Obituaries

Feb 3, 2019

Robert Curtis Metheney, 72, of Webster Springs,  passed away on Sunday, February 03, 2019 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

Born March 11, 1946 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Burl and Beatrice (Puckett) Metheney.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Metheney.

Bob held many...

Jan 28, 2019

Hillard Thurman “Dick” Hines, 78 of Diana passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at United Hospital Center. He was born February 05, 1940 in Webster County to French “Bun” and Millie Cochran Hines. He retired from Leslie’s where he worked as a lumber grader. Dick never met a stranger and considered his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews...

Jan 28, 2019

Leon Wayford Clutter, 73 of Diana passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at WVU Hospital – Ruby Memorial. He was born January 30, 1945 in Webster Springs to Raymond M. and Iva P. Saffle Clutter. He was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends. Bluegrass music was his...

Jan 19, 2019

Gary Ernest McLean age 72 of Webster Springs passed away January 19, 2019.  Gary was born August 3, 1946 in Columbus, OH and is the son of Rex Cutlip of Jumbo and Bertie McLean Cutlip of Webster Springs.

Gary was preceded in death by a sister Rebecca Cutlip, brother, Wayne “Bear” Cutlip and a nephew, Chad Phillip...

Jan 14, 2019

Martha Ellen “Peggy” Gregory, 78 of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2019 at WVU Hospital – Ruby Memorial. She was born May 12, 1940 in Webster County to Ova and Thela Anis McCoy Cogar and was a Chrisitian. She was a member of Upper Holly Union Mission Church and was active...

Jan 11, 2019

Doris Imogene ''Jean'' Cool, 90 years of age and resident of Diana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Country Living Private Care Home in Jane Lew.  She was  born December 28, 1928 in Sutton,WV and raised in Bergoo, WV, the daughter of the late Ernie and Maze (Stutler) Harper of Craigsville,...

Jan 8, 2019

Danny Leeroy Coombs, 72, of Hacker Valley, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his residence.

Born April 9, 1946 at Hacker Valley, he was the son of the late Russell and Nellie (Mullens) Coombs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Legg and Sandra Gibson;...

Jan 5, 2019

Sylvia June Clutter age 76 of Webster Springs passed away January 5, 2019 at Webster Nursing and Rehab in Cowen.  June was born November 26, 1942 in Webster County and was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Fisher Bender.  Along with her parents June is also preceded in death by her first husband Bennie Jordan; siblings, Hubert,...

Jan 4, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Skidmore “Libby” Simmons, 85, wife of sixty-five years to Hurley Homer Simmons, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.

Born in Smithfield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Don Levi Skidmore and Goldie Phipps Skidmore Garland. She retired from Stone Properties, was a member of The Gideons International, and was a Baptist.

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Jan 2, 2019

Nancy L. Pugh, 84 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 02, 2019 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 07, 1934 in Anstead to James and Frances Arthur Rule and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She retired from Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where she was an Office Clerk and previously was...

Dec 22, 2018

Nola Gray Gum Woods age 84 of Akron, OH passed away December 22, 2018 at home.  Nola was born June 15, 1934 in Hacker Valley and was the daughter of the late Guy Roosevelt and Thelma Carpenter Gum.  Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Edward R. Woods, a daughter Towana Flowers and...

Dec 20, 2018

Bobby E. Rice, 79 of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born September 26, 1939 in Bolair, a son of the late Edward Rice and Eva Mae Rice Jones. On July 17, 1960 he married the love of his life, Windy E. L. Jonas, who passed away on February 15, 2016...

Dec 19, 2018

Our Mother, Kathleen Ann White, went home to be with our Lord on December 19, 2018 at Fayette Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She is greeted there by her mother Sarah, her father Michael, her brother Terry and sister-in-law Kathy, brother Pat and sister-in-law Gail, brother Kelly, sister Mary Margret, and many other beautiful angels.

Mom was a...

Dec 18, 2018

Arnett Ray Williams, 74, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord December 18, 2018.  Arnett was born June 16, 1944 in Braxton County and was the son of the late Everett and Mary Conrad Williams.  Along with his parents, Arnett was preceded in death by his loving granddaughter, Amber Dawn Hollandsworth; brothers, Junior R. Williams, Gary...

Dec 15, 2018

Orval Ralph “Sonny” Phillips, 77,  of Camden-On-Gauley passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born February 24, 1941 in Pocohontas County, he was the son of the late Orval Lee and Pauline (Arbogast) Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelena Phillips;...

Dec 13, 2018

Robert Eugene “Bob” Carpenter, 74 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 22, 1944 in Buckhannon to Robert W. and Dessie M. Scott Carpenter. He was a retired coal miner and a 23 year member of the UMWA. He attended Webster Springs High School and...

Dec 9, 2018

Goldie M. “Dolly” Christian, 96 of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 09, 2018 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center in Cowen. She was born July 31, 1922 in Webster County, the daughter of John and Lucy Payne Carpenter.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Christian; son Aaron...

Nov 28, 2018

Franklin James “Chub” Hamrick, 92 of Beech Bottom, formerly of Diana, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Valley Haven Geriatric  Center. He was born May 09, 1926 in Logan, WV to Lacy and Zomie Smith Hamrick. He was a United States Army Veteran and was Christian by faith.

Frank enjoyed...

Nov 7, 2018

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Perrine age 65 of Webster Springs passed away November 7, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston. Debbie was born October 19, 1953 in Webster Springs and was the daughter of the late Ray and Myrtle M. McCourt Perrine.  Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her sister Eleanor Grace Perrine.

Nov 1, 2018

Carl John Thomack, 66 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home on Grassy Creek. He was born March 12, 1952 in Appleton, WI to Alfred Thomack and Carol Thomack Maloney.

Carl is survived by his wife Beverly Thomack; sons Chris (Sheila), Jon (Cindy), Dakota, and Michael (Melinda), all of Webster Springs,...