Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Edwin Ray Jordan, 87 of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.) passed Friday evening November 12, 2021. Born April 12, 1934 in Replete W.V., he was a son of the late Ora Edwin and Myrtle (Fisher) Jordan. A veteran of the US Army he had worked as a farmer, was a member of the Hookstown American Legion Post# 952, a charter member...

Nov 8, 2021

Burton Elmer Bell, Sr., 91 of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 22, 1929 in Marfrance, WV to the late George and Bertha Keller Bell. He was a retired electrician in the coal mines, was an excellent wood worker, and loved hunting. He was a member of...

Nov 4, 2021

Sandra Dianne Hickman McCourt, 67 of Webster Springs entered into rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at United Hospital Center. Born January 24, 1954 in Richwood, she was the daughter of the late Albert Luther and Elsie Vaughn Mason Hickman.

She lived most of her life in Webster County and was a Jehovah’s Witness Pioneer. She loved...

Nov 3, 2021

Waneta (Howell) Preisler, 77, of Cowen passed away Wednesday, November 03, 2021 at Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cowen.  She was a retired Real Estate Agent.

Born November 11, 1943 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edra (Sears) Howell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 28, 2021

Michael Levan Wolfe, 71, of Webster Springs entered eternal peace on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Born March 19, 1950 in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Guy Levan and Anna Marie (Cogar) Wolfe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Sides; his nephew, Willie Wolfe; and his former...

Oct 23, 2021

Kathy Diane’ (Cool) Bender, 56, of Webster Springs passed on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

Born January 8, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Ottawa and Ruth (Taggert) Cool.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Della Gray and her brother, Walter Cool.

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Oct 19, 2021

Camden Carl Cogar, 74 of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born March 15, 1947 in Buckhannon to the late Carl Henson and Portia Hazel Bonner Cogar.

Camden liked to make people laugh, fish, and ride his four-wheeler. He was a heavy coffee drinker...

Oct 13, 2021

Billy Wayne Green, 52 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was born June 25, 1969 in Medina, Ohio to Charles P. Green, Sr. and the late Frankie Sue Osborne Green.

Billy loved to draw and could draw anything. He loved spending time with his family and friends and could be found about...

Oct 11, 2021

Terry Lee Cowan Webb, her indelible spirit and contagious chuckle, blasted off into the great beyond on October 11, 2021.  Known to many and loved by all, Terry was one of a kind. Terry was a talker; she often started stories in the middle… stories that included a cast of characters met over a lifetime of adventuring.

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Sep 30, 2021

Debbie Elouise (Cool) Carpenter, 66, of Webster Springs passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House at St. Thomas Hospital in Charleston.

Born March 30, 1955 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Charles Bill and Delores (Cochran) Cool.

Debbie retired from working as Treasurer for the Webster County Board of...

Sep 28, 2021

Leonard Allen Cogar, 91 years, 5 months, and 10 days of (Bolair, West Virginia) Webster Springs, West Virginia, Webster County, USA, was born on Friday, April 18, 1930 at (Camp 7, West Virginia) Bolair, West Virginia, Webster County, USA, and went to Paradise, which is in Heaven, at Webster County Memorial Hospital, Webster Springs, West Virginia, Webster County, USA,...

Sep 26, 2021

Richard Lee Roby, 56 of Craigsville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1965 in Madison, Ohio to the late Gail Roby and Winnie Williams (James) Queen. He formerly worked for Harper Lumber Company and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and taking care of farm animals. He loved spoiling his nieces...

Sep 23, 2021

Debra June Williams, 52, of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

Born December 16, 1968 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of Ruth and the late Raymond Williams, Jr.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lance Edwards.

Debra was a...

Sep 22, 2021

Pamela Jo Hall McElroy, 68 of Summersville, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home. She was born June 20, 1953 in Richwood to the late Bobby Joe “Bun” and Vella McCourt Hall.

She was Baptist by faith and attended Reynolds Street Freewill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her...

Sep 22, 2021

Virginia (Maxine) Cogar Skidmore Mick, 80, of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the WV Caring Hospice in Elkins.

Born June 16, 1941 at Cogar Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Lucille Dodrille Cogar.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James...

Sep 20, 2021

Rose Lee Brooks Clark, 77 of Diana passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home. She was born August 8, 1944 in Diana to the late Oscar and Stella Carpenter Brooks and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.

She was Seventh Day Adventist and attended many churches in the area. She loved her kids,...

Sep 20, 2021

Thelma Louise Williams Beverage, 86 of Braxton Health Care Center, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born April 15, 1935 in Braxton County to the late Everett and Mary Conrad Williams.

In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Garland Beverage; son Danny Beverage; and brothers...

Sep 18, 2021

James Osborn Gilles, 91 of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born August 10, 1930 to the late Ora M. and Mabel Ura Cutlip Gilles and was a United States Navy Veteran.

He was a former maintenance worker for a machine shop in Michigan and was a member of the Odd Fellows...

Sep 6, 2021

Rev. Gerald C. Hamrick, Sr., 87 of Webster Springs entered the Portals of Glory on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home with those that loved him by his side. He was born November 15, 1933 in Bergoo to Patrick Murry and Maud Phillips Hamrick. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Gerald...

Sep 5, 2021

Linda Sue (Comuzie) Skidmore, 67, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born July 14, 1954 in Elyria, OH, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Ruth (O’Dell) Comuzie.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...