Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Patricia Elaine Shepperd
Mar 25, 2022
Patricia Elaine Shepperd, age 76, of Beckley, WV, passed away on March 25, 2022. Born August 24, 1945 in Kingston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Beatrice Hill Sumpter. Patricia attended the New Beginnings Church of God. Patricia is preceded in death by husband, Fredrick Shepperd, and brother, Jerry Sumpter. She will be missed by children;...
Charles "Rick" Blankenship Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
Charles “Rick” Blankenship, Jr. also known to many as “Shotgun” was called home to his heavenly father on Monday, March 21, 2022 due to complications of pneumonia. He was born on October 20, 1962 in Goldsboro, NC, he was the son of Darrell Gene Worrell and the late Barbara Ann Curtis Worrell. Rick was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather,...
Daniel "Danny" Jacob Puckett
Mar 21, 2022
Daniel “Danny” Jacob Puckett, age 79, of Scarbro, WV, passed away on March 21, 2022. Born June 3, 1942, in Pemberton, WV, he was the son of the late J. Puckett and Mauld Puckett. Danny worked as a coal miner for most of his life. He enjoyed bird watching, fishing, yard work, and hunting. He is preceded in death by...
William Gordon Withrow
Mar 21, 2022
William Gordon Withrow, Born June 9, 1952 in Charleston, WV, fell asleep in death at his home on March 21, 2022 at 69 years of age. He is survived in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Donna Withrow, whom he wed on October 7, 1972 and two daughters Tammy Delbeke and Jennifer Withrow. Also survived by son-in-law, William...
John Thomas Mullins
Mar 19, 2022
John Thomas Mullins, 62, of Mount Hope, WV passed on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 11, 1960 in Mount Sterling, KY he was the son of Carolyn Casey Adkins and the late Wilford Adkins. John was an animal lover and volunteered his time with his mom at the Raleigh Co. Animal Rescue,...
Juanita Sue Warden
Mar 19, 2022
Juanita (Susie) Mitchem Warden received her wings on March 19, 2022 surrounded by her family. Susie was a life long resident of Beckley, WV, having graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked at Stone & Thomas, but what she enjoyed most was jewelry retail. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve, her son Paul, her parents John...
Jaunita Wickline
Mar 15, 2022
The family of Jaunita Wickline, age 80, of Mount Hope, WV, sadly announce her passing on March 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Jaunita was a resident of Fayette County, WV, except when she breifly resided in Michigan. She was born January 18, 1942, to Burl and Flora Underwood in Oswald, WV. Jaunita graduated from Collins High School...
Virginia Lillian (Jenny) Tilley
Mar 10, 2022
Virginia Lillian (Jenny) Tilley passed away on March 10, 2022, in Beckley, WV. Born April 1, 1996, she was the daughter of Regina Morris Tilley Gibson and the late Anthony Tilley. She leaves behind daughter, Hailey; sons, Jax and Thomas; half-sisters, Olivia and Addie; half-brother, Able; brothers, Anthony Tilley, Jr. and wife Crystal, Nathaniel Tilley, Sebastian Tilley, and Abel Gibson;...
Randy Lee Fleshman
Mar 10, 2022
Randy Lee Fleshman, age 60, of Minden WV, passed away peacefully while at his home. Born April 29, 1961, in Germany, he was the son of the late William E. and Barbara Ellen Sanger Fleshman. Randy loved to spend time on the New River, he spent countless hours on the river fishing with his family. He is preceded in death...
Phyllis Jean Waddell
Mar 7, 2022
Phyllis Jean Rhodes Waddell, 75, of Oak Hill, WV passed on Monday, March 07, 2022 at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born August 02, 1946 in Iaeger, WV she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. Rhodes, Sr. and Addie Elizabeth Hanson Rhodes. Phyllis primarily worked in Clerical, Secretarial, and Cashier positions. She was...
Vicki Clare Harris
Mar 6, 2022
Vicki Clare Painter Harris, 68 of Scarbro went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022 following a short illness. Born January 28, 1954 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of Irma Clare Payne Painter and the late Harold Clinton Painter. Vicki graduated from Collins High School class of 1971. She was preceded in death...
George Elmer Kessler
Mar 5, 2022
George Elmer Kessler, 81, of Packs Branch passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 11, 1940, in Cannelton, WV he was the son of the late Frank Kessler and Velva “Williams” Kessler. Mr. Kessler retired from the coal mines in the early 90's, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, fixing things,...
Janet W. Sutphin
Mar 4, 2022
Janet W. Sutphin, age 85, of Scarbro, WV, went to her heavenly home where she was embraced by the comforting arms of her Lord, on Friday March 4, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born March 15, 1936, in Dothan, WV, she was the devoted daughter of the late Herman Carr and Ethel Bragg Richmond. Janet was a 1954 graduate of...
Ruth Dermeris Williams (Likens)
Feb 25, 2022
Ruth Dermeris Williams (Likens), age 86, of Oak Hill, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Stonerise in Beckley, WV. Born May 10, 1935, in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Williams Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith Likens Eads. She worked in her early years in grocers deli...
Donald Lee Carrico
Feb 23, 2022
Donald Lee Carrico, Sr., age 80, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 23, 2022. Born August 8, 1941, in Mead, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edria “Shamrock” Elmo and Mable Daniels Carrico. Donald worked as a UMWA coal miner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by siblings; Bobby Carrico, Bill...
Ernest Mckay Douglas Jr.
Feb 21, 2022
Ernest McKay Douglas, Jr, age 82, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on February 21, 2022. Born April 22, 1939, in Craig County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ernest and Thelma Craft Douglas. Ernest worked as a truck driver and mechanic for many years until his retirement. He is survived by children; Curtis Douglas and Sherry Lynn Hartman...
Lois Hall Robinson
Feb 19, 2022
Lois “Nanny” Hall Robinson is now united with her Savior in Heaven having followed him faithful for 93 years on Earth. She leaves a Legacy of true love, encouragement, unconditional strength and support, warm and full stomachs, and echoes of one of the greatest laughs. There was never a conversation with her children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren where she did not...
Paul A. Foster
Feb 17, 2022
Paul A. Foster, 87, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born June 17, 1934, in Wriston, WV he was the son of the late Rev. Norman and Cora Woolwine Foster. Paul was a proud United States Army Veteran stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia,...
Denver Adams
Feb 17, 2022
Denver Adams, age 73, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 17, 2022. Born January 2, 1949, in Middletown, OH, he was the son of Arthur and the late Geneva Broughton Adams. Denver was a member of the Church of God in Carisle, WV. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by brother, Dennis Adams. He...
Patricia Carol Elder
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia Carol Blevins Elder, age 76, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on February 16, 2022. Born December 26, 1945, in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Nellie Blevins. Patricia was a member of the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. She was the Co-owner of Country Corner and loved to serve her church...
