Obituaries
Barbara Jean Sommerville
Mar 19, 2023
Barbara Taylor Sommerville, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Webster Springs on March 19, 2023.
Barbara grew up in Greenbank, WV but had made Webster Springs her home for over 50 years.
Barbara was a teacher for over thirty years and a proud member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Barbara had many different roles as an educator but her...
Alice Ann "Susie" Perkins
Mar 12, 2023
Alice A. “Susie” Perkins, 68 of Webster Springs went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her home.
She was born October 6, 1954 in Fairmont. She loved to color and paint; go to church at Union Valley Church, where she was also a member; getting out of the house, and being with her family....
Shelvie "Jean" Sears
Mar 11, 2023
Shelvie “Jean” Clifton Sears, 86 of Diana passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Braxton Health Care Center after an extended illness.
She was born September 5, 1936 in Webster Springs to the late Noah and Ollie Carpenter Clifton and was a cook for the Webster County Schools.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and canning. She loved her grandbabies and...
June Ruth Deel Wilson
Mar 4, 2023
June Ruth Deel Wilson, 88 of Bolair passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home. June was born June 6, 1934 in Bolair and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Amelia Davis Cogar. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Junior “Bud” Deel , second husband, Eugene Wilson; two...
Betty June Amick
Mar 3, 2023
Betty June Amick, 61 of Craigsville, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born May 12, 1961 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
Spending time with her family was very important to Betty along with being outdoors.
She is survived by her best friend and soul mate of many years, John D....
Jacqueline Joyce Coombs
Feb 28, 2023
Jacqueline Joyce (Gum) Coombs, 61, of Hacker Valley passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Webster Memorial Hospital.
Born June 24, 1961 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of Patricia (Lane) Gum and the late Clifford Gene Gum. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband, and father of her children, David...
Linda Kay Bray
Feb 25, 2023
Linda Kay (Lasher) Bray, 79, of Webster Springs, formerly of Jellico, TN passed away at her daughter’s residence in Webster Springs on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Born May 18, 1943 in Jamestown, NY, Linda was the daughter of the late David W. and Margaret Catherine (Wilcox) Lasher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
John Carpenter
Feb 23, 2023
John Carpenter, 97 of Laurel Fork, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 30, 1925 in Hacker Valley to the late Benjamin F. “Ben” and Violet Ann Simmons Carpenter.
He attended school at Cowger Hill School House; he was drafted into the United States Marines and upon completion received...
Lee Granason Hosey
Feb 18, 2023
Lee Granason Hosey, 39 of Craigsville, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 He was born December 6, 1983 in Webster Springs to the late Isaac William “Ike” and Regina Gail Riffle Hosey.
He was a 2001 graduate of Webster County High School was employed at Jeld-Wen Products in Craigsville. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, spending...
Kenneth Ray Long
Feb 17, 2023
Kenneth Ray Long, Sr., 72 of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. He was born August 7, 1950 in Parcoal to the late Fred I. Long, Sr. and Grace N. Mitchell Long.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mowing grass, and being a firefighter. He was a member of the Webster Springs Volunteer...
William Jackson Tracy
Feb 15, 2023
William “Jack” Tracy, 86, of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Elkins. He was born October 21, 1936 in Webster Springs to the late Gladis and Nancy “Nannie” Cummings Tracy and was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.
Jack was a former manager for Home...
George W Perrine
Feb 2, 2023
George W. Perrine of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1949 in Buckhannon to the late Elmer and Ressie (Riffle) Perrine.
George enjoyed building bird houses, pet beds, and carpentry of all sorts. He was a roofer and enjoyed being in his shop with...
Jennings Meredith Bennett
Jan 31, 2023
Jennings M “Dud” Bennett of Webster Springs WV, passed away on Jan 31, 2023 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV after a prolonged illness. He was born on July 3, 1929, in Randolph Co WV to the late Paul and Lena Bennett.
He was a proud United States Army Veteran who served during...
Jayson Dean Jordan
Jan 29, 2023
Jayson Dean “Jake” Jordan, 59, of Hookstown (Hanover twp.) passed unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Born December 14, 1963 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Edwin Ray and Pearl (Brown) Jordan. Jake had worked as a truck driver, a member of Teamsters Local #341, and the Hookstown Sons...
Judith Lynn Bonnett
Jan 26, 2023
Judith Lynn (Gerwig) Bonnett, 69, of Bergoo passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Born February 25, 1953 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Jeanice Alma (Hamrick) Gerwig.
Judy was a Christian and she enjoyed nature, particularly birdwatching, reading, cooking, playing pinochle, and working puzzles. She was quite...
Mary Margaret Sommerville
Jan 24, 2023
Mary Margaret Sommerville, 91, of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully at Webster Nursing and Rehab Center on January 24, 2023.
Mary Margaret was born in Tucker County, WV on December 26, 1931, the daughter of Bert and Ruth (Moore) Sommerville. Mary Margaret was employed by the Webster County Board of Education for many decades as a home economics teacher. ...
Doy Delphen Cowger
Jan 23, 2023
Doy D. Cowger, 92 of Webster Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home with his family and close special kid, Melissa Hamrick, by his side. He was born August 9, 1930 on Lick Run in Webster County to Commodore and Bertie Hamrick Cowger.
He was a retired coal miner and woodsman who...
Rae Holdren
Jan 23, 2023
Rae Dickinson Holdren, 71, of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial. She was born July 16, 1951 in Parkersburg to the late Paul and Julia Anne (Dickinson) Holdren.
Rae attended Redeeming Grace Baptist Church; was a 1969 Webster Springs High School Graduate, a 1973 Glenville State College Graduate; and was a member...
Marvin Wayne Cogar
Jan 14, 2023
Marvin Wayne Cogar, 64 of Webster Springs passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home. He was born March 29, 1958 in Buckhannon to the late Ballard Jack and Patricia Ann Cogar.
Marvin attended the Jumbo Community Church and was Christian by faith. He was a former coal miner; a member of the Diana Volunteer Fire Department for...
Sandra Kay Lynch
Jan 11, 2023
Sandra Kay Parkhurst Lynch, 80 of Summersville, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Ansted Center after an extended illness. She was born August 17, 1942 in Eagleville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Clarence and Doris Bowen Parkhurst.
She was a Christian by faith; enjoyed flower gardening, working, traveling, and spending time with her family....
