Obituaries

Feb 7, 2022

Helen Charlene Gray, 86, of Cowen passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born December 28, 1935 in Richwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oris and Mildred (Edwards) Smith who resided in the logging town of Three Forks, WV.

This is where she spent her...

Feb 4, 2022

James Keith Hurst, 65, of Camden-on-Gauley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Born December 27, 1956 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Herman and Betty (Hinkle) Hurst.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Cox; and his son-in-law, Daryl Morland.

James...

Feb 1, 2022

Edgar Lewis Short, 86 of Cowen passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at home.  He was born August 15, 1935 in Camden on Gauley and was the son of the late Grafton and Callie Williams Short.  Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Allan Short and siblings; Jim Short, Virgie Sill, Virginia "Jenny"...

Jan 14, 2022

Charles Davis Holbrook, 81 of Cowen passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born January 13, 1941 in Cowen and was the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Rebecca Jane Long Holbrook.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph, Randolph, Herbert, Otis, Ray, Robert and Junior; sisters, Mary, Hazel,...

Jan 13, 2022

Oscar Theodore Tharpe, Jr., 60, of Craigsville passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born October 10, 1961 in Richwood, he was the son of the late Oscar and Carmella (Zangari) Tharpe, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Fleming) Tharpe; and his sister,...

Nov 12, 2021

Richard Spence, of Cowen, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 8, 1935 on Fork Mountain in Richwood, he was the son of the late Tom Ira Spence and Dake Trescott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Nov 11, 2021

Frank Edward Miller, 82 of Webster Springs, formerly of Cowen passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021.  Frank was born May 2, 1939 in Arcola and was the son of the late Rollie and Annie Mathes Miller.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Roy, Charles and Ernest Miller; sisters, Nora Lee Stephenson and...

Nov 8, 2021

Jennings  Ray “Ike” Holcomb, 63, of Cowen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born February 13, 1958 in Sutton, he was the son of the late Dolan and Rosie (Humphries) Holcomb.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dolan Ray...

Nov 3, 2021

Charles Robert Bennett Sr., 69 of Richwood passed away at his home Wedneaday, November 3, 2021.  Charlie was born June 5, 1952 in Dorchester. MD and was the son of the late Robert and Cathaleen Proper Bennett.  Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by a son, Charles R. Allen and three brothers. Charlie was a...

Oct 25, 2021

Oliver Marshall Hall, 78 of Upperglade passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1943 on Elk River to the late Henry and Myrtle Phares Hall.

He was a retired coal miner who loved everybody, especially kids. He was a very giving person and never met a stranger....

Oct 10, 2021

Myrtle Grey “Peggy” Barnett, 82, of Richwood passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 9, 1938 in Arcola to the late Robert and Myrtle Holcomb Mick.

She was a homemaker, caregiver, liked going to Bingo, cooking, making bread, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was Methodist...

Sep 29, 2021

Cecil Fletcher, 91, of Craigsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Stonerise of Beckley.

Born February 4, 1930, on Mills Mountain, he was the son of the late Wilson Turner and Cora Maude (Cutlip) Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris...

Sep 22, 2021

David Wilson, 61, of Craigsville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born October 26, 1959 in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Billy and Lemoine (Mathes) Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Wilson.

David was a coalminer. He was...

Sep 22, 2021

Fred Junior “Junebug” Hinkle, 63 of Camden-on-Gauley passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  He was born December 28, 1957 to the late Sarah Jane Hinkle Elliott and stepfather Larry Elliott.

Junebug, as he was known to all, was a coal miner for several years.

He is survived by one brother, Roger Hinkle and his...

Sep 6, 2021

George Edward “Joe” Butcher, 79 of Craigsville passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.  Joe was born June 8, 1942 in Grassy Creek and was the son of the late Sherman and Velma Lawson Butcher.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Cogar Butcher; siblings, Ruth James, Raymond Butcher and Ron Butcher.

Aug 24, 2021

Niko Saige Rucker, newborn son of Haley Cheyenne Travis and Bradlee Mario Rucker was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents: Richard Bean, Alma Boggs, and Harold Travis.

In addition to his parents, Niko leaves behind a sister, Trinity...

Aug 15, 2021

Pastor George A. Peyatt age 85 of Upperglade was reunited with his beloved Anna Belle on Sunday, August 15, 2021 while listening to gospel music with his right hand raised praising God.  What a glorious family reunion going on in Heaven.  He fought a good fight and ran a good race and is with Our Heavenly Father.

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Jul 28, 2021

Bertie Fletcher Beckett, 89, went home to be with Jesus on July 28, 2021 following a short illness.  She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Bertie was born May 14, 1932 in Nicholas County WV to Samuel and Bertha Mae Fletcher.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...