Fernando Rodriguez
Fernando Rodriguez was born in La Salud, Cuba on May 6, 1951 to Adolia and Fernando Rodriguez. At 11 years old he and his family emigrated to the US, landing in Miami as Cuban refugees and was forever grateful for his new US home. They soon moved to NY where he met his oldest friends Olga and Michael Gioulis. In 1976 he married his first wife, Christine and had two daughters, Alana and Eva. He worked as an Operating room technician in NY. In 1976 he returned to Miami to work in his father’s convenience store business. He eventually opened a very successful Miami liquor store until he sold it in 1997. He then obtained an accounting degree and later worked from home editing textbooks. In 2007 he moved to WV and made a life with Olga and her family.
Fernando was an avid motorcycle rider. From his Honda CB450 as an 18 year old, to his Harleys, and eventually his last bike, a 2016 BMW K1600 GTL he rode to CA, CO, LA, AZ, and his last big ride from WV to AK. In Braxton Democrat articles “Why I Ride” he narrated many of his travels. He loved photography and was frequently photographing beauty pageants, musical events, the Braxton Fair, the Farmers Market, the Elk River Float and more. He also loved music, playing guitar as a teen, seeing concerts of the many Rockers of the 60’s and 70’s and owned 4 guitars and amps.
Fernando loved to help others and if he knew you needed something, he would just go get it, frequently saying “don’t try just do”. He loved his daughters dearly and always wanted to help and provide for them. He was a spiritual person and open to the positive message in all faiths of loving and helping others. He lived the message.
His passing on August 16, 2024 is felt deeply by his loving partner, Olga, his daughters Alana and Eva, his “brother in spirit” Michael and wife Dot, his brother Alex and wife Alice, brother Jorge, his stepchildren Gabriel and partner Catherine, Moriah and husband Dan, his step grandchildren Quinn, Julius, Jordan, Maxwell and Fiona and the many friends he made throughout his life.
Upon his request the body will be cremated.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rodriguez family.
Online condolences may be made to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
Charlotte “Charlie” Wood
Charlotte “Charlie” Wood, 60, of Orlando, West Virginia, departed this life on July 29, 2024, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on June 10, 1964, to parents, Denver and Molly (Shaffer) Wood who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of the 1982 class of Gilmer County High School and attended Wirt County High School before transferring to Gilmer County. Charlie studied at Glenville State College as well as Clarksburg Beauty Academy. She spent many years working in the Food Service industry in Braxton County, serving others with love and a bright smile. Later in life, Charlie changed careers and began working construction as a flagger for different companies, helping to ensure safety, always bringing smiles and laughs to every job.
Charlie is survived by her nieces and nephews, and the countless friends she made throughout her life.
She was also preceded in death by her three brothers Darrell Wood, Gene Wood, and Harry Wood.
One of Charlie’s favorite verses was Proverbs 31:25, which says “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Family and friends may gather to remember the life of Charlie on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at Stockert Funeral Home in Flatwoods, West Virginia.
Words of condolences and memories can be shared at our website: stockertfuneralhome.com
We will be playing a video during the gathering and invite you to share any pictures you have of Charlie. Pictures can be sent to our email: [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stockert Funeral Home to cover burial expenses.
Frankie L. Phares, Sr.
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 and Faye Phares and Ann King.
Frankie enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, working on vehicles but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are his loving wife, Lynn Foster Phares; children, Frankie Phares, Jr. and his wife Candice, Michael Phares and Amanda Phares and her companion Dale Ball; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Kenny, Ray, Rodney Phares and Rose White.
Friends joined the family for visitation 6-8 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen. Following visitation Frankie’s wishes for cremation were honored.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving Phares family.
Joseph Eugene Hurst
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 the greatest man, father, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Rose Marie Hurst.
He is survived by: Lisa Hurst; his bonus daughter. Peggy Hurst-Brown, his daughter. Jason (Brooklynn) Brown, his grandson and his pride and joy.
He loved all of his family and friends.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and there will be no services.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Hurst family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com
Minnie Jean (Basem) Cooper
Minnie Jean (Basem) Cooper, 63, passed away on August 4, 2024 at Braxton County Hospital. She was the wife of Gary Cooper, they shared 26 beautiful years together.
Born in Maidsville, WV, Minnie was the daughter of Monotia “Nody” Basem ad William Ollie. Minnie enjoyed spending time with family and most importantly her grandsons, getting her nails done and enjoying a can of Coca-Cola and a smoke. She will be remembered by her kind and caring heart, the best cooking, making people laugh and so much more.
Minnie is survived by her spouse, Gary Cooper; her sons, Willie Moats and companion Theresa Hodge, and Frank Moats; daughter, Nicole Cooper and companion Gary S; her grandsons, Elias Moats and Jarrod Moats, whom her and her husband were raising; her sisters, Flo Basem and her son Dakota, Tome VanKirk, and Tammy Kallemeres.
At the request of family there will be no visitations or services at this time. A private ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family.
McCulla Funeral Home in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be extended to the family at www.McCulla.com
Darrell “Joe” Joel Singleton
Darrell “Joe” Joel Singleton, 65, of Orlando, WV passed away on August 12, 2024. Joe was born on May 31, 1959, to parents, William “Shimmy” Singleton and Nancy Conrad Singleton.
Joe was an avid hunter and loved to go fishing. He was a WVU football fan, loved to listen to bluegrass music and watch westerns on TV. Joe was a Baptist by faith.
He is preceded in death by his father, William “Shimmy” Singleton; sister, Diana “Mac” Slaughter; nephew, Travis Marsh.
Joe is survived by his mother, Nancy Singleton; wife, Bonnie Singleton; son, Billy Singleton; daughter, Macy Singleton (Ricky); grandson, Richard Ratliff III; brothers, Delmas Singleton (Diann), Craig Singleton, David Singleton, Rick Singleton (Gayla); sisters, Sue McKisic (Bob), Kathy Thomas (Billy Ray); special niece, Holly Aguilar (Oscar); and many nieces and nephews.
Joe’s wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.
Joe Allen Martin
Joe Allen Martin, 77, of Gassaway, WV went to be with his Savior on August 14, 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully went home.
He was born May 7, 1947, to the late Dessie Belle Lawson and Levi Earl Martin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Lloyd Martin and Paul Martin and his sisters Irene Martin, Lorene Campbell, Grace Cavender, Betty Price, Violet Whytsell, and Loreda Strickland.
He served his country in the Army with honor in Korea during the Vietnam War, where he vowed to never touch mushrooms or rice again. His medals included: National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Medal.
He was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.
He faithfully served his church family by warming hearts and hands each week.
Joe was full of life and known for his sense of humor. He loved kidding around with his medical care team by offering them his nubby finger or complaining about his “allergy to needles”. He was a remarkable provider for his family and taught his daughters lifelong farming, hunting, and homesteading skills that they rely on still today. Reminiscing about or talking to his grandchildren always made him light up.
His wife was his rock. Their marriage of nearly 55 years consisted of a friendship built on shared hobbies of hunting, fishing, gardening, homesteading, and spending time with friends and family.
Left to carry on his legacy are his wife Rachel Dennison Martin, 4 daughters: Pamela (Lee) Young of Bessemer City, NC; Andrea (Rusty) Wright of Kings Mountain, NC; Sheri (Patrick) Garren of Gassaway, WV; Becky (Jared) Lawing of Dallas, NC. Grandchildren: Caleb Young, Joshua Young, Grace Young, Levi Wright, Sarah Wright, Michael (Calise) Garren, Jonathan (Jessica) Garren, Daniel Lawing, Zachary Lawing; 3 great-grandchildren: Brantley Garren, Nolan Garren, Colter Garren. Sisters: Maxine Ellison, Phyllis Graham, and Loretta Keener.
True to his character in life, Joe donated his body to West Virginia University for the purpose of educational study.
A memorial service will be held to honor the life and legacy of Joe Allen Martin on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 2pm at Little Otter Community Church on Chapel Road in Gassaway, WV.
Glenn W. Decker
Glenn W. Decker, 60, of Sutton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.
He was born in Norwich, New York on November 26, 1963, to Daniel A. Decker and Joyce Lewis Decker.
Glenn was preceded in death by his mother.
During his time on earth, he worked at several jobs including being a police officer in Colorado and New Mexico.
He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Holstein and husband, Joe of Charleston; sons, Aric Decker and wife of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, and Ikaika Decker; grandchildren, Merryn and Waylon; and father, Daniel A. Decker of Sutton.
A gathering of family and friends was held from 3 to 4 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024, at Roach Funeral Home, 708 Braxton Street, Gassaway, WV.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Dana Basil Ramsey Jr.
Dana Basil Ramsey Jr., 74 of Sutton, WV left his Earthly home and was welcomed with open arms through the Heavenly gates on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Dana was a Christian by faith. He was the son of the late Dana B. Ramsey and Helen L. Ramsey.
Dana wore many hats in his lifetime. He was a coal miner, worked in sawmills and was a mechanic. He had a passion for cars, especially older models. In his pastime, that is where you could find him, outside tinkering on a vehicle. His 1988 Mercury was his pride and joy! When he wasn’t working on a car, you could find him sitting in his good ole lazy boy recliner watching a good western movie.
He loved his family and friends more than anything in the world! Dana always had a smile on his face or had something funny to say. He never had an unkind word to anyone. He was best known to have the kindest heart and would lend a hand to anyone that needed one.
Other than his family, he was so proud of being an Air Force Veteran. He wore his hats every day with so much pride!
Dana (AKA, Junior) was preceded in death by his father, Dana B. Ramsey; mother, Helen L. Ramsey; sister, Barbara Ramsey; son, Christopher M. Ramsey; and granddaughter, MaChaela A. Keener.
Left to cherish his memories are his siblings, Myrtle Utley and Ralph Ramsey; his children, Stacy Jirles (Lisa), Leslie Ramsey, Douglas Duckworth, Timothy Todd (Irina), Dana Ramsey (Barb), Tonya Haley, Carlina Ramsey, David Ramsey and Jamie Jones.
Dana also had 30 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews that he adored.
Dana also held a special place in his heart for his good friends, Leonard McElwaine, Beaver (Toby Gill), Jack Friend, Harry Stout, William Goodson and many others.
To honor Dana’s wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest on Saturday, August 31 at 1 pm in the Ramsey Family Cemetery in Clay.
We will be having a Celebration of Life Potluck dinner at the Gassaway Community Building on Saturday, August 31st from 4-6 pm. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
Rodney Franklin Riffle
Rodney was born on August 10, 1953 in Weston, West Virginia, the son of Frank H. & Edith H. Riffle. Rodney deeply loved his family and is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Veith, his sons, Jonathan and Carr, and his beautiful granddaughter, Ivy. Also surviving are sisters, Elaine (Jack) Hockman, Rosetta (Jim) Kelley, brother, Guy (Jacki) Riffle, aunts Winnifred Leone Schanck and Patsy Heavner, and uncles James Heavner and Richard (Sherry) Heavner.
Rodney grew up loving his grandmother’s farm. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America, he honed his survival and primitive camping skills, completed the l-mile swim, participated in several 50-mile hikes, enjoyed a summer adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, and heightened his love of nature, the trees, plants, animals, and the land.
His hobbies included hunting, woodworking, dog training, and auto repair. He enjoyed farming when he lived in Nanjemoy, Maryland.
After graduating from Robert E. Peary High School in Rockville, Maryland in 1973, Rodney attended Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia where he received his degree in forest management in
- He worked for a timber company in Vansant, Virginia before moving on to Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Rodney was called to fight many wild fires in the western United States during this time, After retirement, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and for Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Rodney was always willing to lend a helping hand and worked on numerous projects with his brother and brothers-in-law, church, and friends. His love, dedication, and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends joined the family for visitation Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Bill Hunt officiating. A luncheon was held afterward in the Fellowship Hall.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rad and Your staff, they comfort me.”
-Psalm 23:4
Melissa J. Cummings-Salisbury
Melissa J. Cummings-Salisbury, 60, of Ivydale went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was at home surrounded by her family.
She was born June 26, 1964, in Oregon to the late Eugene Keiffer and Betty Jane Young Wright.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, David Thomas, Johnny Sitzer, Dough Sitzer, and Mike Sitzer.
Melissa was full of life and had a good sense of humor. She loved kidding around and socializing with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were her world. The Kansas City Chiefs Football Team was her favorite team, and she enjoyed watching them on the television and in person in the stadiums. She enjoyed hiking in WV State Parks and going to the beach with her family. She and her husband enjoyed spending time together riding their 4-wheeler and watching hummingbirds. She also recently started kayaking on the Elk River. Melissa had 23 years of service as a medical coder for CAMC. She was a graduate from West Virginia Junior College. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Mark Salisbury; son, Joseph Cummings of Ivydale; daughter, Jessica (Jason) Welch of Frametown; grandchildren, Leighvi Cummings, Ashton Cummings, Merissa Welch, and Riley Welch; brothers, Eugene (Cynthia) Marling and Frankie Adkins; sisters, Patricia Green, and Peggy (Brian) White; and several nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Melissa’s wishes she will be cremated.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 to 3 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Roach Funeral Home, 708 Braxton Street, Gassaway.
Her family would like to give special thanks to the nurses at Kanawha Hospice.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Norma Eloise Smith
Norma Eloise Smith, 88, of Cowen, WV went home to walk with loved ones in heaven on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at CAMC in Charleston, WV. She was surrounded by her loving children and will forever live in her family’s memories and love.
Norma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a loving child born to June Cogar on June 26, 1936 and is preceded in death by her husband E.G. “Turp” Smith. Her love and caring for others extended beyond her family and friends through her work as a LPN and RN at several of the local hospitals. After graduating from the Beckley School of Nursing and becoming licensed as a LPN, she continued to work full time to support her family as she completed the nursing program at Davis and Elkins College. She would go on to become a RN and worked at both Sacred Heart Hospital in Richwood, WV and SRMC in Summersville, WV. Through this work she was a respected professional that touched the lives of her patients and the people she worked with. Her family has been told by her previous patients and their families how compassionate and caring Norma was, but her true love and purpose in life was to make sure that her sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were happy, loved, and always knew she was there for them. Every member of the family has a memory of Norma being at their special event, making them smile, and supporting them when needed.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Sharon (Roger) Hosey, Frank (Vicki) McCourt, Marsha (Darrell) Crites, Francine McCourt, James McCourt, Rodney Smith, Daniel (Stephanie) Smith and Waymon McCourt. She is also survived by her grandchildren Colton Smith, Austin Smith, Roger Hosey II, Becky Copley, Cassandra Cogar, Franklin McCourt, Tiffany Donato, Douglas Crites, Jason Henline, Timothy Workman, Elizabeth Short, Joseph Short, Brooke Coots, Josh Cochran, Whitney Allen, Chris Smith, Kim Smith, Stacie Robinson, Marissa Thomas, Victoria Sampson, Gracie Billlanti, Riley Crites, Kaleigh Crites, Hallie Crites, Haden Cogar, Chase Cogar, Trenton Cogar, Quinton Henline, Emmy Henline, Asher McCourt, Lincoln Billanti, Jackson Thomas, Chandler Delany, Adeline Delany, Amellia Cochran, Scotty Cochran, Fallon Coots, Octavia Coots, Zach McCourt, Shane McCourt, and Willow McCourt.
Norma was preceded in death by her children Anita McCourt, Lorrie McCourt, Douglas Smith, and her siblings Majorie Donato, Elizabeth Burns, Bonnie Taylor, and Ronald Cogar.
Graveside service are scheduled for Thursday August 1, 2024 at the Odd Fellows cemetery at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations be mailed to the funeral home and made to the Trinity United Methodist Church with a note made in the memory of Norma Smith and to the food pantry. The address is Morris Funeral Home, 160 Railroad Ave W, Cowen, WV 26206.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com
Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.
Helen Carpenter
Helen Carpenter, 93 of Smithville Ohio, formerly of Erbacon WV, passed away peacefully Monday August 5, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home, Rittman Ohio. She was born October 21, 1930, in Erbacon, a daughter of the late William Oscar and Mirgie Snider Dillon.
Helen was and will be remembered as a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-great Grandmother. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved sitting on her porch visiting with family, friends and neighbors. In addition to raising her family, she was employed and retired after 20 years from the Wayne County Career Center as a custodian.
Surviving are her children, John (Dee) Carpenter, Kathy (Ted) Shrout, Kimberly Porter, Pat (Bob) Conley. Grandchildren Jeremy Carpenter, Jason Carpenter Jenna (Tim) Densmore, Adrean (Les) McGuire, Aron (Jenni) Shrout, James (Tiffany) Porter, Micheal (Sebrina) Porter, Joseph (Jennifer) Conley, Jett Conley, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and many extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, her husband James Carpenter, brother, Clayton Dillon, Lee Roy Dillion and sister Ada Sigman preceded her in death.
Graveside services with Pastor Linda Dyer were held at 2:00 pm Saturday August 10, 2024 at the Carpenter Cemetery, Erbacon.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com
Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.
Ashley Lynn Cogar
Ashley Lynn Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center after injuries she obtained in a mining accident. She was born on December 31, 1990, in Summersville, a daughter of Earl and Patricia Cogar.
Ashley was a 2010 graduate of Webster County High School. She was a rock truck driver at Wyco surface mine and formerly worked at Brooks Run Coal Company. Ashley enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, drawing, vacationing, and spending time with her children. She had a kind heart and always enjoyed helping others.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her three children, Vivian Cogar, Dessel Cogar and Bo Carpenter all at home; brothers, James Holcomb, Jason Cogar (Brittany Long), David Cogar (Christy Hamrick), and Bobby Cogar (Taunya Massie); and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Ernie Watkins officiating. A gathering of family and friends was held from 12:00pm until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Erbacon.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com
Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.
Robert “Keith” Duffield
Robert “Keith” Duffield, 72, of Duck passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.
He was born on June 17, 1952, in Gassaway to the late Charles Duffield and Janice Drake Burkhamer.
Keith enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He liked to watch all sports on television, especially college football and Cincinnati Bengals football team.
In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Inurnment will be in the McCracken Cemetery.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Jarvis Ward Conrad
Jarvis Ward Conrad, 87, of Ivydale, WV passed away on August 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 26, 1937 to parents Cleve and Isa Conrad.
Jarvis served in the United States ARMY for 9-years. He worked for the IBEW Local 71 for 55-years and 8-years for the Clay County Department of Highways. Jarvis was a Baptist by faith and was saved in 2017. He loved the Lord and studied his Bible faithfully. Jarvis listened to bluegrass music and enjoyed sitting on the porch, at his home on the Elk River, watching the birds. He loved his family dearly and cherished the time they spent together.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Hazel Marie, Lovie Irene, Wanda Sue, Baby Conrad, Avis Conrad, Bessie Brown, Helen Stout and Ralph Conrad; brother in laws, Jr. Riffle and Gene Stout.
Jarvis is survived by his loving wife of 60-years, Mary Conrad; children, Rick Conrad (Sandie), Greg Conrad, and Linda Conrad (Ronnie); grandchildren, Samantha Conrad, Amber Sears, Katie Linkinogger, Dalton Conrad, Lori Glispie, Jeremy Chaney, Stephanie Litton and Travis Dean; sister, Rose Riffle, brother in law’s, Harry Brown and Don Brown; sister in law, Daisy Conrad; and 15-great grandchildren.
The family sincerely appreciates the compassionate care that Jarvis received by the staff at the VA Hospital ICU unit, Dr. George, VA Home Health Care nurse, Nicole Lewis and the nurses from hospice.
Services for Jarvis was at 1 pm, Monday, August 19, 2024 at Stockert Funeral Home, 378 Flatwoods Corner Rd, Flatwoods, WV. Wayne Litton officiated the service. Visitation was from 11-1 pm before the service. Burial was in the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens immediately following the service with full military honors.
Words of condolences and memories can be shared at stockertfuneralhome.com
Stockert Funeral is honored to serve the family of Jarvis Conrad.
Jennings Junior Bullshipper” McCourt
Jennings Junior “Bullshipper” McCourt, 85 of Webster Springs passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jennings was born December 5, 1938 in Webster Springs to the late Roscoe and Surilda Skeens McCourt. He is survived by his loving wife Jodeen Spiker McCourt whom he met while he was stationed in Nebraska. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad until returning to West Virginia in 1971. Jennings spent most of his years driving truck; hauling coal from Peaker Run until he retired from hauling logs. He was an avid hunter, though his favorite was spring gobbler season. He cherished most of all spending time with his family especially at his camp up Desert Fork.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Verdon McCourt, Vella Hall, Irene Scritchfield, Boots Miller, Midge Hamrick, Shelby McElroy, Ted McCourt, Judy Payne and Jimmy McCourt.
Along with his loving wife Jodeen, left to cherish his memory are his daughter Shelly (Fred) Velasco, son, Mark McCourt; grandchildren, April Cochran, Amber (Scott) Hamrick, James Cochran, Tyler Neal, Gage McCourt, Jenna McCourt; great grandchildren, Lottie and Aryana Hamrick ; one sister, Annie Kamine and also many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 23, 2024 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Curt Davis officiating. Military honors will follow at Harrison Cochran Cemetery, Grassy Creek. Friends may join the family for visitation 6-9 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving the McCourt family.
