Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Jess Edgar Kelly
Jul 9, 2025
Jess Edgar Kelly, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Born February 16, 1946. He was the son of the late Jess Ebenezer and Beulah Ann (Parker) Kelly.
Jess was a former coal miner with 30 plus years of service and a member of UMWA. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and last surviving member of his...
Nancy "Fisher" Stone
Jul 6, 2025
Nancy "Fisher" Stone, 84, of Oak Hill passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Oak Hill Place in Oak Hill.
Graveside rites with entombment to follow will be 12:00 Noon Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Friends wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed ot htefamily...
BIlly Ray Farris
Jun 30, 2025
Billy Ray Farris, 60, of Coal City, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 in a Charleston hospital.
Born July 14, 1964 at Beckley, he was the son of Billie Jean (Keaton) Farris and the late Walter Elmer Farris, Jr.
Billy loved the outdoors, fishing, and riding bikes. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his brother-in-law, Mikey, and also helped taking...
Alfred Edsel Elkins, Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
Alfred Edsel Elkins Jr., age 84, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina, after a long illness. Born and raised in Mount Hope, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Alfred Edsel Elkins and Beulah Lay Crawford.
Known to many as “Ed,” he attended Mt. Hope High School, where he played tuba in the school band....
Frankie Lee Perry
Jun 24, 2025
Frankie Lee Perry, 78, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV.
Born August 2, 1946 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Lottie Ellen (Hodge) Perry.
Frankie was a U.S. Army Veteran, a former coalminer with 20 plus years of service, and was an Engineering Technician...
Rebecca Dianne Cafego
Jun 24, 2025
Rebecca Dianne Cafego, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House surrounded by her beloved husband and children.
Born November 19, 1952 in Montgomery, WV where she was raised, she was the daughter of Novagene Hershey Pauley.
Rebecca was deeply loved by her family and friends. A devoted fan of the New York Jets and...
Kenneth Lee Brown
Jun 24, 2025
Kenneth Lee Brown, 93, of Kincaid, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his residence.
Born September 26, 1931 at Bickmoore, he was the son of the late Arthur and Clara (Duncan) Brown.
Kenneth was a coalminer and was a member of UMWA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran 82nd Airborne.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death...
John Edward Hudson III
Jun 18, 2025
John Edward Hudson III, 22, of Oak Hill passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston.
Born December 31, 2002 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the John Hudson II and Barbara Evans Fleshman.
John worked in construction and was loved by many he never met a stranger. In his leisure he loved being surrounded by...
Columbus Amon Stanley
Jun 16, 2025
Columbus Amon Stanley, 87, of Bud Mountain, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Wyoming Healthcare Center, New Richmond, following a short illness.
Born August 17, 1937, at Bud Mountain, he was the son of the late Hobert and Rosa (Bishop) Stanley.
Amon enjoyed connecting with others, especially his family and friends and had...
Melvin "Butch" Adair Painter
Jun 15, 2025
Melvin "Butch" Adair Painter, 79, of Beckley, WV passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston.
Born March 19, 1946 in Cirtsville, WV he as the son of the late Paul Wallen and Elsie Painter Wilkerson.
Melvin worked as a truck driver and in his leisure he enjoyed going to antique car shows, working on his trucks, and...
Thomas Clayton Rinehart
Jun 14, 2025
Thomas Clayton "Dude" Rinehart October 24, 1954 – June 14, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Thomas Clayton “Dude” Rinehart of Pax, West Virginia, who departed this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
Born in Mossy, WV on October 24, 1954, Thomas was...
Mona Leah Walton
Jun 11, 2025
Mona Leah Walton, 68, of Fayettville, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in a Charleston hospital.
Born August 9, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Basil Elmore Walton and Marjorie June (Brown) Rose.
Mona worked as an Administrator for Keeney's Towing for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three siblings, Glendon...
Richard Flinkstrom
Jun 7, 2025
Richard Donald Flinkstrom, 82, of Hotchkiss, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House.
Born March 7, 1943.
Richard was a former employee of the C&P Telephone Company retiring as a lineman. He was a member of the Pineville Church of God where he served as a Sunday School Teacher.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann...
Juliane Berta Burgess
Jun 4, 2025
Juliane Berta Burgess, 91, of Oak Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born April 29, 1934 at Bremenhaven, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Anna (Afen) Breuning.
In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed...
Michael Ray Griffith
Jun 4, 2025
Michael Ray Griffith, 66, of Mullens, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Hilltop Center.
Born July 5, 1958 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Joe and Ethel Victoria (Shrewsbury) Griffith.
In keeping with Michael's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no service at this time.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at...
Mary Beth (Wilson) Ward
May 29, 2025
Mary Beth Ward (née Wilson), born on October 18, 1965, in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Beckley, West Virginia. She was 59 years old.
Mary’s life was one of compassion, resilience, and a deep love for the natural world. Those who knew her were touched by her generous spirit and unwavering dedication to the happiness and...
Betty Jane (Epperson) Hess-Thomas
May 28, 2025
Betty Jane (Epperson) Hess-Thomas, 90, of Oak Hill passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born December 16,1934 in Logan, WV she was the daughter of the late Rex and Geneva (Smith) Epperson.
Betty had many traits working in book keeping in Baltimore and Oak Hill Hospital, worked for WJLS and WOAY for TV and...
Patricia Lou (Nutter) Fedukovich
May 26, 2025
Patricia Lou Nutter Fedukovich, 86 of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at CAMC Memorial.
Born September 16, 1938, at Stone Cliff, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Leroy and Scheyla (Uhl) Nutter.
Patricia was a homemaker, and she attended the Gospel Tabernacle for 40 years. She loved fishing, going to the beach, and picking up...
Lola Mae Gilbert
May 26, 2025
Lola Mae Gilbert, 77, of Columbia, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Lakin State Hospital.
Born February 17, 1948 at Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Denver Skaggs and Shirley (Parkhurst) Hooper.
Lola was a homemaker and in her leisure she enjoyed crocheting.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her...
Alice Ann Hypes
May 22, 2025
Alice Ann Hypes, 92, of Mullens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the same home where she was born, after a long illness.
Born in Mullens, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Buford E. Hypes, Sr. and Annie Taylor Hypes. Alice graduated from Mullens High School in 1950 and earned her teaching degree in Business from Concord...
