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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
James Larry Burgess, Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
James Larry Burgess Jr. born January 25, 1977 passed away in his home on November 15, 2023 at the very young age of 46. He is preceded in death by his father James Larry Burgess and grandmother Ruth Burgess.
He is survived by his wife Dianna Lynn Burgess, his parents Donna and Dennis Brown, his 4 children Destiny Ilana, Ladonna...
Rebecca Lorette Olds
Nov 16, 2023
Rebecca Loretta Skaggs Humphrey Preston McKinney Olds, 75, of Scarbro passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Born October 23, 1948 in Montgomery, WV she was the daughter of the late Nathan Skaggs and Ruby Martin Skaggs Ward.
Rebecca was a homemaker and in her leisure she enjoyed reading, plating flowers, coloring, making jewelry, sewing, cleaning house as she...
Virginia Ford Allen
Nov 14, 2023
Virginia Ford Allen passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. She was 100 years and six months old. Jen was born on May 10, 1923 in Prudence, Fayette County, WV. She was a life-long member of the Scarbro United Methodist Church and an alumna of Oak Hill High School, where she graduated from in 1940. Jen worked for Berman Jewelers...
Elijah Daniel Treadway
Nov 10, 2023
Elijah Daniel Treadway, 76, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV.
Born January 19, 1947 in Robson, WV he was the son of the late Elijah A. and Mary Alice Pennington Treadway.
Elijah was a proud United States Army Veteran, retired as an electrician, and in his leisure time he...
Danny Ray Gravely
Nov 10, 2023
Danny Ray Gravely, 65, of Beckley passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Summers Healthcare Center in Summers County.
Born August 25, 1958 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Lori Gravely.
Danny served in the National Guard, worked as a Truck Driver and Fork Lift Operator.
Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include...
Emma Lou Lanham
Nov 8, 2023
Emma Lou Stewart Lanham passed away Wed Nov 8th 2023 at the Hubbard House in Charleston WV surrounded by her family. Emma was born Feb 27th 1934 to Albert and Gladys Stewart.
Emma is preceded in death by two infant children, her parents, Sisters Kathleen Tanner, Evelyn Jeffires and Judy Hollman and Brothers Junior and Denver Stewart.
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Ina Kelby Lane
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Ina Kelby Lane slipped the bonds of the earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2023 after a brief illness at the Hubbard Hospice at CAMC in Charleston at the age of 96.
Born August 26, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Rebecca Graham.
In addition to...
Lou Williams
Nov 5, 2023
Carnella Lou Williams, 77, of Artie, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born June 4, 1946, at Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Macie (Griffith) Wriston.
Lou was a homemaker and a proud and active member of the Artie Church of God. She was a loving...
Shirley Loretta Johnson
Nov 5, 2023
Shirley Loretta Manley Johnson, 86, of Kincaid passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her residence.
Born August 19, 1937 in Robson, WV she was the daughter of the late Luda and Mattie Hubbard Manley.
Shirley was a homemaker, a loyal member of the Page Baptist Church, and she loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded...
Matthew James Finken, Sr.
Nov 4, 2023
Matthew James Finken, Sr., 42, of Clear Creek, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence.
Born September 30, 1981 at Kingston, New York, he was the son of the late James and Katherine (Whittaker) Finken.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Kassie Marie Finken.
Those left...
Robert Carl Haga
Oct 31, 2023
Robert Carl Haga 89 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Carl worked for Norfork Southern Railway for 44 years as a engineer. After retiring in 1996 he enjoyed riding ATV's and spending time with his family.
He was born on April 3, 1934 in Stephenson, WV. son of the late William "Squire" Haga and the late...
Rebecca K. Coleman
Oct 28, 2023
Rebecca (Becky) K. Coleman, 66, of Oak Hill passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born December 27, 1956 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary Greenawalt Kerby.
Becky worked as a secretary for Camco and in her leisure time she enjoyed playing the piano, knitting,...
Norma Jean Martin
Oct 22, 2023
Norma Jean (Wells) Martin, 76, of Mount Hope, WV passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Norma passed peacefully at Bowers Hospice House with her family at her bedside. Born September 22, 1947, to the late Ralph and Wandalene Wells.
Norma was a loving wife, mother, Mamaw, homemaker, and fierce prayer warrior. She is survived by three daughters,...
Timothy James Thombs
Oct 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy James Thombs, 45, of Lykens, PA. Timothy passed away on October 21, 2023.
Timmy was a native of Oak Hill, WV and enjoyed hunting and being on the river.
Timmy was born on September 8, 1978 in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth...
Robert Lee Cooper
Oct 20, 2023
Robert Lee Cooper, 68, of Mullens passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at his residence.
Born December 18, 1954 in Iaeger, WV he was the son of the late Robert "Buck" and June Marie Perry Cooper.
Robert was a Music teacher for the Wyoming County Schools and loved being surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by...
Michael Lee Bowyer, Sr.
Oct 20, 2023
It is with our deepest sympathy that we are saddened to say that Michael (Mikie) Lee Bowyer, Sr. 45, of Mount Hope passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at CAMC General in Charleston, WV.
Born April 23, 1978 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Tony (Mike) and Drema Evans Bowyer.
Michael loved working on cars,...
Sandra Kay Wingrove
Oct 19, 2023
Sandra Kay Wingrove, 75, of Mt. Hope WV, gained her angel wings on Thursday October 19th, 2023 following a long illness. Born September 15, 1948, in Piney View WV, she was the daughter of the late Horace Jerome McDaniel and Agnes Connor McDaniel. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, granny and sister. She would have celebrated her 50th...
Jerri McVey Copley
Oct 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Jerri Copley of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away on October 18th, 2023, at the age of 90 years old. A beacon of wisdom, love, resilience, and perseverance, she passed away Wednesday night, wrapped in the love of her family who adored her. Born into humble beginnings, she led a life distinguished by her relentless spirit, warmhearted laughter,...
John Herbert Reid, II
Oct 14, 2023
On Saturday October 14, 2023, John “Johnny” Herbert Earl Reid II, went home to be with the Lord after a sudden illness came upon a long illness he had been fighting. Born on January 11, 1954 in Landstuhl, Germany on an Air Force Base to Parents John Herbert Earl Reid and Joyce “Peggy” Elizabeth (Williams) Ruff. Johnny had a...
Brandy Sue Wilson
Oct 13, 2023
Brandy Sue Wilson, 29, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.
She was the daughter of Janel Coffman and Douglas Wilson both of Oak Hill.
Brandy leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters, Isabella Taylor and Olivia Smith which she hadn't got to see in a long time but loved and missed them deeply.
Brandy had a couple of...
