Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Roger Wayne Wilson, 74, of Cowen, passed away on December 1, 2023 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins after an extended illness.  He was born May 16, 1949 in Richwood to the late Robert “Bob” Wilson and Vera “Madge” Johns Wilson.

Roger was a 1967 graduate of Cowen High School.  He is a Navy Veteran and served...

Nov 21, 2023

Pamela Ann Conard, 54, of Camden on Gauley, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her home with family by her side. She was born September 11, 1969 in Bradenton, Florida, a daughter of the late Delmas and Judy (Hamrick) Conard.

Pamela was a homemaker and enjoyed helping others....

Nov 17, 2023

Rodney Paul Johnson, 56, of Beckley, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2023 at the Bar H Hospital in Beckley. He was born April 29, 1967 in Webster Springs, to the late Edgar (Bud) Johnson and Mable Johnson.

Rodney liked working on cars and in the woods.  He was very kind-hearted and would give you the shirt...

Nov 17, 2023

Rebecca Lee Carpenter, 65, of Williams River, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born January 3, 1958 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Robert and Louise Blake Griffey.

Becky was a homemaker and worked the election polls for many years. She enjoyed farming, taking...

Nov 12, 2023

Frederick Darrell Hinkle, 74, of Craigsville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 12, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born November 18, 1948 in Richwood, a son of the late Edwin and Nellie Morris Hinkle.

Fred was a former coal miner. He was a 1966 graduate of Cowen High School. Fred...

Nov 5, 2023

Gary Stephen (Steve) Cooper, 68, of Upper Glade entered into rest at Charleston General Hospital on November 5, 2023 after a brief illness.

Steve was the third son of Philip and Barbara Burns Cooper.

He married Mille (Cole) Cooper on March 18, 1977. They have two children. A son, Gary (Nikki) Stephen II and daughter,...

Nov 3, 2023

Gary Edward Welch, 79 of Craigsville, passed away November 3, 2023 at the Hubbard House, in Charleston, WV.

He was born November 26, 1943 in Sutton, WV.  The son of the late Charles Newton and Bitha Ann Welch.

He was retired SFC from the US Army. Serving 22 years.  Gary enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, spending...

Oct 20, 2023

Rose Elaine Nicholas-Miller of Nicholas County born on May 24, 1975 unexpectedly passed away October 20, 2023.

She is survived by Michael Miller (husband), Marissa Perez (daughter), Aaron Bragg (son), Julian Perez (son in law), Ron and Adora Nicholas (father and Mother), Ronnie Nicholas (brother), Sammuel, Bennjamin, Noahh, and Ezrra Perez (grandchildren), Collin Miller and Haley Miller...

Oct 17, 2023

Betty Lou Stanley, 89, of Cowen, passed away and went home to her heavenly father on Tuesday, October 16, 2023, at West Virginia Caring Center, Elkins, after an extended illness.

She was born February 23, 1934, in Upper Glade, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Christine Utt Armentrout.

On October 6, 1950 Betty...

Oct 10, 2023

James Mathes, Jr., 56, of Williams River, passed away on October 10, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1967, the son of James Gale Mathes, Sr. and Dorotha Mae Woods/Hall.

James is survived by his children, Michael (Ashton) Ellison of Upper Glade and Brittany Jones of Bolair; brothers Rex (Cindy) Wright and Joe...

Oct 7, 2023

Warren Virdon “Pap’ Hamilton, age 78, died on October 7, 2023 at his home in Webster Springs.

He was born on September 8, 1945, in Diana to the late Lillian Williams Hamilton and Bencel B. Hamilton.

Warnie was a 1963 graduate of Webster Springs High School, where he developed his love of baseball. After graduating,...

Sep 28, 2023

Larry Williams, 68, of Craigsville passed away on September 28, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia after a brief illness.

Larry is survived by his wife of 37 years, LeeAnn Rose Williams and beloved pup Muffin; sons: Gary (Amanda) Williams, Chris (Jessica) Williams and Eric Williams; grandchildren: Noah, Jorden, Natalie, Kaden, Mariana, Emmalynn, Elias,...

Sep 25, 2023

Pikey James McCourt Jr., 46, of Rupert formerly of Erbacon, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, after an extended illness.

He was born November 3, 1976 in Webster Springs, a son of Macil Salisbury McCourt Lilly and the late Pikey McCourt Sr.

Pikey was a 1995 graduate of Webster County High...

Sep 19, 2023

Kirby Scott Bragg, 51, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division, Charleston.

He was born March 8, 1972 in Fairmont a son of the late Alpha Charles and Iolene Belle Norman Bragg.

Kirby was a graduate of Webster County High School and was employed for many years at Columbia Forest Products....

Sep 17, 2023

Daniel Morgan Cobb, 52, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at home. He was the son of the late Bill and Lavonne Cobb.

Daniel was very artistic and loved to draw and paint. One of his greatest passions was cooking. He prepared wonderful and delicious meals.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Sep 15, 2023

Shirley Lou Wright, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament of love, family, and cherished moments, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.She was born on July 21, 1948, at Charleston General Hospital to her parents, Edith and Doyle Mills. Shirley was a loving sister to Genevieve Selman, Margaret Fletcher,...

Sep 10, 2023

Jack Dalton Miller, 91, of Cowen, WV passed away peacefully on 9/10/2023. He was born on 10/13/1931 and was the son of the late Otis (Cricket) and Margaret Miller.

Jack lived a full life. He drilled gas wells and was an electrician in the coal mines. He enjoyed wood working and hunting. He was a member of...

Aug 18, 2023

Ashley Nicole Addington, 32, passed away August 18, 2023 in Dunbar, WV. She was born January 26, 1991 in Princeton, WV a daughter to Craig and Lisa Houser Addington.

Ashley was a customer service representative for Walmart. She enjoyed helping children, painting, coloring, crafting and singing.

Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her...

Aug 14, 2023

Esther Marie Gothard of Upperglade, WV, age 81, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, joined the Angels on August 14, 2023, after a late-stage diagnosis of lung cancer (though Marie was a lifelong nonsmoker).

Born in Richwood, WV on February 14, 1942, to Richard and Vivian Chapman, Marie was a true Valentine’s child whose tenderheartedness and goodness uplifted...

Aug 11, 2023

Donzel Ray Chapman, 69, of Upper Glade, passed away on August 11, 2023 at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, WV after a short illness. He was born December 25, 1953 in Richwood, a son of Juanita Landreth.

Donzel was a graduate of Richwood. He was a plant foreman for Weyerhaeuser. Donzel was a WVU fan; enjoyed watching TV;...