Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Ermel Ray Wriston
Nov 5, 2026
Ermel Ray Wriston, 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born June 27, 1956 in Oak Hill, WV. he was the son of the late Tracy Ermel Wriston and Annetta Fern Adkins Wriston.
Ermel was a proud graduate from Oak Hill High School and he retired from the Department of Highways. In...
Kathy Jo (Massie) Kees
Nov 11, 2026
Kathy Jo Massie Kees, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, was a woman whose life was defined by faith, love, family, and service to others.
Born to the late James and Virginia Massie of Oak Hill, Kathy was blessed to share nearly five decades of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Pastor Michael Kees. Together, they recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary,...
David DeWayne Drake
Nov 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of David Dewayne Drake
David Dewayne Drake August 31, 1976 – November 11, 2026
David passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will miss him more than words can express.
In his younger years, David enjoyed working on cars and had a love...
Robert Wilson Glenn
Nov 9, 2026
Robert Wilson Glenn, 71, of Daytona Beach, Fl. passed away on Monday, November, 2026 at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fl.
Born September 2, 1955 he was the son of Arbutus (Kincaid) Glenn-Lake and the late Henry Glenn, Jr.
Robert graduated from East Bank High School in WV and Attended college at WV Institute and Technical College. He grew up...
Paul Allen "Jacky" Menefee
Nov 8, 2026
Paul Allen "Jacky" Menefee, 87, of Oak Hill passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the Ansted Center in Ansted, WV.
Born March 30, 1939 in Hugheston, WV. he was the son of the late William Edward Menefee, Sr. and Hazel Haymaker Menefee.
Jacky worked as a contractor building homes with his brother. In his leisure he enjoyed being outdoors doing...
Betty Gay Craft
Nov 8, 2026
Betty G. Craft, 82, of Oak Hill, WV. passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the Raleigh Center in Daniels, WV.
Born August 15, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Garnet Ward.
Betty worked as a attendance director at Mount Hope and Oak Hill High Schools. She was a volunteer at the Humane Society for many years. In her...
Judith Gayle Bolen
Nov 7, 2026
Judith Gayle Hughes Bolen, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, entered into eternal peace on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Born on March 6, 1949, in Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Deloris Hughes.
Judy dedicated her professional life to serving others as a registered nurse in Fayette County. She was known for her compassionate heart, unwavering devotion to...
Julia "Julie" Kay Williams
Nov 5, 2026
Julia (Julie) Kay Williams, 54, of Pax, went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2026. Born August 3, 1972, in Beckley, West Virginia to Claredon and Ingeborg Williams.
Julie became an LPN in 1995 and worked for many years in a profession that reflected her big heart and caring nature. In 1996 she became a mother, a role that...
Kai Christopher Hurley
Nov 3, 2026
Kai Christopher Hurley, 15, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a Charleston hospital.
Born February 5, 2011 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, he was the son of Amanda Maynor and Robert "Bo" Hurley.
Kai was a Sophmore at Oak Hill High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He was a former football player...
Brenda Jean Shuemake
Nov 2, 2026
Brenda Jean Shuemake, 62, of Scarbro, WV. passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Born February 14, 1964 in Colorado Springs, Colorado she was the daughter of the late James Mills and Norma (William) Hill; and step father, Maxwell Hill.
Brenda worked for Fayette County National Bank as an Auditor from January...
Rhonda Gail (Marks) Surface
Oct 27, 2026
Rhonda Gail (Marks) Surface 68, of Oak Hill passed away on Tuesday , October 27, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Born December 21, 1957 in Richwood, WV she was the daughter of the late Johnny Marks and Delphia Messenger Marks.
Rhonda was a graduate from Richwood High School, she worked in housekeeping, and in her leisure...
Bernard Hugh Weeks
Oct 26, 2026
Bernard Hugh Weeks, 82, of Mount Hope, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Born on September 5, 1944, Bernard lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a lifelong passion for automobiles.
Upon graduating high school, Bernard enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Bernard began a distinguished career...
Keith Allan Klosski
Oct 25, 2026
Ketih Allan Klosski, 59, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Born November 8, 1966, in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of Lorena Yates Tygrett and the late Daniel Klosski.
Keith worked in construction and in his leisure, he enjoyed being outdoors sitting on the porch...
Albert Lee Buckland
Oct 23, 2026
Albert Lee Buckland, 71, of Scarbro, WV passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Born December 8, 1954 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Ray Buckland and Lucile Taylor Buckland.
Albert retired from the coal mines and in his leisure he enjoyed being outdoors hunting, and working...
Margaret Etta "Margie" Martin
Oct 23, 2026
Margaret Etta ‘Margie’ Martin, 91 of Mullens, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the home of her son Jamie Christian at Chesapeake VA.
Born July 7, 1935 at Itmann, WV she was the daughter of the late Powell and Marie (Beverly) Ellis.
Margie was a graduate from Mullens High School and also a graduate from Bluefield Business College. She was...
Linda Diane (Rembold) Pinnick
Oct 23, 2026
Linda Diane (Rembold) Pinnick, 73, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on October 23, 2026, at CAMC in Charleston, WV.
Linda was born on July 12, 1953, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania to parents Olen and Jean Rembold. Growing up in Springs, PA, Linda was active in the Spring Mennonite Church, participating in various church activities, including church league softball. After graduating from Salisbury-Elk...
Gary Joseph Coy
Oct 22, 2026
Gary Joseph Coy, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Born July 11, 1949 at Scarbro, he was the son of the late Joseph and Imogene (Johns) Coy.
Gary was a former maintenance employee for Kmart. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved all of his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...
Jimmy Dale King
Oct 13, 2026
Jimmy Dale King, 71, of Wyco, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM in a Beckley hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 18, 1954, at Rinehart Mountain, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Betty Jo (Mullins) King.
Jim met the love of his life, Janet Lee King, they...
Yvonne (Tatum) Arthur
Oct 10, 2026
Yvonne Tatum Arthur, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born March 11, 1939 in Minden, WV. she was the daughter of the late Clifford Tatum and Helen Faye Bowers Tatum.
Yvonne was a proud 1957 graduate from Collins High School, after high school she attended Glenville State College and West Virginia...
Jimmy Gene Tucker, Jr.
Oct 10, 2026
Jimmy Gene Tucker, Jr., 57, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, two sons, and beloved church family.
Jimmy was a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful servant of God. He was a beloved member of Solid Rock Worship Center in Oak Hill, where he faithfully served as an usher and...
