Obituaries
Woodrow Crockett Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
Woodrow Crockett Jr., 86, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington. Woodrow was born on February 26, 1937, in Cabin Creek, WV to the late Woodrow Crockett Sr. and Juanita Johnson Crockett.Woodrow was a retired postal worker and was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Marine Corps earning the...
Brenda Joyce Taylor Canterbury
Sep 27, 2023
Brenda Joyce Taylor Canterbury, 83, of Beckwith, WV passed away on September 27, 2023 at Hospice of Southern WV. She was born February 8, 1940 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Berlin and Maggie Treadway Taylor.
She is survived by her children, Larry Canterbury, Jr. (Cynthia), Jody Canterbury (Elanda), Trina Canterbury Sale, and Christy Canterbury Schell (Chris); grandchildren, Amy...
Rezan Nicole Armstrong
Sep 26, 2023
Rezan Nicole Gillespie Armstrong, 48, of Scarbro passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born February 15, 1975 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the Bill Gillespie and the late Bonnie Sutphin Gillespie.
Rezan worked as a store manager and in her leisure she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Those...
Doris Isabella Mauritz
Sep 23, 2023
Doris Isabella Mauritz, 94, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully at the Bower's Hospice House in Beckley after a long and colorful life. She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Consuela Mercer of Hurricane, WV. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mauritz. She was the last surviving sibling of her...
Edna "Louise" Bishop
Sep 14, 2023
Edna “Louise” Smith Bishop, 86, of Bradley, WV, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Pine Lodge Nursing Home. Louise was born on September 15, 1936, in Oak Hill, WV, to the late William “Bill” and Bertha Smith.In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband Willie Bishop, brothers Howard Smith and Delano Smith, sisters...
Dorothy Lou Queen
Sep 7, 2023
Dorothy Lou Queen, 76, passed away on September 7, 2023. She was a native of Oak Hill, WV. She passed away peacefully at home in Ivor, VA, with her daughter by her side. Dorothy was born on June 27, 1947, in Fayette County at home to the late James Lee Harrah and Imogene Mullins Harrah.Dorothy was a CNA for many...
Jackie Keith Higginbotham
Sep 2, 2023
Rock Hill, SC – Mr. Jackie Keith Higginbotham, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.The family will receive friends at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, on Tuesday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. Funeral service will be held directly following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. This service will be live-streamed on the...
Scott Allen Cafego
Aug 28, 2023
Scotty "Scott" Allen Cafego , 45, of Hico passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 12, 1978 he was the son of Dianna Carte and stepfather, Mitchell Carte and the late John "Johnny" Cafego. Scott left behind his loving wife, Michelle Cafego; step-children, Andrew Wood, Alexis Wood,...
Chester Lee "Jimmy" Murphy Jr.
Aug 27, 2023
Chester (Jimmy) Lee Murphy, Jr., 74, passed away on August 27, 2023, at Bower’s Hospice House surrounded by family after suffering a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Chester Lee Murphy, Sr., and Evelyn Murphy. Chester was of Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Patrick Michael Dougan
Aug 19, 2023
Patrick Michael Dougan, age 73, of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away August 19, 2023, at Plateau Medical Center at 5:45 pm. Patrick was born August 27, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Virginia Dougan.Patrick was a truck driver for RC Cola in Chicago for many years. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th class from...
Ruby Undine Gravely
Aug 9, 2023
Ruby Undine Gravely, 98, of Waterford, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Ruby was born on August 12, 1924, on Backus Mountain in WV, to the late Sylvester and Icy Lee Berry.In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Gravely, and brothers Curtis Berry and Wesley Berry.Those left to cherish her...
ADAM MICHAEL SMITH
Aug 8, 2023
Adam Michael Smith, 35, of Rainelle, WV, passed away, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Greenbrier Medical Center. Adam was born on September 8, 1987, in Beckley, WV, to Lisa Bolon and Michael Smith. Adam loved the West Virginia Mountaineers, he also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. He likes watching the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Betty "MA MA" Shieler
Aug 3, 2023
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Betty Joyce Bailey Shieler “Ma Ma”of Oak Hill, West Virginia, closed her earthly eyes at her loving daughters’ home in Thaxton, Virginia, to awake in paradise, where she is reunited with her passed loved ones.
Those left to cherish Betty’s beautiful memories are her daughters, Carolyn Joyce Harler, Elizabeth...
Teddy Gene Gray
Jul 28, 2023
Teddy Gene Gray, 83, of Mossy, WV passed away July 28, 2023, at Bowers Hospice house in Beckley, WV surrounded by family.
Born February 26, 1940, in Milburn, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde and Leona Opal “Hyden” Gray.
Teddy attended Kingston High School. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1958-1960...
Fern Deloris Sexton
Jul 27, 2023
Fern Deloris Moore Sexton, 86, of Scarbro passed away peacefully with family around her on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Hilltop Center.
Born September 7, 1936 in Beards Fork, WV she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Moore.
Fern was a very caring and loving person to her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special...
Walter Vernon Backus
Jul 22, 2023
Walter Vernon Backus, 55, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Cranberry, WV, following a short illness. Vernon was born on July 31, 1967, to the late Walter Lee and Cora Backus of Alta, WV.Vernon cherished his daughters and grandchildren. He always had a smile on his face and a funny...
David Roy Kauff
Jul 20, 2023
David Roy Kauff, 74, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at home. David was born on August 18, 1948, to the late Roy M. Kauff and Mary Elizabeth McGonagol.David was a police officer in West Virginia and Virginia. David was a veteran of the United States Marie Corps serving from 1968 to 1974 when he...
David Franklin Painter
Jul 19, 2023
David Franklin Painter, 79 passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home in Oak Hill, WV. David was born October 11, 1943, in Dothan WV to Emmitt Albert “Bert” Painter and Frances Lorain Lively Painter.Staff Sgt. Painter was a proud U.S. Marine, who did 2 tours in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star for his gallantry. David was a...
Virginia Lee Buskus
Jul 18, 2023
Virginia Lee Buskus, 89, of Oak Hill passed away and received her wings on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hilltop Nursing Center in Hilltop, WV.
Born March 28, 1934 in Willis Branch, WV she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Williams and Florence Rhodes. Step father, Lonnie Rhodes.
Virginia worked as a cook for Oak Hill Elementary and Collins...
Audrey Ann Coppa
Jul 16, 2023
Audrey Ann Coppa, age 90, of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born on November 18th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Albert Biggs and Madeline Workman Biggs.
Audrey spent her life cherishing and loving her family and was a devout homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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