Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
Sharlene Prather
Nov 4, 2024
Sharlene Prather, 89, of Interlachen, Florida passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, Florida.
Sharlene was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia and had lived in Interlachen since 1986. She was a homemaker and loved to crochet and sew clothes. Her laugh was contagious and she was always so good at playing Monopoly....
Benny James Williams
Nov 3, 2024
Benny James Williams, 51, of Fayetteville, WV, left this world unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
He was born on September 6, 1973, in Pax, WV to Betty Humphrey and the late Wilford Williams.
He loved the outdoors, fishing, watching college basketball and NFL football. He also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling. There wasn't anything he loved more than spending time with his...
Brenda Sue Lambi
Nov 1, 2024
Brenda Sue Lambi, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Born September 14, 1952, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Alley.
Brenda was a former CNA and having last worked at Wendy's in Oak Hill.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lambi.
Those left to cherish her...
Thomas Wayne "Tom Cat" Lusk
Oct 30, 2024
Thomas Wayne "Tom Cat" Lusk, 72, of Herndon Heights, entered the portals of Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family at home.
Born March 3, 1952, he was the son of the late Troy "Chief" Lusk and Lillian (Snyder) Lusk.
Tom retired as chief electrician of operations for Bluestone Industries with 21 years of service. He...
Theodora Gail Pennock
Oct 29, 2024
Theodora Gail Pennock, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill.
Born November 18, 1951, at Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Coleman) Pennock.
Theodora was a retired teacher from Collins Middle School. In her leisure she enjoyed cats, painting, and traveling.
In addition to her parents,...
Anna Patricia (Bunting) Payne
Oct 29, 2024
Anna Patricia (Patty) Payne, 81, of Beckley, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Bowers Hospice of Beckley with family at her bedside, from a short illness.
Anna was born in Powellton, WV, April 8, 1943, to the late Charles M. and Helen A. Bunting. She is preceded in death...
Norma Geraldine (Underwood) Mitchell
Oct 28, 2024
Norma “Geraldine” Underwood Mitchell, 83 years old, of Maple Fork, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born at Price Hill, WV, the daughter of the late Ernest Underwood and Eva Gertrude Lay Underwood. She was a 1959 graduate of Mount Hope High School and retired from Sears Roebuck Company, though the vocation she loved...
Roy Walter Pugh
Oct 26, 2024
Roy Walter Pugh, 72, of Oak Hill passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 a CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born March 13, 1952 in Layland, WV he was the son of the late Roland and Lillian Smith Pugh.
Roy retired from Med West Fayco Paper Factory in Virginia and Sara Lee in North Carolina and in his leisure he...
Stephen N. Piotrowski
Oct 23, 2024
Stephen N. Piotrowski, affectionately known as "Pollock" to his friends, was born on June 10, 1946, in Lochgelly, West Virginia. He was the son of Francis L. Piotrowski and Frances Walthall Piotrowski. On October 23, 2024, Stephen transitioned from this life at the age of 78, at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Karen; his son,...
Athena Maria (Kamits) Louisos
Oct 20, 2024
Athena Maria Louisos, 101, on Sunday morning October 20, 2024 instead of church she entered the gates of Heaven to be with Jesus. She was born August 9th, 1923 to Tom and Brentha Kamits in Beckley, WV. Proud to be a Centenarian she was recognized by the City of Oak Hill proclaiming August 9th as a day to honor her.
She...
Shirley Ann Toler
Oct 19, 2024
Shirley Ann Langston Toler, 91, of 1116 Moran Ave, Mullens, WV died at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2024 surrounded by love. Shirley was a fighter and, in that spirit, fought until her last breath. She loved her life.
Shirley was the daughter of the late George J Langston and Ann Crueger Langston and was born in Havre Montana on...
Donald John Hiltunen
Oct 16, 2024
Donald John Hiltunen, 89, of Oak Hill, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the Beckley VA Medical Center.
Born February 11, 1935, in South Dakota, he was the son of the late Adolph and Olga (Kemp) Hiltunen.
Donald was a graduate of Lake Norden High School and South Dakota University. He was a member of the St. Luke's Lutheran Church,...
Bruce Jerry Bauer
Oct 13, 2024
Bruce Jerry Bauer 71, of Oak Hill passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Raleigh General hospital in Beckley.
Born March 27, 1953 in Woodbury, New Jersey he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Grace Goldsmith Bauer.
Bruce retired from being a manufacturer, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and in his leisure he enjoyed...
Michael Preston Tompkins
Oct 10, 2024
Michael Preston Tompkins, passed away peacefully at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley on Thursday, October 10, 2024 following a long illness.
Michael was born February 25, 1949 at Oak Hill Hospital to the late W.P. (Bill) Tompkins and Faye (Evans) Tompkins.
He graduated from Collins High School in 1967 and then from WVU with a business degree. Michael was a ski instructor, ski...
Leonard George Morris, Sr.
Oct 9, 2024
Leonard George Morris, Sr., 95, of Oak Hill passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born February 22, 1929 in Anstead, WV he was the son of the late Anise Gilbert and Nellie Pearl Morris.
George was a proud United States Army and Air Force Veteran fighting in the Korean War and was awarded the...
Jeremiah William Milam
Oct 8, 2024
Jeremiah William Milam, 29, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Born February 9, 1995, at Beckley, he was the son of William Jeremiah and Patricia Ann (Taylor) Milam.
Jeremiah was a 2015 graduate of Midland Trail High School and was an employee of Asplundh Tree Service. In his leisure, he enjoyed tinkering on small engines, was the life...
David Alan Young
Oct 6, 2024
David Alan Young passed away on October 6, 2024 at the age of 74 following several months of declining health due to type I and type II diabetes. David was born on August 15, 1950 to the late Otis Thornton Young and Audrey McClung Young in Fayetteville, WV.
David spent his youngest years in West Virginia before moving with his family...
Robert "Robby" Gene Laughery
Oct 2, 2024
Robert "Robby" Gene Laughery forever 26, lost his battle with the devil on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The light of an intelligent, fun, free spirit was extinguished from us by a senseless drug.
Robby was born in Beckley, WV on March 10, 1998, the youngest son of Linda and Monie Laughery.
Robby was the happiest when he was with his family most...
Dale Michael Warrick
Sep 30, 2024
Dale Michael Warrick, 72, of Oak Hill passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence in Oak Hill.
Born April 14, 1952 in Oak Hill he was the son of the late Floyd and Margie Wickline Warrick.
Dale work for Motorola as and Electronic Engineer and loved spending time with his family.
Along with his parents he is also preceded in...
Anita Lynn Walker
Sep 29, 2024
Anita Lynn Walker, 61, of Barker’s Ridge, Stephenson, West Virginia, passed away on September 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born December 17, 1963 the daughter of Thomas Wayne Shrewsberry and Georgie Ellen (Sizemore) Shrewsberry, Anita’s early life on the mountain shaped her into a lifelong animal lover, garden enthusiast, master cookie baker, creative crafter, and loving caretaker.
Anita is...
