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Ms. Zevonia Laverne Ross-Oglesby

5/11/1953 - 4/29/2026

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Obituary For Ms. Zevonia Laverne Ross-Oglesby

Mrs. Zevonia Laverne Ross-Oglesby, 72, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Pine Lodge Nursing Facility.

Zevonia was born May 11, 1953 in Beckley WV, she was the daughter of the late William Billy Ross and Betty Oneal Berry-Barrett.

Zenovia was a 1971 graduate of Stoco High School and had a typing degree from Beckley College. She worked as Head Start Teacher for RCCAA in Josephine, WV and as a Home Health Aide.

Zevonia, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Ray Oglesby; brother, Donnie Berry and sister, JoAnna Taylor.

Zevonia is survived by her children, William Ross and Bettrina Barrett-Smith (Stephen), both of Beckley, WV, step-daughter, Debbie Fowlkes of Beckley, WV, ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Free & Independent Holiness Church 106 7th St. Beckley.

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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  • 05/06/2026

    Jerrietta Hill

    Family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of spending summers with Vonie and Aunt Betty. Rest Peacefully with the Lord Cousin 🙏🏽 ❤️

  • 05/05/2026

    Millie Cox

    Condolences to the family you have my prayers may God comfort you and give you peace in the lost of your mother Millie Cox

  • 05/05/2026

    Eileen and Clifford

    To the Oglesby family. You have our deepest condolences and prayers. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington

  • 05/04/2026

    Sandra Pittman

    Giving my Condolences Prayers for Family

  • 05/03/2026

    Rev. Perry Lee Radford

    Laverne and I were childhood friends. She was genuinely easy to like. Years and geography separated us but she remained close in my heart. I never returned to any part of Southern West Virginia without trying to contact her. "Blessed by the tie that binds our hearts in love, the fellowship of kindred minds is like that that above." Rev. Perry Lee Radford.

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