Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
James Walter Whitlow
Dec 11, 2024
James (Jimmy) Walter Whitlow, 70, of Oak Hill, passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley following a long illness.
Born November 3, 1954, in Weirwood, WV, he was the son of the late Claude and Mildred Whitlow.
Jimmy was employed for 17 years at Tidewater Mine Supply where...
Hazel Lovella (Smith) Calhoun
Dec 11, 2024
Hazel Lovella Smith Calhoun, 103, of Oak Hill, West Virginia died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday night.
A resident of Caretta, West Virginia for over 40 years, Hazel was a graduate of Big Creek High School and Marion College. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in War, West Virginia and Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill.
Hazel was preceded...
Chuck Cadle
Dec 10, 2024
Charles Stephen “Chuck” Cadle, 67, of Amigo, passed away on Tuesday, December10, 2024 in a Huntington hospital.
Born August 18, 1957, in Mullens, he was the son of the late Fred Cadle, Sr. and Betty Jean (Utt) Cadle.
Chuck was a former coalminer and was a lifelong resident of Amigo. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching his favorite team, Kansas...
Larry Keith Hall
Dec 7, 2024
Larry Keith Hall, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Hospice at Kippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA with his family by his side.
Larry loved his family and friends, vacations at the beach, Kingston reunion, and Tina Rae his little Schnauzer. Larry will be missed by his family and friends.
Preceded him in death are his parents, Woodrow and...
Mary Jane (Lucas) King
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Jane Lucas King, 97, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born October 13 1927 she was the daughter of the late John and Ada Fitzgerald Lucas.
Mary Jane was a graduate from Oak Hill High School and worked for 25 plus years as a secretary for Collins High School...
Bobby Eugene Gardner, III
Dec 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Eugene Gardner, lll, 42, of Oak Hill W.V. who was born on April 10, 1982 in Beckley W.V. He peacefully left this world on December 1,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Bobby was the beloved son of Bobby E. Gardner, ll and Teresa Bryant.
Bobby...
Preston Ayers
Nov 27, 2024
Everett Preston Ayers, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in a Charleston hospital.
Born August 9, 1959, at Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hershel Raymond and Etta Faye (Altice) Ayers.
Preston was a former coalminer and a member of UMWA. He attended the Daystar Worship Center, Mount Hope. Preston was an avid outdoorsman loving to...
Butterfly Louise (Sparks) Arthur
Nov 26, 2024
Butterfly Louise Sparks Arthur, 78, of Mount Hope passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Born December 7, 1945, in Botty Top, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lucinda Angle Sparks.
Butterfly was a homemaker and, in her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, taking care of all of her...
Alice Loretta "Mawmaw" Stover
Nov 26, 2024
Alice Loretta “Mawmaw” Stover, 82, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born August 9, 1942, at Minden, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Robert and Thelma (Baber) Armstrong.
Loretta was a former resident of Dalton, Georgia. She was a former clerk for Super X and CVS in Beckley, and after retirement...
Sandra Beth (Comstock) Ferguson
Nov 21, 2024
Sandra Beth Ferguson May 20, 1934 - November 21, 2024
Sandra died peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Sandra was the daughter of Jim Comstock and Ola Comstock of Richwood, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Ferguson and by a grandson, Christopher Ferguson.
She is survived by her sister, Elaine Nagy of Richmond, Virginia and a brother,...
Ronald Paul Mills
Nov 18, 2024
Ronald Paul Mills, 73, of Stephenson, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his residence.
Born March 5, 1951, at Basin, he was the son of the late James Edward Mills, Sr. and Hester Marie (McKinney) Mills.
Ron was a former coal miner and was a member of UMWA. He was the owner of Ron’s Construction and Ron’s Used Auto Parts....
Shirley Ann Craddock Magliano Massey
Nov 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Craddock Magliano Massey
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Craddock Magliano Massey who left us peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the age of 89 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Surrounded by love, Shirley departed this world the same way she lived in it: with grace, dignity, and...
Teressa Ann McCormick
Nov 17, 2024
Teressa “Terri” McCormick, known for her selfless actions and unconditional love for all those around, passed away following a short illness on November 17, 2024. Born on July 12, 1964, she was the foundation of the family, showing such warmth, positivity, generosity, and the undeniable loving spirit that she brought into this world.
Terri will be lovingly remembered by her beloved...
Everett Junior Cook
Nov 16, 2024
Everett Junior Cook, 77, of Fayette County, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 29, 1947, at Naoma, he was the son of the late Everett and Bertha (Fitzpatrick) Cook.
Everett was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was the Owner of WV Coal Recovery, Chafe Mining Company,...
Nancy Louise (Logan) Lucas
Nov 14, 2024
Nancy Louise Logan Lucas, 84, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Born May 21, 1940, in Powellton, WV she was the daughter of the late Troy and Ruby Keatron Logan.
Nancy was a proud graduate from Montgomery High School, she retired from the Fayette County school board working...
Jonathan Abram Linville
Nov 11, 2024
Jonathan Abram Linville, 40, of Hoo Hoo Hollow Road, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, in a Pennsylvania hospital following a long illness.
Born February 19, 1984, at Charleston, he was the son of Johnnie and Audrey (Mills) Linville.
Jonathan was a former environmental technologist. In his leisure he enjoyed being outdoors and being with his family.
He is preceded in death...
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Wriston
Nov 10, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Wriston, 53, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 5, 1971 in Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Leon and Rhonda Lynn (Burnside) Sharp. In addition to her parents, she is also proceeded in death by her little brother, James Cameron Sharp.
Becky...
Danny "Danny Boy" Roosevelt Williams, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Danny "Danny Boy" Roosevelt Williams, Jr., 55, of Mount Hope passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his residence.
Born July 18, 1969 in Princeton, WV he was the son of the late Danny Williams, Sr. and Marian Rakes Williams.
Danny worked as a mechanic and in his leisure he enjoyed collecting Nascar cars and watching football especially his San Fransico...
Carolyn Yvonne Wilson
Nov 7, 2024
Carolyn Yvonne Wilson, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 26, 1949, at Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Jess Gail and Christine Dorcas (Barney) Davis.
Carolyn was a former florist for Kroger. In her leisure, she enjoyed bowling, traveling, loved going to the lake...
Zelda Mullins
Nov 5, 2024
Zelda (Martin) Cholakoff Mullins, 94, of Oak Hill, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 following a long illness.
Born July 19, 1930 in Gamoca, WV, she was the daughter of the late William R. Martin and Luella (Mink) Martin.
Zelda grew up in Mahan, WV and graduated from Kingston High School in 1949. She retired from Tyree...
