Obituaries
Kirk McKown
Oct 21, 2026
Kirk James McKown, 53, of Gauley Bridge, WV, passed away on October 21, 2026.Born in Summersville, WV, he was the son of the late K. Franklin McKown and Nancy Strickland McKown. He grew up in Fayetteville, WV.A lifelong sports enthusiast, Kirk especially loved basketball and found great joy in refereeing the game. He will be remembered for his warm smile,...
Arthur Edward "Eddie" Ramsey
Oct 19, 2026
Arthur Edward "Eddie" Ramsey, age 80, of Fayetteville, WV , husband of Linda Ramsey, passed away on October 19, 2026 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Charleston.Born in Oak Hill, WV, he was a son of the late Henley Arthur Ramsey and June Burgess Ramsey. Eddie was a graduate of Oak Hill High School, and worked as a strip miner and member...
Carol Elizabeth Sroczynski
Oct 15, 2026
Carol Elizabeth (Orsagh) Sroczynski passed this earthly plane peacefully, and with love October 15, 2026. Carol was born in Cleveland, Ohio , on March 1st, 1941. The first of four children of Victor George Orsagh and Elsie Mildred (Kotlan) Orsagh. She is survived by her two daughters, Lauren Weatherford and Lisa Sroczynski, her two granddaughters, Jenna Weatherford and Jillian Weatherford,...
Freda Mae Bostic
Sep 29, 2026
Freda Mae Bostic, age 71, of Fayetteville passed away on September 29, 2026 at her residence.Born in Ansted, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Ellison and Helen Strickland Ellison.Freda enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.Survivors include her two sons, Kenneth Bibb and Kevin Bibb; two grandchildren: Desiree Bibb and Samantha Bibb;...
Charles Mahan Mahood
Sep 27, 2026
Charles Mahan "Charlie" Mahood, born October 24, 1949, a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following a long illness.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Wade Hampton Mahood Jr. and Vivian Katherine Mahan Mahood; his sister, Kerr Crosby; his brother, Wade Hampton Mahood III; and his late wife, Emily...
Raymond Boyd
Sep 23, 2026
Raymond Randolph Boyd born 2/15/1933 in a coal company house in Yukon, McDowell County, WV transitioned back to spirit on the fall equinox 9/23/2026 with his son Randy and his daughter inlaw Jennifer by his side. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Nancy. His parents were Amanda and Glen Boyd. He was the youngest of eight children. His...
Lawrence Joseph White
Sep 21, 2026
Lawrence Joseph White, age 75, of Fayetteville passed away on September 21, 2026. Born in Montgomery, WV, he was a son of the late Lawrence Charles and Betty June Lowe White.
Larry was a graduate of Montgomery High School and earned two degrees from the West Virginia Institute of Technology: an Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and a...
Anthony Dean Garrison
Sep 18, 2026
Anthony Dean Garrison, age 69, of Lookout, WV, husband of Pamela Marie Garrison, passed away on September 18, 2026 at his residence. Born on December 28, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Norris and Colleen McGraw Garrison.Mr. Garrison was a coal miner and construction worker for many years.Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Pamela...
Jackie Lee Horrocks
Sep 1, 2026
Jackie Lee Horrocks, age 83, of Fayetteville passed away on September 1, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born in Beckley, WV on March 12, 1943, he was a son of the late Thomas Horrocks and Anna Shuff Horrocks.
A graduate of Morris Harvey College, Jackie devoted many years to serving the children of Fayette County as an educator and principal of...
Jean A. Wilson
Aug 23, 2026
Jean Ann Wilson, age 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at Fayetteville Healthcare Center. She was a Christian and attended the Baptist Church. Jean Ann was adopted at an early age by Fayette County Sherrif Charles A. and Anna B. Conley. Jean Ann was founder and co-owner of Combs Funeral Home in Gauley Bridge with her...
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...
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