Obituaries
Delores Jean Aleshire Joy
Jan 7, 2026
Delores Jean Aleshire Joy, 90 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1935 in Barrett, Boone County, WV to the late Wallace and Ethel Mundy Mills.
Delores was a member of Bergoo Baptist Church where she was very active until her health declined. She enjoyed going to the...
Sharon Jean Miller
Jan 2, 2026
Sharon Jean Miller, 70 of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. She was born November 10, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Burl and Betty Jean Holbrook Smith and was a homemaker.
Sharon was a great wife, mom, grandmother, and just a wonderful person. She enjoyed cooking, playing on the computer,...
Betty June Cutlip
Jan 2, 2026
Betty June Anderson Cutlip, 80 years old, of Diana, West Virginia, left this world on January 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease.
She was born on November 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Harvey B. Anderson and Sylvia V. McCartney Anderson. Betty lost her mother at a young age and...
Thomas Aaron McCourt
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas Aaron McCourt, 92 of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Clay Healthcare Center. He was born November 23, 1933 in Webster Springs to the late Allen Andrew and Zora Payne McCourt.
Tom lived his life in Webster Springs until his health declined and he went to Clay Healthcare Center. He was a retired truck driver and...
Jean Townsend
Dec 23, 2025
Jean Barbe Townsend (July 27, 1927 – December 23, 2025)
Jean Barbe Townsend passed away peacefully at her home in Merritt Island, FL at age ninety-eight on December 23, 2025.
She is survived by her three children: Margaret (Peggy) Jean Townsend Cutlip (the late Trenton Cutlip), Judith Ann Townsend Briggs (husband, John Briggs) and Richard Dale Townsend (wife Candace Townsend).
Jean is grandmother...
Conley Lake
Dec 15, 2025
Conley Osburn Lake, age 90, of Replete, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, at his home with his wife by his side, surrounded by their family.
Conley was born in Replete, on July 7, 1935 to the late Jennings Thomas Lake and Mildred Gertrude (McCartney) Lake. He put his faith in the Lord at a young...
Randall Allen Carpenter
Dec 10, 2025
Randall Allen Carpenter, 71, of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Montgomery General Hospital. He was born January 28, 1954 in Webster Springs, to the late Sampson “Junior” and Geraldine “Juggy” (Ware) Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie (Cool) Carpenter; and brothers: Dusty Carpenter and Gregg Carpenter....
Sarah Diane Beckstrom
Nov 27, 2025
Sarah Diane Beckstrom, 20, United States Department of Defense – Deputy U.S. Marshal - Army National Guard – West Virginia Army National Guard, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, following a shooting that took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Sarah was born May 17, 2005 in Sebring, FL to Gary Beckstrom and Evalea Cochran...
Willa Louise Davis
Nov 24, 2025
Willa Louise Davis, 63, of Webster Springs, WV, passed from this life to be united with her Lord and family who has passed on before her on Monday, November 24, 2025 surrounded by her family in Webster Springs, WV.
Willa was the daughter of the late Thornton and Lilly Skeens Tracy.
In addition to her parents, Willa is preceded in death by...
Carl Bacel Wilson
Nov 15, 2025
Carl B. Wilson, 87 of Diana, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Glenville Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 24, 1938 in Lick Run and was a coal miner.
In keeping with Carl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd &...
Robert H. "Bob" Waybright
Nov 3, 2025
Robert H. “Bob” Waybright, 68, of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg following an extended illness.
He was born October 23, 1957 in Elkins, WV, the son of the late George William and Clara Rosalee Hicks Waybright.
Bob attended Webster County schools and graduated in the first graduating class from Webster County...
Jeramey Daniel Burr
Oct 28, 2025
Jeramey D. Burr, 51 of Summersville passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born February 7, 1974 to the late Daniel Burr and Connie (Simms) Burr, who survives.
Jeramey was a kind man who never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to...
Larry Steven Bankhead
Oct 26, 2025
Larry Steven Bankhead, 70 of Diana passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born December 27, 1954 in Morgantown to the late Carros and Violet Groves Bankhead and was a carpenter by trade.
Larry was Christian by faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved taking drives and being out on the river for boat rides.
In addition...
Trista Shawnay-Lee McIe
Oct 22, 2025
Trista Shawnay-Lee McIe “Sweet Pea”, 27 of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Nicholas County, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville, Ohio.
She was born February 7, 1998 in Kanawha County to D.L. “Maverick” McIe and the late Tammy M. Bostic McIe.
Trista loved her dogs Dolly and Joey and her cat Minna. She always loved to...
Laken Lee Eubank, Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Laken Lee Eubank, Jr., 61 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 due to an automobile accident.
He was born January 3, 1964 in Buckhannon to Laken Lee Eubank, Sr. and the late Mary Jean Stout Eubank. Laken was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and cooking; he loved his animals and spending time with his...
Lois Ann Cogar
Oct 19, 2025
Lois Ann Cogar, 59, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
She was born on February 2, 1966 at Webster County Memorial Hospital to William Rance Cogar and Helena Dell Clevenger Cogar.
She worked at Diana Grocery Store and Family Dollar for many years. She loved Jesus and spending time with those she loved...
Thomas Ralp "Tom" Cochran
Oct 17, 2025
Thomas Ralph “Tom” Cochran,77 of Parcoal passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown.
Tom was born May 23, 1948, in Clarksburg and was the son of the late Gail and Rose Jarvis Cochran. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nada McCourt Cochran; sons, Thomas and Zachari Cochran; brothers, Sam, Jack,...
William Hansford "Moose" McCourt
Oct 8, 2025
William Hansford “Moose” McCourt, 68 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born February 19, 1957 in Richwood to the late Hansford and Georgie Kidd McCourt. He was a former truck driver and a conductor for the railroad
He was a member of the Marshall University Alumni and enjoyed watching Marshall...
Connie Lynn Pugh
Oct 8, 2025
Connie Lynn Pugh, 65, of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born June 4, 1960 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Christine Pritt Davis. She previously worked as a CNA and a 911 operator.
Connie was always involved in her kids sports, from her daughters to...
Zelma Lee Fisher
Oct 5, 2025
Zelma Lee Fisher, 75 of Hacker Valley, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.
Zelma lived a life full of love and adventure alongside her husband, Terry Fisher, for 55 years. Together they welcomed children, traveled, explored nature, and built a life they loved.
Zelma will be remembered as the best wife, mother, and grandmother anyone could have ever asked for. She...
