Obituaries
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...
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.
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...
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
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
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
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...
Quran Eli Wallace
Jun 21, 2023
Mr. Quran Eli Wallace was born to Diana Cox and Michael Wallace on March 2, 2002 in Beckley, WV.
Quran was a sweet baby, and had a la-la-la light that brightened every room he was in. He constantly filled his family’s hearts with joy and laughter.
Quran, as a toddler, developed a love of the outdoors, insects, and animals. He...
Lois Jean Hayes
Jun 16, 2023
Lois Jean Hayes, 80, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away in Beckley on June 16, 2023 after a long illness. Lois was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 5, 1942 and after living abroad, settled in Beckley with her husband to raise her two children. Lois was a generous and loving soul. She was an avid gardener and also loved...
Beverly "Cookie" Thompson Francesa
Jun 12, 2023
Beverly “Cookie” Thompson Francesa passed away June 12, 2023, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill with her loving nephew Gant Montgomery watching over her final moments.
Cookie was born in Oak Hill on November 13, 1943, to Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Thompson. She graduated from Collins High School in 1961 and went on to complete her education at East...
Marceline Foster Saye
Jun 10, 2023
Marceline Foster Saye, 89, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Prince George, VA.
Born October 30, 1933 in Kincaid, WV. She was the daughter of the late Abner and Try Phosey Eades Foster.
Marceline retired from working in the insurance industry for many years. She was a devout Christian who worshipped at...
Richard Aaron Murdock Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Richard Aaron Murdock Sr., 91, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born March 25, 1932, in Scarbro, WV, to Wellington Ray Murdock Sr. and Elizabeth Honaker Murdock.Richard grew up on the Collins farm, where his parents were caretakers, and attended Oak Hill High School. He was a veteran of the Korean...
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,...
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