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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Frankford "Frank" Marvin Sewell
Feb 20, 2024
Frankford "Frank" Marvin Sewell, 67, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Born January 28, 1957 at Victor, he was the son of the late William Lantey and Dema Ivanelle (Day) Sewell.
Frank enjoyed fishing, forging, and was an outdoorsman.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, William Paul Sewell.
Those left to cherish...
Iona Canterbury Neely
Feb 15, 2024
Iona Canterbury Neely, age 89, of Fuquay- Varina, NC died on Thursday, February 15, at her residence in Windsor Point Retirement Center.
Born in Page, West Virginia, June 22, 1934 to Maxie Ray (Mac) Canterbury and Cammie Wilson Canterbury. Iona spent her early years in both Fayette and Monroe Counties of West Virginia. Being the daughter of a coal miner and her mother having...
Keith Eslie Bills
Feb 14, 2024
Having been in the race of life for 52 years and after recovering from a pit stop for cancer just two years before, on February 14, 2024, an unexpected black flag was dropped on the race of life for Keith Eslie Bills “The Underdog”, 36K. Keith’s love of the sport of dirt track racing and his fun competitive style made...
Rose Carol Craddock
Feb 9, 2024
Rose Carol Stines Craddock, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born January 23, 1952, at Grundy, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Pauline (Cecil) Stines.
Rose was a former school cook for Raleigh County Schools. In her leisure she enjoyed riding Harley’s with her husband, traveling, loved...
Paul Ellis Fedukovich
Feb 6, 2024
Paul Ellis Fedukovich, 85, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 11, 1938 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son the late Sedor and Virgie Tincher Fedukovich.
Paul worked as a hydraulic mechanic, was a member of the Gatewood Baptist Church, and in his leisure he enjoyed tinkering with different things, taking pictures,...
Kimberly Jean Bowyer
Feb 5, 2024
Kimberly Jean Bowyer,54, of Mount Hope, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 in a Bluefield hospital.
Born August 30, 1970, at San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of the late James Wallace and Wanda Gail (Mathenda) Calvert.
Kim was a homemaker. She enjoyed preaching, reading her Bible, attending church, and reading her devotions with her daughter.
In addition to her parents,...
Elsie Betty Parker
Feb 4, 2024
Elsie Betty Petro Parker, 97, of Sun, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.
Born January 7, 1927 in Price Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Toney and Vicie Bryant Petro.
Elsie was a homemaker, she was a loyal and faithful member of the First Assembly of God...
David "Scott" Stevens
Feb 2, 2024
David “ Scott” Stevens, 38, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1985, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father , David Stevens.
Scott was a 2003 graduate of Oak Hill High School and also took classes at FCVT for...
Emma Jean Repass
Feb 1, 2024
Emma Jean Hatfield Repass, 87, of Pulaski, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family, February 1, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, VA.
Born November 11, 1936, at Baileysville, WV she was the daughter of the late Carl and Minnie Hatfield.
Jean was an avid cook and loved nothing more than sharing her amazing food and wonderful sense of humor...
Samantha Lynn Barfield
Jan 27, 2024
Samantha Lynn Barfield, 38, of Oak Hill, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence.
Born August 19, 1985, at Rocky Mt., North Carolina, she was the daughter of Anthony (Tony) Barfield and Michelle Lynn.
Samantha attended Bluefield Sate and was working toward a degree in Occupational Therapy while she was a counselor for recovering addicts. She loved her children,...
Sean Adam Stevens
Jan 24, 2024
Sean Adam Stevens, 36, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in a Charleston hospital.
Born March 22, 1987, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father, David Stevens.
Sean was a 2005 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He got his start in the culinary/ restaurant business at Chicco's...
David Ronald Toney
Jan 22, 2024
David Ronald Toney, “Ronnie” or “DR” 73, a proud veteran of the US Army, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.
David was born in Carlisle, WV and resided in Fayetteville, WV at the time of his passing. He is preceded in death by his father Alfred Toney, mother Elsie Toney,...
Josephine Marie Lafferty
Jan 21, 2024
Josephine Marie Lafferty, 82, of Oak Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 21, 1941, at Tamroy, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Lewis Vannatter, Sr. and Angeline Romano Vannatter.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church , Oak Hill, and was the last survivor...
Charlene Elizabeth Black
Jan 18, 2024
Charlene Elizabeth Black, 68, of Bridgeport passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.
Born May 14, 1955 in Ohio she was the daughter of the late Ruth Black Taylor.
Charlene was a homemaker she enjoyed watching her Soap Opera's and spending time with her family.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several...
Celia Ramona Abshire
Jan 16, 2024
Celia Ramona Tyree Abshire, 95, of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in a Beckley hospital.
Born April 4, 1928, at Cirtsville, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Ray and Lillian Ester (Maynor) Tyree.
Celia was a 20 year employee of the Beckley Postal Service. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, they...
Connie Lynn Edwards
Jan 14, 2024
Connie Lynn Persinger Edwards, 73, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born September 1, 1950 in Montgomery, WV she was the daughter of the late Richard Carlton and Mary Evelyn Pennington Persinger.
Connie was a homemaker, she was a member of the Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church on...
James Estil Scarbrough
Jan 11, 2024
James Estil Scarbrough,79, of Shady Spring went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley.
Born September 27, 1944 in Clear Creek, WV he was the son of the late Albert and Irene Dickens Scarbrough.
James was a proud United States Air Force Veteran where he worked as a...
Christopher Lee Wygal
Jan 9, 2024
Christopher Lee Wygal, Chris "Doodad" passed away on January 9, 2024. Chris was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and fought the fight for eight years.
Born November 11, 1960 in Beckley. He graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1979.
Chris was an avid Harley rider, it was something he always enjoyed, especially trips to the Scenic Highway. He...
Elizabeth Marguette Thorne
Jan 9, 2024
Elizabeth Marguette Thorne, 95, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Rainelle Healthcare Center.
Born February 9, 1928, at Gatewood, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia Elizabeth (Talbert) Butler.
Elizabeth married the love of her life, Paul Thorne on May 30, 1947 and they were married for 72 years. She...
Timothy Ryan Young
Jan 9, 2024
Timothy Ryan Young, 66, of Scarbro, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Born April 15, 1957, Montgomery, WV, he was the son of the Donnie Clara (Deboard) Young and the late Jack Leonard Young.
Timothy was a Heavy Equipment Operator and in his leisure he enjoyed riding his four...
