Rexell Paul Barbe
Rexell Paul Barbe, 64, of Hodam Creek passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Born March 4, 1960 in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Ora Cleveland and Lela (Davis) Barbe Cogar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister: Clyde and Cora; and his niece, Norma Darlene “Squeak” McIe.
Rexell was a homebody and a loner, but enjoyed visiting his family a few times a week to catch up on things. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time 4-wheeling, fishing, and digging ramps. When he was able, he even worked in the timber industry, and was able to enjoy the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains while working.
Left to cherish his memory are his brothers: Delbert (Norma) Barbe, Cleveland (Melinda) Barbe, Denver Barbe, Ronnie Barbe, and Robert (Patricia) Barbe; sisters: Norma Mitchell, Nual Ann Shultz, and Sharon (John) Cogar; nieces and nephews: Delta Cowger, Sheila Quinn, Heather Dilley, Ronnie Barbe, Jr., Delbert Barbe, Becky Collins, David Springer, Robert Nathan Barbe, James Earl Barbe, Rebecca Culver, Lisa O’Dell, Cleveland Barbe, Doyle Lee McIe, Mary Ann McIe, Charles McIe, Johnny Cogar, Shawnda Miller, Darius Clark, Monica Barbe (Caleb Hicks, Sr.), Ceira Hamrick, Ashley McIe, and Sabrina McIe; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Services to celebrate Rexell’s life will be held 1pm, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Gary Garden officiating. Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to the funeral from 12pm-1pm. Burial will take place following the services at Hodam Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Barbe family.
James David Mick
James David Mick, 80, of Webster Springs, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Wetzel County Hospital.
Born June 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Henry and Fonda (Cogar) Mick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Maxine (Cogar) Mick; brother, Wendell Mick; sisters: Caroline Clayton, Barbara Hines, and Patty Mick; step-daughter, Frankie Cochran; and nephew, Timmy Hines.
David was a mechanic in the United States Army and served during war time in Vietnam. He played the guitar and was a self-proclaimed comedian, who was always playing pranks and jokes on others.
Left to cherish his memory are his step-son, Jesse (Kim) Skidmore; great-granddaughters: Makinsey Hinkle, Adriana Hinkle, and Dieta Skeens; niece and nephew: Becky (Jim) Cutlip, Jim (Sharon) Clayton, and Larry Mick; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Graveside services to celebrate Dave’s life were held 2pm, Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Cogar Cemetery, Desert Fork with Pastor Jim Varney officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, is honored to be serving the Mick family.
Michele Marie Barrett Kuhl
Michele Marie Barrett Kuhl, 63, of Sutton, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
She was born June 12, 1961 in Frankfort, Germany, the daughter of the late Gail & Emilie Diehm Barrett. Also preceding her in death was her companion, Terry Michael “Joe” Rhodes; brother, Arden G Barrett.
Michele worked for Braxton Memorial Hospital and Braxton Health Care for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family at holiday times
She is survived by her husband, Greg Kuhl; sons, Joseph Rhodes (Michelle), Adam Rhodes all of Sutton; daughters, Amy Rhodes, Tammy Rhodes both of Sutton; brothers, Bruce B Barrett of Fairmont, WV, David M Barrett of Weston, WV; sister, Doris D Workman of Walkersville, WV; grandchildren, Shaliah Marie Tinney, Dakota M Tinney, Kayla F Tinney, Danny J Tinney, Madison Renea Rhodes, Jaden Rhodes, Carter Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Allison Brook Kinney, Carson Jonathon Kinney, Karlee Marie Kinney, Kylah Zella Tinney.
Funeral services were held 1:00 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024 with Pastor Ritchie Propst officiating. Burial followed at Bug Ridge Community Cemetery, Sutton, WV. Friends called 11:30 to 1:00pm at the funeral home.
Linda Lou Claypoole
Linda Lou Claypoole, 83, of Heaters, passed away on Friday, December 27,2024 at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway.
She was born on December 29, 1940, in Braxton County to the late Alison Adeline McCormick Brunt and Ray Brunt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Hubert “Tiny” Claypoole; and seven siblings.
Linda worked for the Braxton County Senior Citizens’ Center for over 20 years as a caretaker for the elderly. She had a passion for taking care of people and had a servant’s heart. Linda enjoyed cooking from scratch in her kitchen. She loved to grow a vegetable garden and can from the harvest. Being around her family and her grandchildren was her favorite pastime.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Cinda Chapman and husband, Paul, of Charlotte, NC, Carol Boll and husband, Butch of Virginia, and Casey Westfall and husband, Scott of Heaters; grandchildren, Christine, Matthew, Adeline, Kaleb and Ashley; great grandchildren, Keelan and Rowena; sister, Dee Life; and several nieces and nephews.
Linda’s graveside service was 1 P.M. Monday, December 30, 2024, at Ware Cemetery, Airport Road, Sutton, WV with Reverend Linn Schiefer officiating.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
James E. Criner
James E. Criner, 73, of Gassaway, stood before many as a minister, beside many as a friend, and behind his family as a strong foundation. On Sunday, December 22, 2024, he accepted the greatest call as he entered his heavenly home and stood before his Savior.
James, or as many knew him as, Jim was born October 20, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harold Crayton Criner and Louise Virginia Kelly Criner. After his family moved to Gassaway, Jim soon found the love of his life, Carol Ann Sanders whom he took as his bride. Their family became complete when they welcomed their son, Tim Criner. Though their family was small, their house became a home for many. On any given day, you could find the neighborhood kids running in and out. The stories from their childhood days still continue to echo as the stories and memories bring laughter.
Years later, a different set of footprints walked into his life, as he became the proud Pappy to his 3 granddaughters, Kaylee, Braelyn, and Rylan. He loved spending time with them, from playing ball in the front yard, giving them advice, and teaching them things to help guide them through life. If you saw him out, you probably got to hear a few stories about what “Pappy’s girls” were into and how proud of them he was.
Jim worked hard to provide for his family and enjoyed the times he got to spend getting to know the customers who quickly became his friends at Kroger. After working more than 30 years with the Kroger company, he retired as head produce clerk.
Outside of work, he enjoyed playing in basketball and softball leagues, traveling around the state, or just playing around in the local gyms. As Jim, would reminisce of these days, he would always end his stories by saying, “We had some good times.”
In his later years, He and his brother enjoyed getting out and socializing at the local diners in Gassaway.
Jim was proud to serve his community as a council member for the Town of Gassaway serving across several mayors’ terms.
His love for life and people was ultimately driven by his passion and love for the Lord. He never passed up a chance to stop and pray with someone or share a word of encouragement. He spent many years evangelizing in local churches before he accepted the position as Pastor at Little Otter Community Church in Chapel. Even as the years passed and his physical body became weak, he remained a strong pillar caring for his family, his church flock and his community at large. He loved those who were unlovable and had a desire to see all that he knew come to a personal relationship with the Lord. He built many strong bonds with those who knew him, and he will be missed deeply. He leaves his family and all who knew him with a wonderful legacy of Christian love, values and beliefs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Sanders Criner, and his sisters, Shirley Brannon and Wilma Hurd.
Left to cherish his memories are his son, Tim Criner and wife, Amanda, of Flatwoods; grandchildren, Kaylee, Braelyn and Rylan; and brother, Rick Criner of Gassaway; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim’s visitation was 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Roach Funeral Home, 708 Braxton Street, Gassaway.
His funeral was 11 A.M. Friday, December 27th at the funeral home.
Interment followed in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Wayne Massey
Jerry Wayne Massey, 72, of Little Birch, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home.
He was born in Whitesville, WV on November 8, 1952, to the late Leroy Franklin Massey and Lula Faye Pettry Massey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Massey.
Jerry was a car mechanic all of his working life. He had a passion for riding, building and working on motorcycles. He had two Harleys, and ’03 Sportster and “03 Fatboy. He enjoyed seeing the outdoors, driving through the mountains and overlooking the rivers on his bike trips. Jerry was a member of the motorcycle group, Brothers of the Wheel. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jerry was an ordained minister and married several couples in the last three years.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 41 years, Beverly Grabski Massey; sons, John Grabski of Cleveland, Ohio, and Shawn Grabski and wife, Emma, of Cleveland Ohio; daughter, Heather Massey of Little Birch; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
In keeping with Jerry’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Myrtle Mae Roberts Riddle
Myrtle Mae Roberts Riddle, 97, of Boggs died on November 18, 2024. She was born January 13, 1927, to Albert and Lula Bragg Roberts.
We bid farewell to this amazing individual who embodied the spirit of Rosie the Riveter during the wars last two years. Her life was a tapestry of courage, love and strength. She is now reunited with family who have passed on before her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elburn Riddle, son Rodney Riddle, grandson Charlie Riddle and great grandchildren Madilyn Chari and Jaxon William Hughes, sister Beaulah Glover, and brothers Ellis Roberts, Charles Roberts, and Herbert Roberts.
Myrtle is survived by son Bill Riddle (Sharron) and daughter Julia (Estil) Hughes, grandson Jason Hughes, great grandsons Dustin (Vanessa) Hughes and Dalen Hunt, and great-great grandchildren Theo, Hailey and Gracie Hughes.
Myrtle was a Christian by faith, and she loved people. She worked at Bright of America, Rubber Crafters, and retired from the Weston State Hospital. Her wishes to be cremated were followed. A memorial service will be held later.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com
Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.
Charles Ronnie Coffman
Charles Ronnie Coffman, 79, of Little Birch, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born September 21, 1945 in Falls Mill, WV the son of the late, Ruhal & Olive Rebecca Hawkins Coffman. Also preceding him in death was his sons, Kevin Coffman and Jamie Bosley.
Ronnie was a Brick Mason and was a member of Stump Chapel Baptist Church, Tesla where he was a former Superintendent of Sunday School
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda Depugh Coffman; sons, Carey Coffman of Sutton, Gregory Coffman (Dolly) of Smyrna, TN, Scott Bosley (Christine) of Columbia, NC; brother, Kenith Coffman (Barbara) of Little Birch; sisters, Virgie Mae Hissam of PA, Moloha Ann Martin of Sutton; grandchildren, Gwendolyn (Gwen), Ethan, Elisa, Taylor, Kassi, Tyler, Alexi, Jessi, Gracey, Haley; great-grandchildren, Aiden,Ethan, Kiana, Laiken, Laurel, Oliver, Brendan, Briella, Lakyn, Mason, Sayler.
Upon his request, the body will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Coffman family.
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