Obituaries

Dennis Junior Smith

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

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

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

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...

Judith Lorine Hinkle

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

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

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...

William Billy Joe J Mathes

Steven P. Wyatt

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

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...

Russell Lockett

Russell Lockett, 1924 – 2016 and his loving wife, Marie Lockett, 1927 – 2023 will have an inurnment ceremony with full military honors at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, WV, is honored to assist the Lockett family.