Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Richard Wayne Howard, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 15th, 2025.Richard (Rick), age 55, was born on August 20th, 1969 in Hammond, IN and was a proud Marine Corp. veteran of the Gulf War. Rick was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, and cousin to a legacy of loved ones left behind.Preceded in death by...

Apr 15, 2025

David Keith Scarbrough Sr., affectionately known as "Big Dave," passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 15th, 2025, in Ansted, West Virginia.Born on May 1st, 1937, in Mossy, West Virginia, David was the beloved son of Vinton Scarbrough and Daisy Stover Scarbrough. He proudly served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a fulfilling career as a...

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Frances D'Angelo, 83, of Mt. Hope WV passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Vitality Assisted Living in Richmond, VA. Mary was born on November 11, 1941, in Summerlee, WV to Frank and Lorene Lekan.Mary was a homemaker. She was an active member of the Mt. Hope Wesleyan Church.Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen D'Angelo of...

Apr 6, 2025

John Howard Merritt, Jr., 92, of Oak Hill went home to be with his Lord and Savior and the love of his life, Betty Ann on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his residence, peacefully with his family by his side. Born December 7, 1932 at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late John Howard Merritt, Sr. and Virginia...

Apr 2, 2025

Michael Wayne Cobb, 77, of Oak Hill, West Virginia gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at Bowers Hospice House. Mike was born on September 13th, 1947, in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late John and Effie Cobb. Mike attended Beckley College in Raleigh County and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in History...

Mar 31, 2025

Isaac “Bill” Cleveland Toney, 78, of Oak Hill, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at CAMC Memorial surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 15, 1947, at Toney Holler, he was the son of the late Charles “Simon” Hayden and Dana Wilma (Smith) Toney.

Isaac was a former coalminer, a member of UMWA, and retired from the Fayette County Board of Education....

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Lou Steen, age 94, of Oak Hill, WV passed away at home March 25, 2025, on her birthday. Family, close friends, and caregivers visited, celebrated, prayed and sang Happy Birthday to her during that afternoon. She passed away at 9:45 PM with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Betty was born in 1931 at Turkey Knob, WV to Hattie...

Mar 24, 2025

Cathy Ann Miller, age 63, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2025. Cathy remained active and lived life to its fullest, just as she would have wanted. She passed comfortably and peacefully with the caring help of Amedisys Hospice and surrounded by her loving family in her home in Kingwood, WV.

Cathy was born on April 10, 1961, to the...

Mar 13, 2025

Hubert Lee Johnson, 76, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born April 12, 1948 in Scarbro, WV he was the son of the late Myles William and Gretna Wriston Johnson.

Hubert was a 1968 graduate from Mt. Hope High School, was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, after the...

Mar 6, 2025

David Charles Goff, 54, of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away, on March 6th, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital. David was born on September 15th, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio to Darrell and Adrian Goff.David was a business owner and entrepreneur in the southern West Virginia area. His favorite activities were riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends where...

Feb 23, 2025

Linda Lee Hendley Fisher, 79 of Mount Hope passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley.

Born August 15, 1945, in Arlington, VA she was the daughter of the late John and Bernice Irene Hendley.

Linda was self-employed working drapery and owning her own restaurant. Her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by her family...

Feb 20, 2025

Letha Elizabeth Reynolds, 90, of Victor, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley surrounded by her loving family. 

Born February 18, 1935, at Lick Fork, she was the daughter of the late Chester Monroe and Veda Clara (Smith) Coleman. 

Letha loved to cook and eat. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching birds especially hummingbirds, canning, finding mushrooms, flea...

Feb 15, 2025

Lora Beth Ortiz, age 46, of Oak Hill, WV passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Bower’s Hospice House. Lora Beth was born on March 5, 1978, in Beckley, WV at Appalachian Regional Hospital to James and Violet “Millie” Brubaker.  Lora Beth was a rehab tech at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab in Oak Hill, WV. She loved hiking, fishing,...

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,...

Feb 1, 2025

Darrell R. Sharp, age 67, of Fayetteville, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

A gathering of family and friends for Darrell will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, West Virginia 25801. A a celebration of life will occur...

Jan 28, 2025

Cameron Reynold Bourgord, 17, of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away on January 28, 2025.

Cameron loved to ride his dirt bikes and four-wheelers, he loved to be himself and free. Cameron also loved tinkering on his toys and his buddies toys with them in the garage. Cameron loved annoying his sisters as well.

Cameron was in the HVAC program at Votec...

Jan 27, 2025

William Lee Brash, 84, of Oak Hill passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.

Funeral service will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill with Pastor Delmas Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.

Visitation for friends will be from...

Jan 24, 2025

Dorothy Jane Bondzo née Higginbotham, 88 of Scarbro passed away January 24, 2025, at her home. Dorothy was born in Scarbro on October 19, 1936, to Adam Bondzo and Stella Withrow.   Dorothy was a switchboard operator for C & P Telephone Co. for many years. She was a devout Catholic being a member of STS Peter and Paul Catholic...

Jan 20, 2025

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...