Obituaries
Arlene "Boots" Miller
Dec 28, 2019
Arlene “Boots” (McCourt) Miller, 85, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Webster Springs, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Charlotte.
Born September 5, 1934 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Surilda (Skeens) McCourt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Naomi Davis
Dec 28, 2019
Naomi Gay Tanner Davis, 78 of Beckley, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born October 12, 1941 in Diana to the late Robert J. and Ruby A. Gilles Tanner.
She was a Rehabilitation Specialist for Seneca Mental Health and was formerly a...
Donna Cogar
Dec 21, 2019
Donna Jean Cogar, 74, of Webster Springs went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home.
She was well known and liked throughout the community and had a giving heart and a beautiful soul.
Born November 11, 1945 in Clarksburg, she was the daughter of the late Denver Gregory and...
Delmos Simmons
Dec 21, 2019
Delmos D. Simmons, 76, of Hacker Valley went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at United Healthcare Center, Bridgeport.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening, making apple butter, and taking care of the apple orchard. Delmos was a former Sago Coal Miner and a loving father. He attended Long Run...
James King
Dec 20, 2019
James King, 60, of Webster Springs went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Francis Select Specialty in Charleston, surrounded by family.
He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a child of God.
Born May 19, 1959 in Charleston, he was the son of the...
Danny Clevenger
Dec 19, 2019
Danny Lynn Clevenger, of Dunbar, WV went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019. Danny was born in West Virginia on February 11, 1964 to Ralph and Geraldine Clevenger.
He was predeceased by his Beloved Mother, Geraldine Clevenger; Loving Sister, Janet Louise Clevenger; Paternal Grandparents, Onie & Gathel Clevenger; and Maternal Grandparents, Orval & Letha...
Clyde Tanner
Dec 18, 2019
Clyde William Tanner, 74, of Diana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Born July 27, 1945 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Leslie Roy and Ida Mae (Lough) Tanner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers...
Alex "Jack" Cochran
Dec 18, 2019
Alex Jackson “Jack” Cochran, 91 of Webster Springs, passed away with his family around him on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. Jack was proud of his mountaineer family heritage and his close loving family. He was a friend and mentor to many and loved and respected by everyone he met. Jack had a smile for...
Leonal Hamrick
Dec 13, 2019
Leonal J. “Bounce” Hamrick, 81 of Montgomery, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Montgomery General Hospital Extended Care Facility.
He was born January 25, 1938 in Bergoo to the late Worick and Alice Cummings Hamrick and lived the majority of his life in Webster County. He worked as a laborer for...
Benjamin Arthur, Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
Benjamin Arthur, Jr “BJ”, 46, of Webster Springs passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Meadville, PA.
Born January 18, 1973 in Webster Springs, he was the son of Benjamin B. Arthur, Sr of Webster Springs and Nancy Jane Fechner of Washington.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Crystal Dawn...
Neta Wyne
Dec 10, 2019
Neta Lee Wyne, 97, of Elkins went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center.
She had previously worked at the Webster Springs Hotel and loved cooking and cleaning. Even at her age, Neta lived independently at Elkins Manor for more than 20 years and would often be...
Bernard Stout, Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
Bernard Douglas Stout, Jr., 49 of Webster Springs passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1970 in Lorain, OH to Bernard Douglas Stout, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Utt Stout.
Bub enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, music and was a crafter and outdoorsy person....
Esley Gregory
Dec 7, 2019
Esley R. Gregory, 65, of Webster Springs went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at CAMC- Memorial in Charleston.
He was a mechanic and building contractor who enjoyed ginsenging, hunting, fishing, camping, and playing music. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.
Born September 26, 1954 in Buckhannon,...
Robert Comuzie
Nov 25, 2019
Robert Joe “Bobby Joe” Comuzie, 66 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1953 in Richwood to the late James Comuzie and Nora Evans Comuzie and was a farmer. Bobby Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, and working on small engines. He loved spending time with his grandson...
David Young
Nov 22, 2019
David Paul Young, 70, of Bolair went to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2019. David was born March 30, 1949 in Richwood, WV and was the son of the late George and Eva Milam Young. Also preceding him in death are a granddaughter, Haley Young, brothers, Velton and Sonny Young and sisters, Genelda Young and Edra Green....
Francis Rose
Nov 9, 2019
Francis Louise “Pete” Rose departed this Earth on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Webster Springs, West Virginia. Pete was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Arlice Rose, four brothers and sisters, and her beloved companion, Emery Smallman. She is survived by her children, Edward Rieth Jr., and Michelle Rieth.
Pete, a graduate of Cowen High...
Naomi Taylor
Nov 7, 2019
Naomi V. Taylor, 95 of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter, Brenda Drennen, after fighting a battle with cancer.
She was born May 31, 1924 in Blakeley, WV to the late Rev. Roy H. Estep and Caroline Ortha Rider Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Paul Tanner
Nov 2, 2019
Paul Johnson Tanner, 86, of Clearwater Florida, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2019.
He was born in Webster Springs, WV to Albert and Icie Tanner on August 17, 1933. Paul was a man of strong faith, believing in the power and grace of Jesus Christ, our Savior. He was faithful in the...
Charles "JR" Davis
Oct 27, 2019
Charles Junior "JR" Davis, 79 of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Frankfort, KY, with his family by his side. He was born January 01, 1940 in Diana to the late Homer and Nettie Cogar Davis and was a lifelong resident of Webster County....
Ardie Carpenter
Oct 20, 2019
Ardie Lee Carpenter, 76 of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born February 09, 1943 in Buckhannon and was Christian by faith. He loved music, camping, and fishing.
Ardie Lee is survived by his brothers Ronald (wife Mary) Christian and Mike (wife Sarah) Christian; father and mother-in-law...
