Obituaries
James Edward Thomas III
Jun 9, 2023
James ‘Roscoe’ Edward Thomas III, 74, of Summerlee, West Virginia, died on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Summerlee, West Virginia surrounded by family.Born on November 23, 1948 in Lochgelly, WV. He was the son of the late Nancy Lee Vest Thomas and James Edward Thomas Jr.In his early life, he served in the US Army, serving...
Alva Marion Pennock
May 30, 2023
On the afternoon of May 30, 2023, Alva Marion Pennock joined his beloved wife, Patricia, in Heaven.Alva was born April 5, 1932, in a coal camp in the small town of Carlisle, West Virginia. His father,Emmett Pennock, was a coal miner and his mother, Maggie, was a homemaker. He grew up in Carlislethe second of four sons. He graduated from...
John Russell Adkins
May 25, 2023
John Russell Adkins, 69, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1953, to the late Harnold and Dessie (Toney) Adkins.John enjoyed watching WVU football and basketball, working in the yard, sprucing up his cars, building things in his workshop, relaxing on the deck, feeding the squirrels, and a cold Coca-Cola.In...
Donald Otho Kemper
May 25, 2023
Donald Otho Kemper, age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from a heart related condition.
Don was born to the late William (Bill) Fred Kemper and Gladys Williams McGuire on January 4,1933 in Mercerville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Betty Jean Walker, siblings Charles Williams, John McGuire, Mary McGuire,...
Bobbie Lewis Slaughter
May 21, 2023
Bobbie Lewis Slaughter, 88, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born August 21, 1934 in Ingram Branch, WV he was the son of the late Charles Hess Slaughter and Ethel Mandy Hunt Cales.
Bobbie was a proud United States Navy Veteran, he was a hydraulic mechanic while...
Charles Lee Brubaker
May 18, 2023
Charles Lee Brubaker, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 18, 2023.
Born on July 4th, 1949, at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late James Martin Brubaker and Stella Alma Jarrell Brubaker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers; Joseph Wayne “Joe” Brubaker, James Brubaker and William Claude “Reuben” Brubaker.
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Douglas Perry Bickford
May 15, 2023
Douglas Perry Bickford, 65, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, may 15, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born July 6, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Thomas Kelly and June Marie Cobb Bickford.
Douglas was a proud 1975 graduate from Collins...
Deborah Lynn Brooks
May 9, 2023
Deborah Lynn Light Brooks, 71, of Oak Hill, WV died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born April 27, 1952 in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Willie A. Light and Pauline Arnold Light.
She was retired from Krogers and attended Solid Rock Worship Center in Oak Hill, WV. Survivors...
Carmen D'Angelo
May 7, 2023
Mr. Carmen D’Angelo, 83, of Derry Hale, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, following a long illness. Carmen was born on October 9, 1939, to the late Jim and Lucille D’Angelo of Oswald, West Virginia.Carmen spent many years of his life surface mining in West Virginia.In addition to his parents, Carmen is preceded in death by his...
Lee Ray Tincher
May 6, 2023
Lee Ray Tincher, 77, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born July 24, 1945 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Ray R. and Jency J. Massie Tincher. Lee was a proud United States Navy Veteran having proudly served aboard The USS Saratoga, he was a...
Ralph Edward Blevins
May 4, 2023
Ralph Edward Blevins, 76, of Piney View, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born on April 12, 1947, in Cunard, WV, to the late William Calvin (Babe) Blevins and Cleo Oma Hurst Blevins.Ralph was a yard clerk and dispatcher for CSX railroad, where he retired after 41 years....
Charles Robert Manning
May 1, 2023
Charles Robert Manning, 91, of Scarbro passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley with his family by his side.
Born July 27, 1931 in Burnwell, WV he was the son of the late Clyde Thomas and Ester Pearl Harless Manning.
Charles was a proud United States Army Veteran, worked in the coal mines,...
Don Calvin Jarrett
Apr 21, 2023
Don Calvin Jarrett went home with the Lord on April 21, 2023, after a long illness. He was born March 1, 1931, in Milburn, WV, to the late Thearon Jarrett Sr. and Mary Drain Jarrett. Donnie attended Lansing Baptist Church and was a former employee of Long Airdox. Donnie was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in Battery A...
Eddie Ray Bowling, Jr.
Apr 19, 2023
Eddie was born in Oak Hill, WV to Eddie R. Bowling, Sr. and Ethel Mae Callahan Bowling. He passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, on April 19, 2023.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two infant brothers; Teddy and James, and his precious daughter Carrie Beth Bowling.Eddie was a Christian and a...
Susann Hepburn Ash-Mayfield
Apr 13, 2023
Susann Hepburn Ash-Mayfield, 83, of Carrollton, Texas, departed her earthly life and entered her eternal home on April 13, 2023. Susann was born March 24, 1940, in Oak Hill, WV, to the late Harrison Oliver Ash, Sr., and Alfreda Brash-Ash. Susann’s brother, Harrison Oliver Ash, Jr., also preceded her in death, as did her niece Keenan Mayfield.
Susann always held...
Ellen Ann Treadway
Apr 2, 2023
Ellen Ann Treadway, 75, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at CAMC Memorial. Ellen was born on June 26, 1947, to the late Henry Lawrence Jenkins and Ruby Earsley Martin.In addition to her parents, Ellen is preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Henry Jenkins, sister Jaqueline Sue Hazen and grandson Nicholas Treadway.Those left to...
June Christina McNeely
Mar 20, 2023
June Christina McNeely, age 93, of Daniels, WV, formerly of Mount Hope, WV passed away at the Raleigh Center in Daniels, WV on Monday, March 20, 2023.
She was born on June 19, 1929, in Mercer County, to the late William Canada Rader Sr. and Isabel Prentice Law Rader.
June was a former laboratory technician at the Beckley VA Hospital...
Floyd William Clay
Mar 17, 2023
Floyd William Clay, 74 of Kincaid, WV passed away, on March 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Floyd was born on October 1, 1948, in Beards Fork, WV to parents Floyd Edward Clay and Gladys Clay. He was a welder by trade. He loved spending time with his family, and he had a passion for the outdoors,...
George Arnold Harrah
Mar 12, 2023
George “Pawpaw” Arnold Harrah, 65, of Oak Hill, WV, passes away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at home with his family by his side. George was born on November 29, 1957, in Oak Hill to the late Russell Harrah and Evelena Nutter Harrah.George was a mechanic. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and going to car shows with his son but most...
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