Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Doris Jean (Toney) Conner
Dec 5, 2025
Doris Jean Toney Conner, 73, of Scarbro passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV.
Born February 14, 1952 in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Garland Adkins and Rosie Ellen Toney.
Doris was a proud 1970 graduate of Fayetteville High School. She retired from Sears & Roebuck in catalog customer...
Laura Jo (Bowman) Clinton
Dec 4, 2025
Laura Jo Bowman Clinton, 50, of Scarbro passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at CAMC General in Charleston, WV.
Born April 6, 1975 in Carrollton, GA. she was the daughter of Glenda Runyon Bowman and the late Joseph Bowman.
Laura graduated from Mount Hope High School class of 93 and worked at Wal Mart and loved spending time with her work...
Glenna Pearl (Atha) Nichols
Dec 4, 2025
Glenna Pearl Atha Nichols, 83, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Born April 18, 1942 in Deepwater, WV she was the daughter of the late Arnet and Altha Stump Atha.
Glenna was homemaker and was a member of the Church of God in Page, WV. In her leisure she enjoyed cooking, shopping...
Jennifer Lynn (Allen) Pearce
Dec 2, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Allen Pearce, 56, of Oak Hill passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at CAMC PMC in Oak Hill.
Born August 16, 1969 in Florissant, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley Dawson Allen.
Jennifer worked in Medical Records and in her leisure she enjoyed planting flowers and her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include...
Bridgette Danielle Cooper
Nov 30, 2025
Bridgette Danielle Cooper "Baby B", 31, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Victor, WV, gained her wings on November 30, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken and far too soon.
Born with a gentle spirit and a brilliant mind, Bridgette filled every room she entered with warmth, light, and her unforgettable smile. She loved spending her days reading, cheering on her...
Timothy Lee Bailey
Nov 30, 2025
Timothy Lee Bailey, 54, of Mount Hope passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his residence.
Born September 16, 1971 in Millville, NJ. he was the son of Brenda Hall Hughes and the late Terry Bailey.
Tim worked for Alleghany Lumber for 20 plus years and for Redwing for 2 years in Mount Hope. In his leisure he enjoyed playing golf,...
William David Gregg
Nov 27, 2025
William "Bill" David Gregg
October 4, 1933 – November 27, 2025
William "Bill" David Gregg, a brilliant engineer, dedicated academic, and cherished father, passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on October 4, 1933 in the small town of Glen Jean, West Virginia, Bill’s life was defined by a profound intellect and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Bill’s...
Michael D. Jackson
Nov 24, 2025
Michael D. Jackson, 68, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on June 11, 1957, he was the beloved son of the late Georgeann and Samuel Jackson.
A proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School’s Class of 1975, Mike went on to earn his degree from West Virginia University in 1979. He dedicated much...
Charles Lee Ross
Nov 23, 2025
Charles Lee Ross, 30, of Huntington, passed away on November 23, 2025.
In keeping with Charles wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
For those considering an expression of sympathy, the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected expenses to Tyree Funeral Home, 999 Jones Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901.
Online condolences...
Carl Edward Cottle
Nov 23, 2025
Carl Edward “Eddie” Cottle, 70, of Fayetteville, WV, went to Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after a long illness.
Carl was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering support touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on September 4, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, Carl was the son of Betty Jane (Smith) Cottle...
Tammy Lee Schenk
Nov 22, 2025
Tammy Lee Schenk, 65, of Mount Hope, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her residence.
Born December 28, 1959, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Doris Gearhart Evans and the late Leroy Shifflett.
In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by one son, Donnie Shifflett; one sister, Sherry Shifflett; and one brother, Anthony Evans.
Those...
Michael "Mike" Lorenzo Alfonso
Nov 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Lorenzo Alfonso, 58, of Lakeland, Florida, went to Heaven on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from complications from a stroke.
Born March 14, 1967 at Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Johnny and Danola Alfonso.
Mike was a retired fuel technician and auto parts specialist for Napa. He is the co-owner of The Cubans Chick, LLC. Mike...
Charles Eugene Evans, Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Charles Eugene Evans, Sr., 82, of Scarbro passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born February 1, 1943 in Sanger, WV he was the son of the late Ben and Myrtle Tincher Evans.
Charles retired from working in the coal mines, and was a member of the New Life Victory Center Church in Hilltop, WV....
James Franklin Farley
Nov 12, 2025
James Franklin Farley, 83, of Bolt, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Beckley Healthcare Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 20, 1942 at Charleston, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Farley.
James was a retired coal truck driver and a member of UMWA with 39 years of service. He was an active faithful member of the Soak...
James Granville Sesco
Nov 12, 2025
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" — John 11:25–26
James Granville Sesco, 93, of Beckley, West Virginia, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
James...
Leanna Marie (Ingram) Meredith
Nov 11, 2025
Leanna Marie Ingram-Meredith
Oak Hill, WV | Age 56
Leanna Marie Ingram-Meredith, 56, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on November 11, 2025, at home surrounded by love. Born and raised in Oak Hill, Leanna graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1987 and spent her entire life in the community she cherished.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents...
Donald Nichols
Nov 10, 2025
Donald Nichols, 94, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late Clarence Frederick and Dollie Sue Burgess Nichols. Born on October 15, 1931, in Oak Hill, Donald was one of twelve children and shared an unbreakable bond with his twin brother, Ronald “Penie,” who preceded him in death earlier this...
Jason Ryan Cottle
Nov 10, 2025
Jason Ryan Cottle, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center.
Born July 16, 1982 at Beckley, he was the son of the late Judy Darlene (Adkins) Cottle and Carl Edward Cottle.
Jason loved spending time with his family but most importantly he loved spending time with his pride and joy, his daughter, Alexis. He...
Nicole "Nikki" Ruth (Parks) Slaughter
Nov 9, 2025
Nicole "Nikki" Ruth Parks Slaughter, 63, of Fayetteville, WV left for her eternal home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Taking no suitcase or earthly possessions with her, she smiled at those she left behind an said "The only request I now have of you is that you meet me there one day."
Nicole's first birth took place at Richmond, VA. on...
George "Junior" Manford Lechalk
Nov 8, 2025
George "Junior" Manford Lechalk, 84, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill with his family by his side.
Born September 12, 1941 in Sun, WV he was the son of the late George and Rose Jacobowski Lechalk.
Junior graduated from Diesel Mechanic College in Tennessee and went on to become a diesel...
