Obituaries
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...
Irma Edith Cowger
Jan 11, 2026
Irma Edith Cowger, 84 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Irma was born January 21, 1941, in Bendertown and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fisher Bender. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Irma was a member of the Jerrys Run United Methodist...
Delores Jean Aleshire Joy
Jan 7, 2026
Delores Jean Aleshire Joy, 90 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1935 in Barrett, Boone County, WV to the late Wallace and Ethel Mundy Mills.
Delores was a member of Bergoo Baptist Church where she was very active until her health declined. She enjoyed going to the...
Sharon Jean Miller
Jan 2, 2026
Sharon Jean Miller, 70 of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. She was born November 10, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Burl and Betty Jean Holbrook Smith and was a homemaker.
Sharon was a great wife, mom, grandmother, and just a wonderful person. She enjoyed cooking, playing on the computer,...
Betty June Cutlip
Jan 2, 2026
Betty June Anderson Cutlip, 80 years old, of Diana, West Virginia, left this world on January 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease.
She was born on November 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Harvey B. Anderson and Sylvia V. McCartney Anderson. Betty lost her mother at a young age and...
Thomas Aaron McCourt
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas Aaron McCourt, 92 of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Clay Healthcare Center. He was born November 23, 1933 in Webster Springs to the late Allen Andrew and Zora Payne McCourt.
Tom lived his life in Webster Springs until his health declined and he went to Clay Healthcare Center. He was a retired truck driver and...
Jean Townsend
Dec 23, 2025
Jean Barbe Townsend (July 27, 1927 – December 23, 2025)
Jean Barbe Townsend passed away peacefully at her home in Merritt Island, FL at age ninety-eight on December 23, 2025.
She is survived by her three children: Margaret (Peggy) Jean Townsend Cutlip (the late Trenton Cutlip), Judith Ann Townsend Briggs (husband, John Briggs) and Richard Dale Townsend (wife Candace Townsend).
Jean is grandmother...
