Adams Reed Funeral Home, 7000 Webster Road, Cowen, WV (2026)

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.

12/04/2025

Jack McLaughlin gained his wings on December 2, 2025 following a long illness. Jack lived up Williams River in Cowen, WV where he built a home for his family. He was a coal miner and loved doing wood working. He had his private campground and loved hanging out with all the guys when they came in. Now he is back with his mom, dad, brother, nephew, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arlie “Cluster” and Eliza McLaughlin and one brother Herman “Gene” McLaughlin.

He survived by his wife Gloria, sister Zeta “Pearl” and Burnell Green and brother Lester "Lee” and Darlene McLaughlin, daughter Lisa and Jay Jones, son Terry and Beverly McLaughlin, grandsons Kyler, Dakota, and Bryce Deel, granddaughters Brittany and Tony Crissinger and Tiffany and Travis Carpenter. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren Hunter, Evelyn, Chase, Valerie, Isabella, Brooklynn and Melody.

He was loved by all his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all. This life will never be the same without him. RIP Dad.

Services will be held at a later date.

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

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

If you have a story or a special memory of Jack please feel free to share in the comments below for the family to see.

11/21/2025

Loyd Leon "Chub" Amos, 79, of Cowen, WV, was born on January 4, 1946, and passed away on November 20, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and steady hands that shaped the world around him.

He is survived by his son, James (and wife Stephany); his daughter, Melissa; and many others who were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn (Tink), whom he now joins in eternal rest.

A proud veteran, he served honorably in the United States Army and completed a tour in Vietnam. After returning home, he worked in the coal mines for 18 years, demonstrating the same resilience, grit, and dedication he brought to every part of his life.

Outside of work, he found joy in the quiet and the outdoors. He loved hunting, but more than anything he loved fishing—his true passion. He was gifted with his hands, able to craft, build, and fix anything he touched. His creativity and skill live on in the things he made and the people he taught.

He will be remembered for his humor, his stubborn determination, his huge heart, and the way he could turn the simplest moments—like a day on the water—into memories that last a lifetime.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Jim Varney officiating. Burial with Military Honors by American Legion Post #62 will follow at Hickman Cemetery, Dyer. Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

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

11/19/2025

Please join us with your family and friends on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM at our Adams-Reed Funeral Home Chapel where we will honor those gone on this past year.
We encourage you to bring an ornament with your loved one’s name on it to hang on our tree in their honor and memory.
Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow.

Matt, Cathy and Staff

11/10/2025

Joseph William “Grave Digger” Bragg, 95 of Cowen, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Adrian, WV and was the son of the late Delbert and Minnie Lewis Bragg. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah A. Bragg; all of his siblings, Bernard, Delbert Jr “Fore”, Mack, Charlie, Thelma, Ermil, Ross and Phillip.

He worked mainly construction jobs during his working years and had also worked as a grave digger for Joe Adams. He was a US Army Veteran; he enjoyed anything outdoors but especially ginsenging.

Surviving are his children, Bill Bragg and his wife Lora, Kim Compton and her husband Mike and Gary Bragg; three grandkids and two great grandkids.

Per his wishes there will be no services and he will be laid to rest next to his wife at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen.

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

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

11/06/2025

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