Dodd & Reed Funeral Home

02/02/2026

Barbara Jean Murello Lynch, 83 of Summersville passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Summersville Healthcare Center. She was born January 20, 1943 in Quantico, Virginia to the late Marine Master Sergeant Frank and Genevieve Utt Murello.
She loved to travel and enjoyed rock concerts, country music, NASCAR races, and spending time at the beach. She loved horse back riding with her sisters: Patty, Pam, and Terry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Lynch; two infant brothers: Anthony and Daniel; and stepson Jackie (Jay) Lynch, Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her sisters: Patty (Bud) Cogar, Pam (Rick) Clutter, and Teresa (Jeff) McCoy; brother: Frank (Donna) Murello; sons: Joseph (Melissa) Lynch and Brian (Kim) Hamilton; step-daughter Traci (Perry) Bias; and grandchildren: Ashley (Andrew) Friday, Breanna (Clayton) Johnson, Cole, Ashley and Annie Hamilton, Lucas Bias, Olivia Lynch, and Chloe and Emma Lynch. She has lots of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friends to mourn her passing.
Barb requested cremation and her wishes will be honored. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at Dodd o& Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.con.
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02/02/2026

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01/31/2026

Connie D. (Clevenger) Lynch, 71, of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at WVU Hospital Ruby Memorial.
She was born September 9, 1954 in Webster Springs to the late Harold and Jane Clevenger.
Connie was a homemaker, having retired after 25 years from Women’s Aid in Crisis, in Webster Springs, where she held supervised visitations through Child Protective Services. She was known and loved by all in her hometown and beyond.
Connie had many special gifts of skill to share, including sewing, reading, playing word games, and raising beautiful houseplants (including her mother’s treasured Christmas cactus, over 80 years old). She spent a lot of time teaching her grandchildren her special talents. Out of all, a favorite was making hard candy. It warms our hearts to know her experience, knowledge, and legacy will carry forward through her most precious gifts, “Nanny’s/Granny’s” babies.
Connie’s most profound and final gift to give was love and LIFE, when she chose to be an organ donor.
In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jackie Harold Clevenger, as well as grandparents: the late Violet Madeline Hamrick, the late Thomas Wade and Sallie Jane Fredrick, and the late David and Ida Clevenger.
Connie’s cherished memory will be treasured by her four children and their spouses: Todd Lynch (Leigh Anne), Amber Quinn (Donald), Jared Lynch (Becky), and Seth Lynch (Abby); 14 grandchildren: Toby Dillon (Chelsie), James Dillon (Kiara), Heartlea Lynch (Mikey), Bella, Trenton, Carter, Claire, Preston, Braxton, Addy, Karson, Haislea, Ollie, and “one on the way”; two great-grandchildren: Heaven Rose and Annsley Jade; five step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; her only sister Kellea Clevenger; nephew Jeremie Garrison; and her best friend Prisilla Peggs; and many extended family and friends to mourn her passing.
Memorial Services to celebrate Connie’s life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Brandon Moll officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of gathering two hours prior to service time, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Seth and Claire to assist them with household expenses they incurred unexpectedly. Please mail donations to Seth Lynch 81 Elk River Road, Webster Springs, WV 26288.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Connie’s family.

01/30/2026

Naomi Ruth “Peachie” Gregory, 88 of Webster Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Mountain Memories in Elkins. She was born December 13, 1937 in Hacker Valley to the late George and Mae Weese Tanner.
Peachie retired as a mailroom contractor for NASA at Landy Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. She lived in Virginia for about 37 years, moving back to Webster Springs in 1996 and building her home on Airport Road. She was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed hosting all the family get togethers. She loved cooking for everyone who showed up at her house and never let anyone leave hungry. She loved her animals and feeding the birds. Her love for animals was evident in the care she showed her dogs throughout the years, including her latest dog, Okie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dana M. Gregory; longtime companion William “Bill” Lewis; brothers: Willie Tanner and Walter Sonny Tanner; and sisters: Anita Tanner and Linda Tanner.
Left to cherish her memory are her brothers: Noah “Buck” Tanner, Ray (Beth) Tanner, Jeff Tanner, and Richard (Nancy) Tanner; sisters: Sandy (Clark) Mollohan, Carolyn Tanner, Cora Lindsey, and Brenda Black; favorite sister-in-law Judy Tanner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom she graciously loved.
Funeral Services to celebrate Peachie’s life will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Bennie Cowger officiating. Interment will be in Deer Haven Cemetery, Webster Springs.
Friends may join the family for visitation from 12:30 until time of service at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Peachie’s family.

01/30/2026

David Austin McCourt passed away on Saturday, January 24, in Little Rock, Arkansas. His death was the result of a two-car accident that occurred while traveling to Alabama to perform storm cleanup.

David was born on Feb 7, 1989, in Buckhannon, WV. He attended Webster County Schools and participated in many activities and extracurricular sports. David played at whatever position he was most needed for the Highlander Football team, competing in the state playoffs twice, and serving as Team Captain his Senior Year. After high school, David attended Fairmont State College for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy. During his 6-year enlistment, David served in the Special Forces S-E-R-E Division. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq twice each and traveled to nearly 30 countries on duty. Serving in the armed forces helped David make connections and friendships with people from all around the world. He truly was a man with HUNDREDS of Best Friends, being loved by everyone who met him.

It was during this time that David found the LOVE OF HIS LIFE, Diane Taylor, and her son, Aden. David and Diane successfully enjoyed a long-distance relationship throughout his enlistment in the NAVY. When David returned home, they were blessed with two more sons, Myles Austin and Chase William. After serving, David attended school to become a lineman and shortly after began his successful career working in this field. David loved his family and friends with everything he had. He was a kind, giving soul who never met a stranger.

Preceding David in death were his father David Austin McCourt, who passed away in 1993 as well as his Fraternal Grandparents, Nada June and Golden James McCourt and maternal grandfather Nelson E. Davis, Sr. David is survived by his wife Diane and sons Aden Taylor, Myles Austin McCourt, and Chase William McCourt of Webster Springs, WV. His Granny Carroll Ann Davis of Jumbo. Siblings: Ashley and Husband Andy Ray of Wichita, KS, Sister Nada June and husband Ryan Gilles of Wichita, KS, brother Matt and wife Jess McCourt of Flatwoods, WV, brother Billy Green of Webster Springs, WV, and special cousin Kenny Hall of Weston, WV. Early in his teen years, David blessed Mike and Connie Robinson by becoming a part of their family. He is survived by his honorary parents, Mike and Connie Robinson of Webster Springs, sister Meganne Robinson of Montrose, Colorado and Brother Quinten Robinson and wife Kim of Fairmont, WV. David also leaves several beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and of course, hundreds of Best Friends.

Funeral Services to celebrate David’s life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Marty Cowger officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Cochran Cemetery.

Friends may join the family for visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

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

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

01/29/2026

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01/29/2026

Shirley Genece Reynolds, 87 of Ocoee, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Orlando Health Center. She was born March 14, 1938 in Webster Springs to the late Brewster Burley and Bertie Jane Brooks Crites.
Shirley retired from Disney Theme Park in Orlando where she was a Hostess. She enjoyed spending time with her sons and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband George E. Reynolds; son Benjamin Reynolds; brothers: B. Mansel Crites, Arnett Crites, Elmer Crites, Bobby Crites, and Jimmy Crites; and sisters: Virginia Reynolds, Jaunita Westfall, Geneva Crites, and Bonnie Joe Crites.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Phillip (Rosanne) Reynolds; sister Edith Armentrout; grandchildren: Shaina Reynolds, Tiffanie Reynolds, and Cara Reynolds; and several extended family and friends to mourn her passing.
No services will be held at this time. Graveside Services will be held at a later date in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, WV.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Shirley’s family.

01/19/2026

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01/13/2026

Irma Edith Cowger, 84 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Irma was born January 21, 1941, in Bendertown and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fisher Bender. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Irma was a member of the Jerrys Run United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, camping, cleaning fish that Eugene had caught, deer hunting, watching the hummingbirds on the porch, loved playing cards like progressive rummy and setback to name a few, found pleasure in cooking big family meals for everyone to enjoy but more than anything she loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed tremendously.

Surviving are her loving husband, Eugene; children, Louise (Sonny Arbogast) Hamrick, Tommy (Patricia) Cowger, Darlene (Danny Snyder) Groves and Kenneth (Christina) Cowger; grandchildren, Pooh (Ashley), Jonathan (Holly), Sara (Randy), Danielle (Everette), Thomas (Julie) and Blaise (Nikki); great grandchildren, Cambree, Jerrick, Emma, Ellie, Eleah, William, Zoni, Jocelyn, Olivia and Maxton; a brother, Dewey (Jean) Bender and many other extended family member and friends that will miss her.

Service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Gary Garden and Deacon Billy Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Vance Cemetery, Hacker Valley. Friends may join the family for visitation 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

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

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01/08/2026

Delores Jean Aleshire Joy, 90 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1935 in Barrett, Boone County, WV to the late Wallace and Ethel Mundy Mills.

Delores was a member of Bergoo Baptist Church where she was very active until her health declined. She enjoyed going to the casino, reading, visiting with people, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She had a giving spirit and would help anytime she could.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milton Joy; son Tony Ray Aleshire; daughter Sarah Aleshire; brothers Carl Mills and Jimmy Truman; and brother-in-law Bob Marvel.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Marketia (Ron) Baker, Kent (Anita) Aleshire, Jimmy (Cheryl) Aleshire, Rodney (Linda) Aleshire, Clifford (Susan) Aleshire, and Tim (Susan) Aleshire; brother: Oscar (Dinah) Mills; sisters: Linda (Jim) Clutter, Barbara Marvel, and Kay (Jim) Dyer; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services to celebrate Delores’ life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Bennie Cowger officiating. Friends may join the family for visitation two hours prior to service time, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home.

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

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

01/08/2026

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01/07/2026

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