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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!

12/12/2025

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12/08/2025

Beulah G. Miller Selman,100, of Cowen passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Webster Healthcare Center, Cowen. Beulah was born November 25, 192, the third oldest in her family, at her parents’ home on Givens Run. Along with her parents, Rollie Ray and Annie Mathes Miller, she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert “Gib” Selman; daughter, Suzie Moore; brothers, Charles, Ernest, Roy and Frank Miller; sisters, Agatha L’Atrelli and Nora Lee Stephenson; son in law, Michael Stalnaker and daughter in law Sharon Selman.

While growing up Beulah and her siblings carried their water in the car with one girl holding a bucket and one holding the other, one on each side. Beulah’s dad worked in the coal mines picking coal with a pick until World War I. She worked a short time while she was in school at a restaurant, later she helped the lead cook at the school. Beulah and Gib married in 1946. Gib had served in the US Army as a Corporal during World War II, he was a POW in Germany and was later awarded his purple heart and bronze star. Beulah and Gib went on to have three kids; she was the perfect example of a homemaker. Beulah and Gib worked on used cars to fix up and resale; and also built houses. He and Beulah also spent a lot of time working in the woods cutting fence posts, stringing wire so they could rent the land for grazing. Beulah planted, worked and harvested the gardens. Gib plowed and furried the garden and Beulah stored the potatoes in the cellar and made canned goods from anything possible. She was a long time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church; she also enjoyed cooking big family meals for everyone to enjoy.

Surviving are her children, Billy Selman and Carol Stalnaker; grandkids, Billy (Sam) Selman, Jr., Randy Selman (Stacey) Selman, Libby (Tim) Lackey, Annette Stalnaker, Dena (Joe) Cox and Bryan Moore; great grandkids, Andrew Selman, Kayla Bowers, Travis Selman, Colin Selman, Connor Selman, Coltin Selman, David Cobb, Jake Cox, Justin Cox, Shelby Violett, Collin Tolley, Elizabeth Williams; great great grandkids, Aubree Selman, Willow Selman, Kasen Bowers, Kaine Bowers, Raelyn Meadows, Carter Cobb, Amelia, Ryker Cox, Cohen Cox, Rylee Violett, Brantley Tolley and Ivy Williams; sisters, Dora Jean Adams and Betty Smith, son in law, Roger Moore and also many other extended family members and friends.

Services will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Keith Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen. Friends may join the family for visitation 12 Noon until service time.

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

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

12/06/2025

Jackie Jubert Russell, 76 of Cowen, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jackie was born April 4, 1949 in Richwood and was the son of the late Jubert and Goldie Williams Russell. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his Uncle Gerold and Aunt Gay Russell, Uncle Bruce Williams, brother, Mike Russell, brother in law, Mike Walker and also a great grandson, Michael McCutchan.

Jackie was a member of Love and Life Fellowship Church, Williams River. He had worked as a coal
miner for several years then started his business, Russell and Son Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building primitive furniture; more than anything he enjoyed spending time with Retha, his kids and grandkids.

Surviving are his wife Retha; children, Angela (Greg) Crouso of Cowen, Keith (Jody) Russell of Streetsboro, OH, Joey (Noel) Russell of Warrenton, VA, Heather Russell and Jackie Russell both of Clarion, PA, Cathy Claypool of Cowen, Tina (Donnie Jones) Gilles of Ripley, Bobby (Angie) Gilles of Webster Springs and Charlie Bill (Martia) Hamrick of Thomasville, NC; sisters Carrol Walker and Connie Russell; many grandkids and great grandkids and many other extended family members.

Service will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Love and Life Fellowship Church with Pastor Allen Sanson officiating. Friends may join the family for visitation 11AM until service time at t he church. Burial willow follow at Alex Williams Cemetery, Camden-On-Gauley.

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

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