Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
James Franklin Farley
Nov 12, 2025
James Franklin Farley, 83, of Bolt, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Beckley Healthcare Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 20, 1942 at Charleston, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Farley.
James was a retired coal truck driver and a member of UMWA with 39 years of service. He was an active faithful member of the Soak...
Jason Ryan Cottle
Nov 10, 2025
Jason Ryan Cottle, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born July 16, 1982 at Beckley, he was the son of the late Judy Darlene (Adkins) Cottle and Carl Edward Cottle.
Jason loved spending time with his family but most importantly he loved spending time with his pride and joy, his daughter, Alexis. He...
James Granville Sesco
Nov 12, 2025
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" — John 11:25–26
James Granville Sesco, 93, of Beckley, West Virginia, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
James...
Leanna Marie (Ingram) Meredith
Nov 11, 2025
Leanna Marie Ingram-Meredith
Oak Hill, WV | Age 56
Leanna Marie Ingram-Meredith, 56, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on November 11, 2025, at home surrounded by love. Born and raised in Oak Hill, Leanna graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1987 and spent her entire life in the community she cherished.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents...
Donald Nichols
Nov 10, 2025
Donald Nichols, 94, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late Clarence Frederick and Dollie Sue Burgess Nichols. Born on October 15, 1931, in Oak Hill, Donald was one of twelve children and shared an unbreakable bond with his twin brother, Ronald “Penie,” who preceded him in death earlier this...
Nicole "Nikki" Ruth (Parks) Slaughter
Nov 9, 2025
Nicole "Nikki" Ruth Parks Slaughter, 63, of Fayetteville, WV left for her eternal home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Taking no suitcase or earthly possessions with her, she smiled at those she left behind an said "The only request I now have of you is that you meet me there one day."
Nicole's first birth took place at Richmond, VA. on...
George "Junior" Manford Lechalk
Nov 8, 2025
George "Junior" Manford Lechalk, 84, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill with his family by his side.
Born September 12, 1941 in Sun, WV he was the son of the late George and Rose Jacobowski Lechalk.
Junior graduated from Diesel Mechanic College in Tennessee and went on to become a diesel...
Manuel John Natividad
Nov 7, 2025
Manuel John Natividad, 70, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in a Charleston hospital.
Born March 9, 1955, at Germantown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Benito and Theresa (Lambardo) Natividad.
He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Throughout his working career, he had several jobs from being a cook to working in a warehouse and his...
Perry Dawson Williams, Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Perry Dawson Williams, Jr., 78, of Clear Creek, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born December 29, 1946 at Artie, he was the son of the late Perry Dawson Williams, Sr. and Gertrude (Hodge) Williams.
Perry was a retired coalminer, a member of UMWA, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He spent many years selling, installing,...
Steven "Steve" Franklin Dodson
Nov 7, 2025
Steven “Steve” Dodson, 59, of Mossy, passed away Friday, November 7 th , 2025 surrounded by wife, kids, and grandchildren. Steve was born February 16, 1966 in Oak Hill, WV. He grew up in Kingston being raised by his grandma “Nanny”, and Aunt Emma.
He met and fell in love with his wife, Veva, of 40 years in 1983. Steve told...
Marketta Lou Richmond
Nov 6, 2025
Marketta Lou Richmond, 85 of Beckley, went to be with the Lord on Nov, 6th 2025. She was born in Beckley, WV on January 19th, 1940 to William and Lilly Cook.
Marketta was most known as a devoted wife of nearly 50 years and "momaw" as she was always there for her grandchildren and had a special relationship with her great...
Hunter Cole Dayton
Nov 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Hunter Cole Dayton, age 30, of Pittsburgh, PA, who left us far too soon on November 5 th , 2025. Hunter was known by all who met him for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and quiet strength.
Hunter had an extraordinary gift for making others feel seen...
Sharon Kay Mullins
Nov 3, 2025
Sharon K. Mullins, 75, of Corinne, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 3, 2025 after a long illness.
Sharon was the daughter of the late Reginald and Edna Faye Reed of Alderson. She was a graduate of Alderson High School and worked at Citi Financial, Wayne's Market, and was the secretary of the Mullens Methodist Church for over...
Michael Ray Poole
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Ray Poole, 68, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born October 17, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Iris Lee Cox Poole Fortner.
Michael worked in construction and in his leisure he enjoyed shooting pool. Michael was a gentle man who loved giving to...
Lisa Yvonne Bailey
Nov 2, 2025
Lisa Yvonne Bailey, 64, of Mossy, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born October 14, 1961, at Beckley, she was the daughter of Teddy Bailey and the late Farris Yvonne (Williams) Bailey.
Lisa was funny, giving, caring, and had gave her heart to the Lord. She was a hardworker at the many jobs that she had...
Paul Ellis Alspaugh
Nov 2, 2025
Paul Ellis Alspaugh, 81, of Mount Hope passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born April 21, 1944 in Circleville, Ohio he was the son of the late William and Mina Alspaugh.
Paul was a proud United States Navy Veteran, In his leisure he enjoyed woodworking, hunting, making him and grandson firearms, making...
Gary Waymon Buckland
Nov 2, 2025
Gary Waymon Buckland, 75, of Beckley, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side.
Born on September 18, 1950 in Sweeneysburg, he was the son of the late Waymon and Zetta (Williams) Buckland.
Gary served his country proudly in the Air Force for four years. While in the Air Force he went to the...
Carmet Jackson Foster
Nov 1, 2025
Carmet Jackson Foster was born August 19, 1941 and passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 following and long illness.
Carmet leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn Foster; 5 children; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Carmet was a active member of Daystar Worship Center, for the last 20 years.
He was a member of AFLCIO of 50 years. Carmet loved going to...
Lillie Mae (Roberts) Shrout
Oct 31, 2025
Lillie Mae Roberts Shrout, 86, of Mount Hope went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Born July 12, 1939 in Tamroy, WV. She was the daughter of the late Robert Roberts and Demple Roberts.
Lillie attended Mount Hope Wesleyan Church until she was too ill to attend. She previously attended Cranberry Community Church. She has a beautiful...
Helen Anne (Williams) Diaz
Oct 31, 2025
Helen Anne Williams Diaz, 91, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Oak Hill Place in Oak Hill with her loving family by her side.
Born July 27, 1934 in Artie, WV she was the daughter of the late Emmitt Williams, Sr. and Thelma Mae Hatfield Williams.
Helen worked as a Respiratory Therapist for Montgomery General Hospital...
