Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Doris Jean (Toney) Conner
Dec 5, 2025
Doris Jean Toney Conner, 73, of Scarbro passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV.
Born February 14, 1952 in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Garland Adkins and Rosie Ellen Toney.
Doris was a proud 1970 graduate of Fayetteville High School. She retired from Sears & Roebuck in catalog customer...
Lora Rexanne Leilich
Dec 5, 2025
Lora Leilich, 59, of Edmond, WV, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born to Dolly Franklin and the late Joe Franklin, Lora graduated from Midland Trail High School in 1985.
She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Roger Leilich; her children Ashley Hunt, Aaron Hunt,...
William David Gregg
Nov 27, 2025
William "Bill" David Gregg
October 4, 1933 – November 27, 2025
William "Bill" David Gregg, a brilliant engineer, dedicated academic, and cherished father, passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on October 4, 1933 in the small town of Glen Jean, West Virginia, Bill’s life was defined by a profound intellect and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Bill’s...
John Addison Strickland
Dec 7, 2025
John Addison Strickland, 62, of Cedar Grove entered into Heavens Gates at Hidden Valley Nursing Home, Oak Hill.
Born April 21, 1963 at Hampton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Elvin and Elsie Strickland.
He loved to play his guitar and harmonica, he loved his family and friends, but most of all he loved going to church and being a...
Sharon Lee Neely
Dec 6, 2025
Sharon Gregory Neely, 82, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Sharon was one of a kind and caring woman whose gentle spirit touched everyone she met. Surrounded by a large and loving family, she found joy in every stage of life and cherished the moments spent with those close to her. Alongside her devoted husband, she traveled...
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Dec 5, 2025
Kimberly Ann Johnson, 59, of Forest Hill formerly of Corinne, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at her home after a long illness.
Born August 11, 1966, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late William Water and Margaret Ann Fann Johnson.
Kim was a graduate of Mullens High School and Court Reporting school in Texas. She was a former...
Laura Jo (Bowman) Clinton
Dec 4, 2025
Laura Jo Bowman Clinton, 50, of Scarbro passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at CAMC General in Charleston, WV.
Born April 6, 1975 in Carrollton, GA. she was the daughter of Glenda Runyon Bowman and the late Joseph Bowman.
Laura graduated from Mount Hope High School class of 93 and worked at Wal Mart and loved spending time with her work...
Glenna Pearl (Atha) Nichols
Dec 4, 2025
Glenna Pearl Atha Nichols, 83, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Born April 18, 1942 in Deepwater, WV she was the daughter of the late Arnet and Altha Stump Atha.
Glenna was homemaker and was a member of the Church of God in Page, WV. In her leisure she enjoyed cooking, shopping...
Jennifer Lynn (Allen) Pearce
Dec 2, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Allen Pearce, 56, of Oak Hill passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at CAMC PMC in Oak Hill.
Born August 16, 1969 in Florissant, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley Dawson Allen.
Jennifer worked in Medical Records and in her leisure she enjoyed planting flowers and her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include...
Bridgette Danielle Cooper
Nov 30, 2025
Bridgette Danielle Cooper "Baby B", 31, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Victor, WV, gained her wings on November 30, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken and far too soon.
Born with a gentle spirit and a brilliant mind, Bridgette filled every room she entered with warmth, light, and her unforgettable smile. She loved spending her days reading, cheering on her...
Timothy Lee Bailey
Nov 30, 2025
Timothy Lee Bailey, 54, of Mount Hope passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his residence.
Born September 16, 1971 in Millville, NJ. he was the son of Brenda Hall Hughes and the late Terry Bailey.
Tim worked for Alleghany Lumber for 20 plus years and for Redwing for 2 years in Mount Hope. In his leisure he enjoyed playing golf,...
Michael D. Jackson
Nov 24, 2025
Michael D. Jackson, 68, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on June 11, 1957, he was the beloved son of the late Georgeann and Samuel Jackson.
A proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School’s Class of 1975, Mike went on to earn his degree from West Virginia University in 1979. He dedicated much...
Charles Lee Ross
Nov 23, 2025
Charles Lee Ross, 30, of Huntington, passed away on November 23, 2025.
In keeping with Charles wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
For those considering an expression of sympathy, the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected expenses to Tyree Funeral Home, 999 Jones Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901.
Online condolences...
Carl Edward Cottle
Nov 23, 2025
Carl Edward “Eddie” Cottle, 70, of Fayetteville, WV, went to Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after a long illness.
Carl was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering support touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on September 4, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, Carl was the son of Betty Jane (Smith) Cottle...
Tammy Lee Schenk
Nov 22, 2025
Tammy Lee Schenk, 65, of Mount Hope, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her residence.
Born December 28, 1959, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Doris Gearhart Evans and the late Leroy Shifflett.
In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by one son, Donnie Shifflett; one sister, Sherry Shifflett; and one brother, Anthony Evans.
Those...
Charles Eugene Evans, Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Charles Eugene Evans, Sr., 82, of Scarbro passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born February 1, 1943 in Sanger, WV he was the son of the late Ben and Myrtle Tincher Evans.
Charles retired from working in the coal mines, and was a member of the New Life Victory Center Church in Hilltop, 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...
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...
