Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Linda Hensley Grimes
Dec 15, 2025
Linda Hensley Grimes, 75, of Beckley, WV received her healing December 15th 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
Born December 24th 1949 to Charles and Collen Hensley in Cook Town, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Brenda Beitz, Margie Hensley, Robin Johnston and her brother Charles “Chuck” Hensley.
Linda was a member of the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church...
Stacey Ann (Tomlin) Cox
Dec 15, 2025
Stacey Ann Tomlin-Cox, 52, of Fayetteville, WV passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late James David and Elizabeth Tomlin. She lived life on her own terms, fiercely. For the last 33 years she and her husband, Scott, built a life filled with ups, downs, in between, and rowdy...
Gary Edward Nelson
Dec 15, 2025
Gary Edward Nelson was born on January 15, 1943, and passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Fredericksburg VA on December 15, 2025.
Gary was a Vietnam-era US Army veteran, who proudly served his country. He spent the majority of his working life in the lumber and home improvement industry, including more than 30 years with Lowe’s, where he was...
Patricia Lou (Leake) Roat
Dec 16, 2025
Patricia Lou (Leake) Roat, Nana, 85, of Oak Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at CAMC PMC in Oak Hill, WV with her family by her side. Born June 10, 1940 at Eagle, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl George Leake and Faye Maxine Logan Leake. She was a 1958 graduate of Montgomery High...
Barbara Mae Dixon
Dec 10, 2025
Barbara Mae Dixon, 70, of Lochgelly, WV peacefully entered into her eternal home on December 10,2025 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on October 3,1955 in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Jackson Stover and Joan Wriston Armstrong.
Barbara resided with her daughter for the last ten years at Lochgelly and...
Michael "Mike" Lorenzo Alfonso
Nov 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Lorenzo Alfonso, 58, of Lakeland, Florida, went to Heaven on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from complications from a stroke.
Born March 14, 1967 at Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Johnny and Danola Alfonso.
Mike was a retired fuel technician and auto parts specialist for Napa. He is the co-owner of The Cubans Chick, LLC. Mike...
Patrick Wayne Stone
Dec 13, 2025
Patrick Wayne Stone, 46, of Mount Hope passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his residence.
Born March 18, 1979 in Beckley WV he was the son of Trina Gail Syner and Ernest C. Stone, Jr.
Patrick worked as a river fishing guide, a whitewater rafting guide, and also at Winterplace working in security.
Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include...
Woodrow William Farley, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
“And God shall wipes away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4
Woodrow William Farley, Jr (Woodie), 88 from Mullens, WV, passed peacefully in the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, on December 10, 2025....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
