Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Robert Dale Williams
Oct 11, 2023
Robert Dale Williams 56 of Scarbro Wv passed away on October 11th at Raleigh General Hospital. He was born on January 25th in Youngstown, Ohio.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Tonya. A special father John Brenemen (Phyllis) and a special brother Johnny Brenemen (Joyce) they became his family more then 30 years ago. Also a step...
Brandon Lee Briscoe
Oct 8, 2023
Brandon Lee Briscoe, 32, of Mount Hope passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV.
Born June 13, 1992 in Beckley, WV he was the son of William Billy Hinkle and Carla Briscoe.
Brandon worked for Arby's and in his leisure time he enjoyed playing video game, working on vehicles with his dad, and...
Gloria Lou Hager
Oct 3, 2023
Gloria L. Garten Hager, 82, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Born March 11, 1941 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the late Herman and Edith Arthur Garten.
Gloria retired from Sears, she enjoyed going to church, and in her leisure she enjoyed sewing and spending time with...
Retha Christine Wright
Sep 29, 2023
Retha Christine Wright, 83, of Mount Hope passed away on September 29, 2023 at hilltop Nursing Home.
She was born April 7, 1940 in Mount Hope, WV to the late Elmer and Berta Lee Wright.
She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved the Lord, going to church, and her church family. She cherished her little dog Snoopy and was...
Brenda Joyce Taylor Canterbury
Sep 27, 2023
Brenda Joyce Taylor Canterbury, 83, of Beckwith, WV passed away on September 27, 2023 at Hospice of Southern WV. She was born February 8, 1940 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Berlin and Maggie Treadway Taylor.
She is survived by her children, Larry Canterbury, Jr. (Cynthia), Jody Canterbury (Elanda), Trina Canterbury Sale, and Christy Canterbury Schell (Chris); grandchildren, Amy...
Rezan Nicole Armstrong
Sep 26, 2023
Rezan Nicole Gillespie Armstrong, 48, of Scarbro passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born February 15, 1975 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the Bill Gillespie and the late Bonnie Sutphin Gillespie.
Rezan worked as a store manager and in her leisure she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Those...
Melanie Rae Skeldon
Sep 24, 2023
Melanie Rae Doris Skeldon, 70, of Scarbro passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born October 26, 1952 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Alexander "Bill" and Jean Bibb Doris.
Melanie worked for the Fayette County Board of Education as a hearing and speech therapist. She was a...
Doris Isabella Mauritz
Sep 23, 2023
Doris Isabella Mauritz, 94, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully at the Bower's Hospice House in Beckley after a long and colorful life. She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Consuela Mercer of Hurricane, WV. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mauritz. She was the last surviving sibling of her...
Evelyn Ruth Stevens
Sep 20, 2023
Evelyn Ruth Stevens, 94, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
Born July 30, 1929 in Mt. Olive, WV she was the daughter of the late August and Sadie Goodwin Roat.
Evelyn was a member of the Good Shepard Worship Center, in...
Paula Ann Reid
Sep 19, 2023
Paula Ann Reid “Mamaw Paula”, 60, of Beckley, WV passed away suddenly on September 19th, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital due to sudden illness. Born on June 21st, 1963, to Beldon Lafferty and Judy Epperly. She was the big sister to Lee Lafferty and Claudia Kania (Ted). Paula was a graduate of Oak Hill High School class of 1981 and...
Judy Vernease Gill
Sep 15, 2023
Judy Vernease Gill, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born August 20, 1951, at Lansing, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Guy and Freda Vernease (Roach) Workman.
Judy was a former CNA. In her leisure she enjoyed cooking, caring for people, and...
Susan Carol Harlan
Sep 15, 2023
Susan Carol Frasier Harlan, 76, of Fayetteville, WV, experienced her best day ever on Friday, September 15, 2023 as she entered the gates of Heaven.
She was born at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. on February 3, 1947.
Susan was a 1965 graduate of Collins High School and received a associate's degree from WVUIT. She began her career...
Margaret Hattie Wriston
Sep 13, 2023
Margaret Hattie Wriston, 96, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born November 26, 1926, at Helen, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Barbara (Androvich) Yurkovich.
Margaret was a homemaker, former employee of Mt. Hope Mini Mart, she loved all of her dogs that she had through...
Charles Edward Comer
Sep 13, 2023
Charles Edward Comer, 78, of Oak Hill, passed away peacefully with his loyal companion and best friend, Gracie who was by his side when he passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the home of his daughter, Lora Persinger.
Born on May 13, 1945 in Beaver, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dale Woodrow Comer and...
Jesse Andrew Dech
Sep 5, 2023
Jesse Andrew Dech, 24, of Mount Hope passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born May 14, 1999 in Beckley, WV he was the son of Mitchell and Glady Schrader Dech.
Jesse was a 2018 Oak Hill High School graduate.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving parents, Mitchell and Glady Dech; brother, Zachary Dech; and sister, Jaalah...
Henry Christopher Schrader
Sep 5, 2023
Henry Christopher Schrader, 59, of Mount Hope passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born October 7, 1963 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Okey Schrader, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Hall Schrader.
Henry worked for Wal-Mart for 17 years and in his leisure time he enjoyed riding four wheelers.
He is preceded in death by brother,...
James Hurley Schrader
Sep 5, 2023
James Hurley Schrader, 58, of Mount Hope passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born November 11, 1964 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Okey Schrader, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Hall Schrader.
He is preceded in death by brother, Henry Schrader; sister, Nancy Jelinek; 2 half brothers, Okey Dale Schrader, Jr. and Freddie Schrader; 2 half...
Matthew Allen Vestal
Sep 2, 2023
Matthew Allen Vestal, 38, of Scarbro passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Matthew was born January 14, 1985 in Yadkinville, NC.
He loved listening to music, fishing, camping anything that had to do with the outdoors, and most importantly he love being a dad and spending time with his children and family.
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Frances Ann Marshall
Aug 31, 2023
Frances Ann Parker Marshall, 45, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV
Born August 10, 1978 in Birmingham, AL she was the daughter of the late Frankie and Dora Bryant Parker.
Frances was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family especially her...
Franklin Lon Jones
Aug 30, 2023
Franklin Lon Jones, 69, who everyone knew as Lon, Little Lon, or Lonnie, died peacefully in his home Wednesday evening surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren. The only son of Fannie Irene Jones and Alonzo (Lonnie) Bruce Jones, his life was characterized by his extraordinary passion for his work and true kindness to all that crossed his...
