Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
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...
David Rose
Dec 31, 2024
David Rose, 71, of Minden passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston with his loving family by his side.
Born October 9, 1953, in Pikeville, KY he was the son of the late Billy Joe Rose and Peggy Lester.
David graduated with a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from the College of West Virginia in 1996....
Lillian Mae Phillips
Dec 30, 2024
Lillian Mae Phillips, 93, of Oak Hill, passed away at her home on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 24, 1931, at Minden, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Fannie (Grandetti) Vegh.
She was a 1949 graduate of Oak Hill School. She was the office manager at G.C. Murphy Co. for several years until...
Elizabeth Ann (Withrow) Ellis
Dec 29, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Withrow Ellis, 76, of Oak Hill passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hidden Valley Center in Oak Hill.
Born May 22, 1948 in Lochgelly, WV she was the daughter of the late James and Clara Smith Withrow.
Elizabeth retired from Wal-Mart working as a cashier. She was a member of Carlisle First Church of God and in her...
Fred Cadle, Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Fred Cadle, Jr., 73, of Helen, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence with his loving and devoted wife by his side.
Born May 5, 1951, at Amigo, he was the son of the late Fred Cadle, Sr. and Betty Jean (Utt) Cadle.
Fred was a former coalminer and coal truck driver. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Nira Gallia (Tyree) Kania
Dec 27, 2024
Nira Gillia Tyree Kania, 91, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday December 27,
2024 at Fayetteville HealthCare Center. Born September 14, 1933 to Trenton and Violet Tyree and mother Margaret Wimmer. Raised by her grandparents Clyde and Nettie Harler of Kincaid.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Theodore Kania Sr and son John Kania.
She is survived...
Ieva L. (Smith) Wheeler
Dec 26, 2024
Ieva L. Wheeler age 68, of Piney View, WV. Passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Gloria Goins Smith. Born April 15, 1956 at Oak Hill WV.
Ieva was a CNA, worked for home health care patients. She also was a manager for Omelet Shop...
Anna Mae Fugate
Dec 24, 2024
Anna Mae Fugate, 85, of Kincaid, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in a Charleston hospital.
Born June 6, 1939, at Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Nichols) Stewart.
Anna was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, getting out of the house, and loved watching her birds especially hummingbirds.
In addition to her parents, she is also...
Charles Edward "Charlie Pete" Riser
Dec 23, 2024
Charles Edward "Charlie Pete" Riser, 75, of Oak Hill, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born March 3, 1949 at Fayette County, he was the son of the late James W. and Louise (Rice) Riser.
Charlie Pete served in the United States Army from 1968-1971 spending one year in Vietnam. He obtained an Associates Degree in...
Kenneth "Paw Paw" Watkins
Dec 23, 2024
Kenneth "Paw Paw" Watkins, 87, of Oak Hill passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born June 25, 1937 in Lochgelly, WV he was the son of the late Howard and Ruth Hash Watkins.
Kenneth was a proud United States Air Force Veteran serving 20 years and 22 days before he retired. In his leisure...
