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Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries

Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV

Patricia Rae Griffith

Patricia Rae Griffith

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia Rae Griffith, 75, of Bradley, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Raleigh Center, Beaver. 

Born May 28, 1949, at Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Adams and Claudine (Kaelber) Adams Bacom. 

Patricia was a homemaker. She grew up in Texas and had been a resident of Bradley for the past 50 years. She...

Raymond Dale "Pete" Lokant

Raymond Dale "Pete" Lokant

Jan 20, 2025

Raymond D. "Pete" Lokant, 70, passed away on Monday, January 20th 2025 after a sudden battle with esophageal cancer, demonstrating unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, WV. Visitation for friends will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home...

Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford

Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford

Jan 17, 2025

Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford, 58, of Mullens, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a Beckley hospital. 

Born December 16, 1966, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Gene Bert and Charlotte Lee (Meadows) Johnson. 

Missy was a homemaker and a former Thirty-one salesman. She was a graduate of Mullens High School. She loved her dogs, enjoyed talking on...

Luther Lee Sanger

Luther Lee Sanger

Jan 17, 2025

Luther Lee Sanger, 81, of Mount Hope passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side.

Born March 7, 1943 in Calloway, WV he was the son of the late Elmer and Sadie Milam Sanger.

Luther retired from working in the coal mines , he was a member and a Deacon of the Mt. Hope...

Ginger Gale Moore

Ginger Gale Moore

Jan 15, 2025

Ginger Gale Moore, 62, of Oak Hill, WV , passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2024 at CAMC General. 

She was born on December 6, 1962 to the late Curtis and Margaret Holbrook at Montgomery General Hospital. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Curtis Holbrook; husband, David Moore; and siblings Tex Holbrook, Tim Holbrook, Jeannie Simmons, and Dock...

Tracy Eugene Bailey

Tracy Eugene Bailey

Jan 14, 2025

Tracy Eugene Bailey, 73, of Pax, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born March 26, 1951 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Corbit and Susie Weaver Bailey. Retired Army Sgt of 20 years, later he retired from Anheuser-Busch in VA. He enjoyed fishing playing cards, and traveling.

Along with his parents he was preceded...

William Donald Shell

William Donald Shell

Jan 14, 2025

William "Doc" Donald Shell, 93, of Robson passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care in Charleston.

Born June 1, 1931 in Fireco, WV he was the son of the late Walter and Mabel Ellison Shell.

Mr. Shell worked at a Bakery as a baker in Washington D.C. and after retiring from the bakery he worked in landscaping...

Thelma Alma (Plasha) Sprouse

Thelma Alma (Plasha) Sprouse

Jan 8, 2025

Thelma Alma Plasha Sprouse, 95, of Welch, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, WV.

Born March 5, 1929, in Kingston, WV she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Chelnik Plasha.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Welch, and a past member of the Gideons. She was...

Richard David Sayers

Richard David Sayers

Jan 6, 2025

Richard David Sayers, 50, of Hilltop, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his residence. 

Born September 26, 1974, at Montgomery, he was the son of Richard H. Sayers and the late Reba Jeanne (Smith) Sayers. 

Richard was a graduate of Mount Hope High School and was a former employee of Grant's and Value Plus as a Butcher. 

He is preceded in...

Wilma Lee Maynor Treadway

Wilma Lee Maynor Treadway

Jan 6, 2025

Wilma Lee Maynor Treadway, 81, of Clear Creek, went to be with her heavenly father on January 6, 2025. 

Born March 17, 1943 to the late Dillard and Margie Workman. 

Wilma was a member of the Sycamore Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and a loyal friend to many. 

In addition to her parents, she is...

LeBreska Ann (Blankenship) Syner

LeBreska Ann (Blankenship) Syner

Jan 5, 2025

LeBreska Ann (Blankenship) Syner of Edmond, WV passed away suddenly at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV. Bre was the daughter of John and Yvonne Blankenship of Fayetteville, WV. 

Bre started her career with the US Postal Service at Robson, WV. She loved the people of Robson and they loved her in return. She later transferred to the Post Office...

Lear Rhealda (Ford) Summerell

Lear Rhealda (Ford) Summerell

Jan 5, 2025

Lear Rhealda (Ford) Summerell, 73, of Beckley WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born December 12, 1951 in Pemberton, WV she was the daughter of the late Burton and June (Wiles) Ford.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Howard Summerell; brothers, Charlie Ford and Burton Ford, Jr.; and...

Frank "Bucky" Blackwell

Frank "Bucky" Blackwell

Jan 4, 2025

 Frank L. (Bucky) Blackwell, 77, of Mullens passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long, courageous battle with sarcoma.  

Born in Mullens, West Virginia, he was the son of James R. “Tuck” Blackwell and Kathleen P. Blackwell Vest.  

Bucky graduated from Mullens High School in 1965 and graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor...

Steven Michael Mills, Sr.

Steven Michael Mills, Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

Steven Michael Mills, Sr. AKA Baby Mills, 67, of Amigo, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his residence. 

Born February 26, 1957 at Mullens, he was the son of the late James Edward Mills, Sr. and Hester Marie (McKinney) Mills. 

Steven was a former employee for the WV Department of Highways. In his leisure he enjoyed billiards, trading, being around...

David Rose

David Rose

Dec 31, 2024

David Rose, 71, of Minden passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston with his loving family by his side.

Born October 9, 1953, in Pikeville, KY he was the son of the late Billy Joe Rose and Peggy Lester.

David graduated with a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from the College of West Virginia in 1996....

Lillian Mae Phillips

Lillian Mae Phillips

Dec 30, 2024

Lillian Mae Phillips, 93, of Oak Hill, passed away at her home on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born October 24, 1931, at Minden, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Fannie (Grandetti) Vegh. 

She was a 1949 graduate of Oak Hill School. She was the office manager at G.C. Murphy Co. for several years until...

Elizabeth Ann (Withrow) Ellis

Elizabeth Ann (Withrow) Ellis

Dec 29, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Withrow Ellis, 76, of Oak Hill passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hidden Valley Center in Oak Hill.

Born May 22, 1948 in Lochgelly, WV she was the daughter of the late James and Clara Smith Withrow.

Elizabeth retired from Wal-Mart working as a cashier. She was a member of Carlisle First Church of God and in her...

Fred Cadle, Jr.

Fred Cadle, Jr.

Dec 27, 2024

Fred Cadle, Jr., 73, of Helen, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence with his loving and devoted wife by his side. 

Born May 5, 1951, at Amigo, he was the son of the late Fred Cadle, Sr. and Betty Jean (Utt) Cadle. 

Fred was a former coalminer and coal truck driver. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Nira Gallia (Tyree) Kania

Nira Gallia (Tyree) Kania

Dec 27, 2024

Nira Gillia Tyree Kania, 91, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday December 27,

2024 at Fayetteville HealthCare Center. Born September 14, 1933 to Trenton and Violet Tyree and mother Margaret Wimmer. Raised by her grandparents Clyde and Nettie Harler of Kincaid.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Theodore Kania Sr and son John Kania.

She is survived...

Ieva L. (Smith) Wheeler

Ieva L. (Smith) Wheeler

Dec 26, 2024

Ieva L. Wheeler age 68, of Piney View, WV. Passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Gloria Goins Smith. Born April 15, 1956 at Oak Hill WV. 

Ieva was a CNA, worked for home health care patients. She also was a manager for Omelet Shop...

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