Obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Zelma Ruth Cogar Lake Hubbard, 89 of Hacker Valley, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home. She was born November 14, 1930 in Webster County to the late Delbert and Bessie Mae Cowger Cogar and was a homemaker.

She loved to sew, enjoyed making jewelry, and cook. Nobody ever left her house hungry. She...

Sep 19, 2020

Pearl B. Jordan, 84 of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.) died quietly Saturday morning September 19, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Born December 1, 1935 in Wheeler, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Retha (Collins) Brown and her step father Lester Brown.

A homemaker, Pearl was an avid gardener who enjoyed sewing...

Sep 14, 2020

Sandra Lou Martin, 74 of Webster Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2020 at CAMC - Teays Valley Hospital. She was born March 31, 1946 in New Jersey and formerly worked as a CNA in the Nursing Home.

Sandy attended Beaver Run Community Church until her health declined. She loved cats...

Sep 5, 2020

Harold R. “Sonny” Hines 84 of Webster Springs passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.  Sonny was born December 12, 1935 in Diana and was the son of the late Hillard and Merle Baker Hines.  Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sons, Timothy and Richard Ray Hines and brothers, Dana Paul and Doy Richard...

Sep 5, 2020

Kimberly Garvin, 59, of Webster Springs passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her home.

She enjoyed shopping for antiques, being outdoors, and spending time with friends.

Born June 1, 1961 in Webster Springs, she was the daughter of the late Denzil Paul and Ruby May (Ware) Garvin.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 31, 2020

Mary Pauline (Lovely) Messer died peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020, in Shady Spring, WV at the age of 79.

Pauline was born in Parcoal, WV on October 2, 1940 to George and Naomi (Hamilton) Lovely.  Pauline was a life-long resident of Webster County, WV.  She worked for 30 years as a cook for Webster County Schools. ...

Aug 31, 2020

Opal V. Anderson McMillion Chapman, 98 years, 7 months, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Braxton Health Care Center. She was born February 02, 1922 in Removal to the late Earl and Rebecca Cogar Anderson, the youngest of eleven children, and the last surviving, and was a lifelong resident of Webster County....

Aug 19, 2020

Benjamin Barnett “Benny” Arthur, Sr., 72 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Louis A. Johnson Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1948 in Webster Springs to Isaac and Irene Hines Arthur. He was a coal miner and proud to be a United States Marine.

Benny enjoyed square dancing and splitting wood,...

Aug 17, 2020

Phyllis Ellen Ann “Fuzzy” Vaden, 58 of White Sulphur Springs, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at White Sulphur Springs Center. She was born March 20, 1962 in Baltimore, MD  to James Leonard and Martha Cowger Sandridge.

Fuzzy previously worked for Seneca Mental Health and was a loving, caring person who put...

Aug 16, 2020

Wilson Murry Hamrick, 92 of Wallace, formerly of Webster County, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1928 in Webster Springs to the late Luther and Mary Baldwin Hamrick. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Wilson was a retired coal miner...

Aug 11, 2020

Raleigh Levi Hall, 81 of Buckhannon, formerly of Guardian, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was born May 17, 1939 in Removal; son of the late Walter R. Hall and Velva Carpenter Hall.

In addition to his parents, he  was preceded in death by his loving wife Judy Cutlip Hall; father-in-law Garl Cutlip;...

Aug 7, 2020

Ross Payne , 80 of Webster Springs passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.  Ross was born January 24, 1940 on Point Mountain and was the son of the late Ira and Rella Clevenger Payne.  Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Regena Hamrick,  Ronnie, Ruby, Mabel and Orel Payne. Ross liked to hunt,...

Aug 4, 2020

Lloyd Allen “Al” Lehman, Jr., 80 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial. He was born December 25, 1939 in Cresaptown, MD to the late Lloyd Allen Lehman Sr. and Alice Harrison Lehman.

Al served in the United States Air Force; was a retired machinist for Tru-fit; and was...

Jul 31, 2020

Herman Ray Steed, Sr., 81 of Webster Springs passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at The Hospice of WVU. He was born February 16, 1939 in Huntington to the late Herman Willy and Vena Mullens Steed.

Ray retired from the United States Army and the United States Postal Service.

In addition to his parents...

Jul 24, 2020

Judith L. “Judy” Wallen, 67 of Fairview Park, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born January 04, 1953 to the late Robert E. and Maxine Rice Wallen.

She is survived by her sisters Susan (Jim) Carpeal of PA and Kathy (Wayne) Hylton of Fairview Park; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who...

Jul 21, 2020

Catherine A. Van Skiver, 88 of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cowen.

She was a Teacher, Poet, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother.

May her soul find Peace.

Cathy is survived by her children: Cathy Tarabulski (Denis McFadyen) of Olympia, WA; Michael Tarabulski (Sheila...

Jul 11, 2020

Bradley Phillip Williams, Sr., 72 of Webster Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at CAMC General Division. He was born April 10, 1948 in Lick Run to the late Raymond “Burb” Williams, Sr. and Lillian Rose Williams. He spent his lifetime in woodworking and was a construction worker and a plumber by trade.

Bradley is...

Jul 3, 2020

Ina Jane Hamrick Cogar, 79, of Webster Springs passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 8, 1940 in Webster Springs to the late Corley and Arzona McCartney Hamrick. Ina was a seamstress, an antique collector, an avid yard saler and hoarder, enjoyed flowers and taking care of her brothers...

Jul 1, 2020

Denzil Cleveland Cowger, 77, of Luray passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Fredericksburg. Denzil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed riding on his tractors, wood working, and metal working. Denzil was a retired auto body technician of forty-five years. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Cowger; three sons Jimmy (Sandi), Tommy...

Jun 29, 2020

On Monday, June 29, 2020, the Lord chose to take Lela Mae Cogar home. Her work here on earth was finished. She could finally rest with her loved ones who had gone on before her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Virgil “Hoppy” Cogar; son Virgil Cogar, Jr.; grandson Timmy Cogar; brothers Doy Cogar...