Obituaries
Emogene Davis Cogar Salisbury
Jul 13, 2025
Emogene Davis Cogar Salisbury, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Emogene was born November 24, 1924, in Kovan, WV to the late Nathan and Ada Williams Davis.
Emogene married the love of her life Earl on October 29, 1942. They began their journey together in Desert Fork, enjoying each other...
Sandra D. Davis
Jul 10, 2025
Sandra Darlene Davis, 78, of Wooster, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Medina Hospital after a period of declining health.
Sandy was born on Dec. 29, 1946, in Cleveland, OH to Harold P. and Pearl L. (Baldwin) Foster and married Robert James Davis on Feb. 19, 1971. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2005. She...
Mary M. Bennett
Jul 10, 2025
Mary M. Henline Bennett went home to be with the lord on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born September 29, 1950 in Morgantown to the late Riley “Sid” and Lena Adamy Henline. She graduated from Webster Srings High School in 1970 and married the love of her life on March 11, 1972. She...
Cassandra LeMoine Given
Jul 7, 2025
Cassandra L. (Mitchell) Given, 89, of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home.
Born July 25, 1935 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agatha (McCourt) Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Paugh (DP) “Sheriff” Given.
Cassandra was a proud member of the Webster...
Eva L. Skeens
Jul 2, 2025
Eva Lorraine Skeens, 61 of Cowen passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her home. She was born December 5, 1963 in Cowen to the late David Newhouse and Dorothea Lorraine Perrine Robertson.
Eva was a homemaker who loved her family. She and Joe enjoyed 40 loving years together and he hopes to see her again someday.
Left to cherish her...
Tommie Lee Nicholas
Jun 30, 2025
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Tommie Lee Nicholas, 73 of Jonesville, NC passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, June 30, 2025. Tommie was born July 3, 1951 in Richwood to the late Wilbur and Ersie Cottrell Nicholas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter Tammie Mae; son Timothy Allen; brother Banjo Nicholas; and sister Phyllis Harris.
Left to cherish...
Marvin Bender
Jun 23, 2025
Marvin Paul Bender, 54 of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
He was born August 12, 1970 in Buckhannon to the late Jearl Curt Bender and Velma R. Cowger Bender Jordan.
Marvin worked in construction and on the saw mill and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an avid racing and Dallas Cowboys...
James Windell Hanna
Jun 20, 2025
James Windell Hanna, 69, of Webster Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born May 11, 1956 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Paul and Glenna Mae (Goff) Hanna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Hall, and his brothers: Bill Hanna, Matthew Hanna, and Wayne...
Geretta "Sue" Elaine (Bender) Pugh
Jun 19, 2025
Geretta Elaine “Sue” (Bender) Pugh, 69, of Hacker Valley passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Mon General in Morgantown.
Born on January 30, 1956 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Jearl Curt Bender and the late Velma (Cowger) Bender Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, who was very...
Sarah Ruth Holbrook
Jun 16, 2025
Sarah Ruth Holbrook (aka Ruth Ann), 76, died on Monday, June 16, 2025. Ruth resided with her lovely daughter, Megan Paige and her husband Jadon Stapley and her two grandchildren (her pride & joy) Gracie & Jaxon in Chandler, Arizona.
Ruth was born on October 28, 1948; she was one of six children born to John and Frannie Holbrook. In addition...
Gary Lee Sparks
Jun 10, 2025
Gary Lee Sparks, 67 of Webster Springs passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born February 3, 1958 in Richwood to the late George Junior and Delphia Blankenship Sparks.
He worked for the WV Department of Highways, retiring after 20 years of service. He loved camping, hunting, four-wheeling, and riding the side by...
Betty J. "BJ" Humphries
Jun 6, 2025
Betty J. “BJ” Humphries, 80 of Myrtle Beach, SC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born August 3, 1944 in Webster Springs to the late Lawrence & Effie Westfall Payne of Webster Springs.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Humphries of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister Lemona Carpenter of Webster Springs; brother Robin...
Shirley Ann Cogar
Jun 5, 2025
Shirley Ann Cogar, 83 of Cowen passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born in Desert Fork, Webster County, on July 17, 1941 to the late Hansford and Nora Pugh Cogar.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Cogar; one sister; and two brothers.
Left to cherish...
Delbert Lee Hamrick
May 27, 2025
Delbert Lee Hamrick, 61 of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial.
He was born August 12, 1963 in Webster Springs to the late Wilson Murry Hamrick and Mabel Fisher Hamrick, who survives.
He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers:...
Monica Rose (Jordan) Cogar
May 18, 2025
Monica Rose (Jordan) Cogar, 60, of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at CAMC General Division in Charleston.
Born January 16, 1965 in Sutton, she was the daughter of the late Montie Zane and Frances Ruth (Lake) Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Cogar.
Monica was a homebody and enjoyed...
Ivan Ross Tanner
May 16, 2025
Ivan Ross Tanner, 63 of Webster Springs, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. Ivan was born November 15, 1961 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Ralph Ivan Moffit and Jewell Virginia Hall. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Tanner.
In his younger years, Ivan enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, swimming, and golfing; in these...
Charlotte Adkins
May 14, 2025
Charlotte Lynn (Payne) Adkins, 66, of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on May, 14th , 2025, after a sudden illness.Charlotte was born December 25th, 1958 in Webster Springs, WV, daughter of Arnold and Patricia Payne.Charlotte graduated from Webster County High School in 1977, then went on to School of Practical Nursing earning a degree as a LPN.Charlotte worked as an...
Hurley Homer Simmons
May 11, 2025
Hurley Homer Simmons, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his children. Born at home on January 10, 1929, in the hills of Hacker Valley, West Virginia, Hurley lived a life marked by hard work, unwavering faith, and deep love for his family.
The son of Ezra Simmons and Leafie Lizzie Fisher Simmons, Hurley spent his early...
Karl Nicholas "Nick" Stewart
May 9, 2025
Karl Nicholas “Nick” Stewart, 76, of Jumbo, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Born June 8, 1948 in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Robert William and Addie Lea “Shorty” (Brown) Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Donald Earl Vandevender
May 7, 2025
Donald Earl Vandevender, 89 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Webster Healthcare Center. He was born September 16, 1935 in Bergoo to the late Grover and Violet Baughman Vandevender.
Don retired from American Standard in Ohio and worked for the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. He was a Deacon at Elk Valley Chapel.
In addition to his parents,...
