Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Richard James Harris, 62, of Erbacon passed away due to a sudden illness on December 28, 2024. He was born in Braxton County on December 25, 1962, to James “Bill” William Green and the late Thelma Harris Green.

Richard worked in the coal mines for 23 years. He has been a faithful and committed member of the...

Dec 3, 2024

Ramona Carole Mathews went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1939, in Montgomery to the late Ethel Gaye Young. She worked as a Lab Tech at Webster County Memorial Hospital, Richwood Sacred Heart, and Summersville Memorial. Before retiring, she worked for Minnich Florist/Cowen Florist. Her talents were expressed and...

Nov 26, 2024

Kammy Sue Blake, 56 of Alderson Road in Nettie, passed away on November 26, 2024.

Kammy was born on February 19, 1968, in Summersville to Richard Ward, Sr. and the late Carolyn Sue Hinkle.

She was a homemaker. Kammy enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Nov 26, 2024

Lester Earl Russell, Sr., 74 of Charleston, WV passed away on November 26, 2024. He was born in Richwood the son of the late Garrell Russell and the late Dovey Fields.

Lester was a coal miner for 27 years with Console mining. He loved coal mining. He enjoyed fishing, working around the house, doing home improvements, and...

Nov 22, 2024

James Michael Lewis, 73, of Givens Run, Cowen, passed away on November 22, 2024. He was born in Richwood on March 3, 1951, the son of the late James Lewis and the late Phyillis Rader.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher James Lewis and sister, Karen Lawson.

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Nov 18, 2024

Myrtle Mae Roberts Riddle, 97, of Boggs died on November 18, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1927, to Albert and Lula Bragg Roberts.

We bid farewell to this amazing individual who embodied the spirit of Rosie the Riveter during the wars last two years. Her life was a tapestry of courage, love and strength. She...

Nov 17, 2024

Leola Arlene Partridge Bailey, 97, of Camden on Gauley, WV passed away on November 17, 2024 at her residence.

Leola was born in Gold Waithe, TX the daughter of Archie Gorman Patridge and Minnie May Kennedy.

She graduated from Robert Lee Paschal High School in Fort Worth, TX and graduated from Madison College in TN...

Nov 16, 2024

Bernard William Mathes, 73, of Meadow Fork Road, Cowen, passed away at Webster Memorial Hospital on November 16, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on January 7, 1951, in Richwood, the son of Grover William Mathes and Helen Corene Powers Mathes.

Bernard Graduated in 1969 from Cowen High School. He was previously employed by Island...

Nov 11, 2024

On November 11, 2024 at Morgantown Health Center in Morgantown, WV, Mary Kathryn Handschumacher Barger Ayers left her earthly home at the young age of 101 to reunite with her heavenly family. Mary was born March Il, 1923, in Cowen, WV to the late Lawrence G. and Freda Crites Handschumacher.

In 1939 she married the late James...

Nov 4, 2024

Jennifer Anne Farmer, 45, of Craigsville, WV passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston on November 4, 2024.

Jennifer was born November 24,1978 the daughter to Holly Leah Cunningham in Charleston, WV.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Peydon Salyer of Summersville.

Jennifers wishes for cremation have been honored....

Oct 31, 2024

Laura Leah Lyons Adkins, 49, of Tioga passed away at Raleigh General Hospital on October 31, 2024.

Laura was a previous clerk for the Dollar General.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Lyons and Sharon Lowe Lyons.

Left to cherish her memory is her brother David (Tammy) Lyons of Craigsville....

Oct 30, 2024

Howard James Blyler, 73, of Cowen, West Virginia took his final breath on October 30, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center-General Division from injuries related to a hunting accident. He was surrounded by family and friends and wrapped in his 2008 Phillies World Series blanket. Born in Salem, New Jersey, in 1950, the son of George Blyler and Florence...

Oct 29, 2024

Debra Ann Jones, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Siler City Center in Siler City, NC. Born on May 20, 1951, Debra grew up in Webster County, WV, where she attended elementary and high school. She later settled into her role as a devoted housewife and mother, raising her family with love and care.

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Oct 18, 2024

Donna Jane Given Kafer Age 76, of Buckhannon, WV passed away peacefully at her home on October 18, 2024.

She was born in Richwood, WV to the late D.P. “Sheriff” Given and the late Hazel Arthur Given.

Donna was a 1966 graduate of Webster Springs High School and later graduated from Morgantown Beauty College. Donna...

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,...