Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, founded in 1930, is located in historic Fayetteville-the heart of the New River Gorge National Park, a favorite haven for rafting and rock-climbing enthusiasts. At Dodd-Payne-Hess, we feel that serving families is a privilege, and we understand that the loss of a loved one is a very personal experience. Our pledge is to provide compassion, understanding and professionalism that you can rely on—a promise we've kept to the families of Fayetteville since the day we opened our doors. Families choosing Dodd-Payne-Hess can be assured of the most pleasant and comfortable surroundings. The funeral home is housed in a grand three-story building of late-Victorian architecture. The original structure was built in 1888 as a home for Colonel St. Clair, a C&O Railroad attorney, then later sold to J.D. Boone, a coal magnate and direct descendent of the legendary Daniel Boone. At one time, the land now occupied by the funeral home was the site of a Union fort during the Civil War and is now registered with the Fayetteville Historical Society. The funeral home sits on 3.5 acres of land and encompasses 12,846 square feet. A natural stone wall with iron gates graces the front lawns, while a meandering walkway that is lined with hydrangeas leads you to the front drive. Most of the building's original charm remains intact, including hand-painted murals on the walls and ceilings of several rooms. On the first floor, you will find spacious comforting rooms for services. The third floor has a casket and vault display as well as an office for you and your family to make arrangements. The chapel seats 125 people, with an overflow area that can be used if extra seating is necessary. At Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. For those thinking about planning their arrangements in advance, we also offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility.
Our Obituaries
Porter William Lewis
March 3, 1933 - January 22, 2018
Porter Lewis, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home. Born on March 3rd 1933 at Canvas WV, he was the son of the late Will Boliver Lewis and Lydia Ellen (Williams) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was market specialist at the Beckley Farmers Market where he devoted 30 years as a market manager and also ran a produce stand at Pete's Country Stand. Mr. Lewis had a great love for flowers,...
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Gladys Juanita Wise
September 5, 1927 - January 18, 2018
Gladys Juanita Wise, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born on September 5, 1927 at Morrisvale, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Anna Smith Taylor. Mrs. Wise was a member of Evangel Baptist Church at Beckwith and attended Lochgelly Baptist Church. She also was a member of Eden Rebeccah Lodge 142, Odd Fellows Lodge...
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Bertha Esther Carte
July 19, 1921 - January 18, 2018
Bertha Esther Carte, born on July 19, 1921 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2018. Bertha was a member of First Church of God, Fayetteville, WV, and her first love was God and showed it in her everyday life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hettie Cole, and her husband of 50 years, Jackson Lee Carte; daughter-in-law, Annie Carte, and brothers...
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Earnest Lee Chappell
February 15, 1940 - January 13, 2018
- Earnest Lee Chappell, 77, of MacArthur, Raleigh County, lost a long battle of illnesses, well fought but won the victory, and went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2018 at the Bowers Hospice House at Prosperity, WV. Earnest was a 1958 graduate of East Bank High School, Kanawha County, WV. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving from 1960 through 1963 as a Heavy Equipment Instructor...
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Freddie Lee Dennler
June 20, 1926 - December 27, 2017
Freddie Lee Dennler, 91, of Oak Hill, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, Born on June 20 1926 at Wolf Creek, he was the son of the late Charles and Rose Dennler. Mr. Dennler was a member of Gatewood Church of God. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II veteran. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Violet ...
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Bessie Joanna Hicks
June 8, 1937 - December 25, 2017
Bessie Joanna Hicks, 80, of Lansing passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at her home.Born on June 8, 1937 at Kaymoor, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Lional Robinson and Bessie Madeline Morton.Mrs. Hicks was a devoted homemaker. She loved sewing, quilting, cooking, and making jams.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, William Thomas Hicks, a...
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Carolyn Coleman Pascocciello
July 18, 1960 - December 24, 2017
Carolyn Coleman Pascocciello, 57, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 peacefully with her family by her side.Born on July 18, 1960 at Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Joann Perdue Coleman.She enjoyed hobbies such as, QVC shopping, making peanut butter candy, NASCAR racing with her favorite race car driver, Dale Earnhardt, playing horse shoes, and most of all,...
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Wilhelmina Ashworth
October 21, 1923 - December 23, 2017
DR. WILHELMINA ASHWORTH Prescott, AZ – Dr. Wilhelmina Ashworth, formerly of Fayetteville, WV, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, in Arizona. Born in Smithfield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Clyde and Mildred Edna Michael Cartwright. Dr. Ashworth was a graduate of Huntington East High School; B.S. Degree from University of Charleston; Master’s Degree from...
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Robert Bocook
October 16, 1962 - December 15, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert William Bocook announce his passing after battling ALS/FTD, at the age of 55, on Friday, December 15, 2017. He will be forever missed by his wife of 36 years Donna and children David and Caitlyn.Robert was born on October 16, 1962 in Memphis, TN. He graduated from high school in Fayetteville WV and attended college in Price, Utah, where he lived...
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Damon E. Workman
July 13, 1928 - December 15, 2017
Damon E. Workman, 89, of Fayetteville, WV, died December 15, 2017 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Born July 13, 1928 in Clay County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Bertha Mullins Workman, sisters Phyllis McNutt and Freda Mullins, and brothers Denvil, Darrel, and Dale Workman.Damon was a 1948 graduate of Clay County High School. His 34 years as a welder at...
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Marie Anne Naylor
October 13, 1936 - December 13, 2017
Marie "Anne" Naylor, 81, of Fayetteville, WV answered the call and received her heavenly crown on December 13, 2017. She was born October 13, 1936 to the late Hugart F. Clonch and Helen D. Humphries Clonch in Bell Creek, WV.Anne was known for her gift of music. She touched many souls with her God given talent and passion of playing and teaching piano, starting at the age of 13.Anne is now...
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Marion Elizabeth Jackson
November 25, 1931 - December 8, 2017
On Friday, December 8, 2017, Marion Elizabeth Poore Jackson, 86, of South Charleston, formerly of Fayetteville, WV left her earthly bonds and joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for eternity. She was born in Fayetteville, WV on November 25, 1931 to Clinton Lee and Lena Pearl Poore.Marion was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Daisy Crowe Poore; husband, Willis H. Jackson; brother...
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Celia M. Williams
October 8, 1926 - December 4, 2017
Celia Mae Warren Williams, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley.Born on October, 8, 1926 at Long Branch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Seibert and Clemma Ayres Warren.Celia was a graduate of Pax High School Class of 1944. She was a homemaker, a member of the A.N.G.E.L Group, and a devoted member of the Fayetteville United Methodist...
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Betty Henson
January 31, 1933 - November 19, 2017
Betty Myers Henson, 84, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Hospice of Southern West Virginia in Beckley. Born January 31, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Myers. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Corwin “Punk” Myers, Delbert Myers, Jim Myers, Guy Myers, Billy Myers, and Lester Myers; and by her sisters...
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Nellie Fox
April 25, 1922 - November 18, 2017
Nellie Mae Fox, 95, of Fayetteville passed away at the home of her daughter Norma on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born April 25th , 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Albert Workman and Mamie Saunders Workman.Nellie was a homemaker, enjoyed reading, crocheting, and collecting ceramic elephants. She was also a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her...
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James Carter
January 23, 1944 - November 11, 2017
James I. Carter, 73, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, November 11, 2017 at home. James was born on January 23, 1944 to Thomas and Rosa Carter. He attended Fayetteville High School and was active in the communities with Jehovah’s Kingdom Hall.James retired from WVSU.He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rosa Carter; and his brother, Herman Carter...
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Joseph Ellison
March 2, 1960 - November 11, 2017
Joseph Dale “Joe Crow” Ellison, 57, of Fayetteville, passed away at home on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Born on March 2, 1960 at Fayetteville, he was the son of Doyle Ellison and the later Norma Kelly. Joe Crow enjoy fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. He liked to be known as “a mountain man”. Besides his mother, he was...
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Lylia Holliday
May 20, 1937 - November 10, 2017
Mrs. Lylia Jean Holliday, 80, of Fayetteville, died Friday, November 10, 2017 in Oak Hill following a short illness.Born May 20, 1937 in Edmond, WV, she was the daughter of Lyle and Helena Horrocks.Mrs. Holliday had a great compassion for taking care of others and spent her life as a caregiver for the elderly. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was preceded in death...
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Brenda Kay Johnson
May 16, 1967 - October 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home, FAYETTEVILLE, WV.
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Amy Elizabeth Ewing
December 20, 1985 - October 27, 2017
Amy Elizabeth Ewing, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2017 at her home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Amy was born December 20, 1985 in Norwood, Massachusetts. She grew up and lived in Fayetteville, West Virginia, and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2004. Amy is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Donald “Dupey&rdquo...
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William Alfred Learmonth
June 3, 1934 - October 21, 2017
William (Buddy) Alfred Learmonth, 83, of Fayetteville went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017.Born on June 3, 1934, to the late Opal Kelley Thrift and James Learmonth. Our devoted husband, father and friend can now rest.Mr. Learmonth served his country in the United States Navy for four years and retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army with 18 years of service...
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Carl Jeffery Smith
March 26, 1958 - October 15, 2017
Carl “Jeff” Smith, 59, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. Born on March 26, 1958 at Oak Hill, he was the son of Norma Gatha McKnight-Smith of Lansing and the late Luther Will (Smitty) Smith. Jeff worked for WV American Water after retiring from The Town of Fayetteville after 32 years. He...
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Terry Wilson
November 10, 1964 - October 6, 2017
Terry A. Wilson Sr. “Wild Willy”, 52, of Stringtown went to rest with God and loved ones that preceded him, October 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Oak Hill. Terry was born November 10, 1964 in Aberdean, MD to Fred and Margie Wilson. Terry will be deeply loved and missed by his family, Barbara J. Wilson, wife of 39 years; three children: Terry (Charity) Wilson...
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Frank Matthew Durham
April 23, 1938 - September 24, 2017
Frank Matthew Durham, 79, from Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at home in Fayetteville.Born on April 2, 1938 in Clay County; he was the son of the late Howard Orris and Zella Frances Legg Durham.Mr. Durham was a disabled American veteran. He enjoyed wood burning, building model cars, and latch hooking.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles...
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Mary Katherine Syner
July 17, 1931 - September 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home, FAYETTEVILLE, WV.
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Barbara Weatherford
August 2, 1918 - September 7, 2017
Barbara L. Weatherford, 99, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.She was born on August 2, 1918 at Lively, WV to Charles Snowdon and Maggie Thompson Lively.Barbara was an active member of Fayetteville Baptist Church for over 60 years. She cared for children in her home during her earlier years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
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Kencil Morton
May 1, 1925 - September 4, 2017
Kencil “Pat” Lucrail Morton, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at home. Born on May 1, 1925 in Ritchie County, he was the son of the late Wesley and Nile Eddy Morton. Mr. Morton served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He worked and retired from Weirton Steel. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Besides his parents, he was...
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Roger Dean Bowyer
January 19, 1975 - August 30, 2017
Roger Dean Bowyer, 42, of Ansted, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017.Born on January 19, 1975 at Beryan, IL, he was the son of Joe McCullum and Barbara Gayle Bowyer Skaggs.Roger was a member of Lovers Leap Baptist Church, Ansted. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, and working on cars.He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Wayne Ellevan,...
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Charles Douglas Johnson
December 15, 1938 - August 27, 2017
Charles Douglas Johnson, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Beckley VA Medical Center. Born on December 15, 1938 at Cunard, he was the son of the late John Lewis and May Belle Sexton Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired construction superintendent for Vecellio and Grogan in Beckley, WV and Ranger...
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Sally L. Hresan
January 15, 1945 - August 26, 2017
Dr. Sally L. Hresan, 72, passed away August 24, 2017 at her home in Fayetteville. She was the daughter of the late Dr. M. G. Hresan and Mary James Hresan and was the last member of her immediate family. Dr. Hresan was an avid golfer, reader and TV viewer who never missed her favorite shows (the best ever was “Mary Tyler Moore” she said). ...
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Thelma Naomi Allport
December 8, 1921 - August 17, 2017
Thelma N. Allport 95, of Lansing, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Bower's Hospice House with family by her side. She was born December 8, 1921 and was the daughter to the late Jacob and Alice Stroud Seelinger. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the Lansing Baptist Church and her faithful...
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Patricia Persinger
April 13, 1952 - August 4, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Ann Persinger, 65, of Fayetteville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born on April 13, 1952 at Beckley, she was the daughter of Stollie Pettry Asbury and the late Warren Asbury. Pat was a member of Kaymoor Community Church where she was the former secretary-treasurer and former president of...
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Roger Patrick McKinney
May 26, 1945 - August 2, 2017
HICO – Roger Patrick “Pat” McKinney, 72, of Hico, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on May 26, 1945 he was the son of the late Oter and Ida Mae Boyd McKinney. Pat was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fayetteville. He was owner and operator of General Exterminating Company in Fayetteville...
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Mildred I. Tench
August 2, 1921 - July 20, 2017
Mildred Iona Patton Smith Tench, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Hidden Valley Nursing Home, Oak Hill. Born on August 2, 1921 at Pear, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Naomi Plumley Patton. Mrs. Tench was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family. Besides her parents, she...
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Helen Louise Hess
November 21, 1927 - July 3, 2017
Helen L. Hess was born on November 21st, 1927 in Nemacolin, PA. She passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2017, in the afternoon in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Helen was the daughter of Thomas and Emma Davies. She grew up with six siblings, Genevieve, Elizabeth, Marian, Kathleen, Gil and Tom. She was a member of the Light Opera Guild, the Eastern Star and the South Charleston...
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Kristy Lynn Scruggs
June 29, 2017
Kristy Lynn Scruggs, 36, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at home.Born on August 12, 1980, she was the daughter of Sandra Lee Mattox Scruggs and the late Roy Jackson Scruggs.Kristy was a top Avon Representative / National Recruiter. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1998. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Alex Wright, and daughter, Gabby Bennett;...
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Margie Marie Stanley
January 1, 1934 - June 25, 2017
Margie Marie Haskett Stanley, 83, of Fayetteville, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with her family by her side.Born on January 1, 1934 at Beards Fork, she was the daughter of the late Albert Nephi and Ethel Mae Scott Haskett.Margie was an active member of Fayetteville First Church of God where she was active in many activities. Some of her activities included teaching Sunday...
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Sharon M. Adams
October 20, 1953 - May 30, 2017
Sharon Melody Elaine Adams 63 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2017.Born October 20, 1953, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Beasley Hilton.Sharon enjoyed cross stitch, birds, flowers, making jewelry and cooking. She was a 1972 graduate of Fayetteville High School. Sharon had a strong Christian faith.Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Mark “TD”...
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Jacqueline Y. Britton
July 31, 1954 - May 28, 2017
Jacqueline Yvette Britton, a lifetime resident of Fayetteville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017, after a long hard fought battle with breast cancer. Jackie was born on July 31, 1954 and was the life-mate of Audwin W. Fruit, of Minden, WV, for 40 years. She was a homemaker, avid reader, and most importantly a loving mother to all. Jackie’s most precious jewels were...
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Maude Rose BRUNSTETTER
March 12, 1931 - May 26, 2017
Dr. Maude Phillips Brunstetter, an educator and historian, died May 26, 2017. She was 86.A graduate of Columbia University, Brunstetter taught political science and served as department chair-woman at West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University). She was one of the original set of people who worked to see the New River Gorge National River became a reality in 1978.She lived...
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Virginia Ferrell
June 19, 1946 - May 26, 2017
Virginia Carol Ferrell, 70, of Fayetteville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2017 after a long illness. Born on June 19, 1946; she was the daughter of the late Elton Earl and Virginia Pearl Rogers. Carol was a faithful wife and loving mother. She attended Sunday Road Baptist Church at Hico. She had 19 years service as a cook for the Fayette County School System. ...
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Mary Elizabeth Ratliff
September 4, 1927 - May 18, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Ratliff, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Raleigh General Hospital.Born on September 4, 1927 on Crooked Run Road, Fayetteville; she was the daughter of the late Hayden Lee and Annie Mary Richards Ratliff.Mary was loved by everyone. She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. She spent her life caring and taking care of folks in the community. Mary...
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Mary McClung
February 13, 1946 - May 14, 2017
Mary Edith Starcher McClung, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at home from a short illness.Born on February 13, 1946 in Ripley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert Starcher and Edwin and Edna Folden Lohrey.Mary was a member of Gum Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for 32 years at the Putnam County on Aging. Mary enjoyed going to church, working, sitting on...
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Calvin Sharpe
September 22, 1932 - May 12, 2017
Calvin Ebersol Sharpe, 84, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on September 22, 1932 in Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Cecisco Hanson and Pauline Sharpe Vass. Mr. Sharpe was a retired mechanic with the WV State Road with 25 years of service. He and his late wife attended Faith Builders Church in Beckley. He loved to garden, feed...
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Lois Ann Conner
October 30, 1935 - May 10, 2017
Lois Ann Conner, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on October 30, 1935 at Raleigh, she was the daughter of the late John and Leoma Hilton. Lois Ann was a lifelong member of Fayetteville Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Warwick “Pete...
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Lori Ann Skaggs
July 3, 1976 - May 9, 2017
Lori Ann Skaggs, 40, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2017 from a sudden illness.She was preceded in death by her father, Randy Lee Skaggs.Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lexi Skaggs; mother, Carolyn Sue Skaggs; and brother, Rodney Skaggs and his wife, Amber.Private services will be held at a later date.For those wishing to express your condolences to the Skaggs family,...
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Anna Mabel Burgess
October 20, 1918 - May 6, 2017
Anna Mabel Burgess, 98, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mary’s Garden in Oak Hill. Born on October 20, 2018 at Burke, WV; she was the daughter of the late Charles and Inez Mabel Nuce Scott. Mrs. Burgess was a member of Fayetteville Emmanuel Baptist Church. She worked as a telephone operator for eight years in Elkton, MD and another six years in...
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James Sullivan
July 11, 1944 - April 30, 2017
James “Silky” Sullivan, age 72, died on April 30 following a brief illness. Having grown up in Fairlea, Silky graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1962. He went on to attend WV Tech where he loved playing basketball. He later joined the Marines and then married Carol Castle, establishing residence in Fayetteville. Silky made his career at Gauley Sales in Hico. His passions...
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Frances Virginia Marine
June 8, 1920 - April 23, 2017
Frances Virginia Linkswiler Marine, 96, of Gatewood, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Ansted Center Nursing Home in Ansted, WV.She was born on June 8, 1920 at Gatewood, she was the daughter of the late Michael Linkswiler & Ocie Garrett Taylor.Mrs, Marine was a homemaker, mother, and grandmother.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tony Marine;...
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Patricia Ann Rinehart
August 14, 1952 - April 21, 2017
Patricia Ann Coleman Rinehart, 64, of Oak Hill passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.Born on August 14, 1952 at Mount Carbon, she was the daughter of the late Willie Ray and Margie Joan Perdue Coleman.Patricia was a licensed phlebotomist. She loved to play bingo, shop, being outdoors in the sun, and spending time with her family and her granddaughter,...
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John D. Stone
January 13, 1923 - April 16, 2017
John D. Stone, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a short illness. Born on January 13, 1923 in Lizemores, Clay County, WV, he was the son of the late John Dewey Stone and Wavie Morton Stone. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Virginia Fagan Stone; grandson, Jeremy Stone and his wife Andrea Stone;...
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Janet Doyle
June 14, 1937 - April 8, 2017
Janet Rochelle Doyle, 79, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born on June 14, 1937 at Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Jiggs and Lottie Craddock Thompson. Janet was the beloved wife of Jack, a mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family whom she cherished dearly. In her spare time she loved...
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Ernest Scarbrough
May 12, 1948 - April 5, 2017
Ernest Richard “Ricky” Scarbrough, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Beckley VA Medical Center. Born on May 12, 1948 at Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Wesley Edmond and Margaret Frances Simms Scarbrough. Ricky was a US Army Vietnam veteran. He retired from the WV State Road. He enjoyed woodworking and building things,...
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Andrew Sorrell
July 15, 1950 - March 26, 2017
Andrew Oakley Sorrell, 66, of Hico, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 following a long illness.Born on July 15, 1950 at Ansted, he was the son of the late Robert and Maxine Carte Sorrell.Mr. Sorrell was a beloved Vietnam Veteran. He will be missed by his family and friends.Those left to cherish his memory includes his devoted wife of 25 years, Jennifer Sorrell; and siblings: David, Garfield,...
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Ann Covington
December 22, 1944 - March 20, 2017
Ann Bibb Covington, 72, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Alfred C and Wilma Kathleen (Craigo) Bibb, and step-daughter of the late John L. Holliday.Following her graduation from Fayetteville High School in 1962, Ann worked for the federal government in Washington, (Public Housing Administration and Food and Drug Administration). She returned...
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Wilda Mae Jennings
September 18, 1934 - March 18, 2017
Wilda Mae Shaver Jennings, 82; previously of Fayetteville WV, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Skyline Terrace Nursing Home, Woodstock VA, following an extended illness. She was born on September 18, 1934, at London, WV, and she was the daughter of the late Noah Ervin Shaver and Myrtle Zelia Dempsey Shaver. Mrs. Jennings graduated from Glenville State College with a bachelor's degree in...
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Minnie McGraw
March 7, 1933 - March 16, 2017
Minnie Marie Dileonardo McGraw, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at home.Born on March 7. 1933 at Oswald, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Dileonardo.Mrs. McGraw worked 30 years in the dietary department at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. She was a loving wife and mother.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers: Nick Dileonardo...
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Frances Smith
August 16, 1922 - March 9, 2017
Frances Louise Smith, 94, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following an extended illness.Born on August 16, 1922 at Singers Glen, VA, the daughter of the late Claude Elmore Lee and Dillie Lee Oliver Lee.Frances was a 1941 graduate of Fayetteville High School. She was a member of Eau Gallie Baptist Church in Florida where she had...
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Patsy Gray
March 29, 1937 - March 7, 2017
Patsy Ruth O’Dell Gray was born in the small coal town of Boomer, West Virginia on 29 March, 1937 at the end of the Great Depression. Boomer is located on the north bank of the Kanawha River, 2 miles southeast of Smithers. Patsy often teased that she was born on a slag pile overlooking the Kanawha River. She was the 4th daughter born to Paul Edward O’Dell of Fowlers Knob, West...
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Clarence Pannell
December 17, 1927 - March 5, 2017
Clarence “Punk” Pannell, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at home with his loving family surrounding him. Born on December 17, 1927 at Cunard, he was the son of the late Clarence Pannell, Sr. and Opal McClelland Pannell. Mr. Pannell was a member of Gatewood Church of God. He worked 20 years in the coal mines and owned Pannell and Sons...
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Frances Bates
March 24, 1943 - March 3, 2017
Frances Nadine Bates, 73, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday March 3, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on March 24, 1943 at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Flossie Settle Treadway. Mrs. Bates was a retired certified nursing assistant. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bates. Left to share...
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Lila Margaret Ballard
August 28, 1927 - February 28, 2017
Lila Margaret Ballard, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. She was born at Marting, WV, she was the daughter of the late Euel Milton and Virginia Murriel Butler Duncan. Mrs. Ballard was a member of Gentry Missionary Baptist Church, graduated in 1945 from Montgomery High School, and attended Appalachian Bible...
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Phyllis L. Kessler
May 20, 1927 - February 18, 2017
Phyllis Miller Kessler, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Born on May 20, 1927 at Nallen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Hefner Miller and Fern Champe Miller. Phyllis taught home economics for 39 years in the Fayette County school system. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Concord College and received her...
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Mary McCurdy
October 3, 1956 - February 11, 2017
Mary Lawson Persinger McCurdy, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on October 3, 1956 in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Kenneth and Ellen Mae Miller Lawson. Mary was a 1974 graduate of Fayetteville High School. She enjoyed working on her farm, gardening, cooking, and spending time with...
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Timothy Lee Naylor
January 14, 1958 - February 2, 2017
Timothy Lee “Tim” Naylor, 59 of Fayetteville went to be with Jesus in his sleep on February 2, 2017. Tim was born in Dixie on January 14, 1958 to Anne Naylor and the late Donald Naylor. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, high school sweetheart on March 5, 2014, Lisa Elaine Moran Naylor. Tim was a 1976 graduate of Fayetteville High School...
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Lewis E. Hedrick
June 19, 1940 - January 30, 2017
Lewis Eugene “Gene” “Lew” Hedrick, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Beckley VAMC following a long illness.Born on June 19, 1940 at Clifftop, he was the son of the late Homer Holland Hedrick Sr. and Lillie Permenter Hedrick.Mr. Hedrick was a retired Army Combat Veteran with over 21 years of Service.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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Brenda Harrah Plunkett
October 4, 1951 - January 21, 2017
Brenda Gaye Harrah Plunkett, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at home.Born on October 4, 1951 at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Darrell and Mildred Liberty Myers-Harrah.Brenda loved spending time at the beach, running and hiking, and spending time with her family and friends. She spent a lot of time doing volunteer work.Besides her parents, she was...
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Luther Smith
July 4, 1932 - January 19, 2017
Luther Will Smith, Jr., 84, of Lansing passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill.Born on July 4, 1932 at Wake Forest, WV, he was the son of the late Luther William Smith, Sr. and Isabella Miller Smith.Mr. Smith attended Grace Baptist Church. He served his country in US Army. Mr. Smith was a retired coal miner with 33 years of service. In his spare time he enjoyed...
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Doris Jane Lake
September 2, 1930 - January 18, 2017
Mrs. Doris J. Lake, 86, of The Villages at Greystone in Beaver West Virginia, died on January 18, 2017. She has been a resident of Greystone for three and one-half years and has loved every minute of it. Doris was born on Sept. 2, 1930 in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. She was one of fourteen children born to Francis and Marian (Schimel) Williams. After graduating from Rockaway High School, Doris...
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Peggy Selvey Franklin Gherke
September 19, 1959 - January 15, 2017
Peggy Ann Selvey Franklin (Gherke), 57, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on September 19, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Charles Boyd Selvey Jr. (1986) and Mildred Selvey Vernon (2008). Peggy was a lifetime member of Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. She was a 1977 graduate of Fayetteville High School, 1981...
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Gory Underwood
February 6, 1926 - January 14, 2017
Gory Franklin Underwood, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 with his family by his side.Gory was born on February 6, 1926 in Montgomery, WV to the late Gory B. and Iola Treadway Underwood.He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia, December 6, 2008; his brothers Ray and Earl, and sister, Martha.Gory was a World War II Veteran having fought at the battle of...
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Arnold H. Parsons
August 15, 1935 - January 6, 2017
Arnold Hugh “Pete” Parsons of Fayetteville passed away on January 6, 2017 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born 8/15/1935 to the late Ralph and Margaret ParsonsProceeded in death by sister, Charlotte Garrett; brothers William “Sonny” Parsons, Ralph Parsons, and Larry Parsons.Those left to cherish his memory are sisters Lura Lechel of Fayetteville,...
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Ella Kuntz Wilson
March 4, 1918 - January 5, 2017
Ella Harriet Kuntz Wilson “Miss Ella” of Fayetteville passed away on January 5, 2017 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. She was born 3/4/1918 to the late Henry Charles and Runa Maude Kuntz of Swiss, WV. Ella was 98 years old.Her first marriage was to Everett Henry Sprouse. They moved back to Swiss to help on the farm and cook for the boarders. They had one son, Henry Louise...
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William David Aurentz
November 24, 1952 - January 2, 2017
William David Aurentz, 64, of Oakhill, passed away January 2, 2017. He was the son of the late William and Ruth. Aurentz. He was born November 24, 1952 in Oakhill, West Virginia. William was a graduate of Collins High School class of 1971 and attended college in Montgomery. He worked 21 years as a coal miner and 20 years in insurance sales. He enjoyed watching football and CNN. Mr....
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Mildred Lois Fitchett
March 27, 1926 - December 22, 2016
Mildred Lois Fitchett, long-time resident of Fayetteville and a native West Virginian, died peacefully December 22 at the home of her loving sister Jean Ellison. She was 90 years old. Lois lived life with zest. She loved to cook and always dressed with colorful flair. Her warmth and spirit filled every room. A loving mother to her son Jim and a wonderful grandmother to his children,...
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Galen Carte
January 21, 1945 - December 18, 2016
Galen Jake “Cheyenne” Carte, 71, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on January 21, 1945 at Hico, he was the son of the late Harold French and Jessie Hawkins Carte. Mr. Carte was a highly decorated Vietnam Army Veteran. He served two terms in the military from 1963-1965 and 1969-1972. In his spare time...
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Virginia Craft
June 18, 1925 - December 7, 2016
Virginia Mae Tincher Craft, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016.Born on June 18, 1925 at Rush, KY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Crum Davis.Mrs. Craft was an active member of Gatewood Brethren Church. She loved working in the church, sewing, reading, and gardening.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Thomas Tincher who...
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Donald Raih
August 29, 1940 - December 2, 2016
The Reverend Donald Raih of Fayetteville, WV died on Friday, December 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Raih of Fayetteville, WV and their two children, Kevin Raih of Burlington, KY and Kerry Guerini of Fayetteville, WV. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert Raih of Isle of Palms, SC and Richard Raih of Logansport, IN, and three grandsons, Braydon Raih, Kamden Raih...
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Joe Romans
February 28, 1939 - November 29, 2016
Joe Albert Romans, 77, of Fayetteville, WV died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Raleigh General Hospital, after a short illness. Born, February 28, 1939, in Leitchfield, KY, and moved to McMinnville, TN when he was 5 and grew up there. He is the son of the late Elisha Paul and Lillie Ella Snider Romans. He graduated from McMinnville Central High School and attended the University of Tennessee. He...
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Pet Spearen
January 29, 1927 - November 27, 2016
Pet Nutter Spearen left this earth early Sunday morning, November 27th, with her loving family by her side.Pet was born at home in Elk Ridge WV and graduated from Montgomery High School. She met her beloved Carl Edgar, married him at midnight, and eventually gave life to five vicarious children: Eddie Spearen, Pam Mullins, Susan Spearen, Barbee Sigman, and Gregg Spearen. While the family grew Pet...
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Ralph David Bryant
September 30, 1955 - October 29, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home, FAYETTEVILLE, WV.
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Halley H. Hamrick
July 26, 1939 - October 20, 2016
Halley Harvey Hamrick, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.Born on July 26, 1939 at Clay, WV, he was the son of the late Herman F. and Ida P. Gibson Hamrick.Mr. Hamrick was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved music, playing the guitar, singing in churches and woodworking. He was a retired coal miner and steel worker.Besides his parents, he...
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Phyllis King
August 27, 1942 - October 17, 2016
Phyllis Carol Chittum King, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.Born on August 27, 1942 at Milton, WV; she was the daughter of the late Carl and Havana Smith Chittum.Mrs. King had attended New Beginnings Church of God at Glen Jean. She loved gardening and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bernard ...
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Michelle Lynn Newman
April 22, 1979 - September 25, 2016
Michelle Lynn Toney Newman, 37, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in North Carolina.Born on April 22, 1979 at Beckley, she was the daughter of Michael Toney, Sr. and Rosa Hudson Kincaid Klosski.Michelle was a homemaker and loved to take care of her children.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Hudson, Sr. and Arizona McGinnis Hudson, and...
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William Hudson
December 29, 1951 - September 17, 2016
William Hudson, Jr., 64, of Minden, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at home. Born on December 29, 1951 at Ravenna, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Hudson Sr. and Arizona McGinnis Hudson. Jr. loved Bluegrass music and played the banjo and guitar. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jean Redden, Mary Jane Musick, and Daisy...
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Gloria Jean Johnson
April 27, 1953 - September 8, 2016
Gloria Jean “Ginny” Johnson, 63, of Oak Hill passed away on September 8, 2016 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. Born on April 27, 1953 at Lookout, she was the daughter of the late Lester Melvin and Helen Augustine Comer Morris. Ginny loved to collect novelties and go shopping. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles,...
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Bradley R. LEWIS
May 7, 1966 - September 6, 2016
Bradley Raymond Lewis, 50, of Victor, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home following a long illness.Born on May 7, 1966 in Baldwyn, MS, he was the son of the late Jimmie Roger and Jean Marie Whitaker Lewis.Bradley was a coal miner. He loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony “Tony...
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Vincent Stevenson
March 3, 1940 - September 2, 2016
Vincent Sherwood Stevenson, 76, of Lansing passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Beckley Appalachian Hospital. Born on March 3, 1940 at Lansing, he was the son of the late George Hamilton Stevenson and Gertrude Edith Stroud Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson served in the US Navy from 1956-1958 where he served on the USS Columbus in the Mike Division in engineering. After that he...
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Joseph Moreland Cowgill
September 20, 1915 - August 29, 2016
In keeping with Mr. Cowgill's wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.Arrangements under the direction of Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, WV.
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Charles William Bryant
January 16, 1930 - August 19, 2016
Charles William Bryant, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.Born on January 16, 1930 at Kaymoor Bottom, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Biddie Bertha Kesterson Bryant.Mr. Bryant was a retired Sgt. Major. with the U.S. Army with 27 years of service to his country. He was a member of Kaymoor Community Church.Besides his parents,...
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Gabriel Dwayne Poland
July 6, 2016 - August 8, 2016
Gabriel Dwayne Poland passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on August 8, 2016 and is now in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Gabriel was born on July 6, 2016. Gabriel was a special boy who blessed many and was loved deeply in his short life. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Ashley Poland, his big brother, Daniel; grandparents Jeff and Sherri Sisk and Dan and Marcy Poland;...
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Helen Virginia Rogers
December 6, 1939 - July 30, 2016
Helen Virginia “Jenny” Treadway Rogers, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Hidden Valley Center, Oak Hill.Born on December 6, 1939 at Garten, she was the second daughter of the late John Robert and Gertrude Irene Withrow Sampson.Mrs. Rogers was a member of Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle where she used to sing in the choir. In 1958 she graduated from Collins High...
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Thelma Lavers
December 3, 1925 - July 21, 2016
Thelma Voeca Lavers, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Fayette Nursing and Rehab, Fayetteville.Born on December 3, 1925 at St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Voeca Edwards.Mrs. Lavers was a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School. At the Episcopal Church at West Palm Beach in Florida she was a member...
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Patricia Anne Wendell
July 24, 1927 - July 20, 2016
PATRICIA PHILLIPS WENDELLPat Wendell – a woman of many passions, talents and accomplishments – died at home on Wednesday, July 20th, surrounded by people who loved her. She was 88 and, having made clear her dismay about turning 89, avoided that indignity by leaving us four days before her birthday.She was born on July 24, 1927 to Charles L. and Frances Phillips, who named her Patricia...
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Edward Schoolcraft
October 22, 1926 - July 17, 2016
Edward Lee Schoolcraft, 89, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Fayette Nursing and Rehab, Fayetteville.He was born on October 22, 1926, in Huntersville, West Virginia to Kenneth and Daisy Schoolcraft.He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Daisy Schoolcraft, brothers Herb, Jack, Wilbur, and Roy Schoolcraft, and son, Bruce Schoolcraft.Survivors...
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James Grose
November 17, 1925 - July 2, 2016
James Alfred “Jim” Grose, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born on November 17, 1925 at Swiss, he was the son of the late Ollie and Carrie Hypes Grose. Jim proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II where he received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a member of...
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Mary Shieler
April 3, 1947 - June 27, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO - Mary Yvonne Shieler, 69, formerly of Fayetteville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.Born on April 3, 1947 at Rt. 2 Fayetteville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd David and Susie Ellen Bailes Shieler.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Edward Eugene Shieler, Harold Lloyd Shieler, Louis...
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Burrel H. Williams
January 9, 1928 - June 27, 2016
Burrel Harrison “Burley” Williams, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill.Born on January 9, 1928 at Kaymoor, he was the son of the late John and Mayme Jackson Williams.Burley was a retired coal miner having worked at Kaymoor Mining and New River Piston Sewell Company. Following retirement from the mines, he worked for King Coal...
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Paula Gilliam
August 24, 1963 - June 13, 2016
Paula Canterbury Gilliam, 52, of Fayetteville went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016.“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”Paula was born at home on August 24, 1963 to Shirley and Ralph Canterbury, the seventh of nine children.Paula was married to the love of her life on November 11, 1983, Luke Gilliam. They shared many wonderful years...
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Gloria Marguerite Null
October 23, 1921 - June 12, 2016
Gloria Marguerite Epperly Null, 94 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her home. Born on October 23, 1921 at Fayetteville, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Molly Moses Epperly. Marguerite was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church; Order of Eastern Star #107, Arrowhead Home Makers, Ruth Thurmond Circle, former Sunday School teacher, graduate of...
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