Harvey Edward “Toby” Hayes, age 84 of Mannington, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1942 in Fairmont, WV a son of the late James Harvey Hayes and Katherine Dowdy Hayes.
He is survived by his three children, Gina Prahl and fiancé Charles Freeland of McDonald, PA, Jeff and Megan Hayes of Mannington, and Lana and Rusty Swearingen of Greensboro, PA; grandchildren, Tyler (Destiny) Hayes, Colby (Sierra) Kincell, Dylan Kincell, Shawna Prahl, Shayna Prahl, Bryon Satterfield, Rayden Satterfield, and Laynee Hayes; and seven great-grandchildren. Toby is also survived by two sisters, Judy Hayes Bissett and Sandy Hayes Fluharty, two special cousins Marjorie Muldrew Talkington and Susie Lopez Jodway as well as several others.
In addition to his parents, Toby was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Charles “Tim” Prahl, and a great-granddaughter Kenasyn Hayes.
Toby was the former owner of the Dairi Creme in Mannington. He was formerly employed as the manager of the A&P Store in Mannington and New Martinsville. He also worked as the manager of Rite Aid and other local stores. He worked at Kettering Bakery, Mountain Line as a bus driver in Morgantown, as well as an over the road truck driver. In his younger years, he was employed at the Garden Fresh and The Mannington Pottery.
Toby enjoyed spending time with his family, he enjoyed tinkering with cars mechanically and body work. Before his health started declining, he loved camping and trips to the beach with family and friends, especially to Chincoteague Island.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2026 from 2-4:00pm and 6-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, Sept. 27, 2026 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Doug Cyphers officiating. Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
Condolences
Dearest Hayes Family, Toby was such a nice man. I remember him well as the manager of the A & P and the family went to Calvary Baptist Church. Toby and his wife sat a couple pews in front of my parents. My condolences to Jeff and the rest of the Hayes Family. My God give peace and comfort during time of grief. Lucy & Wayne Willie
So sorry to have heard of Toby's passing. Known Toby all my life, he was a good man. God bless all the family. My deepest condolences.