Janett Christine Jordan of Diana, age 80, passed away peacefully February 9, 2022 with family by her side. She was a Christian by faith. Reading her Bible was a daily pleasure and living by its instruction was her rule. She enjoyed singing gospel songs with her Mother and Sister Mary in church and at home. She looked forward to meeting her Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus with joyful expectation. She also looked forward to the grand family reunion she would have with many loved ones in Heaven.
She enjoyed the outdoors whether it was mowing grass, weed-eating, gardening, bringing in wood or fishing, hunting, taking walks in the woods, or just sitting on the porch enjoying the sunshine. She enjoyed watching birds around her feeders and on the river that flowed by her house.
She was a very talented woman. She played the piano, autoharp, omni-chord, juice-harp, and harmonica. She enjoyed making wood crafts, painting, crocheting, needle work, and diamond art. She loved spending time with family, enjoying the chats in person or by phone. Those moments were the highlight of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bryan Jordan; father James B. Cockerill; mother Cora Earnest-Cockerill-Lipscomb; brothers Ray Cockerill, John Cockerill, William “Bill” Cockerill, and infant brother James Cockerill; sisters, Anna Jackson and Mary Collins. She is survived by one sister, Molly Katherine “Kate” Wilmoth of Phoenix, AZ and one brother, George Cockerill of Florida; step-children, Jerry (Carol) Jordan of Webster Springs, Cynthia (Joe) Sprouse of Burnsville, and Agnes (Paul) Cogar of Diana. She claimed her sister, Mary’s kids – Cindy Rollins, Steve Collins, Rob Collins, Jim Collins, Jeff Collins, and Jannie Fisher – as her own and was a second Mother to them. Janett said, “Jim Jackson was more like a brother than a nephew because they were the same age and grew up together”. She is survived by many other nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren too numerous to name but loved and cherished them all. She was a very special lady in the lives of family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Services to celebrate Janett’s life were held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Bender officiating. Friends joined the family for visitation one hour prior to Service time at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to the American Lung Association or Breast Cancer Research Foundations.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Janett’s family.
Carol (Lana) Rapp Carpenter, 79 years old went to be with her Lord February 10th, 2022 at the Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She had recently moved from Summersville Place to the Braxton Healthcare Center in Flatwoods. She was married to the late Frank Carpenter where they resided in Spencer WV until his passing then she moved back to Mudlety before moving to Summersville Place.
She was born in Hookersville, WV, April 29th 1942 to the late, Cecil and Elsie (Murphy) Rapp. She was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil (Bub) Rapp Jr of Craigsville, and her sister, Esta Marie (Rapp) Brown of Sutton.
She is survived by her nephew, Mike (Kandy) Rapp of Calvin, niece, Pam Rapp Rodebaugh of Charleston and nephew, Bruce (Lynn) Brown of Cary NC. She is also survived by her Brother-in-law, Glenn Brown of Sutton and Sister-in-law, Hilda Rapp of Summersville.
She will be remembered for her quick wit, big heart, fun-loving attitude and her love of ice cream. She will be cremated with a Celebration of Life & Memorial Service at a later date.
The family would like to thank everyone from Braxton Healthcare Center, Community Care of Summersville including Jennifer Cochran, and Jane Sherwood. Also a special thanks to Shelly Little from WV Social Services and to all her friends and neighbors at Summersville Place.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is humbly serving Carpenter family.
Online condolences may be sent to: greene-Robertsonfuneralhome.com
Shirley Ann (Gregory) McCourt, 77, of Webster Springs passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Born June 16, 1944 in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Jesse (Eisenhart) Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Miller; grandson, Jeremy McCourt; and sister, Donna Cool.
Shirley was an amazing homemaker and enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Therman McCourt; son, Kevin McCourt of TN; daughter, Michelle Bell and her husband, Jeff of Upperglade; grandchildren: Beth Ann McCourt, Cloe McCourt, Wyatt Hosey, Connor Bell, and Erika Bell; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:30PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Butch Rose officiating. Friends joined the family for fellowship from 6PM-7:30PM prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McCourt family.
Larry Ronald Messer, 81 of Webster Springs passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022. Larry was born December 28, 1940 in Parcoal and was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Edith Enix Messer. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobbie, Donald, Richard, Eugene and Billie Messer and also a sister Darlene Deel.
Larry was a United States Army veteran. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father; he was a kind and generous man. Larry loved to garden and forage in the woods and loved to fish. He was a meat cutter for many years.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Janet Cole Messer, son, Eric Lee (Stephanie) Messer, stepdaughters, Pat (Joe) Gosh and Sharon (Spencer) Wood; sisters, Sandra (Bud) Hammond and Patricia (Alan) Sutphin; many nieces, nephews and others extended family members.
There will be no services held at this time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving the Messer family.
William Sampson Knight, 87, of Bolair WV, passed away peacefully on Feb 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 9, 1934 in Halstead, Braxton Co WV. He was the son of the late Harley S and Ida Pauline (Stout) Knight. He is preceded in death by his siblings Mayness Knight (Marie), Dolan Knight (Margaret), Jerry Knight (Rebecca), Glenna Flanigan (Loren), and Sharon Smith (Ernest).
Sampson is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Wynonia Knight; 2 children Darlene (Larry) Clifton and Rick (Brenda) Knight; five grandchildren Crystal Knight-McIe, Todd Clifton, Rikki Westfall, Bethany Clifton, and Kendall Clifton; two great grandchildren Ethan McIe and Rayleigh Westfall; a great grandchild on the way that he could not wait to meet; siblings Darel (Mary Jo) Knight, Ernie (Sandy) Knight, Earl (Kay) Knight, Gary (Drema) Knight, Bertha (Van) Miller, Linda Walter, and Isa Fury; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Sampson was a member of the Elk Valley Chapel where he served as trustee for several years and he loved the Lord. He retired from Burford Coal Company on Point Mountain and valued hard work. He served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and beekeeper. On any given day, you could find him in his bee yard just sitting with his bees. He was an amazing wood worker and traveled around the state doing craft shows. More than anything, Sampson loved his family and cherished every moment he got to spend with them.
Services to celebrate Sampson’s life were held 1PM, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Doy Carpenter officiating. Burial followed at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.
Friends joined the family for visitation 6PM-9PM Monday night, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving the Knight family.
Sally Ann Clark, 63, of Bunker Hill, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 16, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born November 1, 1958 in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Benny Joe and Leota Karol (Bright) Hatmaker. She was a 1976 graduate of Braxton County High School and worked many years in the banking industry and later as a credit analyst for Citi Corp.
Sally had a heart for those in need, especially children and the elderly. She volunteered with Kidz Power Pacs for many years, as well as, participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s events. Her favorite role in life was being a grandma. She could be found supporting and cheering on her grandchildren at their school and sporting events.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Clark; daughter, Melissa Butts; grandchildren, Reese Pennington and Colton Butts; brother, Jeff (Lynn) Hatmaker; sister, Becky (Greg) Morris; nephews, Tristan and Benton Hatmaker; stepdaughter, Mistie Anderson, step-grandson, Christopher White; and Bob Morrison, former spouse and father of her only child. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
As per her request, she was cremated with no services to be held.
Leta Jean Ratliff, 65, of Orlando, WV passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1956 to parents Fred and Doris Thayer. Leta was preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Richard (Cody) Ratliff and Brother: Jack Thayer.
Leta enjoyed volunteering at school and reading. She loved her family and cherished spending time with them especially her grand babies.
Leta is survived by Sons: Donny Ratliff (Jennifer), Rick Ratliff (Macy) all of Orlando, WV; Grandchildren: Dylan Ratliff, Brayden Ratliff, and Ricky Ratliff; Brothers: Steve and Randy Thayer; Sisters: Regina Hashman and Rosie Thayer; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service were 1 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Stockert Funeral Home & Cremation, 378 Flatwoods Corner Road, Flatwoods, WV with Pastor Martin Wine officiating. Friends called two hours prior to the service from 11:00-1:00. Interment was in the Helmick Cemetery.
Stockert Funeral Home & Cremation is honored to serve the Ratliff family.
Phyllis Ann Propst, 73, of Sutton passed away on February 15, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
She was born August 6, 1948 in Sutton, the daughter of the late Junior Orville & Mildred Lena Smith Flint. Also preceding her in death was her son, Lonnie Rose.
Phyllis was a IMC Woodworking Supervisor and a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, David Propst (Brittney Boggs) of Exchange; sister, Linda Hoard (Wilbur) of Little Birch; nephew, Harold Hoard; granddaughter, Zoey Propst.
Funeral services were held 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton with the Rev Lynn Schiefer officating. Burial followed at Braxton Memorial Cemetery, Airport Rd, Sutton. Friends called one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is humbled to be serving the Propst family.
Online condolences may be sent to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
John William Shaw, Sr., 75, of Sutton passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born October 14, 1946 at home in Sutton to the late Grant W. and Viola Blanch Linger Shaw.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Mae Shaw; sisters, Edna Shaw and Patricia Payne; and his brothers, David Duane Shaw and Jerry C. Shaw.
John was a retired steel worker who was a hardworking man that took care of his family. He was a faithful member of Poplar Ridge Community Church. He enjoyed to tinker and work on cars. John liked to ride motorcycles and 4wheelers. He had a big heart and would help anyone. He was a dedicated father and husband.
He is survived by his children, John Shaw Jr. and wife, Rebecca, Owen Shaw and wife, Joanna, and Lisa Clark and husband, Scott, all of Ohio; brothers, Russell Shaw and wife, Phoebe, of Barker Ridge, and Grant Shaw Jr. and wife, Phyllis, of Little Birch; sisters, Virginia Mae Johnson of Shaw Hollow, Emogene Payne of Shaw Hollow, and Elizabeth Utt of Sutton; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was 1 P.M. Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
Burial followed in the Shaw Family Cemetery, Bug Ridge, Sutton.
Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Marjorie Ruth Hall, 86, of Gassaway passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 15, 1935 at Riffle, WV to the late Lee L. and Floda Douglas Perkins.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee “Bud” Hall, Jr.; daughter, Cheryl Hall; great grandsons, Christian Santmyer and Liam Mellert; sister, Pauline Mosherr; and brothers, Dana Perkins, Denver Perkins, Thorton Perkins, Herbert Perkins, and Ernest “Buddy” Perkins.
Marjorie was a homemaker. Her favorite channel on the television was ESPN. She watched college basketball and was a WVU Men’s basketball and football fan. She also enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. From her windows in her house she enjoyed watching the deer and birds in her yard. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the last remaining sibling in her family.
She is survived by her son, David Hall of Gassaway; daughters, Susan McCloud of St. Albans and Alecia Cline and husband, Andrew, of New Iberia, Louisiana; grandchildren, Andrea Mellert and Shawna (Phillip) Ennis, Zachary Hall and Taylor Hall, and Anna Cline and Michael, Benjamin and Nicholas Cline; great grandchildren, Amani Ellis, Jacob Santmyer, Aiden Santmyer and Weston Mellert.
In keeping with Marjorie’s wishes she was cremated.
Her memorial service was held 12 Noon Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Reverend Johnny Conrad officiating.
Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
Justin Todd Rose passed away suddenly on February 8, 2022, at age of 45. Justin was born on September 24, 1976 in Montville, Ohio. to Jimmy Rose and Kaye Rose-Worth. Justin grew up in Huntsburg, Ohio, until moving to Wales, Massachusetts with his mother. Where he met his wife Amy 10 years ago, from there they moved to Hawaii and were married in 2019. While in Hawaii, he continued his love of landscaping and making things grow and look beautiful. From there he traveled the country with his wife, and their two cats Misty and Oreo in their motorhome.
Justin was real and voiced what was on his mind, he was honest, loyal, kindhearted, Justin loved his family and friends with his whole heart, especially his wife Amy. If you were loved by Justin, you were a part of his family. Justin was able to reconnect with father and found is faith in the last few years.
Justin loved nature and wildlife photography, Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, snorkeling, visiting national parks, astrology, gaming with a few of his close friends, and collecting magnetics from his and Amy’s travels. Justin also had a love from a young age of Star-Wars, mudding, and extreme sports.
Justin is predeceased by his baby daughter Alyssa Rose in 2003 and his mother Kaye Rose-Worth in 2018. Justin leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Amy Rose, his father Jimmy Rose of Sutton, West Virginia, his mother in-law Bea, his father in-law’s David and Dean, and his brother in-law Dave all from Massachusetts, his grandmother Aretta Rose-James of Huntsburg, Ohio, lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Wales #4 Cemetery on Laurel Hill Road in Wales, Massachusetts at a later date to be determined.
Frederick G. Carpenter, 80, left us on February 17, 2022, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
Fred was born June 28, 1941, in Gassaway, WV to the late Hayward and Jessie Carpenter.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by first wife, Shirley Carpenter; brother Lloyd Carpenter; sisters, Nina (Carpenter) Mann, Beverly Jorda; daughter, Jessie Carpenter; and granddaughter Jessica Williams.
He Served in the Air Force and worked at Central Florida Antenna and A1 Key and Lock for 25 years. His personal interests included reading his Bible, spending time with family, and playing cards. His favorite foods were fruitcake, summer sausage, cheese and sweets! He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to family members. His charm and smile brightened rooms as well as people’s lives.
Fred is survived by his ex-wife, Joyce Crowl; brothers, Hayward (Butch) Carpenter, and James Carpenter; sisters, Sandra Howells and Olive Carpenter; seven daughters and their spouses, Glenda and Gerry Carreras, Elizabeth and Thomas Crouch, Sandy Lapole, Julie and Jeremy Marlin, Shawn Crowl, Sherrie Crowl and Joyce Carpenter; a bundle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He spent his latest years in the company of his family and friends. Fred will be lovingly remembered and missed.
Funeral service will be 2 P.M. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Linn Schiefer officiating.
Interment with military rites will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Chapel.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Charlotte Ann Hyer, 79, of Clover, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville, SC.
She was born May 28, 1942 in Elkridge, WV to the late Woodrow and Marie Carpenter Jarvis.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Jarvis; sisters, Shirley Kay Jarvis and Mary Lou Halstead.
She was a baker at Bi-Low Grocery Store for 15 years. She loved to watch dirt track racing and in her spare time she would do word puzzle books.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ray Hyer; daughters, Cindy Allen (Timmy) and Susie Lusk (Terry); grandchildren, Ronald Scully (Brittany) and Ashley Cross; great grandchildren, Liyah Scully and Addison James; brother, Jim Jarvis; and sister, Linda Robinson.
Funeral service was 2 P.M. Monday, February 21, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Linn Schiefer officiating.
Interment was in the Jarvis Family Cemetery, Strange Creek.
Visitation was one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Charles Michael “Mike” Elliott, 53, of Sutton passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 after an illness.
He was born September 1, 1968 in Live Oak, Florida to Betty Jo Crews Elliott and the late Charles “Charlie”Ammie Elliott.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Anthony Elliott; and brother in law, Dayton Lemon.
Mike worked in the steel industry as a laborer and inspector. He was a huge NASCAR fan and Rusty Wallace was his favorite driver. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will be missed.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Roberta Lemon Elliott; children, Tiffany, Dottie, and James; five grandchildren; three nephews; and a sister.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 P.M. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Polemic Run Baptist Church. All family and friends are welcome.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
