Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Ruth Beatrice Suzza
Aug 2, 2023
Ruth Beatrice Romage Tucker Suzza, 99, born on December 15, 1923 in Layland, WV to her parents Martin and Willie Claxton Romage went home to be with our Lord on August 2, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands Billy Robert Tucker (deceased 1964) and Manuel Suzza Jr (deceased 2007). Ruth had 5 children. 2 sons;...
Rita Ann Goff
Jul 31, 2023
Rita Ann Ellison Goff, of Asbury WV, (formerly of Houston, TX and Belle, WV), 86, passed away on July 31, 2023 at her residence. Rita was retired after working as a nurse in Houston, and then in home health care in Lewisburg. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 15 years, Rodney Dalton Goff; her parents, ...
Patricia Ann Sumner
Jul 29, 2023
Patricia Sumner was called to Glory on July 29, 2023. Patty started her life 85 years ago in Sanger, WV. She spent her youth on the small farm of her loving grandparents, John and Alice Rainey and uncles Thomas K. Rainey and Sheffie Ray Rainey. She often told stories of all the wonderful food that was raised on the...
Jerry Lynn Williams Bowyer
Jul 29, 2023
Jerry Lynn Williams Bowyer, 50, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at BARH.
Born December 22, 1972 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Jerry Williams and Dreama Evans Bowyer.
Jerry was a tow truck driver for Affordable Towing Co. and loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents...
Teddy Gene Gray
Jul 28, 2023
Teddy Gene Gray, 83, of Mossy, WV passed away July 28, 2023, at Bowers Hospice house in Beckley, WV surrounded by family.
Born February 26, 1940, in Milburn, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde and Leona Opal “Hyden” Gray.
Teddy attended Kingston High School. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army serving from...
Fern Deloris Sexton
Jul 27, 2023
Fern Deloris Moore Sexton, 86, of Scarbro passed away peacefully with family around her on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Hilltop Center.
Born September 7, 1936 in Beards Fork, WV she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Moore.
Fern was a very caring and loving person to her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special...
Robert Raymond Rinehart
Jul 26, 2023
Robert Raymond Rinehart “Bob”, 76, of Dixie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on June 14, 1947 in Mossy, WV to Dallas and Maggie Agnes (Aliff) Rinehart.
Robert was a retired Army Veteran and Coalminer. He was an avid hunter and most of all he loved spending time with his family....
Ronald Gene Arbaugh, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
Ronald Gene Arbaugh, Sr., 76, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born April 5, 1947 in Hinton, WV he was the son of the late Rory and Mary Pullen Arbaugh.
Ronald was a proud United States Army Veteran and worked as a contractor. In his leisure...
Dawn Michelle Tardif
Jul 22, 2023
Dawn Michelle Tardif, 53, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born October 13, 1969 in Sacramento, CA she was the daughter of Lora Samples Kiszka and the late Joseph Kiszka.
Dawn was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.
Those left...
Shelby Jean Jeffries
Jul 21, 2023
Shelby Jean Jeffries, 85, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on July 21, 2023, in Summerville, WV. Born on June 16, 1938, in Ballengee, WV, Shelby was the daughter of Oris Asbury Richmond and Thelma Francis Lyons Richmond. Shelby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Billy...
Cecil "Sonny" Edward Harrah, Jr.
Jul 20, 2023
Cecil "Sonny" Edward Harrah, Jr., 70, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Born Febrary 9, 1953 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Cecil E. Harrah, Sr. and Anna Louise Kinsler Harper. Step father, Billy Harper.
He is preceded in death by his son, Sonny Harrah;...
Virginia Lee Buskus
Jul 18, 2023
Virginia Lee Buskus, 89, of Oak Hill passed away and received her wings on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hilltop Nursing Center in Hilltop, WV.
Born March 28, 1934 in Willis Branch, WV she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Williams and Florence Rhodes. Step father, Lonnie Rhodes.
Virginia worked as a cook for Oak Hill Elementary and Collins...
Levi P. McClung
Jul 16, 2023
Levi P. McClung, 90, of Beckley passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Levi was born to the late Ruby and Irmel McClung of Fayetteville, WV on July 3, 1933.
Levi proudly served in the U.S. Army and held many other jobs working for the Water Company, Earhearts, Owner of Pleasant Way...
Robert Lee Williams
Jul 15, 2023
Robert Lee Williams, Sr., 85, of Robson, WV passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.
He was born June 18, 1938 in Beards Fork, WV and was the son of the late Rev. Herman Williams and Leuna E. (Murdock) Williams of Robson ,WV. He attended Open Bible Temple in Powellton, WV.
He is preceded...
Jamie Earl Thacker
Jul 14, 2023
Jamie Earl Thacker, 52, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his residence.
Born August 6, 1970 in Akron, OH he was the son of the late Bill and Phoebe Bolden Thacker,
Jamie worked as a maintenance man for Comfort Inn, and in his leisure he enjoyed playing Pokemon Go, watching Tik Tok, Netflix, telling jokes, and...
Nancy Jo Jelinek
Jul 14, 2023
Nancy Jo Schrader Jelinek, 63, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born May 19, 1960 in Webster, WV she was the daughter of the late Okey Schrader, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Hall Schrader.
Nancy was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by...
Donald Keith Poff
Jul 14, 2023
Donald Keith Poff, 81, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born July 11, 1942 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Raymond and Louise Epperly Poff.
Donald was a proud United States Army Veteran serving in the special forces Green Berets. He was a...
Samantha Jo McVey
Jul 12, 2023
Samantha Jo Brock McVey, 42, of Oak Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12 at the Bowers House after her courageous battle with cancer, with her husband and best friends by her side. Born August 23, 1980 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Drema and Ross Brock. Sam was a dedicated Lowe’s employee for...
James William Jones
Jul 12, 2023
James William "Jimmy" "Jimmy Joe" Jones, 62, of Saint Albans passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at CAMA Memorial Hospital Hospice Care in Charleston.
Born December 9, 1960 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Franklin Edward and Betty Mae Cody Jones.
James attended Fayetteville High School, got his CDL license working as a...
Elmer James Pennington
Jul 9, 2023
Elmer James Pennington, 68, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born January 6, 1955 in Pax, WV he was the son of the late Delbert and Dixie Allen Pennington.
Elmer worked as a belt man replacing belts in the coal mines. In his leisure time he enjoyed, Hunting, Fishing, and...
