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11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

Robert H. “Bob” Waybright, 68, of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg following an extended illness.

He was born October 23, 1957 in Elkins, WV, the son of the late George William and Clara Rosalee Hicks Waybright.

Bob attended Webster County schools and graduated in the first graduating class from Webster County High School in 1975. While attending vocational school in Kanawha County, a car accident resulted in Bob becoming a paraplegic. He had a small engine repair business with his dad. Applying for and being hired as a teacher’s aid with disabled students at Webster County High School proved to be a perfect fit for Bob. He built strong relationships with his kids and many other students. Bob could be found encouraging and assisting many students throughout his 20 years in this position.

Bob coordinated care for his stepmother. He also was a 4-H leader and an active member of the WV Statewide Independent Living Council. As a member of WVSILC, Bob actively advocated for legislation and policies that had a positive impact on the lives of disabled persons and their families.

Bob spent six years at Mountainview Care Center, a skilled nursing facility, where he continued to be an advocate for other residents who couldn’t speak for themselves. He was currently serving as President of the Residents Council.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Wilma Bell Waybright; brothers: Gerald “Jerry” Waybright and James “Jim” Waybright; Sister Rose Marie Young; step-sister Genice Bell Milliner; and sister-in-law Charlotte Dodson Waybright.

Left to cherish his memory are his brothers: George C. (Mary) Waybright of Carmel, IN and Dick (Linda) Waybright of Ravenswood, WV; sister Nancy (Dave) Talbott of Vienna, WV; brother-in-law Sean Milliner of Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law Janet Waybright of Webster Springs, WV; step-sister Jeanine Bell of Indianapolis, IN; 13 nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, WV, with Pastor Larry Lovely officiating. Friends may join the family one hour prior to service time, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Waybright family.

10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

Jeramey D. Burr, 51 of Summersville passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born February 7, 1974 to the late Daniel Burr and Connie (Simms) Burr, who survives.
Jeramey was a kind man who never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Warren “Pete” and Anna “Jackie” Stout; paternal grandparents: Abe and Janice Boley; and his maternal grandparents: Arby and Wanda Simms.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Pam (Stout) Burr; daughter Grace Burr (fiancé’ Liam Harrison) and their daughter Charlotte, whom he was very proud of, of Swiss; mother Connie Burr of Summersville; brother James Burr of Summersville; his fur baby Baylee Ann; and also many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Graveside Services to celebrate Jeramey’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Miller Cemetery, Webster Springs, with Pastor Eddie Green officiating. Friends may join the family for visitation from 12:30 until service time at the cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Jeramey’s family.

10/28/2025

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10/27/2025

Larry Steven Bankhead, 70 of Diana passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 27, 1954 in Morgantown to the late Carros and Violet Groves Bankhead and was a carpenter by trade.

Larry was Christian by faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved taking drives and being out on the river for boat rides.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Junior, Stanley, Gerald, Delmos Bankhead, Kenneth, James, and Rickie Bankhead; and sisters: Ella Groves, Lenora Jett, Wanda Groves, and Barbara Bratcher.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Hilda Clevenger Bankhead; son Ricky Doyle (Sherry) Bankhead; daughter Misty Dawn St. John; brother Raymond (Enree) Simmons, Doy Bankhead, and twin brother Gary Bankhead; grandchildren Machaela Dawn and Jason Michael Hugh St. John; many nieces and nephews; and extended family 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 sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Larry’s family.

10/27/2025

Trista Shawnay-Lee McIe “Sweet Pea”, 27 of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Nicholas County, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville, Ohio.
She was born February 7, 1998 in Kanawha County to D.L. “Maverick” McIe and the late Tammy M. Bostic McIe.
Trista loved her dogs Dolly and Joey and her cat Minna. She always loved to go fishing with her Dad, taking rides to see the deer, going out in the fall to see the leaves changing color, and hanging out with family, laughing and joking. For the things Trista went through in her life she had a heart like no other and always had a loving smile.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her great-great-grandparents Clarene and Lena McIe; great-great-grandparent Ora Barbe; great-great-grandparent Lela Dorine Cogar; great-grandparents Russel and Eleanor Pomphrey; grandmother Sara J. Bostic; aunt Norma “Squeak” D. McIe; great-uncle Rexell Paul Barbe; and great-aunt Velda Barbe.
She is survived by her father and step-mother D.L. “Maverick” and Melody McIe; grandmother Norma Mitchell; grandfather Charles L. McIe; grandfather Fred E. Bostic; aunt Mary McIe Hiser; uncles: Charles E. McIe (Lori Campbell), David McIe (Kendra Eskins), Danny McIe, and Freddy O. Bostic; great-aunt Nula Ann Shultz; great-uncles Robert (Patricia) Barbe, Ronnie Barbe, and Clarence Jr. McIe; cousins: Preston (Judy) McIe, Duwayne (Jaclyn) Detamore, Jessica Detamore, Karson Detamore, Amanda Hiser, Ezekiel Lovejoy, Bradley Hiser, Sabrina (Beanie) McIe, Patrick Fone, Donnie Troyer, Trisha Graebing, Tina McIe, Sonja McIe Cobb, Abbigail Phillips, Doug McIe, and Joelisa; family friends Rodger and Missy Hamrick; and many other extended family and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral Services to celebrate Trista’s life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Eddie Green officiating. Interment will follow in Cogar Cemetery, Desert Fork.
Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to service time, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Dodd & Reed Funeral Home to assist the family with costs of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Trista’s family.

10/23/2025

Laken Lee Eubank, Jr., 61 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 due to an automobile accident.

He was born January 3, 1964 in Buckhannon to Laken Lee Eubank, Sr. and the late Mary Jean Stout Eubank. Laken was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and cooking; he loved his animals and spending time with his family. He previously pastored Fairview Community Church for 15 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his father; wife Carla Wright Eubank; children: Andrew (Savannah) Eubank, Jessica (Travis) McCourt, Mary Beth Eubank (Brandon Nulter), Andrea (Josh) Hamrick, Leigh Anne (Todd) Lynch and bonus sons Jonathan McCartney and Nick Hamrick; grandchildren: Jakob and Ivan Nulter, Somer, Ethan, and Jonathan Hamrick and bonus grandson Ezra Strader; brother Brian (Sandra) Eubank; sister Lois Eubank; and several extended family and friends to mourn his passing.

In keeping with Laken’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 Laken’s family.

10/23/2025

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10/20/2025

Lois Ann Cogar, 59, of Webster Springs went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

She was born on February 2, 1966 at Webster County Memorial Hospital to William Rance Cogar and Helena Dell Clevenger Cogar.

She worked at Diana Grocery Store and Family Dollar for many years. She loved Jesus and spending time with those she loved and who loved her. She loved her doggies and sitting on the front porch. She was a wonderful person, and had a smile and laugh that would light up a room.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Chelsea Beth Cogar (fiancé, Mike Moore); brothers: William Eric Cogar (wife, Jennifer), and David Rance Cogar (wife, Tracey); sister, Lisa Diane Williams (husband, Hank); grandchildren: Timothy Shane McCourt, Chad Michael Cogar, and Ava Grace Cogar; several other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Brandon Cogar; parents: Rance and Helena Cogar; paternal grandparents: John and Edna Cogar; and maternal grandparents: Onie and Gathel Clevenger.

In keeping with Lois’ wishes, she will be cremated and no services will take place at this time.

Online condolences may be sent to www.doddreedfh.com

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, is honored to be serving the Cogar family.

10/19/2025

Thomas Ralph “Tom” Cochran, 77 of Parcoal passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown.

Tom was born May 23, 1948, in Clarksburg and was the son of the late Gail and Rose Jarvis Cochran. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nada McCourt Cochran; sons, Thomas and Zachari Cochran; brothers, Sam, Jack, Phillip Donald Cochran.

Tom was a Christian by faith; he was a disabled electrician from the coal mines. Tom enjoyed spending time at the camp on Gauley River, family reunions, loved music, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. Tom had a strong work ethic, sometimes working 6-7 days a week to provide for his family.

Surviving are his children; Laura Martin, Thomas Matthew “Matt” Cochran and Brett Marshall Cochran; grandchildren, Sydney, Katie, Liberti, Gracie, Tommy and Heidi; great grandchildren, Hayden, Lydia, Ryker and Jax and also many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Paul Rounds officiating. Burial will follow at Big Run Cemetery, Diana. Friends may join the family for visitation two hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ww.doddreedfh.com

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving Tom’s family.