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Bishop Ann Louise Powell-Oglesby

4/9/1952 - 10/26/2026

Obituary For Bishop Ann Louise Powell-Oglesby

Bishop Ann Louise Powell-Oglesby, 74, of Beckley, WV was born on April 9, 1949 to the late Augusta Powell and Clara A. Powell-Wilson.

Bishop Ann passed Monday, October 26, 2026.

Bishop Ann, a lifelong resident of Beckley, attended Woodrow Wilson High School, both Beckley College and Mountain State University and was a graduate of Beckley Cosmetology School.

Bishop Ann married the love of her life Mr. Wayne L. Oglesby Sr. on February 1, 1969 and to this union five children were born.

Bishop Ann gave her life to Christ at the age of nine years old. She literally worked in every area of ministry that the church has to offer. Ann was ordained an “Overseer” by the late Bishop Alvester McConnell, United Holy Church, in 2002. She was later ordained to the Bishop by Bishop Anthony Tucker, United Holy Church, in 2012, and was confirmed by seven other Bishops, but most of all she was confirmed by God.

Bishop Ann, while she rose through the ranks of ministry-her ministry reached far beyond the four walls of the church. She and her husband fostered 32 children from across Raleigh and several other counties in the state of WV.

Bishop Ann was proceeded in death by her parents, father Augusta Powell; mother, Bishop Clara A. Powell-Wilson; stepfather, Anderson Wilson II; sisters, Ronna Sayers and Lorna Powell and brother, Junious (Skip) Augusta Powell.

Bishop Ann leaves to cherish her husband of almost 58 years, Mr. Wayne L. Oglesby Sr.; sons, Dr. Wayne L. Oglesby Jr. of Charleston, WV, Xavier C. Oglesby of Beckley, WV, Bryant M. Oglesby of Beckley, WV, Clarence (Regina) E. Oglesby of Greenville, NC, and daughter Monique L. Oglesby, of Beckley, WV; grandchildren, Elijah, Shatique, Elexus, Eboni, Brooklyn, Clarence Jr. and Meeko; sisters, Pastor Marie Moten of Beckley, WV, Bertha (Michael) Oglesby of Princeton, WV, Kamara Wilson of Chesapeake, VA, Donna (David) Thomson of Detroit MI, and Wanda Powell of Detroit, MI; brothers, Anderson (Barbara)Wilson III of Portsmouth, VA, Darrell Wilson of Charlotte, NC, Gregory Powell of Detroit, MI, Marcus Powell, of Detroit, MI, and Darrell Freeman of Detroit, MI; two very special friends, Mrs. Lucille Day of Beckley, WV and Bishop Eunice Jones of Beckley, WV, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Friday November 13, 2026 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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Tiffany Wanzo and Family sent Blessings Bouquet for Bishop Ann Louise Powell-Oglesby - 11/12/2026

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May God comfort & strengthen your family during this difficult time & may cherished memories bring you peace. Mrs. Ann Oglesby,will truly be missed. Tiffany W

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11/12/2026

Larry Hoskins
11/12/2026

Angel Lawson
11/07/2026

Trina Lawson and family

Sending our condolences love and prayers to the family sincerely the lawson family
11/04/2026

Shawana Alexander

Bishop Oglesby was a smiling, singing and, very sweet lady. My condolences and prayers for the family
11/04/2026

Gloria Brown

Our Condolences and Prayers to Bishop Ann Oglesby Family. May God strengthen and heal your broken heart in the days ahead. Bishop Charles and Gloria Brown.
11/01/2026

The shawn Rogers Family

Prayers of comfort from the Rogers Family
11/01/2026

Angela Farley

My prayers and condolences for the family and continue prayers for the days ahead.
10/31/2026

- Charlene Wynes Davis

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10/30/2026

Oketta GreenNickens

My Deepest Sympathy to the Family 🙏🏼Oketta GreenNickens
10/29/2026

Millie Cox

To the Oglesby family you have my deepest sympathy been knowing you for along time May God bless you in your time of sorrow Millie cox
10/29/2026

Elizabeth Settle-Zeigler

My sincere prayers and condolences to family and friends🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints-Psalms 116:15
10/29/2026

Eileen and Clifford

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Oglesby family. May God continue to watch over the family during this difficult time. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington
10/29/2026

Bishops and First Lady Hardin newlife church of god Campbellsville Ky

Sorry to hear about bishop Ann great woman are prayers are with you all god bless can forget about the Becky people the was a great supporter of the church of god in Ky may you rest in piece
10/28/2026

Gayle Collins

Lovely Memories I had the with Bishop Oglesby My Deepest Sympathies to the Family. Love Gayle ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️
10/27/2026

Tony and Wanda Wilson

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Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Bishop Ann Louise Powell-Oglesby

4/9/1952 - 10/26/2026