Obituaries
Bonnie L. Terry
Mar 6, 2026
Bonnie Lee Terry, 85, of Webster County, West Virginia, passed away on March 6, 2026.
Born July 9, 1940, in Webster County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lina Green.
Bonnie shared a loving marriage of 61 years with her husband, James Sebert Terry, who survives her. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and...
Paul Clay "Sonny" Sears
Feb 25, 2026
Paul “Sonny” Clay Sears, 92, of Diana passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born September 9, 1933 in Diana to the late Hurley and Alice Cool Sears.
Sonny was a machine operator in the construction business and was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and was an all-around Mr. Fix-it....
Doyal Hansford Cogar
Feb 24, 2026
Doyal Hansford Cogar, 68 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Webster Memorial Hospital. He was born May 31, 1957 in Webster Springs to the late Adrian Arden and Lula Bell Cogar.
Doyal was a custodian for the Webster County School Board retiring after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and...
Samuel Nichols
Feb 18, 2026
Samuel Thomas Nichols, born April 23, 1941, to Gladys and Clayton “Nick” Nichols, lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and unwavering love for his family. He passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
He graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1958 and went on to build a career defined by loyalty and hard work, retiring from Pardee and Curtin...
Mona Bell McCartney
Feb 15, 2026
Mona Bell McCourt McCartney
1936, a year to remember...
1936 (MCMXXXVI in Roman Numerals) was the year when the world population was about 2.2 billion. Americans were still climbing out of the Great Depression, building lives through New Deal work programs and listening nightly to news and entertainment over the radio. U.S. unemployment averaged 14.1%, consumer prices rose about 1%, and average...
Frances Snyder
Feb 14, 2026
Frances Hall Snyder, 87, of Diana, West Virginia, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by love.She was born May 8, 1938 to the late Alpha and Erma Sears Hall.Born a coal miner’s daughter in Mudlick Holler, West Virginia, Fran was a woman deeply rooted in her home, her family, and the simple joys of life. She found happiness in...
Lela Marie Carter
Feb 13, 2026
Lela Marie Anderson Carter, 95 of Hacker Valley, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the home of her daughter. She was born September 7, 1930 in Hacker Valley to the late Marvin and Mira Duke Anderson.
Marie was a carrier and a retired Postmaster for the United States Postal Service. She was a lifelong resident of Hacker Valley until...
Edward Lee Payne, Sr.
Feb 12, 2026
Edward Payne, 53, of Webster Springs passed away at CAMC-Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born May 3, 1972, he was the son of Dennis Howard and Martha Ellen (Cochran) Payne, Sr. Eddie was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Payne, Jr., his niece, Kayla Payne, and mother-in-law, Mary “Mousie” Hall.
He was a strip-miner and heavy equipment operator at Nicholas Energy...
Willard Franklin Stout
Feb 12, 2026
Willard Franklin Stout, 95, of Diana, WV, died on February 12, 2026 peacefully at his home. Willard was born on November 19, 1930 in Diana, WV, to the late Lewis E. and Eva Kelly Stout.
Willard was a dedicated outdoorsman, and loved hunting, trapping, finding the best spots to dig ginseng and yellowroot, and especially fishing. He was particularly proud of...
Elmer Gurn Wachob
Feb 10, 2026
Elmer G. Wachob, 87, of Jumbo passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born February 17, 1938 in Clymer, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Tressa (Gregory) Wachob. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Wachob, as well as thirteen half brothers and sisters.
Elmer was a carpenter,...
Wynonia Jane Knight
Feb 7, 2026
Wynonia Jane (Bell) Knight, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Webster Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov 3, 1937, at Parcoal, WV to the late George and Bertha (Keller) Bell.
Wynonia retired from Webster County Board of Education. After her retirement, she and her husband Sampson enjoyed going on bus trips all over the US to watch country...
John Franklin Canfield, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
John Franklin Canfield Jr., went to be with His Lord & Savior on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at United Hospital Center, surrounded by Kathie, his children, and grandchildren. He was born May 7, 1949, to the late Agusta May & John Franklin Canfield in Charleston, West Virginia.
Frank spent his childhood in Clay County until he enlisted into the Army at...
Jessie Hayes Hamrick
Feb 4, 2026
Jessie Hayes Hamrick, 79 of Diana, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley.
In keeping with Jessie’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 & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Jessie’s family.
Audra L. Hamrick
Jan 31, 2026
Audra Lucille Hamrick, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and grace. She lived a long and beautiful life—one filled with family, faith, laughter, and countless memories.
She found her greatest joy in her grandchildren, who brought endless smiles to her face and warmth to her heart. Being their grandmother was one...
Shirley Genece Reynolds
Jan 28, 2026
Shirley Genece Reynolds, 87 of Ocoee, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Orlando Health Center. She was born March 14, 1938 in Webster Springs to the late Brewster Burley and Bertie Jane Brooks Crites.
Shirley retired from Disney Theme Park in Orlando where she was a Hostess. She enjoyed spending time with her sons and grandchildren.
In addition to...
Connie D. Lynch
Jan 27, 2026
Connie D. (Clevenger) Lynch, 71, of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial.
She was born September 9, 1954 in Webster Springs to the late Harold and Jane Clevenger.
Connie was a homemaker, having retired after 25 years from Women’s Aid in Crisis, in Webster Springs, where she held supervised visitations through Child Protective...
Naomi "Peachie" Ruth Gregory
Jan 25, 2026
Naomi Ruth “Peachie” Gregory, 88 of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Mountain Memories in Elkins. She was born December 13, 1937 in Hacker Valley to the late George and Mae Weese Tanner.
Peachie retired as a mailroom contractor for NASA at Landy Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. She lived in Virginia for about 37 years,...
Brenda Gail Romines
Jan 24, 2026
Brenda "Gail" Douglas Romines - Oak Ridge, TN. Gail was born July 29, 1965, in Sevierville, Tennessee to Charles "Poppy" and Marguerite "Granny" Douglas. She passed away at her home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on January 24, 2026.
Gail lived most of her life in Sevier County. She had most recently served those in the battle of addiction as a peer...
David Austin McCourt
Jan 24, 2026
David Austin McCourt passed away on Saturday, January 24, in Little Rock, Arkansas. His death was the result of a two-car accident that occurred while traveling to Alabama to perform storm cleanup. David was born on Feb 7, 1989, in Buckhannon, WV. He attended Webster County Schools and participated in many activities and extracurricular sports. David played at whatever position...
Barbara Lynch
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara Jean Murello Lynch, 83 of Summersville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Summersville Healthcare Center. She was born January 20, 1943 in Quantico, Virginia to the late Marine Master Sergeant Frank and Genevieve Utt Murello.
She loved to travel and enjoyed rock concerts, country music, NASCAR races, and spending time at the beach. She loved horse back riding...
