Obituaries
James F. "Bud" Burroughs
Feb 15, 2025
James F. “Bud” Burroughs, 85 of Webster Springs passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Webster Memorial Hospital.
Bud was born August 13, 1939, in Buckhannon and was the son of the late Forrest and Rebecca Rogers Burroughs. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Jack Burroughs, sister,...
Gregg "Tubbs" Carpenter
Feb 13, 2025
Gregg David “Tubbs” Carpenter, 72, of Glasgow, formerly of Webster Springs passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Glasgow Hills.
Born July 10, 1952 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Sampson “Junior” and Geraldine “Juggy” (Ware) Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dusty Carpenter and sister-in-law, Debbie Carpenter.
Tubbs was...
Paul Bennett Williams, Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
Paul Bennett Williams, 72 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
He was born March 11, 1952 in Lick Run to the late Raymond and Lillian Rose Williams, Sr. and was a carpenter by trade.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, carpentry, and spending time with his family. He was Pentecostal by faith.
In addition...
Michael Gerald Kukoleck
Feb 3, 2025
Michael “Salty” Gerald Kukoleck, 78 of Diana, WV passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born June 22, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie Lane Kukoleck.
He was a proud United States Marine, serving in Vietnam. After retiring from the Marines, he returned to his hometown of Cleveland where he became a...
Nancy C. Hines
Jan 26, 2025
Nancy C. Hines, 90 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Glenville Health & Rehab Center.
She was born July 13, 1934 in Sugar Creek to the late John William and Edna Roxie Hamrick Cogar. She previously attended the Church in the Wildwood and in later years attended Upper Holly Union Mission Church. She was a graduate...
Debbie Lee
Jan 20, 2025
Debra Sue Hamrick Lee, 66 of Sutton passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 13, 1958 in Webster Springs to the late Forrest and June Dawson Hamrick and was a homemaker. She was a devout Christian and was Pentecostal by faith. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and family gatherings. She...
Brittany LaShae Massey
Jan 19, 2025
Brittany LaShae Massey, 32, of Webster Springs passed away on January 19, 2025.
Born April 29, 1992 in Hickory, NC, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Tina (Jenkins) Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncles: John Jenkins and James King, and aunts: Carmen Ward and Kimberly Harvey.
Shae was a beacon of...
Elizabeth L Trenter
Jan 18, 2025
Elizabeth Lavough Trenter, 88, of Webster Springs, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born August 6, 1936 in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Ivy (Payne) Trenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Oliver Mullins, Freddie Brooks, Albert Trenter, Trusty Trenter, Glenda Knight, Bernard Trenter, Dempsey...
Eppy Sears
Jan 15, 2025
Naomi Effa “Eppy” Sears, 73 of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Lord and family in Heaven on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born December 9, 1951 in Philippi to the late Earl Thornton and Lillian Marine Skeens Tracy and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a member of...
Emogene Hines
Jan 2, 2025
Emogene F. Hines, 94, of Diana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
Born January 28, 1930 in Diana, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Reva J. (Knight) Perrine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert Hines; sons, Robert (Darlene) Hines and...
Edwina Dawn Flare
Jan 1, 2025
Edwina Dawn “Winnie” Flare, 61 of Summersville passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
She was born February 19, 1963 in Charleston to the late Chilton E. and Sandra C. Childers Sparks and retired from Mount Olive Correctional Center where she worked in maintenance.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Rexell Paul Barbe
Dec 21, 2024
Rexell Paul Barbe, 64, of Hodam Creek, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Born March 4, 1960 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Ora Cleveland and Lela (Davis) Barbe Cogar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister: Clyde and Cora; and his niece, Norma Darlene...
James David Mick
Dec 20, 2024
James David Mick, 80, of Webster Springs, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Wetzel County Hospital.
Born June 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Henry and Fonda (Cogar) Mick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Maxine (Cogar) Mick; brother, Wendell Mick; sisters: Caroline Clayton, Barbara Hines, and Patty Mick;...
Mary Ruth Rose Snyder
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Ruth Rose Snyder, 100 of Bergoo, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 2, 1924 in Pickens to the late Johnny Bryant and Hattie Samples Moore and was a homemaker.
Mary was a member of the Bergoo Baptist Church where she was very active. She enjoyed quilting,...
John E. Hughes
Dec 12, 2024
John Hughes ,71, passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born June 4, 1953 in Elkins and was the son of the late Edward and Vivian Lucille Mace Hughes of Mill Creek, WV. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Taitlyn Hughes.
John was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving 1971-1975....
Michael A. Cutlip
Dec 10, 2024
Michael A. “Dukk” Cutlip, of Jumbo passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Born November 28, 1976 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Trenton Cutlip and his wife Peggy who survives, and Judy (Hall) Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Randel Dane Roberts
Dec 6, 2024
Randel Dane “Rick” Roberts, 67 of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1957 in Sutton to the late Clifford and Lillian Jackson Roberts and retired from Jim C. Hamer Lumber Mill as a mechanic.
Rick attended Elk Valley Chapel, enjoyed hunting, fishing, going on 4-wheeler rides, target practicing,...
Lester Forman Cogar
Dec 5, 2024
Lester Forman Cogar, 82 of Webster Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at United Hospital Center. He was born September 5, 1942 in Laurel Fork to the late Ernie and Rosie Margaret McCoy Cogar. He was a Steel Mill Worker and a member of the Sand Fork Church of God Prophecy.
Lester loved playing music, especially the banjo and...
Molissa May Green
Nov 25, 2024
Molissa May Baughman Green, 89 of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Webster Healthcare Center.
She was born October 28, 1935 in Bolair to the late Miletis and Rosa Cogar Baughman. She enjoyed canning, sewing and doing anything around the house. She loved visiting with her family and loved her children. Molissa was a member of the...
Rosa Mary Rivera
Nov 23, 2024
Rosa Mary Rivera
1955, a year to remember...
1955 (MCMLV in Roman Numerals) was the year where the world population was 2,773,019,936. Americans were buying houses in the suburbs, and were also busy purchasing new cars, televisions, and refrigerators. Unemployment averaged 4.2%, inflation was -0.37%, and the average household income was ,130.00. The average cost of a new home was ,950.00, the...
