Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
William Lee Brash
Jan 27, 2025
William Lee “Willie” Brash, 84, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV, where he was surrounded by his loved ones until the very end.
Born in Oak Hill, WV, on July 27, 1940, William was the son of the late Thomas Kay Brash and Lillian Mary Lindsay Brash. He married...
George David Lambert
Jan 26, 2025
George David Lambert, 72, of Mullens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family as he entered the gates to Heaven where he received his healing.
Born September 10, 1952 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Vernon and Freda Lambert.
He was preceded in death by his father...
Shirley Doris (Treadway) Hatfield
Jan 26, 2025
Shirley Doris Hatfield, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, while residing at the Summersville Health Care Nursing Home, Summersville, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Isadore Treadway; her husband of 57 years: Patrick Hatfield and nephew: Thomas Treadway. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Teresa Wilcox, (Gary Wilcox) of Summersville, WV and...
Clyde Austin Ervin, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Clyde Austin Ervin, Jr, age 65, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, following a brief but valiant health battle.
Clyde Austin was born on July 06, 1959 in Oak Hill to parents Clyde Austin Ervin, Sr and Barbara Ann Brabban Ervin, was a 1977 graduate of Collins High School, and worked in the family business, Allied...
Catherine Marie Coleman
Jan 20, 2025
Catherine Marie Coleman gained her angel wings on January 20,2025. Being 97 years old, she waited a long time for her heavenly rewards. She was born June 14, 1927, on Dusk Camp Road in Gilmer County.
She professed her Christianity all her life since she was saved at theage of eight in Kingston, WV and she was a powerful prayer warrior...
Patricia Rae Griffith
Jan 20, 2025
Patricia Rae Griffith, 75, of Bradley, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Raleigh Center, Beaver.
Born May 28, 1949, at Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Adams and Claudine (Kaelber) Adams Bacom.
Patricia was a homemaker. She grew up in Texas and had been a resident of Bradley for the past 50 years. She...
Raymond Dale "Pete" Lokant
Jan 20, 2025
Raymond D. "Pete" Lokant, 70, passed away on Monday, January 20th 2025 after a sudden battle with esophageal cancer, demonstrating unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, WV. Visitation for friends will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home...
Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford
Jan 17, 2025
Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford, 58, of Mullens, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 16, 1966, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Gene Bert and Charlotte Lee (Meadows) Johnson.
Missy was a homemaker and a former Thirty-one salesman. She was a graduate of Mullens High School. She loved her dogs, enjoyed talking on...
Luther Lee Sanger
Jan 17, 2025
Luther Lee Sanger, 81, of Mount Hope passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side.
Born March 7, 1943 in Calloway, WV he was the son of the late Elmer and Sadie Milam Sanger.
Luther retired from working in the coal mines , he was a member and a Deacon of the Mt. Hope...
Ginger Gale Moore
Jan 15, 2025
Ginger Gale Moore, 62, of Oak Hill, WV , passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at CAMC General.
She was born on December 6, 1962 to the late Curtis and Margaret Holbrook at Montgomery General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Curtis Holbrook; husband, David Moore; and siblings Tex Holbrook, Tim Holbrook, Jeannie Simmons, and Dock...
Tracy Eugene Bailey
Jan 14, 2025
Tracy Eugene Bailey, 73, of Pax, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born March 26, 1951 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Corbit and Susie Weaver Bailey. Retired Army Sgt of 20 years, later he retired from Anheuser-Busch in VA. He enjoyed fishing playing cards, and traveling.
Along with his parents he was preceded...
William Donald Shell
Jan 14, 2025
William "Doc" Donald Shell, 93, of Robson passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care in Charleston.
Born June 1, 1931 in Fireco, WV he was the son of the late Walter and Mabel Ellison Shell.
Mr. Shell worked at a Bakery as a baker in Washington D.C. and after retiring from the bakery he worked in landscaping...
Angela Fleming Maraugha
Jan 13, 2025
Angela Fleming Maraugha, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2025 at her home after a long battle of breast cancer.
Born April 13, 1982, in Beckley, she was the daughter of Emory and Barbra Fleming.
Angela loved fishing, hunting, working on her gnome garden, and spending time with her family.
Angie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and Paul...
Thelma Alma (Plasha) Sprouse
Jan 8, 2025
Thelma Alma Plasha Sprouse, 95, of Welch, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, WV.
Born March 5, 1929, in Kingston, WV she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Chelnik Plasha.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Welch, and a past member of the Gideons. She was...
Richard David Sayers
Jan 6, 2025
Richard David Sayers, 50, of Hilltop, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his residence.
Born September 26, 1974, at Montgomery, he was the son of Richard H. Sayers and the late Reba Jeanne (Smith) Sayers.
Richard was a graduate of Mount Hope High School and was a former employee of Grant's and Value Plus as a Butcher.
He is preceded in...
Wilma Lee Maynor Treadway
Jan 6, 2025
Wilma Lee Maynor Treadway, 81, of Clear Creek, went to be with her heavenly father on January 6, 2025.
Born March 17, 1943 to the late Dillard and Margie Workman.
Wilma was a member of the Sycamore Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and a loyal friend to many.
In addition to her parents, she is...
LeBreska Ann (Blankenship) Syner
Jan 5, 2025
LeBreska Ann (Blankenship) Syner of Edmond, WV passed away suddenly at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV. Bre was the daughter of John and Yvonne Blankenship of Fayetteville, WV.
Bre started her career with the US Postal Service at Robson, WV. She loved the people of Robson and they loved her in return. She later transferred to the Post Office...
Lear Rhealda (Ford) Summerell
Jan 5, 2025
Lear Rhealda (Ford) Summerell, 73, of Beckley WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born December 12, 1951 in Pemberton, WV she was the daughter of the late Burton and June (Wiles) Ford.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Howard Summerell; brothers, Charlie Ford and Burton Ford, Jr.; and...
Frank "Bucky" Blackwell
Jan 4, 2025
Frank L. (Bucky) Blackwell, 77, of Mullens passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long, courageous battle with sarcoma.
Born in Mullens, West Virginia, he was the son of James R. “Tuck” Blackwell and Kathleen P. Blackwell Vest.
Bucky graduated from Mullens High School in 1965 and graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor...
Steven Michael Mills, Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Steven Michael Mills, Sr. AKA Baby Mills, 67, of Amigo, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 26, 1957 at Mullens, he was the son of the late James Edward Mills, Sr. and Hester Marie (McKinney) Mills.
Steven was a former employee for the WV Department of Highways. In his leisure he enjoyed billiards, trading, being around...
