Obituaries
Bertha Eloise Burgess
Nov 26, 2025
Bertha Eloise Burgess, 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Eloise was born on Backus Mountain, West Virginia, the firstborn daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Goddard) McClanahan. She met her husband, Raymond, in Chicago, Il, and moved back to Oak Hill, to be closer to their family. Eloise and Ray had 3 children.Eloise, also known as...
Thomas William Buckland
Nov 26, 2025
Thomas William Buckland, 80, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Thomas was born on August 8, 1945, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Ray William and Lucille Marie Buckland.
Thomas was a carpenter and attended Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death...
Donald "BO" Nichols
Nov 10, 2025
Donald Nichols
Donald Nichols, 94, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.He was the son of the late Clarence Frederick and Dollie Sue Burgess Nichols. Born on October 15, 1931, in Oak Hill, Donald was one of twelve children and shared an unbreakable bond with his twin brother, Ronald “Penie,” who preceded him in death earlier...
Dinky Lee Davis
Nov 7, 2025
Dinky Lee Davis, 74, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Born on May 20, 1951, in Scarbro, West Virginia, Dinky was the son of the late Alexander Lawrence (Dink) Davis and Patricia Jane Davis.Dinky was a proud and successful business owner and mechanic at Davis...
Dot Emogene Morton
Nov 5, 2025
Dot Emogene Morton, 93, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, formerly of Dixie, was called home to Heaven, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Dot was born on March 28, 1932, to the late Cecil and Myrtle O’Dell.
Dot was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed walking the trails in Oak Hill, right up until...
Michael Ray Poole
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Ray Poole
Michael Ray Poole, 68, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill. Born October 17, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Iris Lee Cox Poole Fortner. Michael worked in construction and in his leisure he enjoyed shooting pool. Michael was a gentle man...
Barbara Van Thomas
Nov 3, 2025
Barbara Van Thomas
September 19, 1935 – November 3, 2025
Barbara Van Thomas, 90, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by all of her children. Born in Fireco, WV, she was the daughter of Romie and Cleo Thompson. Barbara married Bobby “Wheel” Thomas and together they raised four children: David Thomas (Michael Lawson) of Kingsport,...
James Eddy Fitzwater
Oct 28, 2025
James Eddy Fitzwater,70, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at home following a courageous battle with cancer, but he never let it get him down. He could still find him outside cutting wood in his garden, in his building, or scouting out hunting spots. Eddy was born on April 14, 1955, in Albany, NY, to the...
Freddie Joe Duncan
Oct 17, 2025
Freddie Joe Duncan Obituary
Freddie Joe Duncan, 74, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away, Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home. Freddie was born on May 2, 1951, in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, to the late Leonard Duncan and Charlotte Gammon. Freddie was a mechanic, owning and operating his own garage. He loved working on cars, especially racing dirt-track. In addition...
Joy Lou (Kidd) Painter
Oct 14, 2025
Joy Lou (Kidd) Painter
Joy Lou Kidd Painter, 78, went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lenon and Macel (King) Kidd and the sister of the late Bobby Kidd. Joy graduated from OHHS in 1965. Joy was self-taught in finance and banking and worked for New River Banking & Trust...
William A Davis
Oct 8, 2025
William A. Davis, 74 of Oak Hill passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his residence.Born February 23, 1951 in Ronceverte, WV to Betty Peters Davis and the late Danny E. Davis.William was a 1969 graduate from Collins High School, he attended the College of Mortuary Science and retired from Tyree Funeral Home in 2009. He attended Calvary Baptist...
Mary Lou Jones
Sep 23, 2025
Mary Lou Jones, 67, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Lou was born on February 12, 1958, in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Harold and Mary Ann (Talbert) Jones.Mary Lou was a Chiropractors’ Assistant at Dr. Barry Stowers’ Office in Oak Hill, West...
Roger Dale Linksweiler
Sep 19, 2025
Roger Dale Linksweiler, 77, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV with his loving family by his side.
Born December 27, 1947 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Michael Linksweiler, Jr. and Helen Louise Nichols Linksweiler.
Roger was a proud United States Air Force Veteran serving his...
Cherlyn Deanna Kincaid
Sep 2, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Cheryln Deanna Kincaid, who left this world on August 2, 2025, at the age of 47.
Cheryln’s life was a radiant testament to courage, resilience, and joy. Born with spina bifida, she faced many challenges yet never allowed them to dim her sparkle. She met each obstacle with grace, humor,...
Diana Kay Hogan
Aug 24, 2025
Diana Kaye Hogan, 72, of Fayetteville, WV, was called to her heavenly home on August 24, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on September 3, 1952, in Fayetteville, WV, to Bert and Evelyn Nugen.
Diana graduated from Fayetteville High School and went on to become a nurse. She worked at Plateau Medical, Dr....
Marlene Hope (Pittman) Ripoll
Aug 21, 2025
Marlene Hope (Pittman) Ripoll
Marlene Hope (Pittman) Ripoll, 87, of Oak Hill passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born March 30, 1938 in Kingston, WV she was the daughter of the late Ed and Cora Morgan Pittman. Marlene was a graduate from Collins High School and after school she worked...
JoAnn Menefee Kessler
Aug 12, 2025
JoAnn Menefee Kessler
Our beloved mother, mawmaw Jo, and great grandma Jo, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 in a Charleston hospital with her loving family by her side. Born March 15, 1936 at Crownhill, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Haymaker) Menefee. In addition to her parents, she is also...
Evelyn Lesley (Owen) Clay
Aug 12, 2025
Evelyn Lesley (Owen) Clay
Evelyn Lesley (Owen) Clay, 89, of Beards Fork, WV passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House ion Beckley, WV .Born May 30, 1936 in London, England she was the daughter of the late William and Eva Hollis Owen. Evelyn worked in the shoe department in England, and also worked for the Fayette...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Walker
Aug 10, 2025
Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Walker, 61, of Charlton Heights, West Virginia, entered into rest on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia.
Born on November 29, 1963, he was the son of the late George H. Walker and the late Audrey Adkins Walker Martin. Ronnie grew up in Gauley Bridge and was a proud graduate of...
Barbara "Bobbie" Lynn (Thomas) Canterbury
Jul 29, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Lynn (Thomas) Canterbury
Barbara "Bobbie" Lynn (Thomas) Canterbury, 79, of Mount Hope passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.Born March 8, 1946 in Minden, WV she was the daughter of the late Robert R. Thomas, Jr. and Helen (Grose) ThomasBobbie was a graduate from Colling High School and was...
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