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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...
Betty Lynn Adkins
Mar 1, 2025
Betty Lynn Adkins, 61, of Caboose Circle, Princeton, WV, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Betty graced this Earth with her presence on February 15, 1964, to the late Jerry and Rosella Mullins. Betty spent most of her younger years raising her family and working at the Sterling Drive In, in Welch.
Betty is preceded in death by...
Patricia Ann Charley
Feb 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Charley, 87, of Avondale, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary.
Born on January 14,1938 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Morris Morgan. She had been a homemaker for most of her life but had also worked in various jobs throughout the years.
She was...
Robert Dale Shumate, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Robert Dale Shumate, Jr., 78, of Princeton, WV passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home. Born February 18, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, Robert was the son of the late Robert Dale Shumate, Sr. and Dorothy DeRubis Shumate. Robert was a graduate of Concord University and was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
Surviving...
Robert "Bobby" Thomas McCoy
Feb 27, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Thomas McCoy, 43, of Gary, WV, was born on July 12, 1981, at Bluefield Community Hospital in West Virginia. He was the son of Robert "Robbie" E. Lee from Hanover and Elizabeth "Libby" Gay McCoy from Welch. Bobby is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby E. and Violet Lee; his uncle, Jamie McCoy; his cousins, Barbie...
Tammy Sue Hunley
Feb 27, 2025
Tammy Sue Muncy Hunley, 57, of Jenkinjones, WV, passed Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born July 29, 1967, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Esther Flippen Muncy. Tammy was a resident of Jenkinjones for over 37 years. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children. She was...
Donald Eugene Gibson
Feb 26, 2025
Donald Eugene Gibson, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at WVU Medicine Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born October 15, 1951, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Albert Gibson, Jr. and Susie Bouchelle Gibson. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by three sisters, Mona, Peggy and Kasheka.
Those left to cherish Donald's...
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