Obituaries

James Donzal Pugh, 71, of Webster Springs, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Charleston Area Medical Center.  He was born January 31, 1947 in Fairmont, a son of the late Dr. Donzal and Emogene Bickel Pugh.

Jim was a 1965 Graduate of Webster Springs High School and a graduate of Huntington Barber College. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran...

Anthony Alan Williams, 40, of Webster Springs, WV passed away February 13, 2017 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Anthony was born in Webster Springs, the son of Alan and Shirley Varner Williams.

He was a graduate of Webster County High School, where he represented the Highlanders at the State Wrestling Tournament four consecutive years. He loved to fish, hunt, and...

Bryan Carr, 48 of Camden On Gauley, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. My body died on August 26, 2019 at the ripe old age of 48. Who knew your heart can’t live on love alone, it needs blood! There were other medical issues and my lack of common sense didn’t help, but no...

Lily Larue (Shindledecker) Melton, 88, formally of Webster Springs, WV went to be with her Savior on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Lily was born in Reynoldsville, PA in 1934 to George and Hallie Shindledecker. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Melton, her parents, George and Hallie Shindledecker, four sisters, Nellie Yanulittis, Theda Shindledecker, Alice Shindledecker and Hallie...

Kay F. McAvoy Cole Clay, 82 years and 20 days, of Pleasant Ridge, entered into rest at her home on August 31, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Clay, parents Thomas H. and Lucy P. Wright McAvoy. Siblings, Helen (Dex) Hastings, Leafy (Teddy) Lemley, June Steele, Lenore (Jean) Cunningham, Mary Bell, Claire McAvoy, Lowell T....

II Timothy 4:7

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Richard C. Selman, 73, of Charleston passed on to Heaven, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He graduated from Cowen High School in 1965, attended West Virginia University, served in the United States Army from 1968 -1970. He served in a military police...

Andrew Joshua Morris (AJ), 37, of Erbacon, WV departed this life along with his wife Jasmine Taylor Morris and daughter Gracie on July 2, 2020.

Andrew was the son of David Morris and Patricia Morris Sutphin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Edith and Jack Messer of Webster Springs and Gladys and Argel Morris of Cowen, Louie Mathews...

Arley Wayne Williams, 58 of Cowen, passed away after a long battle with illness.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Williams and Susie Short Williams; sisters, Tessie Williams Christian and Genevieve Selman; brother, Willie Dale ”Pepo” Williams; niece, Margaret Selman and nephew, Delmas Selman.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Thayer Williams; daughters, Casey Ann...

Janet Carol Bowers, 87, surrounded by family as she left this physical world to be with our heavenly father, Tuesday March 23, 2021. Though her love and memories will live on in our hearts forever, she will be missed beyond words.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Berling Stewart Bowers (aKa B.S.) son, Charles Edward Bowers, daughter, Rita...

Lester Dempsey, 76, of Craigsville, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV, after a long illness.

Born in Camden-on-Gauley, Lester was the son of the late John Dempsey and the late Elizabeth Hebb Dempsey. He attended Little Glade Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Morris...

Dennis Junior Smith, 60, of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Webster County passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence.

Dennis was a former coal miner and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Paducah and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his life-long companion, Darlene Weitbrecht of Paducah, daughters, Regina (Dave) Marshall...

Vida Ann Giddings (nee Plummer), 75, of Dundalk Maryland, passed away December 22, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family, after an extended illness.

Vida is survived by her husband Buster Boyd; Brothers: Jack Bailey, Melvin Plummer and wife, Frannie, and Eddie Plummer; Sisters: Susie Green, Glenna Schroch, Frankie Long, and Roberta Koenig; Children: Kim Economas and husband George, Michael...

Larry Gene Wright.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday December 18, 2021.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com.

Service entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.

Josie Ellen Morris, infant daughter of Jonathon Morris and Lorie Ann Crislip was called to Heaven on Friday, March 27, 2020. In addition to her parents, baby Josie is survived by maternal grandparents, Charlotte and Dennis Barnett, paternal grandparents Frank Morris and Charlotte Ritenour and many other cousins and friends. Waiting on baby Josie at Heavens Gates was her brother...

With a heavy heart, Judith Lorine Hinkle left this earth on the morning of Sunday, February 21, 2021. All who knew her, knew she went by Judy. She always had a smile on her face and warmth in heart for anyone and everyone she crossed paths with. She was the daughter of Wink and Josephine Carpenter. She was the oldest...

Lenora “Emogene” Smith, 74, of Erbacon, West Virginia, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, nurturer, and Christian.

Emogene spent her life caring for others- especially children. She loved children so much that she spent many years supporting them through their education in schools, fostering children in need, adopting two...

Jesse D. Taylor, 80 years of age, of Cowen, went home to be with his Lord and savior on January 1, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital after his fight with previously sustained injuries.

Jesse was preceded in death by the love of his life, Esta “Rae” Taylor, brothers, George Taylor and Eddie “Burton” Taylor all of Cowen.

Surviving is his...

Steven P. Wyatt, 65, of Cowen passed away June 20th in Philippi, WV. Steve is survived by his wife Debbie, son Seth and wife Erin. 2 grandchildren, Gavin and Avery and his twin sister Suzie Wilson.

Preceding him in death were his parents Bob and Toots Wyatt, brother Joe Wyatt and mother and father in law Bob and Jessie Bennett....

Sharon Kay (Beale) Mathes, 72, of Cowen, West Virginia went home to be with the lord and her husband, Bill, along with her parents, siblings, and family. She was reunited with them on February 15, 2021. Her passing was due to complications of Dementia/Alzheimers. She left her earthly body surrounded by loved ones at her home.

A 1966 graduate of...