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Norma Jane Sullivan
Apr 12, 2025
Norma Jane Sullivan, 59, of St. Stephens Church, VA and formerly of Bluefield, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home.
Born on August 6, 1965 in Raleigh, NC, she was a daughter of the late James and Betty Byrd Sullivan. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and was retired from Hardees.
She was preceded in death by...
Christopher Michael Cameron
Mar 31, 2025
Christopher Michael Cameron, 53, of Anawalt, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at his home.
Born on March 16, 1972 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Dorothy Rose Bryant and the late William Cameron. He had been a lifelong resident of Anawalt.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his son, Austin Cameron of Princeton; brothers, Brian Cameron of...
Adam Ray Mitchem, Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
Adam Ray Mitchem, 60, of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 5, 1964 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Bessie Graham Mitchem. Adam was a jack of all trades. He worked in the Coal Mines, was a carpenter, and a great mechanic. In addition...
Kevin Wolford
Mar 24, 2025
Kevin Wolford, 55, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at the UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY. Born November 5, 1969, he was a son of Vicie Haywood and the late Mack Ray Wolford. In addition to his father, Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Wolford and brother, Mack Randy Wolford.
Those left to cherish Kevin’s...
Eliza Haley
Mar 23, 2025
Eliza Haley, 80, of Bluefield, WV, passed March 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 2, 1944, in Pineville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Lucy Combs Green. Eliza had been a resident of Mercer County for 6 years and formally lived in McDowell County. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband...
Lacy Hylton Keller
Mar 21, 2025
Lacy Hylton Keller, 71, of Princeton, WV, passed Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.
Born July 1, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late William and Gladys Skeens Keller. Lacy worked many years with the Mercer County Board of Education making deliveries around the county.
In addition to his parents, Lacy is preceded in death by his...
Alfred Edward Keller
Mar 19, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Alfred Keller**
Alfred Keller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, was born on July 19, 1944, in Eckman, West Virginia, to William and Gladys (Skeens) Keller. He passed away peacefully at his home in Bluewell, West Virginia, on March 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Alfred met the love of his life,...
Darlan Jean Blevins
Mar 17, 2025
Darlan Jean Wolfe Blevins, of Blountville, TN, and formerly of Skygusty, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Born on March 18, 1947 in Skygusty, she was a daughter of the late Garland and Lois Harman Wolfe.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary Blevins, special sisters Jackie Edwards and Jane Sharrock, a son Gary (Peggy)...
Lola Jane Lambert
Mar 16, 2025
Lola Jane Lambert of Bluefield, WV, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Gillespie Bragg; brothers Michael “Butch” Perkey, Bobby Perkey, Danny Bragg; and sister Sharon Perkey Kinzer.
Jane is survived and deeply missed by the love of her life for over 40 years, Chuck...
Dorwin D. Byrd
Mar 16, 2025
Dorwin Douglas Byrd, 81, passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield, WV.
Born on April 13, 1943, in Carswell, West Virginia to the late Fred Franklin Byrd and Claire Sizemore Byrd. He was a 1961 graduate of Bramwell High School. He also attended McClains Business College. He worked in banking for over 40...
Betsy Holmes
Mar 16, 2025
Betsy Farmer Holmes, 85, of Princeton, WV went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at home with family at her side. Born on August 1, 1939 in Foster, OH, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Burris and Viola Burris Cole. She loved flowers and growing them in her flower beds. She loved and...
Douglas Ray Woolridge
Mar 14, 2025
Douglas Ray "Pete" Woolridge, 76, of Skygusty, WV, passed Friday, March 14, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
Born June 16, 1948, in Welch, WV, Pete was a son to the late James and Loretta Presley Woolridge. Pete was a lifelong resident of the Skygusty area. He was a retired coal miner, working for US Steel for 38 years....
Carolyn Mae Mitchell
Mar 12, 2025
Carolyn Mae Mitchell, affectionately known as "Nanny," was born on October 8, 1951, in Boissevain, Virginia. Her radiant spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Sadly, she passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025, at a hospital in Princeton, West Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Carolyn was a devoted dog groomer, spending...
Sally Jo Kirk
Mar 11, 2025
Sally Jo Lockhart Kirk, age 76, of Brushfork, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Sally was born on April 25, 1948, in Welch, West Virginia to the late William Harvey and Hazel Ruth Lockhart. She enjoyed cooking, and loved playing bingo, but nothing brought her greater joy than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And her...
Shirley Dillon
Mar 11, 2025
Shirley Carver Dillon has went home to be with Jesus. She passed away, Tuesday March 11, 2025 in Princeton W.Va Hospital. Shirley was born March 2, 1939 in W.Va to Rathfield and Mae (Nicewander) Carver. She married Jack Dillon in 1958 and he passed way Oct 2009. Shirley loved to garden her flowers and take care of her cats. She...
Claudia Ann Graham
Mar 8, 2025
Claudia Ann Graham, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the age of 89. Born on November 17, 1935 in Eckman, West Virginia, Claudia lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a joyful spirit.
Claudia attended Mclain Business College, which laid a foundation for her career. Claudia served as an insurance verification agent...
James Walter “Jim” Brewster Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
James Walter "Jim" Brewster, 69, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia. He was born on August 6, 1955, in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Canter Brewster of Falls Mills; mother, Veneta Chinault Brewster of Yards, VA; sons, Jamie and Kim Brewster , and Shane Brewster, all of Falls Mills, VA; daughter Jessica and Paul...
Edward Bevins
Mar 2, 2025
Edward Bevins, 90, of Pageton, WV, passed Sunday, March 2, 2025, at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, WV.
Born July 31, 1934, in Keystone, WV, he was a son of the late Alvin and Ida Fulton Bevins. Edward had been a resident of Pageton for over 60 years. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Edward...
Johnny Covington Lester, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Johnny Covington Lester, Jr., 63, of Daniels, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Daniels Center in Daniels, WV.
Born on January 12, 1962 in Bluefield, he was a son of late Johnny C. and Betty Jo Waltz Lester. He was a former sales associate for Lowes.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Lester.
Survivors include his...
Ricky Norman Nester
Mar 2, 2025
Ricky Nester, 59-year-old Angel, went to Heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Anyone that knew Ricky, knew he was a saint. He took care of his dad, mom, and brother until their passing. Knowing his diagnosis, he came to live with his sister, Deborah. Until cancer stripped him of his ability, he did all of the grocery shopping, cooking, etc. He...
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