl was a Korean-Vietnam Veteran. Retired after 22 years in the U.S. Army he received numerous Medals and Commendations including 2 Bronze Stars; Army Commendation Medal; Vietnam Service and Campaign Medal; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal;...

Aug 18, 2016

Roy Curtis Woods, 55, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Charleston Area Medical Center, due to complications from a fall. He was born April 13, 1961 in Webster Springs, the son of the late Roy Jr and Louise Tracy Woods.

Curtis was a former equipment operator for Leslie’s Lumber Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with...

Aug 17, 2016

Aug 14, 2016

Peggy Sue Rumbach, 58, of Summersville, formerly of Cowen, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1958 in Webster Springs, the daughter of the late Charles and Lelia Price Caraway.

Peggy was a former image consultant and activities director for Richwood Nursing Home. She was a member of...

Jul 30, 2016

Specialist Jeremy Richard Boggs, “JJ,” 21, born May 29, 1995 in Medina, N.Y. to Francis L. “Frank” Boggs and Tara Leah Chapman-Boggs. Jeremy unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Oak Grove, Ky.

Jeremy was a Soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., where he was a Specialist in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team,...

Jul 28, 2016

Phyllis Harrison Berkenkemper, 80, passed away July 28, 2016 at the Carroll County General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born June 18, 1936, in Bolair, WV, the daughter of Emery and Ocie Harrison. Phyllis was the youngest of nine children and was raised in the house her father built. She graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1954...

Jul 25, 2016

William Leon “Bill” Armentrout, 57 of Cowen, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 20, 1958 in Richwood, WV the son of the late Vernon and Rose Hammons Armentrout.

He was a maintenance worker at SMR Technologies with over 25 years of service.  He was a former member of the Oddfellows. He...

Jul 23, 2016

Monnie B. Malcomb, 86, of Cowen passed into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 12, 1930 in Mercer County a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Beale Fowler.

Monnie was a loving mother and homemaker working on the family farm to provide for her children. She...

Jul 17, 2016

Gary Edward Keffer Jr., 44, of Cowen, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 after an accident on the Colorado River.

He was born April 14, 1972 in Summersville, a son of Gary Keffer Sr. and Marilyn Sanson Keffer.

Gary was in Colorado working in the construction field, doing what he did best, hanging and finishing drywall. He enjoyed talking, texting...