Obituaries

Dec 2, 2020

Cheryl Dee “Cheri” Sparks Payne, 54 of Webster Springs, departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2020 at her home.

Cheri was born August 2, 1966 in Webster Springs to the late James “Bud” and Mona Moore Cutlip.

She is survived by her husband Merle Payne, Jr.; children Charles “Andy” Cogar and his companion Nikki...

Dec 1, 2020

Ralph Edward Holbrook, 74 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, December 1, 2020 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1946 in Richwood to Jefferson Davis and Rebecca Jane Long Holbrook and was a mechanic.

He was Christian by faith; enjoyed working on radios, listening to music, and riding his bicycle.

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Nov 27, 2020

Frances Jean Hamrick Loughry went home to her heavenly reward Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by her immediate family and her beloved chiweenie Mitzi.  She was under the care of WV Caring Hospice since September.  She was born July 2, 1950 in Diana, WV to Virginia Hamrick Brady and was raised by Ty E and Monna L Gay Hamrick,...

Nov 21, 2020

Colleen Faye Anderson, 72 of Hacker Valley, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born August 6, 1948 in Jerry’s Run to the late Isaac and Raida Anderson Fisher and was a homemaker.

She attended churches and lived everywhere Tom preached. She was active...

Nov 16, 2020

Bessie Ann Pritt, 74 of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Holbrook Healthcare Center. She was born in Webster County on July 2, 1946 to the late Minter S. and Daisy E. Skidmore Clifton and was a homemaker.

Bessie collected bears and dolls; enjoyed cooking, canning, and the...

Nov 15, 2020

Edna Dortha Carpenter Simmons, 99 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

She was born January 31, 1921 in Hacker Valley to the late Jasper Newton and Roena Cowger Carpenter and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting, putting puzzles together at Elk Riverview Terrace Apartments, and...

Nov 15, 2020

Johnnie Clester Clutter, 80 of Webster Springs passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at WVU Hospital, Ruby Memorial. He was born March 13, 1940 in Centralia to the late W. B. “Bert” and Mona Robinson Clutter.

He was a long time employee of Upshur Coal, R. A. Gold, Carper Parts, General Motors, and was a member...

Nov 11, 2020

Patty Payne, 78 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at United Hospital Center. She was born April 22, 1942 in Cabin Creek to the late Merle and Laura Patton Payne.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be loved and missed by all who knew her. She was a member...

Nov 7, 2020

Lisa Ann Smith, 45 of Huntington passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. She was born December 14, 1974 in Madison, WV to James McArthur and Elizabeth Ann Taylor Smith.

In addition to her parents, Lisa is survived by her brothers Kevin Mooney, Patrick Smith, and Kenneth Smith. She was...

Nov 6, 2020

John W. Claypool, 73 of St. Albans, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.

He was born May 4, 1947 in Clarksburg and raised in Webster Springs, to the late Obert O'dell and Hanera Grace Hopkins Claypool.

John enjoyed fishing and working with his model railroad...

Nov 6, 2020

Robert “Bob” Woodrow Toney of Bergoo, WV passed away November 6, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  Bob was born on January 27, 1934 to Robert Woodrow “Pete” Toney and Logana (Clay) Toney Short in Raleigh County, WV.

Bob was a 1951 graduate of Clearfork High School and attended Maryville College, Maryville, TN.  He served in the U.S....

Nov 1, 2020

Kathleen McCoy, 86 of Jumbo, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020 following a battle with cancer. She attended the Jumbo Community Church, loved singing in church and serving the Lord. She owned and operated McCoy’s Store, had worked at Webster County Memorial Hospital and for Cutlip’s Store but what she was most noted...

Oct 23, 2020

Gerty Mae Pudder, 92 of Hacker Valley passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born December 18, 1927 in Replete to the late William R. and Susan A. Cowger Pudder.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert J. Pudder, and two sisters, Dorsie...

Oct 23, 2020

Clara Belle “Cubby” Cogar passed away at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on her 97th birthday, October 23, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was a resident of Emcroft Assisted Living before being transferred to Hospice.

Cubby was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Crisp.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard “Pete”...

Oct 13, 2020

Dena Rosanna Jewell, 57 of Webster Springs, formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at WVU Hospital – Ruby Memorial. She was born in Honolulu, HI on May 8, 1963 to the late Dale Raymond and Deanna Kay Young Bigley.

Dena previously worked in day care and loved watching her grandkids grow. Her grandkids...

Oct 1, 2020

Arnold Lloyd “Sonny” Conrad, 91 of Webster Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. He was born November 21, 1928 in Erbacon to the late Benjamin and Riller Williams Conrad and was a retired coal miner.

He was a member of the UMWA Local 1466 and the Webster County Coon Hunters Club and...

Sep 27, 2020

Orvil Eugene Woods, 84 of Buckhannon, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born March 27, 1936 in Cleveland, WV to the late Roy and Delphia Bleigh Woods.

He was a retired truck driver; enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the garden, working jigsaw puzzles during the winter, camping, mechanic work, and...

Sep 26, 2020

Inez Reota Clevenger, 84 of Upper Glade, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Glenville Center. She was born November 24, 1935 in Jumbo to the late Daniel and Truda McCoy Crouse.

Inez previously was employed as a supervisor in a sewing factory, enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was very involved in Missionary work. She...

Sep 23, 2020

Ernest Victor “Joe” Morton, III, 62, of Webster Springs, WV, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on September 23, 2020.

Born January 26, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest V. “Jack” Morton Jr. and Ellen Sanders Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Hans Moses and...

Sep 22, 2020

William Lawrence “Lance” Edwards, Sr., 56 of Webster Springs, passed away at his home after a long illness on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born December 05, 1963 in Washington, DC to the late Dan Edwards, Sr. and Shirley Evans Edwards of Leesburg, VA.

Lance was a plumber for D & L Plumbing,...