Hunter Dean Oakes Obituary
We announce the death of Hunter Dean Oakes of Ridgeway, Virginia, who passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 12. Hunter will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hunter Dean Oakes to pay them a last tribute.
Hunter will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Hunter will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Hunter’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his parents, Brandon Dean Oakes and Amanda Lynn Wolfe; his grandfather Frank Moore, Jr.; his sister Haylee Oakes; his aunts and uncles, Ryan Oakes (Ashley), Jeremy Gardner, Gary "Tommy" Davis, Jr., Leighanna Garcia (Antonio) and Jamie Bryant Payne (Parrish); and his cousins, Cadance Oakes, Kayla Crandall, Alexis Crandall, Zaedyn Garcia and Mateo Garcia. He is also survived by other family members and friends.
