Adams Reed Funeral Home

04/07/2026

Enoch Jackson “Jack” Lee, 96 of Napier, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1929 in Cabin Creek to the late Charles and Martha Hodge Lee.
Jack was a coal miner, an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed playing cards, singing, and writing songs. He was a friend to many and never met a stranger. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife Rosa Holcomb Lee; infant son Kenneth Lee; daughters-in-law: Debbie Lee and Darlene Kay Lee; son-in-law Chuck Brooks; and siblings: Gemilla, Annabelle, Charles Jr., Calvin, and Cherry Lee.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Wayne (Brenda) Lee, Preston Lee, Nathan (June) Lee, Alvin Lee, Latticia (Robert) Massey, and Kathy Brooks; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Christine, Laird B., Bonnie, and Esther Lee; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen, with Pastor Butch Rose officiating. Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lee family.

04/07/2026

Delbert Fillmore Hall, 85 of Craigsville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1940 in Birch to the late George Edward and Gertrude Williams Hall.
Delbert was a welder for Midland Steel in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoyed fishing and camping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Kevin Hall; brothers: George Edward Hall, Jr., John Lewis Hall, Denver Gale Hall, Dannie Meadows, Kenny Meadows, and Don “Otis” Hall; sisters: Carolyn Sue Jarvis and Dolly Yvonne Mathis.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife: Sharon Cogar Hall; sons: Delbert Dwayne Hall of Craigsville, Gregory Dayton Hall of Craigsville, and Douglas Abear of Syracuse, NY; brother Keith Meadows of Craigsville; sisters: Dale Lou (Stanley) Williamson of Williamson, WV and Glenda Jean Rose of New Martinsville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral Services to celebrate Delbert’s life will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen, with Pastor James Lynch officiating. Interment will follow in Fleming Cemetery, Craigsville. Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to service time, from 1:00–2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hall family.

03/18/2026

Bertha Ann Chaffin, 81 of Cowen passed away March 16, 2026 at her home. Bertha was born June 13, 1944 in Cowen and was the daughter of the late Ardan and Alice Ray Williams. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Loye Chaffin; siblings, Lovie Sill, Louvis Newhouse, Russell Beale, Billy Williams, Jubert Williams, Polly Johnson and Eddie Williams; daughter in law, Joyce Chaffin; grandson, Caden Loye Gene Williams and a great grandson Dalton Lough.

Bertha was a Baptist by faith and had attended Arcola Church. She enjoyed camping, cooking for her family, gardening, canning, pitching horseshoes, spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and loved her dog, Pepper.

Surviving are her children Robert (Stephanie) Chaffin, Sr, Darlene Chaffin, Michael (Loretta) Chaffin, Anna (George) Williams and John Boy (Tiffany) Chaffin; grandchildren, Crystal Chaffin, Robert Chaffin, Donald Chaffin, Bradley (Lori Ward) Chaffin, Melissa Chaffin, Michael Chaffin, Shane Chaffin, Josh Hoke, Chaddy, Alabama, and Nevaeh Chaffin, Sumer Chaffin, Myesha Chaffin, Shakira Chaffin, Jasmine Chaffin, Stormy Chaffin, Easton Chaffin, Doodles (Becky) Williams, John (Krista) Williams, Justin (Stephanie) Williams, Heather (George) Young, Hillary (Noah Mason) Short and Hannah (Caleb Chipps) Short ; great grandchildren, Nellie Chaffin, Olivia (William) Taylor, Makayla Williams, Vincent William, Joshua Hoke, Betsy Hoke, McKenzie Hoke, Addalynn Hoke, Havannah Hoke, Wayde Hoke, Liam Williams, Emma Williams, Ava Williams Jaylnn Chaffin, Zane Collins, Raylea Smith Brayden Paugh, Hunter Chaffin, Garrett Chaffin, Walker Lough, Leo Williams, Ace Williams and Jeremy Williams, Hayden, Brooklyn, Jazzlyn, Kanyon and Coleson Young, Huxley, Crew and Sloane Chipps; brothers, Harold (Ruth) Williams and Jimmy Dale (Kathy) Williams; and also many other extended family members and friends who will miss her.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Chaffin Family Cemetery with Pastor Doug Martin officiating.

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

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

03/06/2026

David Hebb, 70, of Craigsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born on February 11, 1956 in Summersville, he was the son of the late John Allen and Norma Ruth (Worley) Hebb, Sr.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hebb; brothers: John Allen Hebb, Jr. and Ricky Lee Hebb; and sister, Nina Miller.

David was a jack of all trades, but very good at detailing cars. He also liked to restore older cars back to as original of condition as possible. He enjoyed hunting and just being in the woods, in general. He enjoyed a good antique find that he could always add to his collection. Above all, he loved being with his family. He was sweet, and always willing to help anyone that needed it; even becoming an organ donor after his passing.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Joshua and Justin Hebb; brothers: Wayne and Jack Hebb; sisters: Mereline “Kay” Bragg and Diana Hilton; several grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

In keeping with David’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.

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

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

The experienced funeral directors at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity and respect. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements.

02/13/2026

Betty Nell Sutton Waybright, 94, of Cowen, formerly of Hopewell, VA, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Webster Healthcare Center, Cowen. Betty was born January 25, 1932 in Sutton and was the daughter of the late Ronal C. and Edith Tyler Sutton. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Waybright; brother, Ronnie Sutton and sisters, Carolyn Haddix and Shirley Tracy.

Betty was a Christian by faith and attended Tri City Church of Christ when she lived in Hopewell, VA. In November of 2009 she moved back to Cowen and lived with her sister Shirley until her health allowed. Betty enjoyed people, she loved working with the public; she was a very gracious and generous person, she was an avid dog lover, enjoyed traveling, reading, shoes, doing crossword puzzles and often talked about her time growing up in Arcola.

Surviving are her sister, Jeanie Sparks and her husband Fred of Cowen; many nieces, nephews and extended family members who will truly miss her.

Per Betty’s wishes, she will be cremated and will be inurned at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins with her husband. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

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

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

02/10/2026

William “Bill” Snyder of Cowen, WV, passed away February 8, 2026, at home after an extended illness. He was born on November 27, 1956, in Erbacon, WV, to Mildred Snyder and the late Warden Snyder.

Bill graduated from Webster County High School in 1975, where he began studying auto body repair. This is also where he met the love of his life, Debbie McCumbers. After graduating, Bill began pursuing his lifelong career in the auto body industry. He and his dream girl, Debbie, were married on May 23, 1976. They shared 49 wonderful years of marriage together before Debbie’s passing in August of 2025.

Bill spent most of his life working in the auto body industry, and he was a master of his trade. He and Debbie opened their business, Bill’s Body Shop, in Cowen in 1989. They ran the business successfully until 2008, when Bill decided to close the shop and take a job with Erie Insurance. He retired from Erie in 2022, and he and Debbie reopened the business that they loved.

Bill was a Baptist by faith and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cowen. He was also a proud member of the Glade Lodge #205 Knights of Pythias, where he served as treasurer and was awarded the 2024 Pythian of the Year for the state of West Virginia. Bill was a devoted husband, father, son, and papaw. He was loved by all who knew him.

Left to keep his memory alive are his three daughters, Lynn (Shawn) Rose, Shelia (Matt) Brown, and Annie (Lundy) Bailey; seven grandchildren, Alyssa (Caleb) Hardway, Dawson Tharp, Kenadi McCoy, Logan and Lily Brown, and Jaylen and Elias Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Roman and Titus Hardway; his mother, Mildred Snyder; two chosen brothers, Chris and James Mullens; sister-in-law, Mina Bailey; and many great friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Debbie Snyder; father, Warden Snyder; mother- and father-in-law, Barbara and Stewart McCumbers; and brother-in-law, Kenny McCumbers.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Cowen, with Pastor Bryan Barnett officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen. Friends may join the family for visitation from 5-9 p.m. Saturday evening, February 14, at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4.

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

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

02/02/2026

It has taken 10 full years, but, the task is done. With the completion of the new office remodel, the first floor renovation phase is complete! We’re so pleased with our more modern and up-to-date look! Stop in one day this week and take a look around!

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.