Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Wava Jean Wiley Robbins
Feb 25, 2024
A Forty-Three Year Love Story
March 21, 1981,The day I met Wava at Three Gables, a place many romances started for folks from the local area. I recall a friend she was with came over and asked me to join them. Shy innocent Gary was reluctant at first but upon a second request, I went and joined Wava and her friend...
Lonnie Gene Prillaman
Feb 24, 2024
Lonnie Gene Prillaman, 77, of Corinne, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM with his wife, Sheila and son, Nicholas by his side.
Born October 23, 1946, at Bassett, Virginia, he was the son of the late, George Patrick and Sally Flora (Thompson) Prillaman.
Lonnie had a strong work ethic and a deep love for coal mining which was...
Timmie Ann Korczyk
Feb 23, 2024
Timmie Ann Korczyk, 64, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at her residence.
Born March 12, 1959, at Logan, she was the daughter of the late James and Myrtle Lou (McKown) Lilly.
Timmie was a school teacher.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, James Lilly, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Carl Lee Burton
Feb 23, 2024
Carl Lee Burton, 77, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence.
Born October 27, 1946, at Maple Fork, he was the son of the late Carl C. and Pearl V. (Burton) Bryant.
Carl was born and entered into eternal rest on the same property in Maple Fork 77 years later.
Carl was a coal miner with 28...
Patricia Ellen Nutter
Feb 21, 2024
Patricia Ellen Tucker Nutter, 70 of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her residence.
Born November 28, 1953 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Robert Tucker and Ruth Beatrice Romage Tucker Suzza; stepfather, Manuel Suzza, Jr.
Patricia was a homemaker, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 42 years. In...
Bobby Ludine Payne
Feb 21, 2024
Bobby Ludine Payne, 71, of Hilltop passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence.
Born December 16, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware he was the son of the late Morris and Vivian White Payne.
Bobby was a proud United State Air Force Veteran working as a Military Police Officer, he also worked as a contractor, and in his leisure he enjoyed...
Frankford "Frank" Marvin Sewell
Feb 20, 2024
Frankford "Frank" Marvin Sewell, 67, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Born January 28, 1957 at Victor, he was the son of the late William Lantey and Dema Ivanelle (Day) Sewell.
Frank enjoyed fishing, forging, and was an outdoorsman.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, William Paul Sewell.
Those left to cherish...
Iona Canterbury Neely
Feb 15, 2024
Iona Canterbury Neely, age 89, of Fuquay- Varina, NC died on Thursday, February 15, at her residence in Windsor Point Retirement Center.
Born in Page, West Virginia, June 22, 1934 to Maxie Ray (Mac) Canterbury and Cammie Wilson Canterbury. Iona spent her early years in both Fayette and Monroe Counties of West Virginia. Being the daughter of a coal miner and her mother having...
Keith Eslie Bills
Feb 14, 2024
Having been in the race of life for 52 years and after recovering from a pit stop for cancer just two years before, on February 14, 2024, an unexpected black flag was dropped on the race of life for Keith Eslie Bills “The Underdog”, 36K. Keith’s love of the sport of dirt track racing and his fun competitive style made...
Rose Carol Craddock
Feb 9, 2024
Rose Carol Stines Craddock, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born January 23, 1952, at Grundy, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Pauline (Cecil) Stines.
Rose was a former school cook for Raleigh County Schools. In her leisure she enjoyed riding Harley’s with her husband, traveling, loved...
Paul Ellis Fedukovich
Feb 6, 2024
Paul Ellis Fedukovich, 85, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 11, 1938 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son the late Sedor and Virgie Tincher Fedukovich.
Paul worked as a hydraulic mechanic, was a member of the Gatewood Baptist Church, and in his leisure he enjoyed tinkering with different things, taking pictures,...
Kimberly Jean Bowyer
Feb 5, 2024
Kimberly Jean Bowyer,54, of Mount Hope, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 in a Bluefield hospital.
Born August 30, 1970, at San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of the late James Wallace and Wanda Gail (Mathenda) Calvert.
Kim was a homemaker. She enjoyed preaching, reading her Bible, attending church, and reading her devotions with her daughter.
In addition to her parents,...
Elsie Betty Parker
Feb 4, 2024
Elsie Betty Petro Parker, 97, of Sun, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.
Born January 7, 1927 in Price Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Toney and Vicie Bryant Petro.
Elsie was a homemaker, she was a loyal and faithful member of the First Assembly of God...
David "Scott" Stevens
Feb 2, 2024
David “ Scott” Stevens, 38, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1985, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father , David Stevens.
Scott was a 2003 graduate of Oak Hill High School and also took classes at FCVT for...
Emma Jean Repass
Feb 1, 2024
Emma Jean Hatfield Repass, 87, of Pulaski, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family, February 1, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, VA.
Born November 11, 1936, at Baileysville, WV she was the daughter of the late Carl and Minnie Hatfield.
Jean was an avid cook and loved nothing more than sharing her amazing food and wonderful sense of humor...
Samantha Lynn Barfield
Jan 27, 2024
Samantha Lynn Barfield, 38, of Oak Hill, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence.
Born August 19, 1985, at Rocky Mt., North Carolina, she was the daughter of Anthony (Tony) Barfield and Michelle Lynn.
Samantha attended Bluefield Sate and was working toward a degree in Occupational Therapy while she was a counselor for recovering addicts. She loved her children,...
Sean Adam Stevens
Jan 24, 2024
Sean Adam Stevens, 36, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in a Charleston hospital.
Born March 22, 1987, at Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son Catherene Corbin and her significant other, David Adkins and his father, David Stevens.
Sean was a 2005 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He got his start in the culinary/ restaurant business at Chicco's...
David Ronald Toney
Jan 22, 2024
David Ronald Toney, “Ronnie” or “DR” 73, a proud veteran of the US Army, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.
David was born in Carlisle, WV and resided in Fayetteville, WV at the time of his passing. He is preceded in death by his father Alfred Toney, mother Elsie Toney,...
Josephine Marie Lafferty
Jan 21, 2024
Josephine Marie Lafferty, 82, of Oak Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 21, 1941, at Tamroy, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Lewis Vannatter, Sr. and Angeline Romano Vannatter.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church , Oak Hill, and was the last survivor...
Charlene Elizabeth Black
Jan 18, 2024
Charlene Elizabeth Black, 68, of Bridgeport passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.
Born May 14, 1955 in Ohio she was the daughter of the late Ruth Black Taylor.
Charlene was a homemaker she enjoyed watching her Soap Opera's and spending time with her family.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several...
