Obituaries

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;...

Aug 11, 2023

Ronald Lee Rose, 50, of Cowen, passed away August 11, 2023 at CAMC, Hurricane, after a short illness. He was born April 7, 1973 in Summersville, a son of Evelyn Gadd Rose and the late Lanty Gale Rose.

Ronnie was a 1991 graduate of Webster County High School and worked as a security guard for many years....

Jul 19, 2023

Joan Elaine Mick, 74, of Cowen, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 23, 1948 in Richwood, a daughter of the late Harley P. Grose and Rose Fleming Sparks.

Elaine was a homemaker and a Baptist by Faith. She enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife...

Jul 14, 2023

Rickey Wayne Green passed away peacefully at his home, into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2023.

He was born February 21, 1954 in Buckhannon the son of the late Okey and Mearl Duley Green.

He is survived by his loving wife and the love of his life...

Jul 12, 2023

Lillie Elizabeth Cochran, 86, of Webster Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1936 in Bergoo, a daughter of the late Murray and Maude Phillips Hamrick.

Lillie was a 1955 graduate of Webster Springs High School. She was a bookkeeper for Dr....

Jul 10, 2023

Harold Quentin Schrader, 92, of Diana, passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born May 12, 1931 in Jumbo, WV a son of the late John P. and Mamie Cogar Schrader.

Harold was a former welder and employed through the Boilermaker’s Tampa Local 433 for over 30 years...

Jun 30, 2023

Patricia Dale Selman, of Cowen, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born May 11, 1942 in Weston, WV.

Patricia worked at Dr. Gray’s office, made clothes and was a member of the CVFD Ladies Auxiliary in her earlier years, but was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed being with...