Obituaries
Deborah A. White
Jul 26, 2026
Deborah A. White, age 71, of Fayetteville passed away on July 26, 2026.
Born on January 9, 1955 in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carl Bays and Masel Allen Richmond. Deborah loved bowling and enjoyed travelling.
Survivors include a son Noel White Corbett White of Virginia, a daughter Barbie Phimmasone of Fayetteville, WV, and another son, William White...
Elizabeth Rhodes
Jul 21, 2026
Elizabeth Rhodes, age 78 of Fayetteville, went to her heavenly home on July 21, 2026.
Born on December 4, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William and Juanita Osborne and wife of the late Thomas Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her brother Ed Osborne, mother-in-law Betty Rhodes, sisters-in-law Judy Osborne, Linda Winebrenner and Renae White, and nephew...
John B Arritt
Jul 14, 2026
John B. Arritt, age 77 of Fayetteville, husband of Cathy Arritt, passed away on July 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Charleston, WV, John was the son of the late Fletcher Marion Arritt and Sarah Ballard Arritt. He was a 1967 graduate of Fayetteville High School and a 1972 graduate of Marshall University. John grew...
Peggy Mullins
Jul 10, 2026
Peggy Lu Mullins, 77, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on August 31, 1948, to the late William “Bill” Akers and Doris “Doe” Akers of Fayetteville, West Virginia, Peggy was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose steady presence touched all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Nathan Anthony Mullins.Peggy...
Cindy Garrett
Jul 6, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Hambrick Garrett, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on May 3, 1963, Cindy was the cherished daughter of the late Bill and Gaye Hambrick (for whom Cindy was named). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David Hambrick and Steve Hambrick; her beloved...
Clayton "Joey" Wheeler
Jul 1, 2026
Clayton Joel "Joey" Wheeler, age 78, of Oak Hill, passed away on July 1, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born in Oak Hill on May 30, 1948, he was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Wheeler and Lola Conley Wheeler.
Mr. Wheeler proudly served in the federal government for 34 years and retired as Chief of Prosthetics at...
Richard Avis
Jun 19, 2026
Richard Avis, 58, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026 at his home. Born on October 29, 1967 in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Edward "Ed" and Estelle "Eckie" Avis.
Ritchie lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, faith, and love of family. He was a devoted husband, father, and paw-paw, whose...
Linda Lou Tury and Her Beloved Dog "Molly"
Jun 4, 2026
Linda Lou Tury, age 77 of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Beckley, West Virginia. She was born on June 12, 1948, in Fayetteville, WV.
Linda lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion. She was a dedicated follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and a faithful member of the Evangel Baptist Church...
John Charles Williams
May 12, 2026
John Charles Williams, age 72, of Nallen, WV and husband of Angela Susan Williams passed away May 12, 2026 at CAMC-Memorial. Born in Oak Hill, WV, he was a son of the late Clarence Jackson Williams and Julia Louise Hall. He was a retired long haul truck driver for Columbia Forest Products and a veteran of the U.S. Army.In addition...
James Dale McGraw
May 4, 2026
Mr. James Dale McGraw, age 90, of Fayetteville passed away May 4, 2026 at CAMC-Memorial.Born in Ansted, WV , he was a son of the late .William James McGraw and Dessie Bragg McGraw.Dale retired from Alloy metals and was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 149. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias since 1953. In...
John Franklin Hindson III
Apr 29, 2026
John Franklin "Frank" Hindson III, age 75, of Fayetteville, husband of Diane Carney Hindson, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Charleston Area Medical Center.Born in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late John Hindson II and Verna Hindson. Frank was a graduate of Beckley College and owned and operated Hindson Insurance for Nationwide with multiple offices...
Marion Tanner
Mar 26, 2026
Marion Gibson Tanner, age 80 of Fayetteville, wife of Jack Lee Tanner, passed away on March 26, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.
Born in Widen, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lovell and Gladys Gibson. Marion was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was very involved in her community and in the lives of countless children....
Paul Conrad Holland
Mar 20, 2026
Paul Conrad Holland, age 84, husband of Lorene Cales Holland, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 20, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born in Green Sulfur Springs, WV, he was a son of the late Paul Samuel Holland and Margie Meadows Holland. Paul was an outgoing and fun-loving man who had the ability to make everyone...
Sidney Alvin Kincaid
Mar 11, 2026
Sidney Alvin Kincaid, age 83, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, husband of Thelma Mae Kincaid, passed away on March 11, 2026.
Born on September 4, 1942, in Ramsey, West Virginia, Alvin was the son of the late Sidney Paris Kincaid and Eloise Yvonne Ramsey. He was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church for seventy-two years where he served as a deacon and...
Deirdre (Dee) Absher Sizemore
Mar 9, 2026
Deirdre (Dee) Absher Sizemore, age 80, of Ansted, died at her home on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a long illness. In accordance with her final wishes she has been cremated, and there will be no funeral or memorial service of any kind.She has requested that any donations made in her memory be made to the James and Eileen Absher Scholarship...
Jill Hudson
Mar 4, 2026
Jill Hudson, born June 28, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 4, 2026, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late David and Betty Steinmetz. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jill leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, service, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to helping...
Patricia Ann Bodkin
Feb 11, 2026
Patricia Ann Bodkin, age 82, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Wednesday February 11, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born in Oak Hill on June 7, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Luther E. Bodkin and Bessie Richard Bodkin.
A graduate of West Virginia University Tech, Patricia worked for many years in administration at WorkForce West Virginia. She...
Gary Eldon Kesterson
Jan 30, 2026
Gary Eldon Kesterson, age 77, of Mt. Lookout, WV passed away on January 30, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born in Fayetteville, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Norma Vannatter Kesterson. Gary was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and worked for many years as an Executive in the steel industry. He enjoyed fishing, bowling,...
Freda Akers
Jan 3, 2026
Freda Martin Akers, age 86, of Fayetteville passed away on January 3, 2026. Born July 14, 1939 in Kaymoor, WV, she was a daughter of the late Verna Swanigan Martin and Tracy "Kutch" Martin. She was a 1957 graduate of Fayetteville High School, Marshall University in 1961, and earned a Master's Degree from the University of Arkansas (MS). Mrs. Akers...
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