Laverna M. West, 81, of Sarah Ann, W.Va., passed away at 6 p.m. Jan. 17, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. She was born May 1, 1932, at Athens, Tenn., to Elbert and Elizabeth (Griggs) Carpenter. She married William West. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of …read more.