Obituaries

Jul 1, 2020

Denzil Cleveland Cowger, 77, of Luray passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Fredericksburg. Denzil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed riding on his tractors, wood working, and metal working. Denzil was a retired auto body technician of forty-five years. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Cowger; three sons Jimmy (Sandi), Tommy...

Jun 29, 2020

On Monday, June 29, 2020, the Lord chose to take Lela Mae Cogar home. Her work here on earth was finished. She could finally rest with her loved ones who had gone on before her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Virgil “Hoppy” Cogar; son Virgil Cogar, Jr.; grandson Timmy Cogar; brothers Doy Cogar...

Jun 22, 2020

Carl “Bud” Junior Postelwaite, 87 of Diana passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. He was born April 24, 1933 in Nicholas County to the late Earl Carl and Mary Jemima Spore Postelwaite and was a woodworker by trade.

Bud was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean...

Jun 21, 2020

Shirley Mae Howell Starner, 82, of Miami went to be with the Lord June 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Shirley was born July 22, 1937 in Notomine and was the daughter of the late Percy and Dorothy Stanley Howell.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her lifelong companion Ronald Bill, granddaughter...

Jun 16, 2020

William Burton McCourt, 60 of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at CAMC General. He was born May 21, 1960 in Webster Springs to the late Wendell Burton and Irene Stanley McCourt and was a coal truck driver.

Burton enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, grilling, and loved his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Burton...

Jun 11, 2020

Bennie Haze Cogar, age 82 of Mt. Lookout, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 25, 1937 in Webster Springs, son of the late Ora Cogar and Lenora Carter Cogar. He was raised by his grandparents, Ben and Nora Cogar. He...

Jun 7, 2020

Daniel Marvin Harris, 74 of Gauley River passed away on Sunday, June 07, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born December 07, 1945 in Webster County to the late Albert and Tina Cogar Harris.

He was a local preacher for over thirty years; served in the United States Army; and was a policeman for the town...

May 31, 2020

Billy Gerald Tanner, 71 of Diana passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home. He was born April 19, 1949 in Diana to the late John H. and Nellie Mae Cutlip Tanner. He was a general laborer in the factory industry and Christian by faith.

Billy was a friend to everybody and took care of...

May 29, 2020

Izetta Belle McCourt Ware age 93 of Sutton, formerly of Webster County passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.  She was born April 4, 1927 in Webster County and was the daughter of the late Allen and Zora Mae Payne McCourt.  Also proceeding her in death were her husbands; Kenna Hosey, Golden Collins and Alden Ware; a son, Ronnie Hosey,...

May 24, 2020

Cleo Bell Williams, 91 of Webster Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Davis Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1928 in Centralia to the late Javis Washington and Ona Pearl Clutter Garvin and was a homemaker.

Cleo was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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May 18, 2020

Paul Howell Thomas, 88 of Grafton, formerly of Webster County, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Taylor Health Center. He was born December 17, 1931 in Bergoo to the late James E. Thomas, Sr. and Mamie Ellen Turner.

He was a retired coal miner and a United States Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict....

May 14, 2020

Doris Marie Heavener, 77 of Cave City, KY, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born May 24, 1942 in Webster Springs to the late Howard and Goldie Mason Shaver.

She was a very talented artist and worked with Family Resources at Barren County Schools. She was a member of the Cave...

May 2, 2020

James C. Phares, Jr. passed peacefully at home May 2, 2020 following a long illness.  He was born May 30, 1937 in Bergoo, WV to Edna and James C.  “Jack” Phares, Jr.    He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Harley Phares of Ohio and sister and brother-in-law Dortha “Betty Lee” and Wetzel Hamrick, and Russie...

Apr 23, 2020

Gloria Fern (Anderson) Lanton, 92, of Beaver, PA, formerly of Replete passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Born August 20, 1927 in Replete, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Nora (Jordan) Anderson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Lanton; son, Kim Lanton; and brother, Perry...

Apr 19, 2020

Glen Edwin “Buck” Fisher, 68, of Hacker Valley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home.

Born November 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Lester and Fanny (Moats) Fisher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan and her husband, Oscar...

Apr 19, 2020

Gatha Angeline Clutter, 87 of Diana passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Jackson Ridge Rehab Center in Canal Fulton, Ohio. She was born April 22, 1932 in Webster Springs to the late William Holt and Lily Ann Payne Green.

Gatha was Pastor of Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Bolair; was a member of the Rebekah Lodge...

Apr 17, 2020

Vanessa Cheryl Carlin, 64, of Webster Springs passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was born April 05, 1956 to George and Betty McCourt Young and worked in housekeeping at Snowshoe. She loved flowers, animals, and mushroom hunting.

Vanessa is survived by her fiancé Mark McCourt; step-son, Leon Scott McCourt and his...

Apr 16, 2020

At 10:15 AM on the morning of April 16, 2020 our sweet Aunt Irene bid this earthly home good-bye and stepped through Heaven’s Gate to share eternity with her Lord and Savior.

Ida Irene Hamrick was born February 25, 1931 in Webster Springs to Wesley and Mary Cool Hamrick. She was preceded in death by both parents;...

Apr 14, 2020

Golden Edgar Skeens, 94, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. His loving wife, Norma Ruth (Moffit) Skeens, 83, followed him there on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Both passed while at home.

Golden was a coal miner and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Born June 18, 1925 in...

Apr 13, 2020

Golden Edgar Skeens, 94, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. His loving wife, Norma Ruth (Moffit) Skeens, 83, followed him there on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Both passed while at home.

Golden was a coal miner and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Born June 18, 1925 in...