Obituaries

Jun 1, 2021

Brian Keith Tracy, 53 of Ripley, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born May 24, 1968 in Webster Springs to the late Victor Woods and Virginia Ruth Tracy.

Before becoming disabled, Brian was a furniture maker in North Carolina. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren;...

May 30, 2021

Gary Lee Kuhn, 75 of Bergoo passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home. He was born May 25, 1946 in Washington, PA to the late Sherman and Alice Lackey Kuhn and owned and operated his roofing business.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his two wives, Kathryn Kuhn and...

May 25, 2021

Opalene Stella Moffatt, 95, of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1926, in Bower, WV, to Delford and Amy Belcher Underwood.

She married Don Bazil Moffatt on June 10, 1951, in Webster Springs. Together they had 9 children. She started every day by...

May 25, 2021

Paul William “Billy” Hanna, 67 of Webster Springs passed away June 3, 2021.  Billy was born August 16, 1953 in Richwood and was the son of the late Paul H. and Glenna Mae Goff Hanna.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Catherine Hall, brothers, Orval Wayne Hanna and Matthew Hanna.

May 16, 2021

Edward Dale “Banjo” Nicholas, 68 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

Born June 12, 1952 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Wilber Glen and Ersie Cottrell Nicholas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Phyllis Jean Harris and nephew...

May 16, 2021

Dale Eugene Hall, 61, of Webster Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born November 1, 1959 in Webster Springs, he was the son of Elmon Gene Hall and Inez Anderson.

He enjoyed racecars (and racing in general), Harley Motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and woodchopping. ...

May 14, 2021

Nathan Scott Smith “Smitty”, 36, of Webster Springs passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at CAMC-Memorial Division following a short illness.

Born April 30, 1985 in Webster Springs, he was the son of Ronnie “Bingo” Smith, and the late Rebecca Cochran.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Brenda Smith.

May 13, 2021

Jessie Edward Dilley, 64 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born October 30, 1956 in Webster Springs to the late Ira “Eddie” Hamrick and Virginia K. Dilley.

He was a silo builder, an amazing cook, and a Mason. He enjoyed camping and was a jack of all trades; he could do...

Apr 22, 2021

Kyle Scott Gilles, 24, of Webster Springs passed away on April 22, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident.

Born on February 14, 1997 in Summersville, Kyle was the son of Jimmy Keith Gilles and Sheila Gail (Brady) Thomack. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bob and Barbara Brady, and Bobby Gilles; and his...

Apr 18, 2021

Mrs. Amanda Leah (Hall) Dawkins, 39, of Webster Springs passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

Born July 2, 1981 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of Janet (Wyatt) Hall and the late Charles Lloyd Hall.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Leah Wyatt and...

Apr 17, 2021

Ronelda Rosanell Pugh Clevenger, of Grassy Creek, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on the morning of April 17th, 2021. She was 81 years of age.

She was born a twin on July 6, 1939, to the late Ernest and Ada Cogar Pugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2021

James Nelson Popovich 76 of Pomona, CA formerly of Webster Springs, WV departed this life on April 17, 2021 at the home of his son Richard in Garden Valley, CA.

Jim was born May 19, 1944 to the late Steve and Mary Carpenter Popovich of Webster Springs, WV.

He Graduated Webster Springs High School CLASS...

Apr 9, 2021

Dorlan Ellis Clevenger, 85 of Jumbo went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins.

Born May 27, 1935, in Jumbo, he was the son of the late Cecil and Erma Cogar Clevenger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and...

Apr 7, 2021

Denzil Cowger, 82, lifelong resident of Hacker Valley, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021. Denzil was born at home on Cowger Hill March 24, 1939 to Hylard and Lena Simmons Cowger.

Denzil joined the working world at age 16 and retired at age 62. During that time he was employed in the...

Apr 5, 2021

On April 5, 2021 our beloved Kenneth Allen Miller entered into eternal rest, after a long and lengthy illness with COPD and emphysema. He fought the battle like a trooper because of his love for life, and especially his three sons, who were the love of his life. Kenny was born in Elyria, Ohio on December 18, 1956.

Mar 17, 2021

Anna Jean (Clark) Brooks Williams, 80, of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Braxton Healthcare Center.

Anna was a member of Rebekah Lodge #91, of Hacker Valley. She enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables, canning, and cooking.  She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist association.

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Mar 11, 2021

Kermit Melvin Harper, 88 of Hacker Valley passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. He was born February 25, 1933 in Hacker Valley to the late Irvin Lee and Mabel Cowger Harper.

He retired from Ford Motor Company where he was Foreman for many years and was a United States Army...

Mar 4, 2021

Ramona Germaine McCourt Cutlip, 66 of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born July 27, 1954 in Webster Springs to the late James Lawrence and Evelyn Stanley McCourt and was a homemaker.

She enjoyed shopping and line dancing and was an honorary member...

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Rolena (McCourt) Simmons, 68, of Webster Springs passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born November 10, 1952 in Diana, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Shelton and Emi Lee (Hosey) McCourt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Lee Hosey, Carolyn McCourt, Barbara Knock,...

Feb 23, 2021

Stanley Henry Hamrick, 100, of Cowen, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born November 15, 1920 in Bergoo to the late Charles and Alta Hamrick.

Stanley enjoyed digging ginseng, fishing, reading, and watching old westerns. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids....