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Walter Frederic Poynter
Oct 4, 2024
Walter F. Poynter, born August 21st, 1935 a beloved father, grandfather, and proud Korean War veteran, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2024, at the age of 89. A lifelong resident of Bluewell, West Virginia, Walter lived a humble and happy life filled with love, family, and simple joys. Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Poynter,...
Yvette Darlene Hatter
Oct 3, 2024
Yvette Darlene Hatter, 64, of Princeton, WV passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 1,1960 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of the late Stewart Presley and Dorothy Barnett Presley. She was a homemaker. Yvette enjoyed quilting, sewing and crafting. In addition to her parents, Yvette was preceded in...
Gerald Brian Browning
Oct 2, 2024
Gerald Brian Browning, 57, of Rock, WV passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2024, at WVU Medical Center Bluefield E.R. Born September 20, 1967 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Joan Browning Hall and the late Melvin Hall. He lived in McComas most of his life and had worked for Aspen Tree Service and on the Railroad. He enjoyed...
Patricia Lee Owensby
Oct 2, 2024
Patricia Lee “Trisha” Owensby, 75, went on to her heavenly home on Wed., October 2, 2024.
Born April 5, 1949 she was the daughter of the late James “Jim” Parks and Mary Jane Calfee Parks. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years Roger H. Owensby Jr.; two daughters Patti Owensby of Bluewell and Wendy Owensby Harsanyi...
Danny Ray Patrick
Sep 30, 2024
Danny Ray Patrick, 70, of Bluefield, WV, passed, Monday, September 30, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital.
Born July 11, 1954, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Willard and Helen Lawson Patrick. Danny was a resident of Bluefield for over 25 years and was retired from the insurance industry.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death...
Thomas Joseph White
Sep 29, 2024
Thomas Joseph White, 46, of Pageton, WV, passed away on September 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas was born on February 20, 1978 to Michael and Opal White and was a 1996 graduate of Mount View High School. Tommy devoted his life to his family, always putting their needs above his own and felt that his main purpose...
Timothy Gene Bowling
Sep 27, 2024
Timothy Gene "Flash" Bowling, 61, of Spruce Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home.
Born on May 29, 1963 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Bobby and Janice Lee Bailey Bowling. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and owned his own cleaning business.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Caudill Bowling of...
Randall Kirby
Sep 19, 2024
Randall L. Kirby, 68, of Bluefield, Va passed away on September 19, 2024.
Randall is now singing with the angels. Through out Randall’s battle with cancer being the man that he was he showed, dignity, compassion, and love to everyone. He fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith.
Randall was a lead singer at Deliverance Temple Church. Through...
Wilma Cox
Sep 18, 2024
Wilma Cox, cherished mother and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Princeton, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones. Born on July 5, 1951, in Bluefield, Wilma's spirit was as bright and vibrant as the summer sun under which she arrived into this world.
Wilma was known for her sassy yet kind demeanor, a perfect blend...
Willetta Crigger
Sep 18, 2024
Willetta Keen Crigger, 69, of Lee Avenue, Bluefield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born on February 8, 1955 in Maybeury, she was a daughter of the late London and Lois Jean Rose Keen. She had been a resident of Bluefield, VA for 5 years and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in...
Janet Ruth Perdue
Sep 17, 2024
Janet Ruth Perdue, 82, of Tazewell, VA, formally of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA.
Born July 30, 1942, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Cassola Dove Bevill. Janet was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV and a member of Lorton Lick Baptist Church. Janet was a retired...
Tommie Jane Jackson
Sep 12, 2024
Tommie Jane Jackson, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born March 9, 1935, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Francis Johnston of Peterstown, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Jackson of Bluefield, WV, and her daughter Sandra Weems (Joseph)...
Donna Marie Hubbard
Sep 11, 2024
Rev Donna Perkins Hubbard of Smithers wv, formerly of Montcalm, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024. She was Co Pastor of the Smithers Church of God with her husband Rev Joseph Hubbard for almost 26 years. She served the church in every capacity with a servant’s heart.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester...
Deborah Sue Thomas
Sep 11, 2024
Deborah Sue Thomas, age 68 of Bramwell, WV passed away peacefully in her home on September 11th 2024. She was born on November 21st 1955 in Waco, TX to the late Robert Kirk and Barbara Ann Otey.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by Donald Lee Thomas, her husband of 35 years, and one brother, Jeffrey Hunter...
Patricia Sue Blevins
Sep 11, 2024
Corinthians II 5:8 "To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord..."
On the 11th of September 2024, Patricia Sue Blevins (Duncan) of Montcalm, WV, left her Earthly body to be with Our Heavenly Father. Born January 12, 1940, to the late Lewis Duncan and Eunice Beggs Duncan, Patrica peacefully departed at the age of 84. We...
Steven James Saddler
Sep 9, 2024
Steven James Saddler, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed away on September 9, 2024.
Born on August 6, 1960, in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Jimmy and Shirley Bird Saddler. He had been a resident of Princeton for 20 years and had worked at Wal-Mart.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Jarrett Shrader and a sister, Sandy Pettinato.
Survivors...
Randall Stephens
Sep 8, 2024
Randall Stephens, 53, of Bluefield, WV passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. Born August 11, 1971 in Kentucky, Randall was a son of the late Ralph and Carol Williams Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Giverson.
Those left to cherish Randall’s memory are his wife, Caroline Snodgrass Stephens of...
Marjorie Jean Lambdin
Sep 5, 2024
Marjorie Jean Lambdin, 92, formerly of Bluefield, West Virginia, and most recently of Utah, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Utah.Born on September 13, 1931, in Bluefield, WV, Marjorie was the daughter of Howard A. Surface and Lucy M. (Hall) Surface. She was the eldest of three children and grew up alongside her two younger twin sisters, Janice...
James Arthur Williamson
Sep 4, 2024
James Arthur Williamson, 81, of Bluefield, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Mercer Healthcare Center.
Born on January 5, 1943 in Coopers, WV, he was a son of the late Louis and Emma Lou Barrett Williamson. He had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired mason.
He was preceded...
Steven Austin Hale
Aug 31, 2024
Steven Austin Hale of Graham, NC was called home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2024. Native of Bluefield, WV, Austin was born June 29,1998 to Steven Hale and Kimberly Youngblood. He was born into brotherhood with Kevin, Nicholas, and Bret Hale. Austin called Graham his home, where he lived most of his life with his Uncle William,...
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