Obituaries

Scott Allen Cafego

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Levi P. McClung

Levi P. McClung

Jul 16, 2023

Levi P. McClung, 90, of Beckley passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.

Levi was born to the late Ruby and Irmel McClung of Fayetteville, WV on July 3, 1933.

Levi proudly served in the U.S. Army and held many other jobs working for the Water Company, Earhearts, Owner of Pleasant Way...

Robert Lee Williams, Sr.

Robert Lee Williams, Sr.

Jul 15, 2023

Robert Lee Williams, Sr., 85, of Robson, WV passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.

He was born June 18, 1938 in Beards Fork, WV and was the son of the late Rev. Herman Williams and Leuna E. (Murdock) Williams of Robson ,WV. He attended Open Bible Temple in Powellton, WV.

He is preceded...

KENNETH ROBERT LAFFERTY SR.

KENNETH ROBERT LAFFERTY SR.

Jul 13, 2023

Kenneth Robert Lafferty, Sr., born July 28, 1952, in Mossy, WV, went home to be with Jesus in person on Thursday, July 13, 2023; there, his Beloved Mother, Esther Jane Stover, his Dad, Buitt Stover, and his Father, Eugene Lafferty, along with maternal Grandmother, Adith Stover, Aunts, Uncles, some Sisters, Brothers, Graf Family members and our Friends who have gone...

Linda Marie Jeffries

Linda Marie Jeffries

Jul 6, 2023

Linda Marie Jeffries, 70, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Hilltop Nursing Home. Linda was born on May 16, 1953, in Fayetteville to the late Francis Lunsford and Buford Lunsford.Linda worked for several years at Hilltop Nursing Home. She loved painting, drawing, gardening, watching wildlife and baking.In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in...

William Robert Sulesky

William Robert Sulesky

Jun 30, 2023

William “Bill” R. Sulesky, 90, of Scarbro, WV, passed away on June 30, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at home. Born in Oswald, WV, on January 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Mildred and Frank Sulesky of Scarbro, WV.Bill was a Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church member in Oak Hill, WV. He was a 1950 Oak...

Faye B. Toy

Faye B. Toy

Jun 25, 2023

Faye Toy, 78, of Scarbro, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter Brandi and Grandson Buddy by her side on June 25th, 2023.

She was born to the late Alex and Nellie Prater on June 10, 1945, in Greasy Creek, Kentucky.

Faye lived most of her adult life in Ohio, working at the GM Plant in Lordstown.  Faye...

Lois Ann Nutter

Lois Ann Nutter

Jun 25, 2023

Lois Ann Feazell Nutter, 83, of Gatewood, WV, passed away June 25, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House. Lois was born in Gatewood on September 26, 1939, to the late Kenneth and Mildred Feazell.Lois was a Pharmacy Technician at Super X and Kroger Pharmacy.Lois was a member of Gatewood Baptist Church. She loved to garden and cook for her family and...