Obituaries
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...
Nancy C. Hines
Jan 26, 2025
Nancy C. Hines, 90 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Glenville Health & Rehab Center.
She was born July 13, 1934 in Sugar Creek to the late John William and Edna Roxie Hamrick Cogar. She previously attended the Church in the Wildwood and in later years attended Upper Holly Union Mission Church. She was a graduate...
Debbie Lee
Jan 20, 2025
Debra Sue Hamrick Lee, 66 of Sutton passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 13, 1958 in Webster Springs to the late Forrest and June Dawson Hamrick and was a homemaker. She was a devout Christian and was Pentecostal by faith. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and family gatherings. She...
Brittany LaShae Massey
Jan 19, 2025
Brittany LaShae Massey, 32, of Webster Springs passed away on January 19, 2025.
Born April 29, 1992 in Hickory, NC, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Tina (Jenkins) Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncles: John Jenkins and James King, and aunts: Carmen Ward and Kimberly Harvey.
Shae was a beacon of...
Elizabeth L Trenter
Jan 18, 2025
Elizabeth Lavough Trenter, 88, of Webster Springs, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born August 6, 1936 in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Ivy (Payne) Trenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Oliver Mullins, Freddie Brooks, Albert Trenter, Trusty Trenter, Glenda Knight, Bernard Trenter, Dempsey...
Eppy Sears
Jan 15, 2025
Naomi Effa “Eppy” Sears, 73 of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Lord and family in Heaven on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born December 9, 1951 in Philippi to the late Earl Thornton and Lillian Marine Skeens Tracy and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a member of...
Emogene Hines
Jan 2, 2025
Emogene F. Hines, 94, of Diana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
Born January 28, 1930 in Diana, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Reva J. (Knight) Perrine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert Hines; sons, Robert (Darlene) Hines and...
