Adams Reed Funeral Home

02/13/2026

Betty Nell Sutton Waybright, 94, of Cowen, formerly of Hopewell, VA, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Webster Healthcare Center, Cowen. Betty was born January 25, 1932 in Sutton and was the daughter of the late Ronal C. and Edith Tyler Sutton. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Waybright; brother, Ronnie Sutton and sisters, Carolyn Haddix and Shirley Tracy.

Betty was a Christian by faith and attended Tri City Church of Christ when she lived in Hopewell, VA. In November of 2009 she moved back to Cowen and lived with her sister Shirley until her health allowed. Betty enjoyed people, she loved working with the public; she was a very gracious and generous person, she was an avid dog lover, enjoyed traveling, reading, shoes, doing crossword puzzles and often talked about her time growing up in Arcola.

Surviving are her sister, Jeanie Sparks and her husband Fred of Cowen; many nieces, nephews and extended family members who will truly miss her.

Per Betty’s wishes, she will be cremated and will be inurned at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins with her husband. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Waybright family.

02/10/2026

William “Bill” Snyder of Cowen, WV, passed away February 8, 2026, at home after an extended illness. He was born on November 27, 1956, in Erbacon, WV, to Mildred Snyder and the late Warden Snyder.

Bill graduated from Webster County High School in 1975, where he began studying auto body repair. This is also where he met the love of his life, Debbie McCumbers. After graduating, Bill began pursuing his lifelong career in the auto body industry. He and his dream girl, Debbie, were married on May 23, 1976. They shared 49 wonderful years of marriage together before Debbie’s passing in August of 2025.

Bill spent most of his life working in the auto body industry, and he was a master of his trade. He and Debbie opened their business, Bill’s Body Shop, in Cowen in 1989. They ran the business successfully until 2008, when Bill decided to close the shop and take a job with Erie Insurance. He retired from Erie in 2022, and he and Debbie reopened the business that they loved.

Bill was a Baptist by faith and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cowen. He was also a proud member of the Glade Lodge #205 Knights of Pythias, where he served as treasurer and was awarded the 2024 Pythian of the Year for the state of West Virginia. Bill was a devoted husband, father, son, and papaw. He was loved by all who knew him.

Left to keep his memory alive are his three daughters, Lynn (Shawn) Rose, Shelia (Matt) Brown, and Annie (Lundy) Bailey; seven grandchildren, Alyssa (Caleb) Hardway, Dawson Tharp, Kenadi McCoy, Logan and Lily Brown, and Jaylen and Elias Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Roman and Titus Hardway; his mother, Mildred Snyder; two chosen brothers, Chris and James Mullens; sister-in-law, Mina Bailey; and many great friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Debbie Snyder; father, Warden Snyder; mother- and father-in-law, Barbara and Stewart McCumbers; and brother-in-law, Kenny McCumbers.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Cowen, with Pastor Bryan Barnett officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen. Friends may join the family for visitation from 5-9 p.m. Saturday evening, February 14, at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Snyder family.

02/02/2026

It has taken 10 full years, but, the task is done. With the completion of the new office remodel, the first floor renovation phase is complete! We’re so pleased with our more modern and up-to-date look! Stop in one day this week and take a look around!

01/22/2026

Ronald Paul Hamilton, 90, passed away at Webster Healthcare Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born in Elkins, WV on February 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Arthur and Vaughn Hamilton. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sue Ann Hamilton; brothers, Charles, Glenn and Larry (Wanda) Hamilton; sister, Becky (Butch) Given; brother in laws, Mike Wiblin and Kurt Lyons.

Paul was a graduate of Cowen High School, served in the US Army and also a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was a member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church and was a 50 year plus member of Camden Lodge #107. Paul and Sue Ann lived and raised their family in Weirton for several years before returning back to the Craigsville area. Paul worked various jobs throughout his career but had retired from CSX Railroad and also worked as Funeral Director & Embalmer for Joe Adams and John Reed at Adams-Reed Funeral Home for many years.

Paul loved to stay busy; woodworking, making stained glass, listening to music, especially John Prine and working outside; but most of all he loved being Pap.

Remembering Paul with love are his daughters Bonita Short and Nicole Weese both of Craigsville; grandson, Seth (Chasity) Hamrick of Summersville; sister, Mary Wiblin of Ashland, VA; sister in laws; Chris (John) Eafrati of Myrtle Beach, SC and Karen Lyons of Colliers Way and also several nieces and nephews.

At Paul’s request he will be cremated and no services will be held.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be servicing the Hamilton family.

01/21/2026

Albert Paul Kramer, 83 of Erbacon passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Salem Center.
He was born August 23, 1942 in Baltimore to the late Ronald and Margaret Satori Benton. He was a crane operator in the construction industry and a United States Army Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Donald and Harry; and sisters: Maisie, Patricia, Mary and Frances.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ima Holbrook Kramer; step-son Keith Holcomb; step-daughters: Patricia Cogar, Lorraine McCourt, and Linda Morrison; several grandchildren; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
No services will be held at this time as cremation has taken place.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Kramer family.

01/20/2026

Linda Kay Johnson, 65 of Craigsville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home. Linda was born June 16, 1960 in Webster County and was the daughter of the late Bobby Cobb and Helen Louise Mathes. She was also preceded in death by her foster mother, Sally Moore.

Linda loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers, watching the hummingbirds and enjoyed sharing her vegetables from her garden with her neighbors. Linda took great pride in caring for her family and loved to spoil her grandchildren.

Surviving are her loving husband, Russell Johnson; daughters, Tara Wingrat and her husband Eric and April Johnson; grandchildren, Lucy Wingrat and “EJ” Edison Johnson Wingrat; sisters, Shirley (Rick) Crites, Sharon Reed, Brenda Landon and Shelia Wyant; mother-in-law, Virginia Johnson and also a foster brother, Randall (Jeanie) Moore.

Per Linda’s request there will be no services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Johnson family.

01/16/2026

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01/13/2026

Linda Alice Hanna, 79 of Craigsville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Webster Healthcare Center. Linda was born August 9, 1946 in Shock, WV and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Virgie Keener Lambert. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her two sons, Terry Hanna and Richard Hanna; brothers, Cecil, Ray, Clarence, Buddy and Earl Lambert, Harold and Harp Boone; sister, Etta Smith and a sister-in-law, Melinda Ammick.

Linda was a Baptist by faith; she was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, 4-wheeling, and spending time at the camp in Gilmer County.

Surviving are her husband of 57 ½ years, Destal; daughter, Kim Clutter and her husband Eugene; granddaughter, Kayla Kaesmeyer and her husband Luke; grandson, DJ Clutter; great granddaughter, Felicia Pelfrey and her husband Grant; great grandson, David Lee Clutter; great great grandchildren, River, Fisher and Meadow Pelfrey; sister, Etta Scalla; special sisters in law, Rose (Mike) Lail, Shelby (Bert) McGuire, Wanda White and Carol Lambert; special friends, Brad and Pat Stratton and also many extended family members and friends who will miss her.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026 at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Doug Martin and Pastor Bud Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at WV Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may join the family for visitation 11 AM until service time at the funeral home on Friday.

The Hanna family would like to give a special thank you to all the staff at Webster Healthcare Center for such good and loving care of Linda, she loved each and everyone of you.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the Hanna family.

01/07/2026

Please stop by the office today and collect your memorial ornaments. Thank you.

01/06/2026

Dexter Gale Johnson, 89 of Clay passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston. He was born October 10, 1936 in Webster Springs.
He was a member of the Gassaway Masonic Lodge #133 and was a United States Coast Guard veteran. Before he retired, he was a coal miner and a school bus driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Priscilla Seiwell and many extended family, friends, and neighbors to mourn his passing.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Prayer Services will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Johnson family.

12/28/2025

Nancy Lee Cogar McFalls, 82 of Whitesville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Nancy was born August 29, 1943 in Jerryville and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Nina Mable Cadle Cogar. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Joseph McFalls, son, Franklin Junior McFalls, her faithful companion Moejoe and several of her siblings.

Nancy was a Baptist by faith. Nancy was a homemaker all her life, always taking care of her kids and grandkids even raising her granddaughter, Angela. She also was the second mom to her younger siblings and could give you a good switchin’ if you needed correcting.

Surviving are her kids, Mary (Bob Long) McCourt, Doug (Monie) McFalls, Lora “Ann” (Chip) Belcher, David (Loriann) McFalls, Patricia Fry and Angela (Brandon) McCoy; 13 grandkids, 18 great grandkids and 1 great-great grandchild; siblings, Linda (Junior) Smith, Roger (Sue) Cogar and Elizabeth (Jim) Mathes and many other extended family member and friends.

Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2025 at McAvoy Cemetery, Upperglade with Randall Kirk officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com

Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving the McFalls family.

12/25/2025

The holidays can be especially tender for those carrying loss. This Christmas, we honor the memories that live on and the love that never fades. May you find comfort, peace, and moments of light throughout the season. From our funeral home family to yours, Merry Christmas!