Obituaries

Oct 20, 2012

Vaughnette June Bennett, 80 of Crupperneck Rd. Craigsville passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. She was born April 5, 1932 in Upperglade to Robert Chester and Lillian Pearl Qiunn Johnson. She was a Protestant by faith, and a homemaker.

Vaughnette is survived by sons; Jesse C. Bennett of Cowen, William...

Oct 18, 2012

Michael Lee Stephenson, 57 years old of Craigsville, WV, died at Summersville Memorial Hospital, Summersville, WV, Oct. 18, 2012.  He was born in Webster Springs, WV, June 15, 1955, son of the late Ben Lester Stephenson and Nora Lee Miller Stephenson of Craigsville, WV.

He was a coal miner, attended the Church of God in Gilboa, WV,...

Sep 23, 2012

Nora Wilma Rigsby Brady, 91 of Wooster, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home with nieces Patty Smith and Linda Drysdale by her side.  She had been under the care of Hospice of Wayne County for the past year.

She was born September 1, 1921 in Webster County...

Sep 10, 2012

Ilene Virginia Wayne, 90 of Summersville passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Fair Ladies Care Center in Winfield.  She was born March 2, 1922 in Nicholas County (Curtin) to Oliver Earl and Lela Ann Green Goff and was a former clerk at the Cotton Boll for 12 years.  She lived the majority of her life in Webster...

Aug 31, 2012

Jackie Gale Miles, 57 of 19764 Webster Rd., Craigsville, WV, died in his home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.  He was born in Sutton, WV, Feb. 21, 1955, son of Jack Lee Miles of Craigsville, WV and the late Dessie Eilene Snyder Miles.  He had lived most of his life in Nicholas County and was a Baptist by faith. ...

Aug 29, 2012

Kathryn Irma Altman 79, of Camden-On-Gauley, and formly of Newtown, PA. passed away on August 29, 2012 at her home, she was the daughter of the late John and Irma Conard Rounsavill, she was born on Feburary 14, 1933 in Newtown, Pa. she enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and ceramics. She was a member of Bethal United Methodist Church in...

Aug 18, 2012

Nina Hazel Christian, 94 of Craigsville and formly of Cowen, passed away on Saturday August 18, 2012 at her residence  with her family by her side.

She was born on July 22, 1918 to the late George D. Wamsley SR. and Mary Sylvia Coleman Wamsley. She lived the last 7 years in Craigsville and attended the Church...

Aug 13, 2012

Freda j. Fletcher Waugh Sharp, 85 of Cowen, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012, Braxton Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. She was born November 3, 1926, in Tioga. She was the daughter of the late John & Elsie Henderson Fletcher. She went to her heavenly home.

Freda attended Little Glade Baptist Church and supported Billy Graham Ministries. She attended...

Aug 6, 2012

Clifford L. Perrine, 96 of Columbus, IN, formerly of Cowen passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana after an extended illness.  He was born September 21, 1915 in Skyles (Webster County), WV to John and Cora Shaver Perrine and was a Coal Mine Supervisor for many years.

Friends may join the...

Jul 9, 2012

Delbert Jewel Perrine 91, of Erbacon, passed away peadefully at home surrounded by his family, on Monday July 9, 2012. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Delbert was born March 17, 1921, in Erbacon, son of the late Walter & Hazel Nessellrote Perrine. Delbert  was born March 17, 1921 to the late...

Jun 25, 2012

Cleo Cottrill Casteel, 79, of Cowen, Formerly of Kingwood, went home to be with the Lord and Beloved son on Monday, June 25, 2012, at CAMC General Division, Charleston.   Cleo watched the world go by from her favorite perch on her front porch, and never failed to greet passersby with a wave and a smile. She was a loving...

Jun 23, 2012

Nancy Chapman 64 of Craigsville, formerly of Camden on Gauley, died Saturday June 23, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.  She was born August 24, 1947 in Richwood, daughter of the late Harold & Genevieve Hickman Hyatt. She was a former Librarian of the Craigsville Public Library and resided most of her life in Nicholas & Webster Counties.  She...

Jun 10, 2012

Jennings Okey peyatt Jr. passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 at Webster County Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1952 in Richwood, WV. to  Jennings Okey Peyatt SR. and  Jean White Peyatt. He was by the Protestant Faith, A graduate of Richwood High School class of 1970, He attended WVU for 1 year and he enjoyed motorcycles....

Jun 7, 2012

Connie Lou Bennett, 68 of Ivydale, WV, formerly of Camden on Gauley, WV died June 8, 2012 at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

She was born on March 10, 1944 to the late Chester and Edith Plummer Addington, she lived all her life in Webster County, she enjoyed fishing and gospel music. She was...

Jun 2, 2012

Donald "Don" Chaffin, 72, of Cowen, died on Saturday June 2, 2012 at his residence on Dennison Run Rd. He was june on June 14, 1939 the son of the late Pearl Chaffin, He lived all his life in Webster County, He enjoyed camping and he attended the Arcola Community Church. He was a Logger

Survived by...

May 31, 2012

Delma Justus Hickman, 91, of Camden-on-Gauley, died Thursday May 31, 2012. at CAMC Division.

She was born on June 23, 1920 in Boggs, WV. and was the daughter of the late Ira and Nelphia Justus.

Delma was a member of the Bethal United Methodist Church, Camden-on-Gauley. She was a member of the United Methodist Women...

May 24, 2012

Grace Ann Barger, 75, of Cowen, WV. lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and congestive heart failure  Thursday May 24,2012 in Sutton, WV. at the home of her Daughter and son-in-law.

Grace Ann was born in Centralia, WV. on September 17, 1937 to the late William Burton and Mona Robinson Clutter, She was member and elder...

May 23, 2012

Dorsey Lee Hammons, 61 of Cranberry Ridge passed away on Wednesday, May 23,2012 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1951 in Richwood, WV. to Elza And Gladys Kate Fletcher Hammons and was a bit grinder. He was protestant by faith, he was a 1969 grad. of Cowen High School, and he enjoyed hunting and dog training....

May 10, 2012

Theodore "T.O." Bender, 85 of Cowen, formerly of Hacker Valley went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2012.  He was born March 17, 1927 in Cleveland, WV to the late Lonnie & Sarah Bender.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and he opened his heart and home to foster children for 17 years.  He was a member...

May 9, 2012

Ivory "Dinky" Wolverton, 84 of Camden-On-Gauley, died on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1927 at White Oak, Williams River, Cowen, WV., daughter of the late James Lilmar and Lillie Mae Hawkins.

She lived all her life in Webster County and she enjoyed going to church. She attended the Gauley...