Obituaries

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,...

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. ...