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Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Matthew James Finken, Sr.
Nov 4, 2023
Matthew James Finken, Sr., 42, of Clear Creek, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence.
Born September 30, 1981 at Kingston, New York, he was the son of the late James and Katherine (Whittaker) Finken.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Kassie Marie Finken.
Those left...
Robert Carl Haga
Oct 31, 2023
Robert Carl Haga 89 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Carl worked for Norfork Southern Railway for 44 years as a engineer. After retiring in 1996 he enjoyed riding ATV's and spending time with his family.
He was born on April 3, 1934 in Stephenson, WV. son of the late William "Squire" Haga and the late...
Rebecca K. Coleman
Oct 28, 2023
Rebecca (Becky) K. Coleman, 66, of Oak Hill passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born December 27, 1956 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary Greenawalt Kerby.
Becky worked as a secretary for Camco and in her leisure time she enjoyed playing the piano, knitting,...
Norma Jean Martin
Oct 22, 2023
Norma Jean (Wells) Martin, 76, of Mount Hope, WV passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Norma passed peacefully at Bowers Hospice House with her family at her bedside. Born September 22, 1947, to the late Ralph and Wandalene Wells.
Norma was a loving wife, mother, Mamaw, homemaker, and fierce prayer warrior. She is survived by three daughters,...
Timothy James Thombs
Oct 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy James Thombs, 45, of Lykens, PA. Timothy passed away on October 21, 2023.
Timmy was a native of Oak Hill, WV and enjoyed hunting and being on the river.
Timmy was born on September 8, 1978 in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth...
Robert Lee Cooper
Oct 20, 2023
Robert Lee Cooper, 68, of Mullens passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at his residence.
Born December 18, 1954 in Iaeger, WV he was the son of the late Robert "Buck" and June Marie Perry Cooper.
Robert was a Music teacher for the Wyoming County Schools and loved being surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by...
Michael Lee Bowyer, Sr.
Oct 20, 2023
It is with our deepest sympathy that we are saddened to say that Michael (Mikie) Lee Bowyer, Sr. 45, of Mount Hope passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at CAMC General in Charleston, WV.
Born April 23, 1978 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late Tony (Mike) and Drema Evans Bowyer.
Michael loved working on cars,...
Sandra Kay Wingrove
Oct 19, 2023
Sandra Kay Wingrove, 75, of Mt. Hope WV, gained her angel wings on Thursday October 19th, 2023 following a long illness. Born September 15, 1948, in Piney View WV, she was the daughter of the late Horace Jerome McDaniel and Agnes Connor McDaniel. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, granny and sister. She would have celebrated her 50th...
Jerri McVey Copley
Oct 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Jerri Copley of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away on October 18th, 2023, at the age of 90 years old. A beacon of wisdom, love, resilience, and perseverance, she passed away Wednesday night, wrapped in the love of her family who adored her. Born into humble beginnings, she led a life distinguished by her relentless spirit, warmhearted laughter,...
John Herbert Reid, II
Oct 14, 2023
On Saturday October 14, 2023, John “Johnny” Herbert Earl Reid II, went home to be with the Lord after a sudden illness came upon a long illness he had been fighting. Born on January 11, 1954 in Landstuhl, Germany on an Air Force Base to Parents John Herbert Earl Reid and Joyce “Peggy” Elizabeth (Williams) Ruff. Johnny had a...
Brandy Sue Wilson
Oct 13, 2023
Brandy Sue Wilson, 29, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.
She was the daughter of Janel Coffman and Douglas Wilson both of Oak Hill.
Brandy leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters, Isabella Taylor and Olivia Smith which she hadn't got to see in a long time but loved and missed them deeply.
Brandy had a couple of...
Patty Larraine Wolfe
Oct 12, 2023
Patty Donell Wolfe of Salisbury, NC formerly of Willis Branch, WV age 74 passed away with complications of her heart.
She was preceded in death by her father Joe Donell , mother and stepdad, Flo and Roy Brown, and all of her aunts and uncles.
Patty is survived by her loving husband, Sidney Wolfe; her 3 children Michele (Frank) Miller....
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...
