Obituaries
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...
Kimberly Denise Goff
Sep 18, 2025
Kimberly Denise Goff, 53 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 31, 1972 in New Port, TN to the late Noah Crumbley and Geraldine Jones Crumbley, who survives. She was a personal care provider and a CNA. She was crafty, funny, loyal, and a shining light to everyone. She enjoyed...
Oren Earl Knicely
Sep 15, 2025
COURTESY OBITUARY.
Oren Earl Knicely, age 76, of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Mr. Knicely was born in Braxton County, West Virginia on October 23, 1948 and was the son of the late Oren and Ruth Anderson Knicely. Oren loved to cook and being around other people. He also loved doing for others. He enjoyed gardening...
Truman Roosevelt Riffle
Sep 6, 2025
Truman Roosevelt Riffle, 80 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Mon General Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1945 to the late Raymond Manual and Viola Davisson Riffle.
He worked for Medina Supply in Medina , OH for 39 ½ years. Truman came back home to West Virginia in 2007. He loved to hunt,...
Keith Eugene Shafer
Sep 3, 2025
Keith Eugene Shafer, 52 of Mannington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home.
Born July 19, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene and Evelyn Wilson Shafer. He was a coal miner and a member of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed campfires, hunting, fishing, working the pipeline, and spending...
John Groves
Aug 22, 2025
John Groves, 62, of Lost Creek, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home.
Born September 17, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Aaron and Mabel Wanda (Bankhead) Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bobby, Raymond, Donald, and Jerry Groves; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine...
Wayne Bruce Hamrick
Aug 20, 2025
Wayne Bruce Hamrick
June 26, 1944 — August 20, 2025
Wayne Bruce Hamrick, 81 of Mill Creek passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown WV. He was born June 26, 1944 in Webster Springs to Okey J. and Minnie Evelyn (Simmons)Hamrick.
Wayne was a jack of all trades, he was a Coal miner, Built & run his...
Zachary Jacob Stout
Aug 19, 2025
Zachary Jacob Stout, 33, of Summersville, formerly of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial.
Born May 22, 1992, he was the son of Jimmy and Karen (Lake) Stout.
Zach was a 2010 graduate of Webster County High School and received his degree in counseling from Marshall University. As a counselor, he was able to make...
James "Jimmy/Crowbar" Harrison
Aug 19, 2025
James Matthew “Jimmy/Crowbar” Harrison passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Charleston Area Medical Center.
Jimmy was born in Webster Springs on October 9, 1960 to his loving and proud parents Stark and Lorrene Lovely Harrison.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mom; dad; stepfather Herb Fisher; maternal grandparents George and Naomi Hamilton Lovely; paternal grandparents Emery and Ocie...
Barbara Allen Williams
Aug 18, 2025
Barbara Allen Sears Williams, 84 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home. She was born June 23, 1941 in Bergoo to the late Hurley and Alice Cool Sears.
Barb was a member of Elk Valley Chapel and loved kids and babysitting them. She worked at the School and the Senior Center and helped everyone when...
Debbie Kay Cool
Aug 11, 2025
Debbie Kay Cool, 70 of Cowen, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
Debbie was born August 19, 1954 in Weston and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eloise Davis Brown. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband James “Bucky” Cool.
Surviving are her daughters, Karla Clutter and her husband...
Randa Mae Hall
Aug 9, 2025
Randa Mae Phillips Hall, 100, peacefully left her earthly home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Randa was born in Jellico, Tennessee to George Joseph Phillips and Mary Lissie Leach Phillips on April 28, 1925. Her family moved to Webster County, where, in 1938, she was baptized in the Elk River and became a member of the Bergoo Baptist Church. Randa married...
Elvis Ray Cutlip
Aug 4, 2025
Elvis Ray Cutlip, 63 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 5, 1961 in Webster Springs to the late Wanetta Cutlip.
Elvis obtained his Business Administration degree from Glenville State College. He loved all sports, especially football, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was an animal lover and loved to...
Roberta "Bobby" Norman
Aug 4, 2025
Roberta Doris ”Bobby” (Boggs) Norman, 91, of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord, Jesus, family and friends on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Nella’s at Autumn Lake in Elkins.
Born May 11, 1934 in Hacker Valley, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Iowa (Cogar) Boggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Roger Lee Cutlip
Jul 29, 2025
Roger Lee Cutlip, 83 of Diana passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1942 in Jumbo to the late George Berlin and Nora Belle Hall Cutlip and was a coal miner. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Roger attended New Hope Church and enjoyed watching baseball, including the...
