Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Peggy Ann Dugger Rider
Jun 7, 2022
Peggy Ann Dugger Rider, 90, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her residence. Born October 8, 1931 in Lochgelly, WV she was the daughter of the late Coleman Arza and Opal Bertha Waldron Dugger. Bye for now Mom. Our precious Mom “DD” had to leave us. She is now once again with our Dad...
John Benson Dean
Jun 4, 2022
John Benson Dean, 83, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born February 1, 1939, in Rainelle, WV he was the son of the late Jesse Ambrose and Elsie Vandetta Lambert Dean. John was a proud retired United States Air Force Veteran after 22 years of service as a...
Eric Dean Painter
Jun 2, 2022
Eric Dean Painter, age 61, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on June 2, 2022. Born April 13, 1961, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was the son of the late George and Ocie Aliff Painter. Eric enjoyed being at home with his cats and dogs. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by wife, Rita Painter, son, Bud Painter...
Robert Thomas Bolen Sr.
Jun 1, 2022
Robert Thomas (Tom) Bolen , Sr., age 74 of Oak Hill, WV died on Wednesday, June1st, 2022. Born July 19th, 1947, in Mt. Hope, WV he was the son of the late Arthur Michael Bolen and Doris Katherine Lawton Bolen. Tom was a 1965 graduate of Mt Hope High School. After graduation he was employed by Hercules in Covington, VA...
Jerry Lee Snuffer, Sr.
May 30, 2022
Jerry Lee Snuffer, Sr. 79, of Hillsboro, WV passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Payton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born August 16, 1942 in Ingram Branch, WV he was the son of the late William and Goldie Aliff Snuffer. Jerry was the owner and operator of Roy's Loans in Oak Hill and a proud retired United...
Linda Gail Clay-Lambert
May 29, 2022
Linda G. Clay-Lambert, 59, of Beckwith, passed away Sunday May 29, 2022. She left this world peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones. The youngest of 8, she was born May 23, 1963 in Beckley WV, to the late Freamon and Easter Clay. Linda graduated high school and completed CNA training. She then worked as a legal secretary for a...
Billy "Bill" Lee Payne
May 29, 2022
Billy “Bill” Lee Payne, age 83, of Kincaid, WV, went to be with his Lord on May 29, 2022. Born September 11, 1938, he was the son of the late William E. and Goldie Burford Payne. Bill was a retired surface miner and a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...
Sharon Marie Smith
May 28, 2022
Sharon Marie Smith, 53 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born January 29, 1969 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Tom and Ollie Sharp Bays. Sharon worked as a home health nurse for over 20 years, she loved to watch the butterflies, and most of...
Deborah Ann Butcher
May 27, 2022
Deborah Ann Dilley Butcher, 54, of Scarbro passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Hilltop Nursing and Rehab Center in Hilltop, WV. Born March 12, 1968 in Ripley, WV she was the daughter of the late Fred and Juanita Dilley. Deborah was a homemaker and what brought her most joy was her paintings that she painted. She is preceded...
Dennis Ray Johnson
May 11, 2022
Dennis Ray Johnson, age 74, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on May 11, 2022. Born April 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Freda Adkins Johnson. Dennis was a Marine Corp Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He worked as a coal miner and enjoyed horses, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by brother,...
Bonnie Sue Gillespie
May 9, 2022
Bonnie Sue Gillespie, 68, of Scarbro, WV died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Ruby Memorial of Morgantown, WV. Born January 16 1954 at Dothan, WV she the daughter of late Janet W. Richmond Sutphin of Scarbro, WV and the late Bobby K. Sutphin. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Herman and Ethel Richmond, paternal grandparents William...
John Mack Frazier
Apr 30, 2022
John Mack Frazier, 89, of Myrtle Beach formerly of Oak Hill passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born November 2, 1932 in Huntington, WV he was the son of the late Lee and Elsie Vickers Frazier. John owned a furniture and appliance store, and loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death...
Betty Gene Slaughter
Apr 30, 2022
Betty Jean Slaughter (Griffith), 64, of Beckley passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, April 30, 2022 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Born January 28, 1958 in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Barbara Kvascicka. Betty worked in retail most of her career, she was good at fixing anything. It could have...
Mark Allen Davis
Apr 28, 2022
Mark Allen Davis, age 49, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on April 28, 2022. Born December 2, 1972, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of Jeff and Sherry Poff Davis. Mark was a tractor trailer driver and had worked many other careers in his life, including acquiring his pilots license. He is survived by loving parents, Jeff...
Johnnie Mac Mcmillan
Apr 26, 2022
Johnnie Mac McMillan, age 56, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on April 26, 2022. Born August 12, 1965, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of late Harless Mac and Laura Watkins McMillan. Johnnie worked in contruction and on his free time, enjoyed scuba diving at Summersville Lake. He is survived by daughter Tricia McMillan, and numerous brothers and...
Vera Vivian Campbell
Apr 26, 2022
Vera Vivian Campbell, age 100, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away on April 26, 2022. Born September 16, 1921, in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Della Bays Bishop. She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond Campbell, son, Ray Campbell, siblings; Fayette Bishop, Robert Bishop, Virginia Thomas, and John Bishop. Vera worked as a...
Betty Jean Kincaid
Apr 25, 2022
Betty Jean Treadway Kincaid, age 88, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on April 25, 2022. Born February 15, 1934, in Beards Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Alice Pennington Treadway. She is preceded in death by husband, Cecil Kellis Kincaid, and son in law Greg Nunn, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of...
Lori Ann Mcdaniel
Apr 25, 2022
Lori Ann Pittman McDaniel, age 58, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on April 25, 2022. Born February 7, 1964, she was the daughter of the late William D. Pittman and Grace Waugh Pittman. Lori is preceded in death by siblings, James “Jim” Pittman, Curtis “Corky” Pittman, Joyce Conner, William “Butch” Pittman, William Daniel Pittman, Jr, and Donna Pittman. She...
Gary Ray "Peewee" Keffer
Apr 23, 2022
Gary Ray “PeeWee” Keffer, age 75, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born September 22, 1946, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Taylor Keffer. PeeWee was a retired strip miner and Fayette County Schools Substitute. He was a member of the Oak Hill Fire Department for 35...
Lynne Jennings "Dick" Roache Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Lynne Jennings "Dick" Roache, Jr. 79, of Oak Hill, formerly of Glen Jean departed this life on April 22, 2022 after a long illness. He was surrounded by those who loved him. Dick was born November 22,1942 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Lynne Jennings Roache, Sr. and the late Valeria Brash Roache. He was also preceded in death by...
