Obituaries
Janie Wright
Nov 18, 2024
Janie E. Wright, 95 of Cowen passed away November 18, 2024. Janie was born April 15, 1929 in Tea Creek, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruby Savage Bennett.
Janie was a retired Webster County school cook and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Glade View Community Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded...
Richard Elbert Tenney
Nov 9, 2024
Richard Elbert Tenney, 90 of Cowen, passed away November 9, 2024 at Braxton Healthcare Center. Richard was born August 2, 1934 in Hemlock and was the son of the late Squire and Lora Cutright Tenney. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Ray, Raymond, Ralph, Ronald and Clark Donald Tenney and also a sister...
Juanita Mae (O'Brien) Clutter
Oct 13, 2024
Juanita Mae (O’Brien) Clutter, 67, of Bolair, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Born in Richwood on August 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Esther (Rose) O’Brien. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Preston O’Brien.
She loved the outdoors; particularly bird watching and...
Travis Allen Miller
Oct 4, 2024
Travis Allen Miller, born on August 12, 1978, in Webster Springs, WV, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Webster County, WV. Known affectionately as “Flea” or “Bubby” as his sister called him, Travis was a beloved son, companion, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose passion for the outdoors defined much of his life.
Travis enjoyed collecting artifacts, camping, and spending...
Tina Ann Weese
Aug 18, 2024
Tina Ann (Chambers) Weese, 38, of Martinsburg, formerly of Cowen, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born October 28, 1985, she was the daughter of Peggy Chambers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Goldia Chambers; uncle, Lawrence Chambers; and cousin, Ashley Williams.
Tina was the most kind-hearted person anyone could ever have met. She had a deep...
Joseph Eugene Hurst
Aug 14, 2024
Joseph Eugene Hurst, born August 24,1953, passed away from a short illness on August 14, 2024.
He was a coal miner until his retirement, a pilot, an IR 50/50 marksman and an avid outdoorsman. He was a Scottish Rites Freemason, he held the highest honor of Worthy Patron in the Eastern Star. He had many more accomplishments, but mostly, he was...
Frankie L. Phares, Sr.
Aug 12, 2024
Frankie L. Phares, Sr., 65 of Summersville formerly of Cowen passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born April 25, 1959 in Richwood and was the son of the late Virgil and Sada White Phares. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his siblings; Ronald , Tim, Tom, Ralph , Davey...
Marilyn Ruth Queen
Jul 14, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Queen, 69 of Cowen passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at CAMC- General Division, Charleston. Marilyn was born January 2, 1955 in Sutton and was the daughter of the late Allen Ray and Evelyn Mace Thayer.
Marilyn enjoyed camping, 4-wheelers, watching reality shows on TV and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was proceeded in...
George Edward Phetterplace
Jul 9, 2024
George Edward Phetterplace, 65, of Ryland Heights, KY passed away July 9, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati, OH.
George was a retired lead set up at Fusite Hangman at MTD. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Debbie Christian Phetterplace.
Surviving are his two sons, George Edward Phetterplace Jr and...
Wavelene Selman
Jul 8, 2024
Wavelene Selman, 89 of Cowen passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Wavelene was born May 18, 1935 in Bolair and was the daughter of the late Roy and Susan Thayer Woods. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Darrell Selman; brother, Roy Junio Woods; sisters, Thelma...
Gene Edward Cox, Jr
Jun 4, 2024
Gene Edward Cox, Jr, 48 of Cowen passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital after a short illness. Jr was born December 28, 1975, in Richwood and was the son of the late Gene Edward and Shirley Mae Goff Cox, Sr. He was a Baptist by faith. Jr loved to make people laugh, he took great pleasure in helping...
Pamela Lynn Rush
May 6, 2024
Pamela Lynn Rush, of Clarksburg, WV and Avon Park, FL, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 6th, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Rush Whyte, grandson Beau Whyte, brothers Rick Boggs-wife Connie and Jeremiah Boggs; Brother-in-law, Michael Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Rush; parents, Jackie and Faye Boggs; sisters, Tammy Luzader and...
Shirley K. Bradley
Apr 20, 2024
Shirley K. Bradley, 78, of Cowen, WV went to be with her Lord Jesus on 20th April, 2024,following a short illness. Her loss is completely unexpected and her family is profoundlysaddened.Shirley was born October 13th, 1945 in Jodie, West Virginia to Walter and Marie Hardway. Shewas one of 11 children; Mable, Carol, Judy, Harlan, Patricia, Sharon, Gordon, Wanda, Bobbi,and Danny...
Elsie Ann Isabell
Apr 16, 2024
Elsie Ann Isabell ,89 years of age, from Paynesville Rd in Webster County passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Oak Hill Assisted Living, Oak Hill, WV. She is with the Lord in heaven at a big reunion of all her family she has missed for years. She was born March 12, 1935 in Knoxville, TN and was the daughter...
Pamela June Carpenter
Apr 3, 2024
Pamela June Carpenter, 56 of Craigsville, WV passed away April 3, 2024, at her home. She was born December 15, 1967, in Detroit, MI and was the daughter of George Carpenter and the late Dorothy June Morris Jeffries.
Pam was a Christian by faith and enjoyed singing gospel music. She attended Webster County High School and had worked retail jobs in...
Rose Marie Hurst
Mar 10, 2024
Rose Marie Hurst, 66 of Camden-on-Gauley, WV, passed peacefully in her sleep from a brief illness on March 10, 2024.She is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Joseph Hurst. Lisa Hurst her bonus daughter. Peggy Hurst-Brown her daughter. Jason (Brooklynn) Brown her grandson and her pride and joy. She loved all of her family and friends.Per her wishes, she...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hammonds
Mar 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hammonds, 74, of Fenwick passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born August 3, 1949, in Pocahontas Co., WV and was the daughter of the late Smith Hammons and Pearl McCoy. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hammonds, and a half-brother, Virgil McCoy.
Betty was a Methodist by faith...
Darlene Kay Lee
Feb 2, 2024
Darlene “Kay” Lee, 69, of Cowen, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family, left to rejoice in the kingdom of our Lord on February 2, 2024. Born January 21, 1955, Kay was the daughter of the late Billy Sr and Lemoine Wilson.
Kay was a homemaker, strong woman of unwavering faith, and the matriarch leader of her...
Opal Irene Tyler
Jan 11, 2024
Opal Irene (Utt) Tyler, 90, of Cowen, my dear, sweet, precious, beautiful grandma went home forever on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Webster Healthcare Center. She will forever be with her Lord and Savior where she will never again experience pain, suffering, nor sorrow. O’ death, where is thy sting. Today, this day, she is with Jesus in Paradise....
Denver Dorman Lewis
Dec 22, 2023
Denver Dorman Lewis, 84 of Cowen, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Denver was born April 4, 1939, in Elkins and was the son of the late Berlin J. and Dacil Lee Carpenter Lewis. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Phyllis Hall, George "Artenus" Lewis, Thurmond Lewis, Walter "Dail" Lewis...
