Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Richard Lane Rose, 71, of Erbacon passed away in October 2024. He was born in Erbacon, the son of the late Eugene Rose and Arliss Barnette.

Richard was a Navy Veteran, and he worked for many years in the coal mines. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and sitting around the fire socializing with his friends.

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Oct 13, 2024

Oscar Otis Wilson, 76, of Erbacon passed away Sunday October 13, 2024, at his residence with his wife by his side, after an extended illness.

He was born October 3rd, 1948, in Sutton, a son of the late Lee and Kelsie Wilson.

Oscar was a former logger. He enjoyed going on drives, riding four wheelers,...

Oct 12, 2024

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Jimmie Loyd Springston, passed from this earthly plain. He left to join his beloved wife, Ann Springston and his two children: Lloyd Edward Springston and Molly Ann Springston (Sparks).

He was born August 29, 1932, in Bolair the son of the late Hugh Springston and Louvida Moffatt. Jimmie enjoyed wood working (building...

Oct 10, 2024

Marilene Artha Durham, 91, of Cranberry Ridge, joined her loved ones in heaven on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Richwood, WV on December 17, 1932, the daughter of Ivery and Glenn Staunton Russell of Mills Mountain.

Marilene attended Mills Mountain School and was a 1950 graduate of Cowen High School. She furthered her education...

Oct 5, 2024

Melvin Eugene Hall, 81 of Ridgepoint Road, Cowen,passed away peacefully at the Peyton House Hospice the evening of Saturday, October 5th with family by his side. He was born on November 9, 1942, on Elk River,the son of Emory Albert Hall and Nettie Perkins.

Melvin had numerous jobs and many interests. He was a military veteran having...

Sep 23, 2024

Alyssa “Lyss” Deann McCartney, 15, of Cowen, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 19, 2009 in Summersville, a daughter of Patrick Wayne and Kathryn Louise Laferty McCartney.

Alyssa was a ninth grade student at Webster County High School. She enjoyed playing softball for the Cowen Royals, basketball, cheerleading, traveling, reading,...

Sep 18, 2024

Joan B. Frame of Cowen, WV, passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 78.

Joan was born on April 19, 1946 in Jodie, WV, to Randell Bragg, Sr. and Garnet Bragg of Cowen, WV. She grew up in Cowen. She graduated from Cowen Grade School and Cowen High School. Later, she became a licensed...

Sep 16, 2024

Elizabeth Fay Cutlip, 64, of Webster Springs passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on August 10, 1960, in Ashtabula, Ohio. The daughter of the late Denver Leo Haught and Patty Ann Riggleman.

Elizabeth enjoyed being a homemaker, tending to her flowers, doing crossword puzzles, watching game...

Sep 8, 2024

William Edward Bailey, Jr, 77, of Camden on Gauley passed away on September 8, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1946, in Chester, PA, the son of the late William Edward Bailey, Sr. and Mary Ruth Fritz.

William was a U.S. Army Veteran and previous security guard. He enjoyed reading, working with...

Aug 28, 2024

Ginger Louise Williams Short passed away August 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1969, to Jubert and Hazel Williams of Cowen.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Hazel Williams; sons, Joshua Curtis (Amy Jo) Short, John (Ashley) Short, Bradley (Makayla) Short and Aaron Quinn; grandbabies, Macy, Maddy, Emmette, Natalie,...

Aug 18, 2024

Linda L. Goff, 73, of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Summersville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on September 6, 1950, in Gibsonia, PA the daughter to Anthony Molennor and Emma Hubert Molennor.

Linda received her undergrade in education at Beaver College in PA. She graduated from WVU...

Aug 5, 2024

Helen Carpenter, 93 of Smithville Ohio, formerly of Erbacon WV, passed away peacefully Monday August 5, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home, Rittman Ohio. She was born October 21, 1930, in Erbacon, a daughter of the late William Oscar and Mirgie Snider Dillon.

Helen was and will be remembered as a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother...

Jul 28, 2024

Norma Eloise Smith, 88, of Cowen, WV went home to walk with loved ones in heaven on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at CAMC in Charleston, WV. She was surrounded by her loving children and will forever live in her family’s memories and love.

Norma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a...

Jul 23, 2024

Ashley Lynn Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center after injuries she obtained in a mining accident. She was born on December 31, 1990, in Summersville, a daughter of Earl and Patricia Cogar.

Ashley was a 2010 graduate of Webster County High School. She was a rock truck...

Jul 18, 2024

John Cameron “Cam” Westfall, 61, of Cowen passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side, after an extended illness. He was born January 29, 1963, in Sutton, a son of the late Herman and Deloris Davis Westfall.

Cam was a former logger and carpenter. He was a 32-year member of...

Jul 7, 2024

Millard Delind “Dee” Kinslow, 77 of Boggs, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Dee was born April 30, 1947, in Upper Glade, the son of Sam Ed Kinslow and Myrtle Ora Worley Kinslow.

Dee was a United States Army Veteran having served...

Jul 5, 2024

Charles Lee “Chip” Martin, 80, of Webster Springs passed away July 5, 2024, at Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins, WV with his daughters by his side. Chip was born on February 16, 1944, in Cherry Falls, WV, the son of Clara Mitchell and Martha Debbie.

He served in the United States Army, married Lois Winkler, and had...

Jun 14, 2024

Charles Leslie Given “Les”, 88, of Craigsville passed away June 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1936, the son of the late Roy and Pearl Given.

Les was retired from the United States Forest Service. He was a member of Beaver Freewill Baptist Church. Les was a friend to many...

Jun 13, 2024

Orval Odis Crites, 85, of Erbacon passed away at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born September 8, 1938, in Erbacon, a son of the late Orval Grant Crites and Rushie Belle Jackson Crites.

Odis was a 1959 graduate of Cowen High School. He worked for Quality Casting machine shop in Ohio and many...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeffery Craig Giles, 58 of Cowen, passed away at his home on June 6th, 2024. He was born in Summersville WV on December 9th, 1965, to the late Frank and Erma Mullens Giles. He lived his whole life in Cowen, where he spent numerous years with the Cowen Volunteer Fire Department. Jeff had many hobbies. He loved hunting, fishing,...