Obituaries

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...

Feb 9, 2022

Janett Christine Jordan of Diana, age 80, passed away peacefully February 9, 2022 with family by her side. She was a Christian by faith. Reading her Bible was a daily pleasure and living by its instruction was her rule. She enjoyed singing gospel songs with her Mother and Sister Mary in church and at home. She looked forward to...

Feb 8, 2022

Shirley Ann (Gregory) McCourt, 77, of Webster Springs passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Born June 16, 1944 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Jesse (Eisenhart) Gregory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Miller; grandson, Jeremy...

Feb 4, 2022

Texanna Cutlip Casto, 83, of Thomasville, NC, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. She was born December 30, 1938 in Diana to the late Arlie Edgell and Bethel Mae Hall Cutlip.

She attended Greenwood Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center to visit...

Feb 4, 2022

Jerry Richard Bush, 79 of Webster Springs passed away February 4, 2022.  Jerry was born November 20, 1942 in Bergoo and was the son of the late James and Velma Deel Bush.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Franklin, Jackie and Jim Bush.

Jerry was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  He was...

Feb 3, 2022

Marvin Roy Davis, 65 of Jumbo, left this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022 of a sudden illness. He was born July 31, 1956 in Buckhannon to the late Roy and Bessie “Ginnie” Howell Davis.

Davis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vicki Postelwait Davis; two grandkids, Katie and Hunter Davis of Hacker Valley; brother,...

Jan 26, 2022

Porter Dale Thomas, 88, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at United Hospital Center. He was born March 19, 1933 in Bergoo to the late James E. Thomas, Sr. and Mamie Ellen Turner Thomas.

He was a devout Christian who took his religion seriously. He was a gentle, caring man who was loved by...

Jan 21, 2022

Doris Arleen Tanner age 77 of Beaver passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.  Doris was born November 26, 1944 in Webster Springs and was the daughter of the late Orlando and Stella McCourt Green. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Tanner, Sr., grandson, Little Richard Tanner and a great granddaughter, Stella...