Obituaries
Charles Michael "Mike" Woods
Aug 24, 2026
Charles Michael “Mike” Woods, 77 of Elkins, formerly of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2026 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial.
He was born October 1, 1948 in Webster Springs to the late Charles C. and Mary Margaret Losh.
Michael was a Member of the First Baptist Church of Webster Springs where he served as...
Richard Joe Allen Hamrick
Aug 19, 2026
Richard Joe Allen “Dickie” Hamrick, 70 of Webster Springs and Mt. Holly, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 13, 1956 in Webster Springs to the late Joe Allen and Audra Lucille Williams Hamrick.
Dickie worked many years for Vulcan Materials as a loader operator and he loved spending time with his...
Stephanie Jo Carden
Aug 15, 2026
Our beautiful young lady, Stephanie Jo Carden went home to see her Mom, Grandma and PapPaw, Uncle Bob and stepdad Bobby, early Saturday morning, August 15, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV after a very brief illness. Death was very unexpected.
Stephanie Jo, 53 years old, was a resident of Richwood, WV.
She was born Tuesday, May 15, 1973, at...
Oleta Carpenter
Aug 12, 2026
Oleta Carpenter, 96 of Webster Springs departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Webster Healthcare Center.
She was born April 16, 1930 in Hacker Valley to the late Ora and Leona Brake Cowger and was a homemaker. She attended school at Cowger Hill in the Community School House. On July 30, 1948 she was married to the late John...
Ella Jean McCourt
Aug 1, 2026
Ella Jean (Tanner) McCourt, 76, of Webster Springs passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
Ella was born May 3, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents: Leslie and Ida (Lough) Tanner; husband, Gary A. McCourt; and siblings: Albert “Buck” Tanner, John Tanner, Lloyd Tanner, Edith “Wimpy” Garvin, Lonnie Tanner, Glen Tanner, Howard...
Brandi Nicole Brown
Jul 22, 2026
Ms. Brandi Nicole Brown, age 40, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC.
Brandi was born on July 10, 1986, in Summersville, WV. She was the daughter of Chyvonda Beckett and Roddie Shawn Brown, Sr.
She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew...
James Jarvis Harper
Jul 22, 2026
James Jarvis Harper, Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Buckhannon, WV, along with his companion, Judy Young.
Born April 7, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ruby (Dotson) and James Jarvis Harper, Sr.
Jim was blessed with a great musical ability whether it was singing or playing his bass or lead guitars. He...
Michael Stephen Young
Jul 16, 2026
Michael Stephen Young, 55 of Bolair, Webster County, WV passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born December 15, 1970, at Fort Stewart, Hinesville, GA, Michael was a beacon of joy and strength to all who knew him.
Michael was a cherished son of Carolyn Sue Young and the late David Paul Young,...
Olen Ray Carpenter
Jul 10, 2026
Olen Ray Carpenter, 93 of Cowger Hill passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at Webster Healthcare Center.
Olen was born October 1, 1932 on Cowger Hill and was the son of the late Jasper Newton and Roena Cowger Carpenter. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene Gladys Silman Carpenter; siblings, Edna Simmons, Alma Anderson,...
Donna Ruth Williams
Jul 8, 2026
Donna Ruth Williams, 79 of Craigsville, passed away at her daughter’s home with her loving daughters by her side.
She was born March 9, 1947 in Mill Run to the late Ira Glen and Goldie Faye Angel Hamrick. She was a CNA and most recently the Deli Manager at Wal Mart. Donna loved cooking and crocheting, and absolutely loved her grandchildren...
Vella Beth Brown
Jul 1, 2026
Vella Beth Brown, born a beautiful, bouncing baby girl on October 2, 1940, to her parents Commodore and Bertie Cowger. She grew up with her brothers, sisters and friends running through the fields, creeks and woods on Lick Run.
As a young girl, she attended Lick Run School. As she grew, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Junior Brown,...
Columbus Cowger
Jun 22, 2026
Columbus Cowger, 94 of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1932 in Hacker Valley to the late Hylard and Lena Simmons Cowger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing yard work. He loved everyone, especially his grandchildren, and was a good provider, taking care of his kids. He retired...
Betty Z. Miller
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Z. Miller, 94+, of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Summersville Healthcare Center.
Betty was born April 3, 1932 in Webster County to the late Charles and Orpha Cochran Perkins. She loved her family and loved to garden and spend time outdoors. Every cat in the neighborhood had a home with...
Barbara Jean "Nanny Barb" Triplett
Jun 5, 2026
Barbara Jean (Kessler) Triplett, “Nanny Barb”, 70, of Bergoo passed away on June 5, 2026 at The Davis House in Elkins.
Born January 29, 1956 in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Harold Thomas and Virginia Mae (Heavener) Kessler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Triplett; son, Tony Triplett; and...
Clara Louise Payne
May 27, 2026
Clara Louise Payne, 80 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 25, 1946 in Webster County to the late Commodore and Bertie Jane Hamrick Cowger. She worked as an in home health care worker for the Webster County Senior Citizens and attended Elk Valley Chapel. She enjoyed cooking for family...
Danny Lee Rogers
May 25, 2026
Danny Lee Rogers, 85 of Bergoo, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 11, 1940 in Bergoo to the late Lonnie and Daisy Pudder Rogers. He worked in construction and enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and spending time outdoors.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his son Marty Rogers and siblings:...
John Gordon Foster, Sr.
May 21, 2026
John Gordon Foster, Sr. 80, of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home.
Born April 28, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ruth (Oles) and Gordon Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Marie Hudson; and his sister, Cheryl Foster.
John was a retired...
Tamara Gay Hamrick
May 20, 2026
Tamara Gay Ellison Hamrick, 56 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 18, 1970 in Lufkin, TX to the late John D. Ellison and Rosie M. Shuemaker Roebuck. She was a homemaker and enjoyed walking by the river.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Patrick “Pat” Hamrick; four children;...
Izetta Jewel "Judi" McDonald
May 19, 2026
Izetta Jewel “Judi” McDonald, 80 of Iverness, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at HCA Citrus Hospital in Iverness.
She was born July 30, 1945 in Buckhannon to the late Gilbert H. and Izetta “Zettie” Cowger Williams. Judi was a Mother, homemaker and a former Teacher Aid at Diana Elementary School. She became an LPN at Elkins and later...
Denver Wilson Ash, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Denver Wilson Ash, Jr., born September 2, 1943 in Pt. Pleasant, WV to the late Denver Wilson Ash and Pauline Tucker Jones, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was at home with his loving wife by his side.
Denver is preceded in death by both his parents, brothers: Junior Jones, Andy Jones,...
