Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Jaunita Wickline
Mar 15, 2022
The family of Jaunita Wickline, age 80, of Mount Hope, WV, sadly announce her passing on March 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Jaunita was a resident of Fayette County, WV, except when she breifly resided in Michigan. She was born January 18, 1942, to Burl and Flora Underwood in Oswald, WV. Jaunita graduated from Collins High School...
Virginia Lillian (Jenny) Tilley
Mar 10, 2022
Virginia Lillian (Jenny) Tilley passed away on March 10, 2022, in Beckley, WV. Born April 1, 1996, she was the daughter of Regina Morris Tilley Gibson and the late Anthony Tilley. She leaves behind daughter, Hailey; sons, Jax and Thomas; half-sisters, Olivia and Addie; half-brother, Able; brothers, Anthony Tilley, Jr. and wife Crystal, Nathaniel Tilley, Sebastian Tilley, and Abel Gibson;...
Randy Lee Fleshman
Mar 10, 2022
Randy Lee Fleshman, age 60, of Minden WV, passed away peacefully while at his home. Born April 29, 1961, in Germany, he was the son of the late William E. and Barbara Ellen Sanger Fleshman. Randy loved to spend time on the New River, he spent countless hours on the river fishing with his family. He is preceded in death...
Phyllis Jean Waddell
Mar 7, 2022
Phyllis Jean Rhodes Waddell, 75, of Oak Hill, WV passed on Monday, March 07, 2022 at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born August 02, 1946 in Iaeger, WV she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. Rhodes, Sr. and Addie Elizabeth Hanson Rhodes. Phyllis primarily worked in Clerical, Secretarial, and Cashier positions. She was...
Vicki Clare Harris
Mar 6, 2022
Vicki Clare Painter Harris, 68 of Scarbro went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022 following a short illness. Born January 28, 1954 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of Irma Clare Payne Painter and the late Harold Clinton Painter. Vicki graduated from Collins High School class of 1971. She was preceded in death...
George Elmer Kessler
Mar 5, 2022
George Elmer Kessler, 81, of Packs Branch passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 11, 1940, in Cannelton, WV he was the son of the late Frank Kessler and Velva “Williams” Kessler. Mr. Kessler retired from the coal mines in the early 90's, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, fixing things,...
Janet W. Sutphin
Mar 4, 2022
Janet W. Sutphin, age 85, of Scarbro, WV, went to her heavenly home where she was embraced by the comforting arms of her Lord, on Friday March 4, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born March 15, 1936, in Dothan, WV, she was the devoted daughter of the late Herman Carr and Ethel Bragg Richmond. Janet was a 1954 graduate of...
Ruth Dermeris Williams (Likens)
Feb 25, 2022
Ruth Dermeris Williams (Likens), age 86, of Oak Hill, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Stonerise in Beckley, WV. Born May 10, 1935, in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Williams Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith Likens Eads. She worked in her early years in grocers deli...
Donald Lee Carrico
Feb 23, 2022
Donald Lee Carrico, Sr., age 80, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 23, 2022. Born August 8, 1941, in Mead, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edria “Shamrock” Elmo and Mable Daniels Carrico. Donald worked as a UMWA coal miner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by siblings; Bobby Carrico, Bill...
Ernest Mckay Douglas Jr.
Feb 21, 2022
Ernest McKay Douglas, Jr, age 82, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on February 21, 2022. Born April 22, 1939, in Craig County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ernest and Thelma Craft Douglas. Ernest worked as a truck driver and mechanic for many years until his retirement. He is survived by children; Curtis Douglas and Sherry Lynn Hartman...
Lois Hall Robinson
Feb 19, 2022
Lois “Nanny” Hall Robinson is now united with her Savior in Heaven having followed him faithful for 93 years on Earth. She leaves a Legacy of true love, encouragement, unconditional strength and support, warm and full stomachs, and echoes of one of the greatest laughs. There was never a conversation with her children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren where she did not...
Paul A. Foster
Feb 17, 2022
Paul A. Foster, 87, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born June 17, 1934, in Wriston, WV he was the son of the late Rev. Norman and Cora Woolwine Foster. Paul was a proud United States Army Veteran stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia,...
Denver Adams
Feb 17, 2022
Denver Adams, age 73, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 17, 2022. Born January 2, 1949, in Middletown, OH, he was the son of Arthur and the late Geneva Broughton Adams. Denver was a member of the Church of God in Carisle, WV. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by brother, Dennis Adams. He...
Patricia Carol Elder
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia Carol Blevins Elder, age 76, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 16, 2022. Born December 26, 1945, in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Nellie Blevins. Patricia was a member of the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. She was the Co-owner of Country Corner and loved to serve her church...
Louise Marchio Humphrey
Feb 14, 2022
Louise Marchio Humphrey, age 89 of Maple Fork, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born February 28, 1932 in Kilsyth, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Cinotti Marchio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Humphrey.. Louise was a 1949 graduate of Mount Hope...
Gwendolyn Kay Nelson
Feb 14, 2022
Gwendolyn Kay Morris Nelson, 75 of Oak Hill passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born July 5, 1946 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of the late Earnie and Lola Mae Harper Morris. Gwendolyn was a 1964 graduate from Collins High School, she worked as a Administrative Professional both at Sears,...
Michael Ray Haggerty
Feb 14, 2022
Michael Ray Haggerty, age 56, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born August 26, 1966, in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of the late Drema Ratliff. Michael is survived by brothers, Kevin Haggerty (Marsha), David Haggerty, and Charles Haggerty, sister, Lisa Haggerty, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending at this time.
John Ralph Burns
Feb 12, 2022
John "Ralph" Burns, 92, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley, WV. Born October 29, 1929, in Indore, WV he was the son of the late Raymond and Mamie Susan Neal Burns. John worked as a coal miner for 23 1/2 years before retiring. After retirement he worked as a logger...
Emery Lee Lanham
Feb 10, 2022
Emery Lee Lanham, age 57 of Page, WV, passed away on February 10, 2022. Born October 19, 1964, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of the late Herman and Paula South Lanham. Lee enjoyed spending time with his family and friends! Lee had a heart of gold and always helped anyone in need. He served our country in...
Gladys Keffer Pack
Feb 8, 2022
Gladys Pack (Chummy), 75, a longtime resident of Scarbro was born in Oak Hill, WV on November 2, 1946 and passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 after a short illness. She was a retiree of Elkem Metal @Alloy after more than 20 years of service. She is receded in death by her parents, Ruth (Peggy) Taylor Keffer and Charles...
