Obituaries
Robert Cowden
Mar 13, 2018
Robert MacKay Cowden, 82, died peacefully at home in Webster Springs, WV, on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.
He was born on December 5th, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, and spent his years among Tennessee, Virginia, Connecticut, and West Virginia.
A retired Financial & Business Advisor, he counted flying, hiking, skiing, and bow hunting...
Gary Williams
Mar 12, 2018
Gary Don Williams, 70 of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born April 14, 1947 in Cherry Falls to Everett R. and Mary A. Conrad Williams and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
He was a coal miner for 38 years, working...
Jeaneace Stump
Mar 9, 2018
Jeaneace Lynn Stump, 64, of Hacker Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday March 9, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Born August 25, 1953 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of Rella Stump and the late Ray Bernard Stump, Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...
Ruby Cowger
Mar 5, 2018
Ruby Mae Cowger, 89 of Webster Springs went home with the Lord on Monday, March 5, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 23, 1928 in Webster County to Robert and Ella Moats Cool.
She was a cook at the Hacker Valley School, cleaned cabins at the Holly River State...
Geraldine Hamrick
Mar 1, 2018
Geraldine Cogar Hamrick, 74 of Mill Creek passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at her home. She was born May 26, 1943 in Diana to Roy D. and Ivy Olive Brooks Cogar and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Muffy. Geraldine was a member of Markley Chapel in Huttonsville...
Jesse Cowger
Feb 25, 2018
Jesse G. Cowger, departed February 25, 2018, from an extended illness. Jesse is survived by his wife, Rae Jean; children, Bethany (Christopher) Gregg, Ben (Fiona) Cowger and Clinton J. (Mindy) Cowger, Nikita (Daniel Lloyd) Cowger; siblings, Denzil (Yvonne) Cowger and Denver Cowger; grandchildren, Ryan and Brandi, Gregg and Dakota, Austin, and Gavin Lloyd, Noah Williams, Kelly and Kailey Bragg;...
Ruby Garvin
Feb 18, 2018
Ruby Gay Garvin, 81 of Guardian passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following an extended illness. She was born July 11, 1936 in Lick Run to Homer and Mary Moats Ware and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong resident of Webster County and Christian by faith.
Ruby was preceded...
Walter Hinkle
Jan 30, 2018
Walter Edwin Hinkle, 91 of Hacker Valley passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. He was born August 28, 1926 in Florence, Randolph County, a son of Harmon W. and Gay Anderson Hinkle. He attended Panther Lick School and was retired from the timber industry.
He lived nearly his entire life in...
James Hall
Jan 30, 2018
James Daniel Hall, 92 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. He was born December 09, 1925 in Diana to Standard B. “Stuck” and Martha E. “Roxie” Cutlip Hall and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
Daniel was a United States Marine, participating in...
Levi Lough
Jan 25, 2018
Levi Vincent Lough, 96, of Medina, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to reunite with his wife Inis, the love of his life for over 64 years, on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born February 1, 1921 at Hodam Mountain, Hacker Valley, to Gilbert and Orpha Gay Cutlip Lough.
Levi lived in Craigsville...
James "Jim" Stoots, Sr.
Jan 24, 2018
James Earl “Jim” Stoots, Sr., 79, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at WVU Hospital – Ruby Memorial. He was born December 13, 1938 in Richlands, VA to the late John and Edna Whitt Stoots.
Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed helping anyone...
Edgel Luzier
Jan 14, 2018
Edgel Eugene Luzier, 88 of Craigsville, formerly of Diana, passed away at the home of his daughter, Libby Beckett, in Craigsville, on Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was born April 02, 1929 in Richwood to Ellis Franklin and Elizabeth Hall Luzier and was a Merchant Seaman for 48 years. He enjoyed camping and hunting, loved guns and ammunition reloading,...
Mary Catherine "Kitty" Underwood
Jan 11, 2018
Mary Catherine "Kitty" Underwood, 88, was born on March 8, 1929, and passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Morgantown.
She was the daughter of Harrison Ray House and Ora Myrtle Arbogast House of Webster Springs. A member of the First Baptist Church of Webster Springs since 1941, she taught Sunday School for 1st and...
Cynthia Sleeper
Jan 3, 2018
It is with much regret we must share our sadness and announce the passing of our angel, Cynthia Jane Sears Sleeper, of Charlotte NC.
The beloved wife of Joseph Sleeper and doggy mom to Brutus, Cindy was born in Webster Springs, WV on September 8, 1966. She was the cherished daughter of Charles H. & Jessie Sears,...
Chester Culver
Dec 25, 2017
Chester Clifford Culver, 64 of Hacker Valley, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Holbrook on The Hill in Buckhannon. He was born April 10, 1953 in Braxton County to Theodore and Minnie Knight Culver. He was a fork lift operator and Methodist by faith.
Clifford is survived by his brothers David, Frank, Wayne, James, and...
Leon Clutter
Dec 24, 2017
Leon Raymond Clutter, 44, of Diana passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Leon was born in Medina, OH on February 2, 1973 to Leon W. Clutter and Elda M. Thompson Clutter of Diana. Upon his return to living in West Virginia, he worked as a sawmill laborer. Leon enjoyed fishing,...
Frankie Morris, Sr.
Dec 14, 2017
Frankie Wilson Morris, Sr., 88 of Diana, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1929 in Elkton, VA to Julia Merica and was a United States Navy Veteran.
Frankie was a truck driver and worked in the construction industry. He loved to play poker, chase women, play...
Ruth Bennett
Dec 8, 2017
Ruth Emogene Quinn Bennett, 86, of Summersville, passed away on Friday, December 08, 2017, at the Summersville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born December 19, 1930, to Ralph and Gladys Quinn of Hacker Valley, Webster County, WV. Ruth lived most of her life in Bolair, WV and was a homemaker. She loved to listen to...
Frances Quinn
Dec 8, 2017
Frances Jean Pugh Quinn left a long battle with Cancer behind to be reunited with her husband John “Harley” Quinn, on December 8, 2017, in the comfort of her home. She was born on September 25, 1942, to Benard W and Lula McCartney Pugh, of Hodam Creek, Hacker Valley, WV. She was a life-long resident of Hacker Valley, WV....
Stephen Cogar
Dec 4, 2017
Stephen Matthew Cogar, 22 of Bolair, tragically went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, December 4, 2017 from smoke inhalation caused from a fire at Webster County Department of Highways Headquarters.
Stephen was born July 02, 1995 in Charleston to his loving parents Steve and Sue Mullens Cogar of Bolair. He attended...
