Ola May Yoston

Ola May Yoston obituary, Fairmont, WV

Ola May Yoston

Ola Yoston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ola May Yoston, 74, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home. She was born in Fairmont on January 20, 1951, a daughter of the late John J. And Edith J. Martin Hardesty. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters Catherine Wolfe and Jennifer Arnold; one brother Kenny Hardesty; grandchildren John Lee Wolfe, Ola May Valentine, Shyne Douglas Arnold, Faith Diane McIe; several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents John J Hardesty and Edith J (Martin) Hardesty, husband James Allen Yoston III, son Denford Burton McIe Jr. and her brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Nathan Barker will be officiating, and a burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.carpenterandford.com
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