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Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Robert Gene Carter, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Robert “Bob” Gene Carter Sr., 80 of Oak Hill, WV gained his Heavenly Wings on January 28, 2022 after a well-fought battle with dementia. He was born on July 7, 1941 in Oak Hill WV to the late William Ray and Ruth E. Harmon Carter of Mt. Hope. Bob was a retired heavy equipment operator. He worked 30 plus years...
James Edward Tweedie
Jan 26, 2022
James Edward Tweedie, age 43, of Rainelle, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. Born February 13, 1978, he was the son of Donald E. Tweedie and Zetta Johnson Scarbro. James enjoyed the great outdoors and model cars. He will be missed greatly by his parents; Donald Tweedie and Zetta Scarbro, daughter; Summer Nicole Witt, sister;...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Wygal
Jan 26, 2022
Jackie Lee Wygal (Jack) 83 of Glen Jean passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born May 12, 1938, in Beckwith, WV he was the son of the Emmett and Texas Wygal. Jack was a retired heavy equipment operator and mechanic, loved to fish, hunt, and camp. He liked to work on small engines...
Charles Earl Shelton
Jan 24, 2022
Charles Earl Shelton, age 77, of Oak Hill, went home to be with his Lord on January 24, 2022. Born February 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles Earl Shelton, Sr and Mary Matheney Shelton. Charles was a West Virginia State Trooper protecting our community for 27 ½ years before his retirement, he was also a member...
Thomas Edward Piotrowski
Jan 19, 2022
Thomas Edward Piotrowski, age 72, passed from this life into glory on January 19, 2022. Born May 27, 1949, in Lochgelly, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas and Belle Faye (Minnich) Piotrowski. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Michael Alan Piotrowski. Tom served in the United States Army as...
Jake Ryder
Jan 19, 2022
Jake Ryder, 72, of Mount Hope, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born January 25, 1949 in Thurmond, he was the son of the late Corbett and Loraine Hise Ryder. Jake worked for 17 years as a mechanic recapping tires and worked at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic School and...
Landa Sue Carter
Jan 18, 2022
Landa Sue Carter, 76, of Beaver went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, following a short illness. Born July 23, 1945, in Barboursville, KY she was the daughter of the late Andrew Ledford and Allie Mae Fredrick Carter of Pineville, KY, where Landa grew up. Landa was a graduate from Bell Co. High School, aside from...
Patricia Faye Bailey
Jan 16, 2022
With immeasurable serenity and grace Patricia Faye Bailey, 75 of Clear Creek WV, departed and overcame her six-year crusade against cancer on Sunday, January 16th, 2022. She left quietly which is in contrast of how she existed, always alive with a song, full of laughter, a good story, a dance to her step, and infinite love for all her family,...
Rev. Fred Gunter
Jan 15, 2022
Rev. Fred Gunter, 92, of Piney View, WV passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Appalachian Reginal Hospital in Beckley, WV. Born October 27, 1929, in Kenvir, KY he was the son of the late John and Mary Etta Gunter. Fred worked and retired as an electrician in the coal mines, was a member of the UMWA District WV...
Denver Ray Jarvis
Jan 14, 2022
Denver Ray Jarvis, age 67, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on January 14, 2022. Born December 23, 1955, in Richwood, WV, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Ina Hartley Jarvis. Denver worked as a custodian for the Raleigh County Commission and was a devoted loyal employee. He was an assistant pastor for the Jesus Church in...
Joyce Ann Sanger
Jan 13, 2022
Joyce Ann Treadway Sanger, 77 of Mount Hope passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born December 4, 1944, in Oswald, WV she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Eva Treadray Treadway. Joyce retired from working in Hotel Management after many years of service, she was a loyal and faithful member...
Joseph Madison Payne
Jan 12, 2022
Joseph Madison Payne, age 62, of Dublin, VA passed away on January 12, 2022. Born February 24, 1959, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Vester and Audrey Blake Payne. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sister Alverta “Pug” Payne. He is survived by sister, Debra Kincaid (James) of Pulaski, VA,...
Nina Yvonne Dunbar
Jan 11, 2022
Nina Yvonne Dunbar of Beckley, WV passed away on January11, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born September 2,1955, in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harlow and Pauline Burgess Dunbar. Nina was a homemaker. Her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Savannah Brooke Warshaw
Jan 10, 2022
Savannah Brooke Warshaw, age 28, of Scarbro passed away suddenly on January 10, 2022. Born July 19,1993, in Austell, GA, she was the daughter of Darrell and Lisa Metcalf Cole. Savannah was a wonderful mother who made being a mom her first priority, she loved nature and animals and enjoyed hiking. She worked as a CNA for Fayette Nursing and...
Keith Birdsong
Jan 10, 2022
J. Keith Birdsong, age 51, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away suddenly at his home on January 10, 2022. Born July 24, 1970, he was the son of Jerald and Frances Carter Birdsong of Mount Hope, WV. Keith was a graduate of Longwood University and Ohio University earning two bachelors degrees. He worked for WOAY TV as the creative services...
Lessie Coleman Wriston
Jan 9, 2022
Lessie Fay Coleman Wriston, 105, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Oak Hill Place with family by her side. Born July 21, 1916, in Dothan, WV she was the daughter of the late Everett S. and Naoma E. Payne Coleman. Lessie loved being a homemaker, and her greatest joy was being surrounded by her...
Paula Lynn Tyree
Jan 7, 2022
Paula Lynn Blankenbeckler Tyree, 43, of Beckley WV passed away on January 7, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born July 22,1978 she was the daughter of Marshall Blankenbeckler and the late Nina Yvonne Dunbar, who died four days after Paula on January 11, 2022 Paula was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by...
Theodore Charles Baber
Jan 3, 2022
Theodore Charles Baber 84, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Monday, January 03, 2022, at Pine Lodge Nursing and Rehab Center in Beckley, WV. Born June 18, 1937, in Glen Jean, WV he was the son of the late William Ruben and Fannie Pearl Griffy Baber. Theodore was a proud United States Army Veteran serving his country for more...
James Clinton Woolwine
Jan 1, 2022
James Clinton Woolwine, age 60, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born January 21, 1961 in Pax, WV, he was the son of the late Eugene and Flora Marie Thorne Woolwine. James attended the First Assembly of God church. He enjoyed going for walks with his dog Princess. He is preceded in death by siblings;...
Helen Ethel Adams
Dec 31, 2021
Helen E. Adams, 96, of Mount Hope, WV passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at home in Mount Hope, WV surrounded by her loving family. Born October 30, 1925 in Princeton, WV she was the eldest daughter of the late Roy and Crete Martin Jackson. Helen was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Hope High School. Upon graduation, she was...
