Cecil Elmer Clevenger
Cecil Elmer Clevenger, 81 of Glen Ferris, formerly of Webster County, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born February 18, 1943 in Jumbo to the late Cecil and Erma Cogar Clevenger.
He was a Tipple Foreman for Pittston Coal for many years and a Christian by faith. He was an avid blue grass music fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Irene “Reni” Wilson Clevenger; brothers: Gene, Dorlan, Delmar, Wilmer, Don, and Kenneth Clevenger; and sisters: Vercie Gregory, Joy Jones, and Karen Taylor.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Dan Clevenger, Russ (Shelly) Clevenger, Owen Clevenger, Deborah Collins, and Jim Phares, III; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; the mother of his sons, Kay Clevenger; companion, Brenda Carver; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Friends joined the family for visitation on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Funeral Services to celebrate Cecil’s life were held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Bergoo Baptist Church with Pastor Bennie Cowger officiating. Interment followed in Meadowland Cemetery, Bergoo.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Clevenger family.
Larry Gene House
Larry Gene House, 66 of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 15, 1957 in Webster Springs to the late Retis C. House and Betty Jean Coffman house.
He was a 1976 graduate of Webster County High School where he was active in the auto-mechanic program, earning the title of VICA Champion for auto mechanics. After High School, he went on to Pennsylvania working for Brooks Instruments. Later he returned to Webster and worked for the Webster Echo, Hypar Machine in Richwood, and a short period at Hammonds Hardware in Webster Springs. He then began his professional mechanic career at White Chevrolet where he earned numerous awards and certificates from Chevrolet Corporation. He also worked for Cool Motors, Keith Hamrick’s Auto, and most recently and until his health declined, was a mechanic for John Clutter Tire & Auto.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Thomas Herold Coffman, Retis Junior House, Roger Clyde House, and Robert House.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alice McCartney House; son Michael (Amanda) McCartney; daughter Betsy House; grandson Seth McCartney; brother Ronald “Ronnie” Lee (Carelene) House; sisters Linda (Brian) Andrews and Lorene Carpenter; and several extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
In keeping with Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the House family.
Irvin James (IJ) Cottrill
Irvin James ( I J ) Cottrill passed from this life into eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2024 at the Braxton County Personal Care Home in Flatwoods after a long illness. IJ was born December 17, 1937 to the late Alph “Pop” and Flossie Cottrill. He graduated in 1956 from RW High School in Clarksburg WV. I J was preceded in death by his parents and brother, George Cottrill, sisters- Catherine Hines, Mamie Shinafelt, Rebecca White and loving wife of 66 years Beverly Robinson Cottrill.
On June 21, 1957 he married his high school sweetheart Beverly Mills Robinson in her parents home in Clarksburg WV. In 1967 their family moved from Clarksburg to Gassaway WV for work where they fell in love with the Gassaway/Braxton County community and their Church -Gassaway Baptist Church. IJ worked as manager of A&P, Mutual of Omaha, Pepsico, Decorell and retired from Michael Motor Company Inc. in 2016.
IJ joined the ministry of Gassaway Baptist Church on February 28, 1968. He was a very active volunteer by directing the choir and singing in what became known as the “Shakey 4” quartet- where they traveled and shared Gods word through song in many revivals and church services throughout central WV. He was a Deacon as well as a Bible Teacher and prayer warrior. IJ was a willing volunteer in many other outreach ministries.
Retirement didn’t stop him as he enjoyed going to the Braxton County Senior Center where he participated in sharing what some may call “tall tales,” dancing and singing in the Center Choir.
Left to cherish his memories are Sister in Law, Jane Eddy Bragg of Clarksburg; daughters Jill C. Knight of Summersville, WV; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gary Rexroad) Gassaway, WV; James E. “Jimmy” (Kathy) Cottrill of Ireland, WV; Richard “Scott” (Pamela) Cottrill of Heaters, WV; Grandchildren Joshua Knight -Desiree Phillips of Frametown, WV: Bryan Knight, Searcy, AR; Travis Rexroad, Los Angeles CA; Ryan (Emma) Rexroad Teays Valley, WV; Jacobi (Zach) Hineman, Brunswick GA; Heath Cottrill-Courtney McVicker, Huntsville AL; Justin (Samantha) Groff, Heaters, WV; Matthew Shingler, Frametown WV; Great Grandchildren- Charli and Scout Rexroad; Haylee James Knight; Rylleigh Groff, Cooper Shingler, Mayson Shingler.
IJ chose to continue to give, just as his wife, by donating his body to West Virginia University School of Medicine, Gift Registry to further the education of medical students.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank Braxton County Personal Care Home for their compassionate and loving care for both IJ and Beverly during these difficult days.
Charles Ernest McHenry
Charles Ernest McHenry, 70, of Richwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at White Sulphur Springs Center, White Sulphur Springs, WV.
He was born December 7, 1953 in Sutton, WV the son of the late Benjamin & Lula Wright McHenry.
Charles was a Laborer and a member of Bible Fellowship.
He is survived by his brothers, David McHenry of Diana, WV, Clint McHenry of Richwood, WV; sister, Elsie McHenry of Richwood, WV.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Garvin Cemetery, Diana, WV with Brother Homer Gibson officiating. Visitation service will be 1:30 pm till service time at the cemetery.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton is humbled to be serving the McHenry family.
Online condolences may be sent to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
Charley Edward “Buddy” Bourn
Charley Edward “Buddy” Bourn, 80, of Rosedale, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway, WV surrounded by his family.
He was born in Sutton on June 16, 1944, to the late Charlie Burnell Bourn and Kathleen Marie Rose Bourn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Loyd Bourn and Wilma Bourn.
Until Buddy was about 5 years old, he lived on the farm that his father grew up on in Rosedale where his family took care of cattle, horses and work horses. From the time he left West Virginia till he was 16 years old he lived with his family in Fort Pierce, Florida near the ranches that he loved. He met his true love, his wife, on one of those ranches in Florida. Following his secondary education, he entered the United States Army and served nine years as an Engineer that worked on and operated heavy equipment. His many years of service prepared him well for civilian life as he came home and went to work as a crane and dozer operator for Kenton Meadows Company. Buddy worked to build Interstate 79 and Route 19 roads and Burnsville Dam. Giving back to his community was important and so much, that he taught school in South Charleston where people would come to learn how to use and operate cranes and dozers. Buddy also taught his younger neighbors and his grandchildren how to use heavy equipment on the farm and consequently how to be good farmers. His last job was Equitable Gas Company, and he retired from there after 20 years. Once he retired, he spent hours working his farm and spending time with his family.
A steward of the land, Buddy, hung up his tools and shovel and parked the farm tractors. He knew the joy of a full harvest and will be remembered for his true grit. He was a loving husband and protective father who always put his family first. Buddy will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 61 years, Geraldine “Geri” Matchett Bourn; three children, Steven Bourn and wife, Ann, of Florida, Kathleen King and husband, Randy, of Rosedale, and Shannon Lee and husband, Steven, of Rosedale; grandchildren, Aaron King, Leanna Allen and husband, Shawn, David Lee, Samuel Lee and wife, Tsvetina, Sarah Randolph and husband, Kyle, Emily Bateson and husband, Andrew, Allison Bourn, “Shawn David” Allen and Cyerra Allen; sister, Patricia Spencer and husband, Victor. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Jamison Butler, Natalie Rodgers and Lydia Randolph; 19 nieces and nephews that he loved very much; his best friend of 50 years, Homer Hines; friend of 50 years, Mike Mick; friend of 20 years, Ian Davis; and his mentor, his Uncle Dewey Bourn.
A graveside service with military rites was held for Buddy at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the C.E. Bourn Cemetery with Aaron King officiating.
The family would like to give special thanks to Ian Davis and family, Mike Mick and his family and Randy King for being his co-farmer for years and for always being there to help him.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.