Richard L.

Pannell, Sr.

Richard L. Pannell, Sr., 81 of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Thursday, November 13,2026, at CAMC Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV.

He was born on August 15,1945, to the late Harry and Letha Burford Pannell. He was a 1963 graduate of Collins High School and a deacon at the Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church in Oak Hill, WV. He was a former Fayette County Magistrate. He loved watching WVU football and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Harry, Lawrence, Kenneth, Robert (Bob), Charles, and John and his sisters Ruth Witte, Margaret Harris, Frances Parrish, Lucille (Tunie) Vandall and an infant sister.

Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his wife of 62 years, Donna Morton Pannell, daughter, Terri (John) Murphy, son, Richard (Holly) Pannell, Jr., grandsons, Michael Lawhorn (Shae), Tucker (Montana) Lawhorn, and Ricky Pannell and granddaughter, Katelynn Durham (Austin), and great grandchildren, Tanner, Noah and Lilly Lawhorn and Maggie and Emme Campbell along with their parents Matt and Liz Campbell, as well as several nieces and nephews.

His body was donated to WVU Medicine. A memorial service will be held at the Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Roger Harding officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation made to Paws for Promise Rescue, 745 Glade Creek Rd, Danese, WV 25831.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Mr. Richard Pannell is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.