Obituaries

John McElwain
Jan 28, 2017
John Charles McElwain age 65 of Webster Springs passed away January 28, 2017. John was born December 21, 1951 in Webster Springs and was the son of the late Edith Gregory McElwain. Also preceding him in death was a sister Anita Jarrett.
John was a former Math teacher at Webster County High School and loved watching West...
Veda Hamrick
Jan 23, 2017
Veda Gay Tracy Hamrick, 61 of Beech Bottom, formerly of Diana, went home to be with her Lord and family on the other side on Monday, January 23, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 05, 1956 in Webster Springs to Earl Thornton and Lillian Marine Skeens Tracy and spent the majority of her...
Kathleen Markle
Jan 22, 2017
Kathleen Gaye (Cogar) Markle, 87, of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. Born July 11, 1929 in Braxton County, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Iva (Payne) Cogar. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton Markle; son, Larry Joe Markle; brother,...
Carol Hamrick
Jan 20, 2017
Carol Lee (Hyre) Hamrick, 71, of Bergoo, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.
Born June 27, 1945 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Mae (Cutright) Hyre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Dale “Lyn” Hyre and sister,...
Beatrice Carpenter
Jan 11, 2017
Beatrice L. Carpenter, 82 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born April 18, 1934 in Webster Springs to Levi and Elizabeth Brown Rose and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a certified CNA in-home caregiver and enjoyed hunting, reading, and gospel music. She attended...
Charles Lynch
Jan 10, 2017
Charles Edward Lynch, 80 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at WVU Hospitals, Ruby Memorial. He was born July 14, 1936 in Webster Springs to Silas and Ollie Carpenter Lynch. He loved to look through pictures and enjoyed walking in the woods and collecting and working on chain saws. He was a logger and previously...
Carolyn Fisher
Jan 5, 2017
Carolyn Jean “Potsie” Fisher, 55 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 22, 1961 in Webster Springs to Nelson and Carol Stout Davis and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a homemaker who loved playing bingo, hunting, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren....
Ida Green
Jan 4, 2017
Ida Eva McCourt Green, 103 of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cowen. She was born April 1, 1913 to Harley and Angline Carpenter McCourt, one of nine children; six brothers and two sisters; all of whom are deceased. She was married to Ira...
Harold "Jim" Cowger, Sr.
Jan 2, 2017
Harold “Jim” Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly...

Briar Cogar
Jan 2, 2017
Our darling Briar Lee Cogar was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center. Born to David Brian and Leah Adeline Cogar, our precious angel took his wings.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Tyler and Jacob Cogar; sisters Alexis Rogers and Natalie Brown; and...
Charles "Eddie" Pettry
Jan 2, 2017
Charles "Eddie" Edward Pettry, age 58, of Miami, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a very tough fight against a long illness at Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Saint Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV, on January 2, 2017. He was born on November 26, 1958 and was the son of the late Sherman...
Lena Lake
Dec 30, 2016
Lena (Hall) Lake, 82, of Milton, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 peacefully at the home of her daughter in Milton, WV.
Born January 17, 1934 in Eskdale, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Alice (Gollihue) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Robert Brady
Dec 27, 2016
Robert Eric Brady, 37, of Webster Springs, passed away on December 27, 2016 in Webster Springs.
Born April 28, 1979 in Gainesville, FL, he was the son of Robert and Barbara (Sanders) Brady. He liked to spend time weightlifting, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
In addition to his loving parents, Robbie leaves...
Eloise Brown
Dec 22, 2016
Eloise Brown, 97 of Cowen went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1919 in Burnsville to Walter and Necie Scarff Davis and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong Christian who loved to sing and play guitar. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking, and was...
Brett Perrine
Dec 21, 2016
Brett Michael Perrine, 21 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born April 03, 1995 in Summersville to David Perrine and Christy Groves. He was a Sander feeder for Armstrong Flooring in Beverly and was a friend to all who knew him. He played football for Webster County High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Mary Gregory
Dec 16, 2016
Mary Beth Gregory, 84, of Webster Springs, passed away on December 16, 2016, in the comfort of her home.
Born October 2, 1932 in Webster County, she was the daughter of the late Hansford and Mabel (Tanner) Cutlip. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Fred Gregory; brothers, Bill, Frank and...
Dorothy Stemple
Dec 9, 2016
Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Stemple, 72 of Webster Springs passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born March 24, 1944 in Rock Cave to Wilbur and Hallie Malcomb Mollohan. Dorothy was a Christian by faith. She graduated from Davis & Elkins College with a degree in Education.
She raised two children and loved to talk about...
Betty Ware
Dec 9, 2016
Betty Lee Gillis Ware age 74 of Asheboro, NC formerly of Webster Springs passed away December 9, 2016. Betty was born March 8, 1942 in Webster Springs and was the daughter of the late Oril Monroe and Ura Mabel Cutlip Gillis. She was married to the late Roy Elseworth Ware for 53 years. Also preceding her in death were...
Philip Cooper
Dec 5, 2016
Philip B. Cooper, 87 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home. He was born September 25, 1929 to Henry Ward and Eula Grace Perrine Cooper and was a lifelong resident of Webster Springs. He was a Postmaster for Webster Springs Post Office, retiring after 32 years of service, and was currently...
Veda Hall
Dec 2, 2016
Veda Ireda Hall age 77 of French Creek formerly of Hacker Valley passed away December 2, 2016 at Marmet Nursing and Rehab Center. Veda was born July 29, 1939 in Guardian and was the daughter of the late John and Reba Cogar Brown. She is also preceded in death by sisters Yvonne and Helen and brothers James and Ed...