Obituaries
Carol Agnes White
Apr 15, 2025
Carol Agnes White, 70 of Birch River passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 9, 1955 in Sutton to the late Osie Wilbur and Edna Adeline Hicks White and was a homemaker.
Carol attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed watching gospel music and devotions on YouTube. She loved her...
Guy "BoBo" McCourt
Apr 11, 2025
Guy “BoBo” Madison McCourt, Sr., 71, of Diana passed away at his home on Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He left this world surrounded by love to run into the loving arms of his oldest baby girl, Lora Lou Simms.
Born June 24, 1953, he was the son of the late Edgar Freeman and Betty Lou (Fornash)...
Alma Ruth Anderson
Apr 10, 2025
Alma Ruth Carpenter Anderson, 102, of Hacker Valley went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home.
She was born April 1, 1923 on Cowger Hill to the late Jasper Newton and Roena Cowger Carpenter.
Alma was a member of the Hacker Valley Baptist Church. Her love for the Lord was reflected in actions with...
Carol Ann Arthur
Apr 8, 2025
Carol Ann Arthur, 79 of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at her home. She was born October 15, 1945 in Webster Springs to the late William Coulter and Genevieve Baker Arthur and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
She was known for always speaking her mind and having a strong will. She was very independent and...
Terry Lee Winland
Apr 3, 2025
Terry L. Winland, 80 of Summersville, formerly of Diana, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 28, 1944 in Mount Vernon, OH to the late Edwin and Ruth Vernon Winland. He worked for almost 30 years in the Lorain Steel Mill in Lorain, OH and was Baptist by faith.
Terry enjoyed working on cars, hunting,...
Irene M. Arthur
Mar 31, 2025
Irene M. Arthur, 95 of Hacker Valley passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon.
She was born August 2, 1929 in Diana to the late French “Bun” and Mellie May Cochran Hines.
She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and WVU sports fan and enjoyed going to games until her health declined. She enjoyed canning and spending...
Jodeen Annette McCourt
Mar 20, 2025
Jodeen Annette Spiker McCourt, 81 of Webster Springs passed away on March 20, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Freemont, Nebraska on April 21, 1943 to the late Leroy and Bernice (Hugleman) Spiker.
Jodeen attended and graduated from Blair High School, then married the love of her life, Jennings, on May 11, 1962. They moved to...
Rodney Allen Carpenter
Mar 16, 2025
Rodney Allen Carpenter
November 13, 1969 – March 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rodney Allen Carpenter on March 16, 2025, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was 55 years old.
Rodney was born on November 13, 1969, in Medina, Ohio. A hardworking and determined man, he built a life around his passions and talents. He was...
Sherley Wentz
Mar 14, 2025
Sherley Iline Simmons Wentz, 94, widow of George Donald Wentz, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 while residing at The Springs in Simpsonville. Born on August 25, 1930 in Hacker Valley, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Simmons and Leafie Lizzie Fisher Simmons.
Sherley worked several jobs in retail. She was employed at...
Charles E. Boggs
Mar 12, 2025
Charles E. Boggs, 62 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial. He was born June 4, 1962 in Nicholas County to the late Edmond and Lorene Cogar Boggs and was a mechanic. He was raised by his mother, Lorene (Midge) and Curtis Wilfong.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, digging ginseng, and spending...
Barbara Dawn Davis
Mar 8, 2025
Barbara Dawn Davis, 80 of Worthington, OH passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home.
She was born December 30, 1944 in Webster Springs to the late Creed & Eula Starcher Davis.
Bobbie was a Christian and loved reading her Bible and going to church. She also loved shopping and being with her family and friends that she cherished so...
Connie Darlene Casto
Mar 6, 2025
Connie Darlene McCoy Casto, 69 of Diana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 26, 1956 in Buckhannon to the late Worlie and Kathleen Cogar McCoy. She owned and operated Connie’s Cut and Curl and served the community for several years before her battle with cancer.
In addition...
James Allen Deel
Mar 4, 2025
James Allen Deel, 58, of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Webster Memorial Hospital.
Born April 11, 1966 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late David and Regina (Robinson) Deel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Deel; and sister, Concetta Blake.
Jimmy was a coal miner and...
Joseph Lynn Malley
Feb 27, 2025
Joseph Malley, 45 of Rodeo, NM went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cassandra Malley; grandmother Frances Audrey Hayden; parent Elmer John Malley of Michigan; and father-in-law Mack Green of Webster Springs.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Janie Malley; daughters: Serenity Malley of NM, Aayliah...
David Harold Anderson
Feb 20, 2025
David Anderson (AKA PAP), 82 years of age, left this world to be with Dess on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Webster Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
He was born April 15, 1942 to Alma and the late Paul Anderson of Hacker Valley.
David was a disabled/retired timber cutter that enjoyed his work. He spent the biggest part of his time...
Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr., 51, of Parkersburg, passed away at home, Sunday, February 16, 2025 after a nine-month battle with ALS. He was born December 21, 1973 in Webster Springs to Alice Reed and the late John Reed Sr.
He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was a musician and lover of all music. J.D. served as...
James F. "Bud" Burroughs
Feb 15, 2025
James F. “Bud” Burroughs, 85 of Webster Springs passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Webster Memorial Hospital.
Bud was born August 13, 1939, in Buckhannon and was the son of the late Forrest and Rebecca Rogers Burroughs. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Jack Burroughs, sister,...
Gregg "Tubbs" Carpenter
Feb 13, 2025
Gregg David “Tubbs” Carpenter, 72, of Glasgow, formerly of Webster Springs passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Glasgow Hills.
Born July 10, 1952 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Sampson “Junior” and Geraldine “Juggy” (Ware) Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dusty Carpenter and sister-in-law, Debbie Carpenter.
Tubbs was...
Paul Bennett Williams, Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
Paul Bennett Williams, 72 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
He was born March 11, 1952 in Lick Run to the late Raymond and Lillian Rose Williams, Sr. and was a carpenter by trade.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, carpentry, and spending time with his family. He was Pentecostal by faith.
In addition...
Michael Gerald Kukoleck
Feb 3, 2025
Michael “Salty” Gerald Kukoleck, 78 of Diana, WV passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born June 22, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie Lane Kukoleck.
He was a proud United States Marine, serving in Vietnam. After retiring from the Marines, he returned to his hometown of Cleveland where he became a...
