Obituaries

Feb 18, 2017

Wendell Burton McCourt, 82, of Webster Springs, passed away peacefully February 18, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, surrounded by family.

He was a former mail carrier for the United State Postal Service.  When able, Wendell attended Barton United Methodist Church.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and looking for ginseng.  His pride and...

Feb 17, 2017

Joy Mae Cogar age 90 of Webster Springs passed away Friday February 17, 2017.   Joy was born October 3, 1926 at Desert Fork and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Louie Ware Carpenter.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Luciano.

Joy was a member of the Hacker Valley United  Methodist Church. ...

Feb 13, 2017

Andy Ray McCourt, 66 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born December 14, 1950 in Webster Springs to Golden and Nada Cogar McCourt and was a lifelong resident of Webster County.

Andy was an equipment operator for Curtin Lumber and attended Redeeming...

Feb 10, 2017

John Bradley Scott “Red” Campbell, 38 of Charleston, formerly of Webster Springs and Lake Butler, FL, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born June 13, 1978 in Charleston and was a graduate of Webster County High School. John was a carpenter by trade and was a kind-hearted guy. He lived his life his way. He was...

Feb 1, 2017

Krystal Lynn Cogar Steiding, 43 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her home. She was born January 31, 1974 in Akron, OH to Sandy (Richardson) and the late Dueward Lynn Cogar.

In addition to her father, Krystal was preceded in death by her brother, Stoney Ray Cogar.

In addition to...

Jan 30, 2017

Alta Belle Carpenter Cogar, 91 of Hacker Valley passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon with her two nieces and caregiver by her side.

Alta was born on August 14, 1925 in Webster County the daughter of Jasper Newt and Roena Cowger Carpenter.

From the age of 15 she...

Jan 28, 2017

John Charles McElwain age 65 of Webster Springs passed away January 28, 2017.  John was born December 21, 1951 in Webster Springs and was the son of the late Edith Gregory McElwain. Also preceding him in death was a sister Anita Jarrett.

John was a former Math teacher at Webster County High School and loved watching West...

Jan 23, 2017

Veda Gay Tracy Hamrick, 61 of Beech Bottom, formerly of Diana, went home to be with her Lord and family on the other side on Monday, January 23, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 05, 1956 in Webster Springs to Earl Thornton and Lillian Marine Skeens Tracy and spent the majority of her...

Jan 22, 2017

Kathleen Gaye (Cogar) Markle, 87, of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. Born July 11, 1929 in Braxton County, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Iva (Payne) Cogar.  In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton Markle; son, Larry Joe Markle; brother,...

Jan 20, 2017

Carol Lee (Hyre) Hamrick, 71, of Bergoo, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.

Born June 27, 1945 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Mae (Cutright) Hyre.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Dale “Lyn” Hyre and sister,...

Jan 11, 2017

Beatrice L. Carpenter, 82 of Webster Springs passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born April 18, 1934 in Webster Springs to Levi and Elizabeth Brown Rose and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a certified CNA in-home caregiver and enjoyed hunting, reading, and gospel music. She attended...

Jan 10, 2017

Charles Edward Lynch, 80 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at WVU Hospitals, Ruby Memorial. He was born July 14, 1936 in Webster Springs to Silas and Ollie Carpenter Lynch. He loved to look through pictures and enjoyed walking in the woods and collecting and working on chain saws. He was a logger and previously...

Jan 5, 2017

Carolyn Jean “Potsie” Fisher, 55 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 22, 1961 in Webster Springs to Nelson and Carol Stout Davis and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was a homemaker who loved playing bingo, hunting, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren....

Jan 4, 2017

Ida Eva McCourt Green, 103 of Webster Springs, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 at Webster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cowen. She was born April 1, 1913 to Harley and Angline Carpenter McCourt, one of nine children; six brothers and two sisters; all of whom are deceased. She was married to Ira...

Jan 2, 2017

Harold “Jim” Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly...

Jan 2, 2017

Our darling Briar Lee Cogar was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center. Born to David Brian and Leah Adeline Cogar, our precious angel took his wings.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Tyler and Jacob Cogar; sisters Alexis Rogers and Natalie Brown; and...

Jan 2, 2017

Charles "Eddie" Edward Pettry, age 58, of Miami, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a very tough fight against a long illness at Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Saint Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV, on January 2, 2017. He was born on November 26, 1958 and was the son of the late Sherman...

Dec 30, 2016

Lena (Hall) Lake, 82, of Milton, formerly of Webster Springs, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 peacefully at the home of her daughter in Milton, WV.

Born January 17, 1934 in Eskdale, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Alice (Gollihue) Hall.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2016

Robert Eric Brady, 37, of Webster Springs, passed away on December 27, 2016 in Webster Springs.

Born April 28, 1979 in Gainesville, FL, he was the son of Robert and Barbara (Sanders) Brady.  He liked to spend time weightlifting, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

In addition to his loving parents, Robbie leaves...

Dec 22, 2016

Eloise Brown, 97 of Cowen went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Webster Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1919 in Burnsville to Walter and Necie Scarff Davis and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong Christian who loved to sing and play guitar. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking, and was...