Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Henry Michael Armentrout, 73, of Meadow Fork Road, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his residence after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1950, in Upper Glade, a son of the late Charles Henry and Christine Utt Armentrout.

Mike was a 1969 graduate of Cowen High School and then went to work for many...

Feb 2, 2024

Robert D. “Puffy” Crites, 83, of Erbacon, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Summersville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 15, 1941 in Erbacon, a son of the late Ralph Tharp and Lena Crites Johnson.

Puffy was a retired coal miner with 45 years of faithful service. He...

Feb 1, 2024

Ronald Duff, 80, of Cowen, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Webster County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on January 10, 1944, in Brutus, KY, a son to the late Crit Duff and Esther Hoskins Duff.

Ron was a Jet Engineer Mechanic and an Airplane Mechanic for the United States Marine...

Jan 24, 2024

Richard B. Thayer, 62, of Walkersville, WV, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mon Health Center after a short illness. He was born February 21, 1961, the son of the late Paul Thayer and Charlotte Litzinger Thayer.

Rick was a graduate of Webster County High School. He worked for the Division of...

Jan 10, 2024

Anna Blankenship, 77, 0f Birch River, WV went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born October 20, 1946 in Sutton to the late Hersel and Helen Holbrook.

Ann was a 1964 graduate of Cowen High School. She worked for many years before happily retiring in February 1999. Ann attended church...

Dec 24, 2023

Colleen Joy Snyder, 81, of Cowen, passed away on December 24, 2023, at home after an extended illness. Joy was born on April 3, 1942, in Coe, WV the daughter of the late Denver and Carrie Hammons Short.

Joy married Lowell Snyder in 1958. They were married for 57 years. She attended Cowen High School and was...

Dec 21, 2023

Donnie Roger Frazer, 77, of Craigsville, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born July 14, 1946 in Craigsville, a son of the late Fred John and Dana Lorraine Sparks Frazer.

Roger was a 1964 graduate of Cowen High School. He was a retired UMWA coalminer...

Dec 18, 2023

Phyllis Kay Hoke, 53, of Cowen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023 after a short illness at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born September 22, 1970 in Ohio, a daughter of the late James Gale Mathes, Sr. and Dorotha Mae Woods/Hall.

Phyllis graduated from Webster County High School. She was a...

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Kay Selman, 76, of Cowen, passed away on December 15, 2023 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. After an extended illness. She was born January 18, 1947 in Bergoo, a daughter of the late Ernest L and Esther Wolford Rose.

Sharon was a dedicated wife and mother first and Foremost. She treasured her children and...

Dec 14, 2023

Ernest Curtis Squires, Jr., 78, of Birch River, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home after an extended illness. He was born on July 24, 1945 in Sutton, a son of the late Ernest Squires, Sr. and Arelene Smith Squires.

Ernie was a 1963 graduate of Cowen High School. He was a coal miner...

Dec 11, 2023

Joseph Adrian Hanna, 80, of Camden on Gauley passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2023 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1943 in Richwood, a son of the late Jack and Esther Lanham Hanna.

Joe was a 1961 graduate of Richwood High School and went on to graduate from Glenville State College and...

Dec 11, 2023

Mavadelle Deel, 95, of Cowen, WV passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1928 in Arcola to the late Robert Tyler and Sarah (Keller) Tyler.

Mavadelle was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, canning, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her...

Dec 7, 2023

Mary Ann McElwain, 88, of Clarksburg, WV passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1935 in Arcola to the late Jonas Tyler and Desta Carpenter Tyler.

Mary was a Jehovah Witness and enjoyed talking to people about the bible. She loved spending time with her family, baking, cooking and canning. She...

Dec 3, 2023

James H. McCombs passed away on December 3, 2023 at Charleston Area Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Richwood on July 15, 1946 the son of the late Guy E. McCombs and Clara E. White McCombs.

James was a retired custodian for Webster County High School. He enjoyed hunting, mowing grass and being...

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,...