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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Gene L. Rakes
Apr 23, 2018
Gene L. Rakes, 83,of New Egypt, NJ passed away on Monday April 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Fayetteville WV to William and Marie Blevins Rakes. Gene was the fourth of ten children and loved his family. He married Rebecca K. Williams in 1966 and they moved to New Jersey where he...
Elsie Lucille Wilkerson
Apr 21, 2018
Elsie Lucille Painter Wilkerson, 93, of Mount Hope, WV passed away Saturday, April 21 2018 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born December 19, 1924 in Maynor, WV she was the daughter of the late Ramie Edward, and Georgia Pearl Howard Painter. Elsie was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Spurgeon Wilkerson; brother, Harry...
Florence Deborah Richardson
Apr 20, 2018
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7. Florence Deborah Coates Richardson , 82, of Inglis, FL finished her earthly race on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the home of her son, Keith and His wife Tammi, in Oak Hill, WV. Born March 27, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA she...
Larry B. Canterbury Sr.
Apr 16, 2018
Larry Bertram Canterbury Sr., 79, of Beckwith, WV, passed away on April 16, 2018, in Charleston, WV. He was born July 4, 1938, in Wriston, WV, to the late Boyd Ruby Canterbury Sr. and Mary Mae Bibb Canterbury. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Brenda Taylor Canterbury; his children, Larry Canterbury Jr. (Cynthia), Jody Canterbury (Elanda),...
Patrick R. Day
Apr 16, 2018
Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; In the Name of God the Father Almighty who created you; In the Name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you; In the Name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May your rest be this day in peace, and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God. Amen. ===================================== Patrick R. Day...
Ray St. Clair
Apr 8, 2018
In loving memory of Ray St.Clair, 65, of Hico, WV – forever in our hearts. Ray died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home with family at his bedside. Ray was born February 21, 1953 in Raleigh County to the late Raymond Carl and Ruth Virginia Sheaves St.Clair. He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Dren St.Clair, for...
Rose Hicks Hayden
Apr 3, 2018
Rose Ann Hicks Hayden , 55, of Scarbro, WV died on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 from injuries received in a vehicular accident on I64 in Lewisburg, WV. Born November 20, 1962 at Horse Creek, WV she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Howard and Virginia Mae Altice Hicks. Rose was a housekeeper for Hilltop Nursing & Rehab Center. She...
Harmon Adair Davis
Mar 23, 2018
Harmon Adair Davis went peacefully to his Heavenly Home after a short illness on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children in his home on Maple Fork Road. He was 91. Harmon was born on January 17, 1927 and was preceded in death by his parents, Price and Emma Givens Davis; brothers Harry Davis...
Larry Wayne Robertson
Mar 17, 2018
"So when tomorrow starts without me don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me I'm right here in your heart." - David M. Romano - 10-4 Larry Wayne Robertson, age 67, of Hico, WV passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at BARH in Beckley,WV . Born March 1, 1951 in Montgomery, WV. he was the...
Matthew Allen Sowder
Mar 16, 2018
Matthew Allen Sowder, 47, of East Kingston, WV went to be with the Lord Friday, March 16, 2018. Born May 18, 1971 in Beckley, WV he was the son of Bill Sowder and Patricia Armstrong Treadway and stepson of Lewis Treadway. Matthew loved fishing, hunting, watching racing, and four wheeling. He was welcomed in to Heaven by his grandparents, Hilton...
Frederick Shepperd
Mar 16, 2018
Frederick Shepperd , 80, of Beckley, WV died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born January 08, 1938 at Willis Branch, WV he was the son of the late Walton and Clara Green Shepperd. Mr. Shepperd was a member of the Mount Hope Assembly of God. He was a retired welder. He was preceded...
Payton Daniel Smith
Mar 15, 2018
Payton Daniel Smith passed away at the residence of his son, William, of Oak Hill, WV on Friday, March 15, 2018 after a long illness. Born June 8, 1946 in Oak Hill, WV son of the late Juanita Stanley Wollard. Payton was a coal miner and carpenter by trade. He was a US Army Veteran, serving his country proudly during...
William "Bill" Robert Riser Jr.
Mar 14, 2018
William Robert "Bill" Riser, Jr. , 71, of Fayetteville, WV died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Beckley, WV. Born December 12, 1946 at Carlisle, WV he was the son of Ruth Leona Roberts Riser of Oak Hill and the late William Robert Riser, Sr. Bill was a retired maintenance superintendent for Elkem Metals. He was...
Georgia Dummitt Wallace
Mar 14, 2018
Georgia E. Dummitt Wallace , 95, of Fayetteville, WV died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home. Born December 16, 1922 at Ramsey, WV she was the daughter of the late Albert Lynn and Mary Kesler Dummitt. Mrs. Wallace was a retired Senior Vice-President for New River Banking & Trust in Oak Hill. She was a longtime member of...
Jackie Joe Coffman
Mar 13, 2018
Jackie Joe Coffman , 83, of Minden, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at VA Medical Center, Beckley, Born February 20, 1935 at Corrine, he was the son of the late Frederick and Alberta Price Coffman. Jackie was a retired Welder/Fabricator for Long Airdox & Ohio Brass. He was a US Army veteran having been stationed in Germany. He was...
Mary "Dorothy" Marie Lafferty
Mar 11, 2018
Mary Marie "Dorothy" Williams Lafferty, 93, of Prosperity, WV passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born November 19, 1924 in Lindsay, Cal. she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gussie Beckelheimer Williams. Mary graduated from Pax High School in 1942 as Salutatorian. She was an LPN of 23 years having worked at...
Douglas Walker Burnside
Mar 8, 2018
In loving memory of Douglas Walker Burnside , 75, of Mossy, WV, forever in our hearts and always in our minds, who died on Thursday, March 08, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born May 05, 1942 at Mossy, WV he was the son of the late Barney Nelson and Arizona Agnes Aliff Burnside. He attended Mossy Living...
Phyllis June Lavender
Mar 8, 2018
Phyllis June Williams Lavender , 86, of Oak Hill, WV died on Thursday, March 08, 2018 at her home. Born March 15, 1931 at Longacre, WV she was the daughter of the late Harlen and Hazel Davis Williams. Phyllis was a homemaker and attended the the Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church, Oak Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gary W. Stegel
Mar 7, 2018
On Wednesday, March 07, 2018, Gary W. Stegel , 76, of Oak Hill, WV was lifted by the angels into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Born November 21, 1941 at Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Rev. Louie P. and Evelyn Elizabeth Lucas Stegel. He was the founder and longtime operator of Master Roofing...
Stella Young Aliff
Mar 4, 2018
Stella Ann Young Aliff , 72, of Mt. Nebo, WV died on Sunday, March 04, 2018 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born January 12, 1946 at Summerlee, WV she was the daughter of the late Emory D. and Grace E. Lawrence Young. Stella had a long career with the Riverman and was currently Administrative Assistant for Adventures...
