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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Franklin Lon Jones
Aug 30, 2023
Franklin Lon Jones, 69, who everyone knew as Lon, Little Lon, or Lonnie, died peacefully in his home Wednesday evening surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren. The only son of Fannie Irene Jones and Alonzo (Lonnie) Bruce Jones, his life was characterized by his extraordinary passion for his work and true kindness to all that crossed his...
Scotty "Scott" Allen Cafego
Aug 28, 2023
Scotty "Scott" Allen Cafego , 45, of Hico passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 12, 1978 he was the son of Dianna Carte and stepfather, Mitchell Carte and the late John "Johnny" Cafego. Scott left behind his loving wife, Michelle Cafego; step-children, Andrew Wood, Alexis Wood,...
David Dwayne Caldwell
Aug 26, 2023
David Dwayne Caldwell, 65, of Scarbro passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born May 22, 1958 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Robetta Bragg Caldwell.
David worked as a mechanic and loved working on old hot rod cars, cruising on motorcycles, going to car...
Crystal Lynn Spangler-Tolbert
Aug 26, 2023
Crystal Lynn Spangler-Tolbert, 53, of Sophia WV passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Crystal was born on October 22, 1969 in Beckley. The Daughter of Dennis Michael Spangler, Sr. and Christine Davidson Spangler.
Crystal was a homemaker, her son and daughter were her world and singing was her passion.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Ryan Hensley;...
Biddle Franklin Williams, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
The gates of Heaven opened wide and received Biddle F. Williams, Jr. 59 of Oak Hill, WV on August 23, 2023. AKA Little Biddle/ Snookie. Biddle unexpectedly passed away at his home on August 23, 2023.
Biddle was born on October 19, 1963 in Beckley, WV to his loving parents Biddle Williams, Sr. and Martha Williams of (Pax) Long Branch,...
James Michael Lagos
Aug 18, 2023
James Michael Lagos, 75, of Oak Hill passed from his earthly life on August 18, 2023, following a long illness. Jim was born on September 14, 1947, in Summerlee, the son of John and Katie Novobilski Lagos, one of seven children.Jim graduated from Collins High School in 1966 and attended West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he received a degree...
William "Bill" M. Barker, Jr.
Aug 17, 2023
William "Bill" M. Barker, Jr., 77, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born July 4, 1946 in Clay Co. he was the son of the late Ollie Mayflower Rider.
Bill was a proud United States Marine Corps. Veteran, worked for the...
John Addison Alexander, Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
John Addison Alexander, Jr. 76, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born January 25, 1947 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late John Addison and Sophia Lazarsky Alexander.
John was a proud 1964 graduate from Collins High School,...
Ruth Beatrice Suzza
Aug 2, 2023
Ruth Beatrice Romage Tucker Suzza, 99, born on December 15, 1923 in Layland, WV to her parents Martin and Willie Claxton Romage went home to be with our Lord on August 2, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands Billy Robert Tucker (deceased 1964) and Manuel Suzza Jr (deceased 2007). Ruth had 5 children. 2 sons;...
Rita Ann Goff
Jul 31, 2023
Rita Ann Ellison Goff, of Asbury WV, (formerly of Houston, TX and Belle, WV), 86, passed away on July 31, 2023 at her residence. Rita was retired after working as a nurse in Houston, and then in home health care in Lewisburg. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 15 years, Rodney Dalton Goff; her parents, ...
Patricia Ann Sumner
Jul 29, 2023
Patricia Sumner was called to Glory on July 29, 2023. Patty started her life 85 years ago in Sanger, WV. She spent her youth on the small farm of her loving grandparents, John and Alice Rainey and uncles Thomas K. Rainey and Sheffie Ray Rainey. She often told stories of all the wonderful food that was raised on the...
Jerry Lynn Williams Bowyer
Jul 29, 2023
Jerry Lynn Williams Bowyer, 50, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at BARH.
Born December 22, 1972 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Jerry Williams and Dreama Evans Bowyer.
Jerry was a tow truck driver for Affordable Towing Co. and loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents...
Teddy Gene Gray
Jul 28, 2023
Teddy Gene Gray, 83, of Mossy, WV passed away July 28, 2023, at Bowers Hospice house in Beckley, WV surrounded by family.
Born February 26, 1940, in Milburn, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde and Leona Opal “Hyden” Gray.
Teddy attended Kingston High School. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army serving from...
Fern Deloris Sexton
Jul 27, 2023
Fern Deloris Moore Sexton, 86, of Scarbro passed away peacefully with family around her on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Hilltop Center.
Born September 7, 1936 in Beards Fork, WV she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Moore.
Fern was a very caring and loving person to her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special...
Robert Raymond Rinehart
Jul 26, 2023
Robert Raymond Rinehart “Bob”, 76, of Dixie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on June 14, 1947 in Mossy, WV to Dallas and Maggie Agnes (Aliff) Rinehart.
Robert was a retired Army Veteran and Coalminer. He was an avid hunter and most of all he loved spending time with his family....
Ronald Gene Arbaugh, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
Ronald Gene Arbaugh, Sr., 76, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born April 5, 1947 in Hinton, WV he was the son of the late Rory and Mary Pullen Arbaugh.
Ronald was a proud United States Army Veteran and worked as a contractor. In his leisure...
Dawn Michelle Tardif
Jul 22, 2023
Dawn Michelle Tardif, 53, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born October 13, 1969 in Sacramento, CA she was the daughter of Lora Samples Kiszka and the late Joseph Kiszka.
Dawn was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.
Those left...
Shelby Jean Jeffries
Jul 21, 2023
Shelby Jean Jeffries, 85, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on July 21, 2023, in Summerville, WV. Born on June 16, 1938, in Ballengee, WV, Shelby was the daughter of Oris Asbury Richmond and Thelma Francis Lyons Richmond. Shelby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Billy...
Cecil "Sonny" Edward Harrah, Jr.
Jul 20, 2023
Cecil "Sonny" Edward Harrah, Jr., 70, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Born Febrary 9, 1953 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Cecil E. Harrah, Sr. and Anna Louise Kinsler Harper. Step father, Billy Harper.
He is preceded in death by his son, Sonny Harrah;...
Virginia Lee Buskus
Jul 18, 2023
Virginia Lee Buskus, 89, of Oak Hill passed away and received her wings on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hilltop Nursing Center in Hilltop, WV.
Born March 28, 1934 in Willis Branch, WV she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Williams and Florence Rhodes. Step father, Lonnie Rhodes.
Virginia worked as a cook for Oak Hill Elementary and Collins...
