Obituaries
Oak Hill & Mt. Hope Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oak Hill, Mt. Hope and Fayette County, WV
James Edward Spessard
Feb 10, 2025
James Edward Spessard, 64, of Oak Hill, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 4, 1960, at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ruby Ellen (Elmore) Spessard.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Allen Spessard.
Those left to cherish his memory include his twin brother,...
Robert Steven Campbell
Feb 9, 2025
Robert Steven Campbell, 68, of Charleston, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the residence of his brother surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 18, 1956, at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late Raymond and Vera Vivian (Bishop) Campbell.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother,...
Cheryl Rae Hylton
Feb 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Cheryl Rae Hylton. She peacefully passed on February 1, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital at the age of 61 due to a sudden illness.
Born on May 4th 1963, in Seaford Delaware, she was the daughter of Anna Mae (Burnette) Lester and the late Ray Lee Lester.
Cheryl Hylton leaves behind her...
Ewell Keith Wilson
Feb 1, 2025
Ewell Keith Wilson, 90, of Pax, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness.
Born September 16, 1934, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Burman and Macy Craddock Wilson.
Ewell was a retired coal miner, a beloved retired member of the Corner Gas and Grill staff,...
Mable McKinney Wilson
Feb 1, 2025
Mable Wilson, 83, of Corinne, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home with her children by her side.
Born on March 2, 1941, in Stephenson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David and Maxine (Lusk) McKinney. Mable was the fifth of 12 siblings who steadfastly loved and supported one another. On...
Gary William Gilbert
Jan 30, 2025
Gary William Gilbert, 79, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at CAMC General in Charleston, WV.
Born April 27, 1945 in Bellevue, Ohio he was the son of the late William Franklin and Amy Marcia Evert Gilbert.
Gary retired from Teamsters Union and was a proud United States Army Veteran and in his leisure he enjoyed watching his...
James "Bubby" Franklin Dent
Jan 30, 2025
James "Bubby" Franklin Dent, 86, of Page passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care in Charleston, WV.
Born March 3, 1938 in Carbondale, WV he was the son of the late Oather Bays and LydiaBelle Canterbury Dent.
James worked in the coal mines and was a proud United States Army Veteran. In his leisure he enjoyed watching...
Bobby Gene Hudson
Jan 29, 2025
Bob Hudson, 66, of Oak Hill, WV gained his wings on January 29, 2025.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Golden and Frieda Hudson of WV; brothers, Donald Hudson, Ronald Hudson, Dewitte Hudson; sister, Jennifer "Jenny" Russell; his first born daughter, Stacy Hudson; and the love of his life Susan Hudson all of WV.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Sue Ellen Gillispie
Jan 29, 2025
Who can find a virtuous woman?
She is more precious than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
Sue Martin Gillispie, 87 of Wilmore KY and formally Mullens, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Sue was a member of the Otsego Bible Chapel where she loved to play the piano and fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ....
William Lee Brash
Jan 27, 2025
William Lee “Willie” Brash, 84, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV, where he was surrounded by his loved ones until the very end.
Born in Oak Hill, WV, on July 27, 1940, William was the son of the late Thomas Kay Brash and Lillian Mary Lindsay Brash. He married...
George David Lambert
Jan 26, 2025
George David Lambert, 72, of Mullens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family as he entered the gates to Heaven where he received his healing.
Born September 10, 1952 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Vernon and Freda Lambert.
He was preceded in death by his father...
Shirley Doris (Treadway) Hatfield
Jan 26, 2025
Shirley Doris Hatfield, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, while residing at the Summersville Health Care Nursing Home, Summersville, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Isadore Treadway; her husband of 57 years: Patrick Hatfield and nephew: Thomas Treadway. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Teresa Wilcox, (Gary Wilcox) of Summersville, WV and...
Clyde Austin Ervin, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Clyde Austin Ervin, Jr, age 65, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, following a brief but valiant health battle.
Clyde Austin was born on July 06, 1959 in Oak Hill to parents Clyde Austin Ervin, Sr and Barbara Ann Brabban Ervin, was a 1977 graduate of Collins High School, and worked in the family business, Allied...
Catherine Marie Coleman
Jan 20, 2025
Catherine Marie Coleman gained her angel wings on January 20,2025. Being 97 years old, she waited a long time for her heavenly rewards. She was born June 14, 1927, on Dusk Camp Road in Gilmer County.
She professed her Christianity all her life since she was saved at theage of eight in Kingston, WV and she was a powerful prayer warrior...
Patricia Rae Griffith
Jan 20, 2025
Patricia Rae Griffith, 75, of Bradley, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Raleigh Center, Beaver.
Born May 28, 1949, at Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Adams and Claudine (Kaelber) Adams Bacom.
Patricia was a homemaker. She grew up in Texas and had been a resident of Bradley for the past 50 years. She...
Raymond Dale "Pete" Lokant
Jan 20, 2025
Raymond D. "Pete" Lokant, 70, passed away on Monday, January 20th 2025 after a sudden battle with esophageal cancer, demonstrating unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, WV. Visitation for friends will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home...
Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford
Jan 17, 2025
Melissa Dawn "Missy" Bradford, 58, of Mullens, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a Beckley hospital.
Born December 16, 1966, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Gene Bert and Charlotte Lee (Meadows) Johnson.
Missy was a homemaker and a former Thirty-one salesman. She was a graduate of Mullens High School. She loved her dogs, enjoyed talking on...
Luther Lee Sanger
Jan 17, 2025
Luther Lee Sanger, 81, of Mount Hope passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side.
Born March 7, 1943 in Calloway, WV he was the son of the late Elmer and Sadie Milam Sanger.
Luther retired from working in the coal mines , he was a member and a Deacon of the Mt. Hope...
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...
