Paul B. McLaughlin
Paul B. McLaughlin, 78, of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at ProMedica of Sinking Spring. Born in Gassaway, Braxton County, WV, Paul was a son of the late Jake and Beulah (Brady) McLaughlin and the loving companion of Linda D. Donmoyer Grube for 18 years.
Paul attended Gassaway High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and while in the Army he served in Fort Knox, Germany and Orleans, France during the Vietnam wartime. Paul worked for the Carolina Phone Company for 20 years then moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to his extended family. He worked as a foreman for Asplundh, Wick’s Lumber and Blainesport Tavern before retiring. As a young man, Paul enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. He loved country music, watching the Washington Redskins, and spending time with family at “Bull Run” in West Virginia. He was quiet, witty and enjoyed the simple things in life. To be in his presence was calming and he always had a smile to share.
In addition to his companion, Linda, Paul is survived by two children, Paul Brady McLaughlin II of Stevens and Katy Jo McLaughlin of Fayetteville, NC; two brothers, Larry Steven McLaughlin (Donna Duncan-McLaughlin) of Pinch, WV and Richard Layne McLaughlin of Fayetteville, NC; one sister, and Lynn Etta McLaughlin of Hopeland; three granddaughters, Kelly, Emily, and Karin; a grandson, Dale and three great grandchildren. Paul loved Linda’s children and grandchildren as his own – Alicia A. (Mark) Baldwin of Reading, Todd W. Gibb of Reading, and Brian S. Gibb of Pottsville, and Jack, Megan, Cortney, Colton & TJ. Paul was predeceased by four siblings, Marjolaine Sue DeBose, Donnis Blair Smith, James Everett McLaughlin, Billie Beckwith, and Kenneth Carl McLaughlin.
Services are private. Paul’s final resting place is in Grafton National Cemetery, WV.
Arrangements by Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., Reamstown. Condolences may be posted at www.goodfuneral.com.
Lonnie Cogar
Lonnie Cogar, 92 of Laurel Fork passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born October 11, 1930 at Desert Fork, he was the son of the late Alec Cogar and Mary Frances (Coe) Cogar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Maxine (Gilles) Cogar; and son, John Farrell Cogar.
Lonnie joined the United States Army in 1950 and spent most of his service in Germany. He returned home in 1952 to marry his childhood sweetheart. He spent the majority of his work life in the woods as a heavy equipment operator, running primarily bulldozers. He also was a business owner with two small grocery stores which he ran with his wife and family. He and his oldest son operated a small logging business for a few years. He proudly spent many years as an honor guard member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having also served as Post Commander, VFW #3738. He was an Oddfellows Member. He was a Republican Committee Member. He was an avid coin collector and enjoyed making denim quilts.
Surviving are his children: Catherine Fay Cogar of Webster Springs, Frances Ann Cogar of Mableton, Georgia, Harrison Cogar of Webster Springs, and Theodore Monroe (Tedd) Cogar of Indiana, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Steven Cogar, Aaron (Joanna) Gregory, Josh Cogar, Kent (Rita) Gregory, Jimmie (Trish) Hinely, Lonnie Ray (Ashley) Cogar, Hunter (Chezlyn) Roberts, Alec Cogar, and Cory Cannon; twenty great grandchildren; special peach cobbler-maker, Chasity Gregory and numerous other friends and family members left to cherish his memory (including sister Louise).
Services to celebrate Lonnie’s life were held 1pm, Friday, December 30, 2022 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with the Reverend Tedd Cogar officiating. Burial followed at Cogar Cemetery. Friends joined the family for visitation 6-9pm, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cogar family.
Maxine Lula (Hall) Clutter
Maxine Lula (Hall) Clutter, 82, of Webster Springs passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born September 13, 1940 in Webster County, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Nettie (Perkins) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Rodney Clutter; daughter, Debbie Clutter; brothers: Porter, Elzia, Hinton, Hansford, and Elmon Hall; and sister, Genevieve Hall.
She was a Webster Springs High School Graduate, graduating Valedictorian of her class. But, it was her dream of marrying Nelson and having a family that she would choose to pursue. She donned the title of Pastor’s wife, wife, mother, and Nana. And there was no other that could juggle all of those titles with the grace with which she did.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons and their wives: Rodney (Phoebe) Clutter, Joe (Pam) Clutter, and Randy (Karla) Clutter; daughter and her husband, Stacey (Eddie) Williams; grandchildren: John, Zachary, Jason (wife, Katie), Ashton (husband, Chad “Shawn”), Riley, Noah, Jaren, Eliana, Addisyn, Elijah, Cody, Hannah, Isaac, Isaiah, and Brooklyn; brothers and sisters-in-law: Melvin (Sue) Hall and Roger (Martha) Hall; “bonus daughters”: Debbie McIe Townsend and Tammi Moffatt; great-grandchildren: Kenzie, Zoe, Emmie, Kason, Aela, Arizona, and Ezekiel; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Services to celebrate Maxine’s life were held 1:00pm, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Dodd and Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Paul Rounds officiating. Burial followed at Clifton Ford Cemetery, Webster Springs. Friends joined the family for visitation 6-8pm, Wednesday evening, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Clutter family.
Edna Virginia (Underwood) Anderson
Edna Virginia (Underwood) Anderson, 98, of Webster Springs passed away peacefully at on Friday, December 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Born December 14, 1924 in Webster County, she was the daughter of the late Delford Harry and Amy Florence (Belcher) Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter “Bud” Anderson; brothers: Carl “Thunderbolt”, Dale “Breezy”, Denzil “Windstorm”, and Bill “Lightning” Underwood; and sisters: Edra Channel and Opalene Moffatt.
Edna was a member of the Webster Springs First Baptist Church. She was the perfect Christian mother, a Sunday School Teacher for 30 years, and a Deaconess for over 50 years; her church family held a very special place in her heart. She enjoyed cooking and Family Cookie Baking, and everyone especially loved her cookies. She loved animals, and gardening both vegetables and flowers. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She liked to walk the boardwalk, go shopping, and ride the side by side. Edna had a fierce love of her grandchildren and even helped raise her grandson, Steve.
Left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses: Larry (Sherri) Anderson and Linda (Rick) Cogar; grandchildren, Steve (wife, Amber) Anderson and Daniel Miller; great-grandchildren: Jasmine Gregory, Ethan Gregory, and Xander Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends to mourn her passing.
Services to celebrate Edna’s life were held 11am, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Ron Moore officiating. Burial followed at Miller Cemetery. Friends joined the family for visitation 6-9pm, Tuesday evening, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Anderson family.
Raymond Dale Hamrick
Raymond Dale Hamrick, 90, of Sutton passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his residence.
He was born June 20, 1932, in Widen, the son of the late Benjiman Randolph & Clara Blakney Hamrick. ln addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Hamrick; granddaughter, Brandy Michelle Hamrick; daughter-in-law, Terri Ann Hamrick.
Raymond was a Mechanic Welder, member of the UMWA, a Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Long Run Baptist Church.
He will be forever be remembered by his sons, Randy Hamrick (Linda J.) and Mick Hamrick (Connie Sue) all of Sutton; grandchild, Brad Hamrick (Melissa) of Sutton; great grandchildren, Nikkie Hamrick, Michael Hamrick (Jodi).
Funeral services were held 1:00 pm, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton with Rev. Robey Godfrey officiating. Burial followed at Dunn Cemetery, Canfield, WV. Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hamrick family.
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Russell Conley
Russell Conley, 79, of Airport Road, Sutton, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Russell was born on November 17, 1943 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky to the late Walter “Pete” Conley and Ruby Ratliff (Conley). He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, Fonda Sue Allen (Conley) and his siblings Tootsie Ratliff, Mellie Ramey, Ernest Conley, Billy Ray Conley, Jimmy Conley, Betty Jean Cure, Lois Ann Ackins and Ronnie Dean Conley.
He left behind two loving children, Rob Conley and (Pam) of Mount Nebo, WV and Dena Renea Mitchell and (Robert) of Gassaway, WV. Russell also left behind five loving grandchildren Logan Suzanne Cooper (Metz) and (Chris) of Mount Lookout, WV, Emily Kaitlin Conley (Bonham) and (Nathan) of Boulder, CO, Allie Breann Conley of Morgantown, WV, Ian Russell Conley of Gassaway, WV and Ryan Aldean Wayne Mitchell and family of Birch River, WV and one great-granddaughter to be born in February, Magnolia Reign Metz. Also surviving are sisters Nell Hall and (Tommy) of Spencer, OH and Mary Doksa and (Dave) of Olmstead Falls, OH, along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Russell left his home in KY for service in the United States Army. After his military service, he moved to Cleveland, OH where he met, and later married, his loving wife, Fonda. After the birth of their two children, they moved to his home state of KY and then to WV.
Russell was a hardworking, loving husband, father and grandfather who held several jobs in the retail industry and community organizations such as the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Braxton County Senior Center. He was a friendly, fun-loving and “full of life” individual who enjoyed dancing, attending bluegrass festivals and college sports. Through and through he was an avid Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan and also rooted for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Above all, he enjoyed hosting family holidays and get-togethers on his patio.
Family received friends and loved ones on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 11am-1pm with the funeral service following at 1pm at the Stockert Funeral Home, 378 Flatwoods Corner Road, Flatwoods, WV, with Pastor Jason Allen officiating. Interment followed in the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. Condolences and memories can be shared at stockertfuneralhome.com.
Stockert Funeral Home & Cremation is honored to serve the family of Russell Conley.
Mareta Jordan
Mareta Jordan, 83, of Rosedale, passed away, Friday, December 30, 2022 at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 25, 1939 in Gilmer County to the late Donnie and Haddie Jenkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Jordan; infant son, Ronald Lynn Jordan; and son, Blaine Stephen Jordan; and several brothers and sisters.
Mareta was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. With a giving heart, her door was always open to everyone.
She will be forever remembered by her sons, Victor Jordan and John Jordan; daughter, Norene Jordan; brother, Fred Jenkins; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She will be deeply missed by her family.
Mareta’s funeral service will be 1 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Scott Raynor officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosedale Community Cemetery.
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.
Daniel Lee Myers
Daniel Lee Myers, 65, of Gassaway passed away at home on Monday, December 26, 2022.
He was born in Buckhannon on February 8, 1957 to the late Buster Lee Myers and Wilma Jeanne Fisher Myers.
Daniel was a 1976 graduate of Braxton County High School and attended college at Glenville State College. He had several jobs including salesman and yard supervisor at Brown’s Lumber, a local television cable company installer, Black and Decker retail clerk and most recently he managed the Tools and More Store at Flatwoods. He enjoyed camping, hunting and riding his motorcycle. Daniel had a nice disposition about him and was patient with the public.
He will be forever remembered by his siblings, Tom Myers and wife, Barbara, of Gassaway, Susan Durnell of Gassaway; nephew, William Isaac Durnell of Pinch, WV; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins.
Daniel was cremated and there will be a service at a later date.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Alice Marie Myers
Alice Marie Myers, 82, of Gassaway, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, December 18, 2022. She was surrounded by family and friends from across the world.
She was born August 22, 1940 in Braxton County to the late Aleen Smith Baker and David “Davie” H. Baker, Jr.
As many of you know, she was a spirited, loving, a kind and gentle soul. Always the adventurer and never one to pass up a chance to be with her beloved family. She recently traveled to Florida to visit her sons and their families in anticipation to celebrate the holiday season. With Christmas being her favorite holiday, it goes without saying she was beyond excited to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Within moments of stepping off the airplane, Alice never looked back. Enjoying wonderful dinners and shows with family and friends, reforging old bonds from decades past, taking in the holiday lights, making new friends and putting a bow on her last-minute holiday shopping. However, while she was in Florida, God made the call that it was time for Alice to come home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Danny A. Myers; her son, Paul Alan Roberti; her first husband, Bill Roberti; her sister, Mary Carman and many other loved ones waiting for her. Imagine the welcoming committee she received as she met her Savior. A blessing indeed.
With no suffering or angst in her heart, nor trepidation, she left this earth on the eighteenth day of December at 5:03 PM, on Sunday her favorite day of the week. Sundays were a day for her to enjoy ministry, the Bible, a little extra coffee and of course apple-smoked bacon. Alice had developed a sweet tooth over the last couple of years enjoying fresh donuts and really good dark chocolate.
Alice Marie’s Celebration of Life Service was 1 P.M. Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Gassaway United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve White and Reverend James Burrough officiating. Burial followed in the Beall’s Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.
Her visitation was two hours prior to the service at the church.
There was a reception at the church following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, our mom requested donations be made to assist the kids at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by using the link, http://giftfunds.stjude.org/AliceMyers.
Special thanks to Rheta Clark for her beautiful friendship and compassionate care of Alice Marie.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
James R. Buchanan
James R. Buchanan, 82, of Frametown passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
He was born in Charleston, WV on May 3, 1940 to the late James Herbert Buchanan and Mammie Brown Buchanan.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie “Sue” June Buchanan; daughter, Suzanna LaJane Wilmoth; sisters, Linda McCutcheon and Carolyn Fox.
James was a Heavy Equipment Master Mechanic and was affiliated with the IUOE #132, a proud member for 66 years. He had a fabulous work ethic. He enjoyed going out to restaurants to eat and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy game shows and Gunsmoke. He loved attending NASCAR and his favorite driver was the one and only, Dale Earnhardt. He liked to wade ankle deep in the water at the beach. James took pride in keeping his farm looking immaculate.
He is survived by his son, James R. “Buck” (Kim) Buchanan, Jr. of Ripley; daughters, Crystal A. Caplinger of South Charleston, Janice R. (David) Moles of Culloden and Carol R. Withrow (Lee) of Poca; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral was 2 P.M. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Mike Long officiating. Burial followed in the Carr Cemetery, Belfont.
Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in his name be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Donna Kay Dobbins
Donna Kay Dobbins, 44, of Frametown passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022.
She was born May 6, 1978 in Charleston, WV to the late George William Sergent and Mary Etta Carter Sergent.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents Otis and Gathel Carter, Farrell and Ova Sergent.
Donna was a 1996 graduate of Braxton County High School. Donna loved spending time with her daughter, exploring the outdoors, and raising her animals.
Donna was saved and baptized. She loved her family and she will be deeply missed.
She will be forever remembered by her daughter, Ally Etta Dobbins; sister, Marsha Gaskins and husband, Kenneth; brother, Michael Sergent and wife, Corrie; nephews and stepdaughters.
Donna was cremated.
Her Celebration of Life Service will be 1 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV with Pastor Mark Stump officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Linda and Rodney Dobbins, Sr., 3334 Dessie Clem Rd., Frametown, WV 26623. The donations will help in the care of their granddaughter.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Deborah Lee Weddington
Deborah Lee Weddington, 66, of South Charleston passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home.
She was born April 15, 1956 in Gassaway to the late Ronald F. “Butch” Gunter and Rebecca “Becky” Underwood Gunter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Weddington.
Deborah was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. Her great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed doing crafts and crocheting. Often you could find her using her tablet watching videos, playing games, and enjoying Facebook.
She will be forever remembered by her sons, Chad Jenkins of Dry Fork, Benjamin Weddington of Cross Lanes, and Jacob Weddington of South Charleston; daughter, Rebecca Weddington of South Charleston; grandchildren, Gavin Jenkins, Abbigail Jenkins and Ethan Jenkins, Zachary Knight, Ryan Knight, Emalee Knight; great grandchildren; Reagan Staten and Kyndell Knight; brother, Tom Gunter and wife, Denise, of Napier; and a niece and nephew; and special kitty, Luca.
She will be deeply missed.
Deborah’s funeral will be 1 P.M. Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor David Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.
Her visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
