Obituaries
Cynthia Sleeper
Jan 3, 2018
It is with much regret we must share our sadness and announce the passing of our angel, Cynthia Jane Sears Sleeper, of Charlotte NC.
The beloved wife of Joseph Sleeper and doggy mom to Brutus, Cindy was born in Webster Springs, WV on September 8, 1966. She was the cherished daughter of Charles H. & Jessie Sears,...

Chester Culver
Dec 25, 2017
Chester Clifford Culver, 64 of Hacker Valley, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Holbrook on The Hill in Buckhannon. He was born April 10, 1953 in Braxton County to Theodore and Minnie Knight Culver. He was a fork lift operator and Methodist by faith.
Clifford is survived by his brothers David, Frank, Wayne, James, and...
Leon Clutter
Dec 24, 2017
Leon Raymond Clutter, 44, of Diana passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Leon was born in Medina, OH on February 2, 1973 to Leon W. Clutter and Elda M. Thompson Clutter of Diana. Upon his return to living in West Virginia, he worked as a sawmill laborer. Leon enjoyed fishing,...
Frankie Morris, Sr.
Dec 14, 2017
Frankie Wilson Morris, Sr., 88 of Diana, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1929 in Elkton, VA to Julia Merica and was a United States Navy Veteran.
Frankie was a truck driver and worked in the construction industry. He loved to play poker, chase women, play...
Ruth Bennett
Dec 8, 2017
Ruth Emogene Quinn Bennett, 86, of Summersville, passed away on Friday, December 08, 2017, at the Summersville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born December 19, 1930, to Ralph and Gladys Quinn of Hacker Valley, Webster County, WV. Ruth lived most of her life in Bolair, WV and was a homemaker. She loved to listen to...
Frances Quinn
Dec 8, 2017
Frances Jean Pugh Quinn left a long battle with Cancer behind to be reunited with her husband John “Harley” Quinn, on December 8, 2017, in the comfort of her home. She was born on September 25, 1942, to Benard W and Lula McCartney Pugh, of Hodam Creek, Hacker Valley, WV. She was a life-long resident of Hacker Valley, WV....
Stephen Cogar
Dec 4, 2017
Stephen Matthew Cogar, 22 of Bolair, tragically went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, December 4, 2017 from smoke inhalation caused from a fire at Webster County Department of Highways Headquarters.
Stephen was born July 02, 1995 in Charleston to his loving parents Steve and Sue Mullens Cogar of Bolair. He attended...
Owen "Tim" Myers
Dec 2, 2017
Owen Timothy Myers, 60 of Webster Springs, passed away from a heart attack on Saturday, December 02, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
Tim was born May 02, 1957 in Webster Springs to the late Owen and Mary Helen Dodson Myers. He was married for over 40 years to Linda Clutter Myers; was the father to two...
Robert Hall
Nov 24, 2017
Robert Glenn “Bob” Hall, 73, of Diana, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 24, 2017, after a short illness. He was born March 3, 1944, in Diana, West Virginia, son of the late Alpha and Erma (Sears) Hall.
Bob was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineer fan and a hunter...
Margaret Phillips
Nov 23, 2017
Margaret Alverta (Coakley) Phillips was born in Webster County, West Virginia on December 11, 1930. She entered Heaven’s gates on November 23, 2017. Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep while at the home of her daughter, Sherry Watson, in LaGrange, KY under the care of Hosparus of Louisville. Margaret was the daughter of Samuel Clyde and Mable R....
Ann Steiding
Nov 16, 2017
Ann Lee Lough Steiding, 80 of Mt. Clare went to Heaven on Thursday, November 16, 2017 surrounded by her family after enduring cancer. She was born April 28, 1937 on Point Mountain, Webster Springs, one of 17 children born to the late Bernard and Inez Burns Lough.
Ann enjoyed working in her flower beds, crocheting, and playing...
Linda Hamrick
Nov 16, 2017
Linda Gail Morgan Hamrick, 61 of Bergoo passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born March 06, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to Dean Morgan and Joan Bobo Haumesser. She loved to cook, garden, can, and write. She previously was a tractor trailer driver and most recently was a caregiver.
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Wayne Hanna
Nov 14, 2017
Wayne Hanna, 55 of McMinnville, TN, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born November 06, 1962 in Webster Springs to Paul H. and Glenna Mae Goff Hanna and was a laborer in the construction industry and delivered flowers and gifts for Minnich Florist.
Wayne is survived by his sons Bryan...
Margel Brooks
Nov 13, 2017
Margel Mae Coontz Brooks, 85 of Webster Springs went home to join her husband and together be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2017 at her home. She was born January 27, 1932 in Wendel, WV to Isaac Newton Coontz and Ola Lucy Beckwith Coontz Baier and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.
She attended...
John Payne
Nov 8, 2017
John Robert “Poke” Payne, 52 of Oak Hill, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at Bowers hospice House in Beckley. He was born December 09, 1964 in Webster Springs to Arnold and Patricia Payne and was a drywall contractor.
Poke enjoyed playing football at Webster County High School and was the recipient...
Arthur "Buddy" Campbell, Jr.
Nov 8, 2017
Arthur Elwood “Buddy” Campbell, Jr., 57 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at his home. He was born March 31, 1960 in Decatur, IL to Arthur Campbell and Nellie Tichner Green. He was a United States National Guard veteran who loved to hunt, fish, work, camp, and be outdoors.
Buddy is survived by...
Monna Simmons
Nov 3, 2017
Monna Evette (Massey) Simmons, 65, of Hacker Valley passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.
She was born July 23, 1952 in Richwood, and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Dessie Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arnie Carpenter, Arnel Carpenter, and...
Linda Roberts
Oct 21, 2017
Linda Sue (Anderson) Roberts, 69, of Mt. Lookout passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville.
Born September 26, 1948 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Delmer Curtis and Serina Laura (Vanpelt) Anderson. Linda was a homemaker and a Christian by faith. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Wilson Woods
Oct 16, 2017
Wilson Eldridge Woods, 100, departed his eventful life’s journey on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the Hospice Inpatient Facility, near Martinsburg, WV.
Born September 22, 1917, at Arcola, WV, near Cowen, in Webster County, Wilson was the son of the late Clarence N. Woods and Ethel Given Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Lenore Stout
Oct 15, 2017
Lenore’s family would like to let you know that her work here on earth is done. Lenore passed with peace and grace on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home in Lodi, Ohio with her family by her side. She was born September 06, 1925 in Kovan (Grassy Creek), to Albert and Lovie Miller and was a homemaker. She...