Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Herbert Henry Lane, Jr.
Sep 12, 2022
Herbert Henry Lane, Jr, age 98, of Oak Hill and Flat Top, passed away on September 12, 2022. Born July 16, 1924, in Prudence, WV, he was the son of the late Herbert H. Lane and Bessie Walker Lane. He is preceded in death by wife, Virginia Byrnside Lane. He is survived by loving daughters, Patricia Lane of Oak Hill...
Jeanette Sue Bean
Sep 11, 2022
Jeanette Sue Bean, 57, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born March 29, 1965 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of Carolyn Withrow Adams and the late Thomas Carter. Jeanette was a housewife and loved her family very much. Those left to cherish her loving memory include...
Kevin James Canterbury
Sep 10, 2022
Kevin James Canterbury, age 41, went to be with the Lord suddenly September 10, 2022 in Oak Hill, WV. Born January 6, 1981 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Curtis Canterbury and Carol Sue Fox. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he enjoyed working for himself at various positions in the labor field. He recently started working...
Stephen Bowen
Sep 10, 2022
Stephen Bowen, age 65, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on September 10, 2022. Born February 20. 1958, in Montgomery, WV, he was the son of the late Gene Austin and Marian Belcher Bowen. Stephen worked as the System IT Administrator for Plataea Medical Center, and Owner of Lifeline Ambulance Company. He was an avid reader, most often found reading...
Garland Flem Johnson
Sep 7, 2022
Garland Flem Johnson, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home. Born December 14, 1949 in Rainelle, WV he was the son of the late Haskell and Kathleen Ross Johnson. He was the owner of 5 Star security, and loved his family. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brother, James Johnson; and nephew,...
Thomas Howard Summerell
Sep 7, 2022
Thomas Howard Summerell, 75, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia Born September 24, 1949, in Arlington, Mass. he was the son of the late Frederick Augustus and Anne Jane (Norton) Summerell. He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Edwin Klump; brother, Robert M. Summerell; sister-in-law, Karen...
Polly Ellen Smithson
Sep 3, 2022
Polly Ellen Tate Smithson, 91, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Hilltop Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 19, 1930 in Scarbro, WV she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lottie Fielding Payne. Polly worked for 31 years before retired as a machine operator for Revlon in New Jersey, and she was...
Billy Ray Poole Jr
Sep 2, 2022
Billy Ray Poole, Jr, age 54, of Scarbro, WV, passed away on September 2, 2022. Born December 1, 1967, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Billy Ray Poole, Sr. and Linda Ward. Billy enjoyed spending his time sitting on the porch watching wildlife. In addition to his mother his is survived by daughters; Cynthia Poole...
June Lively Richmond
Aug 29, 2022
Naomi "June" Lively Richmond, 89, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina, Ohio. Born March 25, 1933 in Kingston, WV, June was the proud “coal miner's daughter” of the late Daniel Webster and Stella Esta (Coleman) Lively. June's love ran deep for her brothers and sisters and their spouses. She...
Mary Magdalene Andrews
Aug 27, 2022
On August 27, 2022 Rev. Mary Magdalene Andrews of South Sandbranch Road Mt Hope, WV entered the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was ordained and Licensed as a Minister of the Church of Jesus Christ June 20th, 1965 by Bishop Burton Harman. She was of the Holiness Faith. She was also a gifted song writer. Mary loved to...
Susan Stark Montgomery
Aug 27, 2022
Susan Stark Montgomery, 61, of Scarbro passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her residence. Born January 4, 1961 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the late James Montgomery, Jr. and Gladys Amick Montgomery. Susan was a member of Spirit and Truth Ministries in Oak Hill, in her free time she enjoyed crocheting, and her greatest joy...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 24, 2022
Ray Sullivan, originally from Oak Hill WV, passed away unexpectedly on Aug 24, 2022 at the age of 27 while residing in Waynesburg OH. Ray is preceded in death by his grandmother Vickie Fleming. He is survived by too many to name. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Randi Smith, his children Noah and Aubree Sullivan, his...
Charles William Whaples
Aug 21, 2022
Chuck William Whaples, 49, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his residence. Born November 24, 1972 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late David and Shirley Nester Whaples. Chuck was a 1991 graduate from Fayetteville High School, was a proud United States Marines, worked for Plateau Printing Co., and was a artist where...
Thomas Raymond Wooten
Aug 20, 2022
Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force, Thomas R. Wooten, 74, of Beckley formerly of Minden, WV passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born on February 6, 1948, in Minden, WV he was the son of the late Andrew and Ethel Wooten. Thomas was a 1966 graduate of Collins High school in Oak Hill, WV. After serving in the U.S. Air...
Mary Rosa Johns
Aug 20, 2022
Mary Rosa Olenick Johns, 91, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born September 6, 1930 in Gatewood, WV she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Eudokia Olenick. Mary retired as a Medical transcriptionist from Dr. Cook office, she was a faithful member of the Fellowship...
Betty Harmon Wilshire
Aug 16, 2022
Betty Harmon Wilshire also known as “Mimi” or “Granny”, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2022. Betty was born December 17, 1946 in Minden, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Perry Harmon. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Darrell on January 2, 2016....
Janet Sue Taylor
Aug 15, 2022
Janet Sue Taylor, age 79, of Robson, WV, passed away on August 15, 2022. Born January 26, 1943, in Smithers, WV, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Maxine Daniels Shuff. Janet was a life-long Christian and follower of Jesus, who enjoyed; gardening, cooking, and traveling with her family. She was the last of her family and has...
Carol Ann Bradley
Aug 15, 2022
Carol Ann Affolter Bradley, 86, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her residence. Born December 23, 1935 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of the late Herman and Nellie Thaxton Affolter. Carol was a proud 1953 graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School, she worked for Stone and...
Carrie Lynn Donell
Aug 13, 2022
Carrie Lynn Marcum Donell, 43, of Beckley passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her residence. Born November 25, 1978, in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of Veronica Harvey Marcum and the late George Marcum. Carrie was a proud 1997 graduate from Independence High School, she worked at Patty's, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Those left...
Vernon Dennis Peters Iii
Aug 11, 2022
Vernon Dennis Peters III, age 45, passed away on August 11, 2022. Born April 24, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of late Vernon Peters II and Mary Ann Angotti Peters. Vernon enjoyed anything outdoors; hiking, fishing, hunting, and working outside. He was charismatic and loved his family. He is survived by lifetime companion Virginia Johnston, children; Nathan...
