Obituaries

May 29, 2022

Empsey Dempsey Arthur Cunningham, 95 of Versailles, KY, formerly of Grassy Creek, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home.

She was born April 22, 1927 on Grassy Creek to the late Elza and Myrtle Tiffner Arthur and lived her life on Grassy Creek until her health declined and she moved with her...

May 29, 2022

 

Michael ‘Brian’ Hall, 40, of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Brian was born August 14, 1981 to Michael and Kelly (Anderson) Hall of Webster Springs.

 

Brian learned mechanic work and enjoyed tinkering in his spare time. He spent most of his career as a timber cutter, but also was an equipment operator and...

May 28, 2022

 

Josephine Rojas, 90, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, May 28, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born February 11, 1932 in Bolair, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Rebie (Miller) Bancroft. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Rojas;...

May 19, 2022

Shirley Jean Fisher, 82, of Hacker Valley, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 3, 1939, in Webster Springs to the late Ora Cogar and Lenora Carter Cogar. She was raised by her grandparents, Ben Cogar and Nora Cogar, at Sugar Creek in Webster...

Apr 27, 2022

Douglas S. Williams, 80 of Webster Springs, went home to join his Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Braxton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 23, 1942 in Diana to the late Raymond “Burb” and Lillian Rose Williams.

He enjoyed going out metal detecting, driving around, spending time with his buddies at Vickie’s Restaurant,...

Apr 14, 2022

Ellen Ann Miller was born on August 24, 1940 in Widen, a daughter of the late Walter and Gladys Crites Mullens. She went “home” to her Master when her much awaited tulips bloomed on April 14, 2022. Ellen attended Webster Springs High School, where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She graduated with the Class of 1959.

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Apr 4, 2022

Terry Kenneth Riffle, 72, of Diana passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home. He was born January 11, 1950 in Diana to the late Leonard and Wilma Hall Riffle and was a coal miner by trade.

Terry was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed WVU Sports, could quote comedy and movies, and enjoyed spending...

Apr 3, 2022

Charles Emerson Kessler, 83, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

Born March 30, 1939 in Marfrance, WV, he was the son of the late Earl and Tressa (Nutter) Kessler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:...

Mar 30, 2022

Doris Ann (Hall) Nocida of Sistersville, WV

After receiving her angel wings, Doris Ann (Hall) Nocida left her family and friends on March 30, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born July 11, 1945 in Diana, WV; a blessing for her parents, the late Hayward and Edith (Knicely) Hall. At the time of her death,...

Mar 28, 2022

“….For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”  Philippians 1:21.  “…For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”  Philippians 1:23

David F. Baker, 75, of Parcoal, Webster Springs, gained the fulfillment of God's amazing promise to forever reign with Him...

Mar 25, 2022

Jacob Aster Williams, 68 of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born February 20, 1954 in Webster Springs to the late Raymond Bennett and Lillian Elizabeth Rose Williams and was a carpenter by trade.

Jake enjoyed fishing, gardening, cutting wood, tinkering on small engines including lawn...

Mar 22, 2022

Norma Darlene “Squeak” McIe, 52, of Rittman, OH, formerly of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital.

Born June 7, 1969 in Upshur County, she was the daughter of Charles Leonard McIe and Norma Geraldine (Barbe) Mitchell.  Squeak was a homemaker and enjoyed baking and decorating cakes and making candy.  She was...

Mar 12, 2022

Richard Leon Payne, 69 of Webster Springs passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. He was born February 11, 1953 in Braxton County to the late Walter and Opal Johns Payne and was a logger by trade.

He enjoyed sitting in the yard watching and counting the planes, watching NCIS and CSI...

Feb 28, 2022

Patricia Kay Garrett, 77, formerly of Hacker Valley, W.V, and Kent, Oh, passed away on February 28, 2022 in Austin, TX. surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Patricia was born on August 13, 1944 in Charleston, WV to the late Hattie Garrett (Belcher) and Fred Roland Garrett.

Patricia was...

Feb 25, 2022

Waunita Mae Fisher Brown age 85 of Weston, formerly of Hacker Valley passed away Friday, February 25, 2022.  Waunita was born May 15, 1936 on Lower Lick Run and was the daughter of the late Lester and Fanny Moats Fisher.  Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Brown; two sisters, Dessie...

Feb 25, 2022

John Kline Shaffer “Pap”, 74, was born October 10, 1947 in Waneta, Point Mountain, Webster County, WV to the late Harold and Alma Shaffer. John was a man of faith and went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2022.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Tucker...

Feb 20, 2022

Mildred Jett was born August 17, 1925 in Kanawha County, W.Va., and died February 20, 2022 at home in Bolair, WV at 96 years of age.  She was known to be outspoken in her opinions and beliefs and was a proud supporter of the Democratic Party.  She was a miner’s wife, a mother of three, grandmother of six, and...

Feb 19, 2022

Shelva Jean Perkins, 81 of Diana passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.  Shelva was born April 7, 1940 on Fisher Run and was the daughter of the late Stowie Russell and Lula Baker Fisher.  Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Romeo Perkins and also several brothers and sisters.

Shelva was...

Feb 11, 2022

Larry Ronald Messer, 81 of Webster Springs passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022.  Larry was born December 28, 1940 in Parcoal and was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Edith Enix Messer.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobbie, Donald, Richard, Eugene and Billie Messer and also a sister...

Feb 10, 2022

William Sampson Knight, 87, of Bolair WV, passed away peacefully on Feb 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 9, 1934 in Halstead, Braxton Co WV.  He was the son of the late Harley S and Ida Pauline (Stout) Knight.  He is preceded in death by his siblings Mayness Knight (Marie), Dolan...