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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Elsie Betty Parker
Feb 4, 2024
Elsie Betty Petro Parker, 97, of Sun, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.
Born January 7, 1927 in Price Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Toney and Vicie Bryant Petro.
Elsie was a homemaker, she was a loyal and faithful member of the First Assembly of God...
David "Scott" Stevens
Feb 2, 2024
David “ Scott” Stevens, 38, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1985, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father , David Stevens.
Scott was a 2003 graduate of Oak Hill High School and also took classes at FCVT for...
Emma Jean Repass
Feb 1, 2024
Emma Jean Hatfield Repass, 87, of Pulaski, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family, February 1, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, VA.
Born November 11, 1936, at Baileysville, WV she was the daughter of the late Carl and Minnie Hatfield.
Jean was an avid cook and loved nothing more than sharing her amazing food and wonderful sense of humor...
Samantha Lynn Barfield
Jan 27, 2024
Samantha Lynn Barfield, 38, of Oak Hill, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence.
Born August 19, 1985, at Rocky Mt., North Carolina, she was the daughter of Anthony (Tony) Barfield and Michelle Lynn.
Samantha attended Bluefield Sate and was working toward a degree in Occupational Therapy while she was a counselor for recovering addicts. She loved her children,...
Sean Adam Stevens
Jan 24, 2024
Sean Adam Stevens, 36, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in a Charleston hospital.
Born March 22, 1987, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father, David Stevens.
Sean was a 2005 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He got his start in the culinary/ restaurant business at Chicco's...
David Ronald Toney
Jan 22, 2024
David Ronald Toney, “Ronnie” or “DR” 73, a proud veteran of the US Army, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.
David was born in Carlisle, WV and resided in Fayetteville, WV at the time of his passing. He is preceded in death by his father Alfred Toney, mother Elsie Toney,...
Josephine Marie Lafferty
Jan 21, 2024
Josephine Marie Lafferty, 82, of Oak Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 21, 1941, at Tamroy, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Lewis Vannatter, Sr. and Angeline Romano Vannatter.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church , Oak Hill, and was the last survivor...
Charlene Elizabeth Black
Jan 18, 2024
Charlene Elizabeth Black, 68, of Bridgeport passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.
Born May 14, 1955 in Ohio she was the daughter of the late Ruth Black Taylor.
Charlene was a homemaker she enjoyed watching her Soap Opera's and spending time with her family.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several...
Celia Ramona Abshire
Jan 16, 2024
Celia Ramona Tyree Abshire, 95, of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in a Beckley hospital.
Born April 4, 1928, at Cirtsville, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Ray and Lillian Ester (Maynor) Tyree.
Celia was a 20 year employee of the Beckley Postal Service. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, they...
Connie Lynn Edwards
Jan 14, 2024
Connie Lynn Persinger Edwards, 73, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born September 1, 1950 in Montgomery, WV she was the daughter of the late Richard Carlton and Mary Evelyn Pennington Persinger.
Connie was a homemaker, she was a member of the Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church on...
James Estil Scarbrough
Jan 11, 2024
James Estil Scarbrough,79, of Shady Spring went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley.
Born September 27, 1944 in Clear Creek, WV he was the son of the late Albert and Irene Dickens Scarbrough.
James was a proud United States Air Force Veteran where he worked as a...
Christopher Lee Wygal
Jan 9, 2024
Christopher Lee Wygal, Chris "Doodad" passed away on January 9, 2024. Chris was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and fought the fight for eight years.
Born November 11, 1960 in Beckley. He graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1979.
Chris was an avid Harley rider, it was something he always enjoyed, especially trips to the Scenic Highway. He...
Elizabeth Marguette Thorne
Jan 9, 2024
Elizabeth Marguette Thorne, 95, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Rainelle Healthcare Center.
Born February 9, 1928, at Gatewood, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia Elizabeth (Talbert) Butler.
Elizabeth married the love of her life, Paul Thorne on May 30, 1947 and they were married for 72 years. She...
Timothy Ryan Young
Jan 9, 2024
Timothy Ryan Young, 66, of Scarbro, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Born April 15, 1957, Montgomery, WV, he was the son of the Donnie Clara (Deboard) Young and the late Jack Leonard Young.
Timothy was a Heavy Equipment Operator and in his leisure he enjoyed riding his four...
Judy Carol Hunley
Jan 8, 2024
Judy Carol Parsons Hunley, 64, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV.
Born August 29, 1959 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the late Hollie and Goldie Elswick Parsons.
Judy worked as a a waitress and loved spending time with her family.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death...
Biddle Franklin Williams, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Biddle Franklin Williams, Sr. 87, of Pax, WV. took the masters hand on his 87 birthday January 5, 2024 and entered the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by his family at PMC in Oak Hill.
Born January 5, 1937 in Long Branch, WV he was the son of the late Bob and Violet Williams.
Biddle was a 1955 graduate of Pax...
Josephine Wines Suttle
Jan 4, 2024
Josephine Wines Suttle, 86, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born June 17, 1937 in Pax, WV she was the daughter of the late Luther Wines and Lilly Jane Maynor Bailey.
Josephine was a homemaker, was a loyal member of the...
Roy Lee Collins
Jan 3, 2024
Roy Lee Collins, 79, of Clear Creek, WV, went to be with the Lord and his baby girl, Brenda on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Roy was born on November 27, 1944 at Clear Creek, to the late Jesse and Mable Collins-Williams and his stepfather, Delbert Williams.
In addition to his parents and...
Jesse Ray McFall
Dec 30, 2023
Jesse Ray McFall, 30, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born on March 31, 1993 to Stacy and Edward McFall, Jr.
Jesse loved his wife and family dearly. He was proud to be a Momma’s boy and adored his dogs. Jesse also loved football, most especially the Cowboys and West Virginia Mountaineers, sports, and Pokémon cards.
In addition to...
Cora Mae West
Dec 24, 2023
Cora Mae Massey West, 84, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born July 25, 1939 in Fayette County she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Ruby Estamae Toney Massey.
Cora worked and retired as a Grocery store clerk, she was of the Baptist faith, and...
