Ritchie Robert Cooper, 49, of Nitro, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Ritchie was a 1989 graduate of Duval High School and a former juvenile correction officer with the State of WV at Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center. Ritchie loved the outdoors and camping.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Narci Cooper and great nephew, Caleb Skeenes.

Ritchie is survived by fiancé, Shelly George; daughter, Jordan Cooper; father; Bernard Cooper; sisters, Lynda (Ken) Lawrence and Elizabeth Turner; brothers, Alan (Rita) Cooper and Bruce (Linda) Cooper; nieces and nephews, Nikki Hughes, Chelsie Shaffer, Zach Cooper, and Blake Cooper; great nieces and nephews, Olivia Hughes, Jalen Chanel, and Tylin Turner.

A private service has been scheduled. Ritchie will be laid to rest at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Transplant House of Cleveland, 2029 E 115th Street, Cleveland OH, 44106.

Deborah Lynn Vanhoose, born December 4, 1954, joined her Heavenly throng on Friday, September 3, 2021, ending the suffering from lung cancer.

The eldest of four children of the union of James B. and Wanda J. (Bailey) Vanhoose. Deb was the leader of the group, always planning her siblings’ activities in their childhood days. Her education started in elementary school in Fairmont and continued through middle school in New Martinsville then to John Adams and George Washington High School. She performed in several extra-curricular activities and was a majorette at JA & GW. She furthered her education at WVU. Deb took her learning seriously and maintained a 4.0 GPA through her college training. She once gave a professor a difficult time who gave her a B+ until he changed it to an A. She was very protective of her grades. She worked for Union Carbide for 20 years before returning to the profession she loved and earned a Master of Psychology from WVSU.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Brad and is survived by her parents; her sister, Sue; brother, Steve; and most importantly her favorite, Deborah’s nieces and nephews, Lanique, Grant, Taylor, Olivia, Maggie, and Ryan who will miss her dearly.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, and a reception afterwards with the family.

Wayne Noel Sowards, 93, of 77 Tango Road, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Wayne was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ. He was a master brick mason whose work can be seen throughout Lincoln and surrounding counties. He was a member of Bricklayer’s Union Local 9 and served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 71 years and 8 months, Shella; children, Dianna (Herb) Yeager of Moundsville, WV and Earnest (Ellen) Sowards of Alum Creek, WV; grandchildren, Sarah (Gary) Meyer, Gary Yeager, Micah Sowards, and Aaron Sowards; great grandchildren, Samantha Meyer and Robert Meyer; and several nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin, WV.

Nancy Ann Webb went to her mansion on the hilltop Sunday, August 29, 2021, where she joined her husband Foster and grandson Eric Alley. Nancy was the daughter of Charles and Katherine Lynch.

Nancy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She never met a stranger and loved everyone no matter what type of person they were.

Nancy loved the Lord, loved being a Sunday School teacher for years, working with the elderly, and working at Sams. She loved to work in the garden with her husband and then canning their produce. She had a passion to rock many babies to sleep, cook, and sew.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Foster; grandson, Eric Alley; parents, Charles and Katherine Lynch; brothers, Charles Jr., Rolland David, Sammy, and Raymond; sisters, Phyllis Bishop and Josephine.

Surviving are children, Denise (Rommie), Ronda, Kelli Jo (Keith), and Will; grandchildren, Frosti, Bradley, and Bethany (Bo); great grandchildren, Randy Joe, Sonny, Colton, Harli, Cayd, Iziah, Lynix, Resci, Remmy, Charlee, and Maddie.

Service will be held with her husband, William Webb Sr. at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Webb-Means Cemetery in Yawkey.

Opal B. (nee Siders) Price, age 81 of Huntsburg, OH, formerly of Mentor, OH,
passed away August 28, 2021 at home. She was born December 15, 1939, in
Ward, WV to the late Leslie and Eloise Siders.

Opal was a member of The Church of Christ in Mentor, OH for 54 years. During those years, she was a Sunday school teacher and worked tirelessly in community service. She worked in the food industry for over 50 years. Her hobbies included traveling and gardening. She visited all 50 states in her lifetime and raised a garden every summer. She enjoyed cake decorating, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hurley; daughter, Tina (James)
Layne; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 4 sisters and other loving family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Price; parents, and 4 brothers.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday September 2, 2021 at the
Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. The family will receive friends from 11 am until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Price Family Cemetery in Quinland, WV. Local arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Church of Christ Food
Pantry, Church of Christ, 7201 Burridge Avenue, Mentor Ohio, 44060.

Roy G. Lowther, 94, born October 18, 1926, in Cambridge, OH, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25, 2021, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Roy grew up in and around Spencer, WV, where he worked for his father’s oil and gas drilling company. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1945. After high school, Roy joined the army, and spent a year in Germany. When he returned, he became reacquainted with the love of his life, Evelyn Cline, and they were married on October 18, 1947.

In 1951, Roy started working for Union Carbide where he trained to become a chemist. While working, he attended WV State College and earned a degree in chemistry in 1972. He retired in 1986.

Roy was an active, highly respected of member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St Albans since 1961, where he served in many capacities. Roy was a friendly, affable person who liked to keep busy. He always had a “project” going either at home or church.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Lowther and Evelyn Eddy Lowther; his beloved wife of 71 years, Evelyn W. Cline Lowther; his sister Vera Lowther Litton; and his brother Russell E. Lowther.

He is survived and missed by his family, daughter Sandra G. Lowther Clancy, sister Rita Lowther Borousk of FL, son-in-law Charles A. Clancy and granddaughter Caitlin E. Clancy.

The memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Highlawn Baptist Church in St Albans with Reverend Jason Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St Albans. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church.

In remembrance of Roy’s life, donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave. St Albans WV 25177.

William “Foster” Webb Sr., 82, of Ruth, WV, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving husband, daddy, pawpaw, brother, and uncle. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and chopping wood. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

Foster was preceded in death by his grandson, Eric; parents, Walter and Mable; brothers, Richard, James, Cecil, Mike, Gifford, Ken and Little Bobby; and sister, Jean.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Denise (Rommie), Ronda, Kelli Jo (Keith), and William Jr.; grandchildren, Frosti, Bradley, and Bethany (Bo); great grandchildren, Randy Joe, Sonny, Colton, Harli, Cayd, Remmy, Iziah, Lynix, Resci, and Charlee; sister, Betty (Bobby) Means of Yawkey.

Service will be held to celebrate his legacy at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Means & Webb Cemetery, Yawkey.

Basil Ray Sansom, 75, of Sod, West Virginia, son of late Cephas and Hazel Sansom, was called home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Basil was a retired coal miner and was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, in Alum Creek. He was a lifelong fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, enjoyed watching westerns with his family, and drinking coffee on his front porch.

In addition to his parents, Basil was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Sansom; brothers, Eugene and Wetzel Sansom.

Basil is survived by his sisters, Lorainne Chambers and Virginia Jones; children, Julie Barnett, Connie (Tony) McCullough, David (Missy) Sansom, and Jerry (Angela) Sansom. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matthew Barnett, Joshua (Haley) Barnett, Ashley (Kimberly) Briles, EJ Briles, Jessica Sansom, Jeremy Sansom, Andrew Sansom, and Christopher Sansom; numerous great-grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews, and friends. Basil was dearly loved by everyone who knew him.

Services will be at the Last Supper Mausoleum at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Keith George officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Last Supper Mausoleum.

Glenn Westley McGhee (Tiny) was born on July 7, 1955 in South Charleston, West Virginia. Went home Monday August 23, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was one of five siblings. He loved building fences and enjoyed working with his hands. He absolutely cherished his pony and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed listening to Blue Grass & was the Lone Ranger’s number one fan. Anyone that new Glenn knew that he loved to eat, especially pinto beans. The truth is he loved all beans, except for green beans, of course. Due to his line of work, he moved around a lot throughout the years. Living in South Carolina, North Carolina & Maryland. However, West Virginia is where he always wanted to be. It is why at the end of his years he chose to come back. After all, it really is almost heaven….

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Geraldine Pauley McGhee; sisters, Sybil Dunning and Rosemary Eplin.
He is survived by his Son, Matthew (Lisset Valladares) and Daughter, Nicholle McGhee; four grandchildren, Austin Matthew McGhee, Carly Hannah McGhee, Devin Englebright, and Makayla McGhee; sister, Bev (Ron) DeBord, brother, John (Kama) McGhee. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday August 28, 2021, at Ruth Community Church with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.

Hazel Elizabeth Akers Hess, 91, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd & Ethel Turley Akers, her husband of 66 years, Kenneth R. Hess, brother, Woodson Akers, and sisters, Marjorie Goodall and Ruth Scully.

Hazel was a member of Bible Center Church, and loved serving in the nursery. She was retired from Highland Hospital, Charleston, where she worked as an assistant administrator . She served as the Local & International President for Credit Women International, and also served on the Boards for Highland Hospital and Hospice.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved serving the community thru the local VFW, Alum Creek Alliance, and the Women’s Ministry. Hazel had many talents, one of which was cutting grass on Hess Mountain even at the age of 91.

Hazel is survived by her son, Reed (Vicki) Hess, Alum Creek, daughter, Susan (Jack) Conner, Elk Hills, brother, L. Forrest Akers, Jr., South Charleston, and sister, Nona Akers Wolfe, Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Paige (Rex) Hill, Eric (Erin) Conner, and Stephanie Conner, great-grandchildren, Serena and Hunter Hill and her canine Princess Missy Timer.

Services will be 1:00pm Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston, WV, with Pastors Eric Mounts and Matt Friend officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family & friends will gather 2 hours prior to the service. .

The family would like to give a special thank you to Don & Frances Cantrell, Ralph & Robin, Dr. Susan Cavender, Mason Kirk and our Bible Center Church Family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536 or Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.