Obituaries

May 5, 2026

Debra “Debbie” Jones Andrews 8-1-1960 Sunrise 5-5-26 Sunset

In the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Debra “Debbie” Jones Andrews went to her heavenly home.

After a long, courageous fight with chronic lung disease, Debbie’s natural body grew tired. We rejoice in knowing there is no more pain or suffering, for she received her healing on the other side.

“He will wipe every...

May 2, 2026

Gregory Lew Fernett, 63, of Fayetteville passed away suddenly Saturday, May 2nd.Greg was a lifelong resident of Fayette County, where he was currently serving as County Commissioner. He was widely known, well loved, and intensely proud of the people in his (vast) circle of friends and associates, volunteering much of his time to participate in various athletic programs as coach,...

Apr 29, 2026

John Franklin Hindson III

John Franklin "Frank" Hindson III, age 75, of Fayetteville, husband of Diane Carney Hindson, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Charleston Area Medical Center.

Born in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late John Hindson II and Verna Hindson. Frank was a graduate of Beckley College and owned and operated Hindson Insurance for Nationwide...

Apr 25, 2026

Patricia Mooney, 88, originally from Scarbro, West Virginia, passed away, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Rolling Hills Care Center in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Patricia was born in Scarbro, West Virginia, on May 8, 1937, to the late Lundy and Edith Marie Ford.

Patricia was a CNA at several nursing homes in West Virginia and Oklahoma before she retired. She enjoyed going to...

Apr 24, 2026

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Terri Floyd Cornell, age 70 of Mount Hope, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 17, 1956 in Holden, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pastor George Donald and Mary Rose Adkins Floyd.

Terri attended the Bradley Freewill Baptist Church and loved her pastor, Mike....

Apr 20, 2026

Nancy Carol Treadway ObituaryNancy Carol Treadway, 84, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away April 20, 2026. Nancy was born on March 2, 1942, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Irene and Lester Cales.Preceded in death by her immediate family: husband Larry “Russell” Russell Treadway and daughter Kathleen Irene Treadway. She loved music, dancing, and taking the kids...

Apr 8, 2026

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Joseph C. Riley, born August 29, 1937, in Bath Springs, Tennessee, passed away at his home in Charleston, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sonja Wallace, and brother, Nile Riley.

The middle child of Brown and Marjorie Riley, Joe grew up in Brooklyn, West Virginia, and graduated from Fayetteville High...

Apr 7, 2026

Ronald Eugene Bodner Obituary

Ronald E. Bodner of Columbia, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center at the age of 89. A graveside service will be held in Oak Hill, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park on April 16th, 2026, at 11 AM. Ronald Bodner was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia area to John...

Mar 31, 2026

Margaret Ann Harmon

Margaret Ann Harmon, 91, of Oak Hill passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her residence. Born August 29, 1934 in Rocklick, WV she was the daughter of the late Howard Harmon and Audra Atkins Harmon. Margaret was 1952 graduate from Oak Hill High School, and after graduating she worked for the phone company for 34 years....

Mar 29, 2026

Zackary "Zack" Phillip Greene Obituary

Zackary Phillip Greene, 32, of Piney View, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Zack was born on June 26, 1993, to Charles (Chuck) Greene Jr. and Sherry Thorne Greene of Oak Hill. Zack was a semi-truck driver for TMC Trucking. He loved hunting and fishing, anything outdoors. Zack was of the Pentecostal Faith...

Mar 29, 2026

Mar 26, 2026

Dreama Nelcene Flint (Amick) Obituary Dreama N. Flint, 86, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Bowers Hospice House. Dreama was born on April 15, 1939, in Lochgelly, West Virginia, to the late Mertice and Wallace Amick. Dreama was a retired medical clerk at Rural Acres Clinic .Dreama loved working in her flower...

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Donna Jean "Nana" Bibb (Watkins) Obituary

Donna Jean (Watkins) Bibb, age 74, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026, at 6:15 a.m. She was born on November 14, 1951, in Beckley, West Virginia. Donna is known far and wide by one name — Nana. That name meant everything to her, because the...

Mar 16, 2026

Joseph "Alfred" Critchley Obituary

Joseph “Alfred” Critchley, 81, of Layland passed away on March 16, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. He was born on February 8, 1945 at Ronceverte; he was the son of the late Richard Alfred Critchley and Mary Elizabeth Carter Critchley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patty Critchley in...

Mar 12, 2026

Gary "Coach" Wayne Ray

Gary “Coach” Wayne Ray, 76, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 surrounded by his family and loved ones following a short illness. Gary was born on June 18, 1949 in Charleston, WV, the son of Harry Webster Ray and Myrtle Cora Ray. He grew up in Winfield, WV and was a proud...

Mar 5, 2026

Shirley Ann Washburn (Bowen) Obituary

Shirley Ann Bowen Washburn, 85, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at home with her family by her side. Shirley was born on May 25, 1940, in St. Albans, West Virginia, to the late Frances W. and Loredia Dale Bowen. Shirley was a beloved mother and grandmother. Her greatest love was God...

Mar 4, 2026

Janice Lynn Comer (Adkins) Obituary

Janice Lynn Comer, 85, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. Janice was born on May 29, 1940, in Logan, West Virginia, to parents, the late Lawrence and Sybil Adkins. Janice was a retired cook for the Fayette County Board of Education. She was also a member of the...

Mar 4, 2026

Donald "Butch" Clyde Elder

Donald “Butch” Clyde Elder, 82, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, in the company of his loving family. Born on August 20, 1943, in Fayette County, WV, he was the youngest son of William Edward Elder and Hessie (Burgess) Elder. Butch grew up on Elderberry Farm in Sanger with his eight siblings: Willie (Inez), Lawrence...

Mar 1, 2026

Charles N. "Chip" Rosenecker

No longer bound by the chains of Alzheimer’s, Charles N. “Chip” Rosenecker, of Fayetteville, WV, entered his eternal rest on March 1, 2026, at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown. He was born in Kingston, PA, on August 9, 1938, the son of the late Charles F. Rosenecker and Mildred Decker Rosenecker.“Chip” was a 1956 graduate of Fayetteville...