Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Catherine (Fagg) Powers, 72, of Cunard passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston following a long illness. Mary was born January 27, 1952, in Oak Hill to the late Cletis “Skeet” Fagg and Ina Mae (Carter) Fagg. Mary worked as a server/bartender throughout her adult life and spent the last 12 years at...

Aug 7, 2024

William Rucker Downs, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at home in Pikeville, North Carolina. William was born on November 2, 1934, in Washington, D. C. to the late Joeseph and Mary Downs.  William was a retired truck driver for Mining Controls and a veteran of the United States Navy.  Bill was a devout Catholic, a long-time parishioner...

Aug 7, 2024

Barbara Laura McNeil Molchanoff, 56, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully on August 7th after a courageous fight with cancer.  Many knew her as Barbie. She will be remembered for her gentle and kind nature and for never having a crossword for anyone. Lover of flowers, animals, and all things of beauty - she embodied that beauty in the...

Jul 30, 2024

Floyd Jasper Bowyer, 81,of Page passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Born December 23, 1942 in Maple Fork, WV he was the son of the late Carl and Marie Burton Bryant.

Floyd was a proud United States Army Veteran, he retired from the coal mines after working for 25 plus years....

Jul 27, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Ortiz, 51, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Jeff was born on September 22, 1972, in Dearborn, Michigan to parents Franklin J. Ortiz and Nancy Ortiz (Hancock).  Jeff was a veteran of the United States Air Force with the Rank of MSgt, from which he retired after 24...

Jul 23, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Barbara Mae Gray, 74, of Oak Hill, WV passed from this earth to her eternal life in Heaven, while surrounded by her loving family.   Barbara was born to the late Ira Adkins and Dorothy Tate Havens on October 19, 1949, in Beckley, WV.   She served the Lord since the age of 9 years...

Jul 16, 2024

Burlie Eugene McClung, 77, of Oak Hill passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

Born April 1, 1947, in Corliss, WV he was the son of the late Burlie Floyd and Maxine Dorothy Frame McClung.

Burlie was a proud United States Army Veteran, he worked for Jan Care as a Paramedic, was a...

Jul 15, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Shibley Basham “Betty”, 85 years old of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away running into the arms of Jesus at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia, on July 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM. Betty was born December 22, 1938 in Washington, DC to Thomas Wayne Shibley “Father” and Helen Magill Johnston Shibley “Mother”. Betty was working...

Jul 13, 2024

Fred James McLain, III (Jamie), 51, of Oak Hill, West Virginia.  Surrounded by his loving family, Jamie departed as the sun set on Saturday, July 13, 2024.   The son of Fred James and Sharlene Pack McLain, Jr, Jamie grew up in Mount Hope, WV. He graduated from Mount Hope High School Class of 1990 where he was a proud...

Jun 28, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Louise Matthew passed away June 28, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 98.

 

Mrs. Matthew was born May 12, 1926 in North Beckley, WV. The daughter of William and Virginia Owens, she was the oldest of seven children. Margaret grew up in Beckley and joined North Beckley Baptist Church at a very young age and subsequently...

Jun 27, 2024

Nancy Belinda Conner, age 59, of Saint Albans, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Bower’s Hospice House. Nancy was born in Alexandria, LA, on January 11, 1965, to her parents Wayne and Sharon Conner.  Nancy was a Business Analyst for the Department of Health and Human Services in Charleston, WV. Prior to this, she spent an ample...

Jun 25, 2024

Brenda Elaine Smith Goins, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born October 3, 1944 in Oak Hill, WV she was the daughter of the late Arlie and Lura Toney Smith.

Brenda was a 1963 graduate from Collins High School. She was a member of Life Bridge Assembly of God where...

Jun 20, 2024

Tressie Evelyn Humphreys, 97, of Scarbro, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Tressie was born on October 12, 1926, in Mabscott, West Virginia to the late Willie and Ada Smith.  Tressie was a retired CNA at Old Hilltop Nursing Home and a former cook at the Banker Club in Thurmond. Tressie was...

Jun 3, 2024

May 27, 2024

Ronald Hugh Garrett, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 following a short illness. A lifelong resident of southern West Virginia, Ron’s life was one of service to his family, his state, and his country.

Born and raised in Mount Hope, West Virginia, Ron graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1966 and served in...

May 24, 2024

May 23, 2024

Ronnie Lee Canterbury, 81, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Ronnie was born on January 14, 1943, in Summerlee, West Virginia to the late Harry Canterbury Sr. and Gertrude Seletyn Canterbury.  Ronnie was a surface coal miner at Fola Coal Company in Clay County, West Virginia....

May 17, 2024

Sharon Sue (Flint) Cook, 82, of Bolivar, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was born on May 2nd, 1942 in Minden, WV to Bernard and Flossie Flint.  Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Bernard Thomas Flint, her mother, Flossie (Wilkerson) Flint, and her brothers, Richard A. Flint, Charles B. Flint, and Curtis P. Flint....

May 14, 2024

Norma Gail Flint, 78, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and is now reunited with her beloved daughter, Robin. Norma was born on January 10, 1946, in Dothan, West Virginia to the late Chester Monroe Coleman and Veda Smith Coleman Legg. Norma was a homemaker to her loving family. She...