Michael Robert “Mike” Toothman, age 68 of Mannington, WV passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Morgantown Heights of Journey Nursing Home. He was born June 7, 1957 in Fairmont, WV a son of the late Virgil “Bud” Toothman and Rose Miller Toothman.
He is survived by his daughter Trista Vereen of Rachel and his son Chad Toothman of Myrtle Beach, SC, and his two grandchildren Layla Rae Toothman and Taelynn Grace Toothman, both of Myrtle Beach, SC. Mike is also survived by four brothers, Dennis Toothman of Raleigh, NC, Vernon Toothman of Crossroads, WV, Roger Toothman of Fairmont, WV and Jeffrey Toothman of Harker Heights, TX, and his sister Dianne Lemmons of Waynesburg, PA.
Mike was a coal miner at Blacksville #1, and then Robinson Run where he worked at until retiring. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Mannington as well as a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1433 in Mannington.
There will be no funeral home services as cremation as Mike’s decision for his final method of disposition. At the convenience of the family, Mike’s cremains will be interred at Mannington Memorial Park. Masters Funeral Home in Mannington has been placed in care of the final arrangements.
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Mike didn't have an enemy. He would be a friend to anyone who needed a friend.
I'm so sorry about Mike's death. Thank you for letting me know & I will make sure my brother Sam knows. They were the same age.
Mike and I graduated from Clay Battelle High School in June 1975. I was very glad to see him at our 50th class reunion. Sending prayers for comfort to his family at this time of great loss.
Mike was the sweetest Person I ever met when I started working around. Mannington. He was Loved by everyone that knew him. He will be truly missed. Fly high with the Angels Mike
I have fond familly memories of our youth. We got in to all kinds of mischief that cousins often will do. Our prayers to Mike's familly and children.
Sorry sorry to hear of Mike's passing. So glad to read he was a church goer. He has his place in Heaven. I pray strength, peace, and understanding to the family.
Sad to hear this! Mike was a great person and friend. I first met Mike 40 years ago thru my Uncle Roger. We were trout fishing. He called me Opie and I called him Aunt Bee. I can still see him laughing about it. Rest in peace my friend!
Mike and I had our season and I have such great memories with him. His humor and laughter were contagious but his love of God was his shining star. He was raised in such a wonderful family and great values instilled early that carried with him through life. So glad I got to know him and will see him again some day.
In the quiet moments when I miss you the most, I find solace in the belief that you are watching over me from a place of peace and serenity. Goodbye for now brother, but I know that you will never be forgotten. Your presence will echo in my heart for all eternity.
Someone told me recently that you were a gentle giant, strong but with a gentle soul. That’s how I’ll always remember you. Through the hardest times, you always kept that sense of humor. You were someone that I admired for your strength and caring through the good times and the bad. I will miss you. RIP until we meet again.
Daddy...you've made an impact on so many. I've received the phone calls, the messages and the visits from so many in this community and beyond. They've told me how much you were proud of me and loved me so much. I'll keep that with me forever. You always made it known to me but it makes me feel so good that you made it know to others. Always your little girl ❤️
Daddy...you've made an impact on so many. I've received the phone calls, the messages and the visits from so many in this community and beyond. They've told me how much you were proud of me and loved me so much. I'll keep that with me forever. You always made it known to me but it makes me feel so good that you made it know to others. Always your little girl ❤️
Mike and I met in second grade at Wadestown Elementary and became best friends. We were pretty much inseparable throughout our years at Wadestown and Clay Battelle. One of the greatest memories outside of school was to go rabbit hunting with Mike and his beagle Pete. So glad I got to see him at our 50th class reunion this year. So uplifting to read that he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church! Just to know our next reunion will be in heaven!