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Cletis Albert Shilling
Nov 19, 2024
Cletis Albert Shilling, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born August 21, 1950, in Crystal, WV, he was a son of the late Orville and Sally Johnson Shilling. Cletis was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV, and was a member of Duhring Church of Christ. He was retired from D & S...
Roger Lee Dean
Nov 19, 2024
Roger Lee Dean, 77, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home.
Roger was born September 1, 1947, in Panther, WV. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Robert Dean.
Left to cherish Roger's memory is his son-in-law, Robert Hurley, of the home.
In...
Jeremy Scott Farmer
Nov 14, 2024
Jeremy Scott Farmer, 37 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Jeremy was born April 8, 1987 in Bluefield WV and grew up in Skygusty WV. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, Devon Wesley Farmer (10/9/21) and stepbrother Joshua Darby (12/2/14). Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Ann (Ball) Darby...
Brenda Kay Persianni
Nov 14, 2024
Brenda Persianni 72 of Easley, SC went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 surrounded by loving family.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Elmer "Darrell" Persianni, son Christopher Michael Persianni, both parents Verman and Charlotte Underwood.
Brenda was survived by son Darrell "Brian" Persianni and (Kristie) of Robersonville NC and daughter Belinda Dent and (Mark) of...
Ruby Marie McCroskey
Nov 10, 2024
Ruby Marie McCroskey
April 12, 1942 – November 10, 2024
Ruby McCroskey, 82, of Rocky Gap, Virginia, formerly of Anawalt, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born April 12, 1942, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, and was a longtime member of Longpoint Missionary Baptist Church. After moving to Rocky Gap, Virginia, she attended...
Christina Allison Sargent
Nov 9, 2024
Christina Allison White Sargent, 36, of Bramwell, WV, passed Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Born December 25, 1987, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Michael Keith and Dorothy Alice Dunford White. Chirstina was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Chistina was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Larson.
Those left...
Mitzi Faye East
Nov 9, 2024
Mitzi Faye East, age 93, of McDowell, received her heavenly reward on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at her home with her daughter by her side. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mitzi was met at Heaven's gate by her loving husband, Clyde, her parents, Blanche and C.C. Hodges, her sisters, Edith Foster (Tag), Addie Dunford, Betty...
Linda Gay Bailey
Nov 9, 2024
Linda Gay Bailey, 68, of Northfork, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home.
Born on January 31, 1956 in Algoma, she was a daughter of the late Perry Oscar and Opal Lee Mitchem Sizemore. She had been a lifelong resident of McDowell County and was a homemaker. She was a faithful servant of the Lord.
She was preceded...
Melanie Faith Burnette
Nov 7, 2024
Melanie Faith Myers Burnette, left this world too soon, and we know she is now leading the singing in that Heavenly Choir. Melanie used her beautiful voice for the Lord. Everyone who knew her was touched not only by her voice but by her love and compassion.
First and foremost, she was a wife and mother who loved her husband and...
Laura Joan Adkins McNeely
Nov 7, 2024
Laura Joan Adkins McNeely, 74 years old, of 141 Jenny Street, Bluefield, WV, departed this life on November 7, 2024, in her home with her family by her side.
Laura (Joann) was born on August 2, 1950-, in Robinette, WV. Laura was the daughter of the late Clarence and Georgia Adkins of Robinette, WV.
Laura was a very special and loving lady....
Irvin Harold, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
Irvin Harold, Sr., 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed Monday, November 4, 2024, at Bluestone Health and Rehab.
Born August 12, 1937, in Bluefield, WV, Irvin was a son of the late Fred Thomas and Emory Isabelle Harold. Irvin worked as a factory worker and was of the Christian faith.
Those left to cherish Irvin's memory are his son, Ervin Harold, Jr., and...
Anna Mae Addair
Nov 4, 2024
Anna Mae Bell Addair, 90, of Wilcoe, WV, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born February 10, 1934 in Foster Falls, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Bell and Florence Rutherford Smith. Anna was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther H. Addair;...
Jerry William Vaughan
Nov 4, 2024
Jerry William Vaughan, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 doing what he loved and enjoyed, which was hunting with family and friends.
Born on February 15, 1951 in Montcalm, he was a son of Edna Webb Vaughan of Montcalm, and the late Robert William Vaughan. He was born, raised and lived his entire life in Mercer...
Curtis Larry Honaker, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
Curtis Larry Honaker, Sr., of Bluewell, WV, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 4, 2024. He was 83 years old. Curtis was born and raised in McDowell County, WV. He was the son of Estil Honaker and Bertha Wise. Curtis proudly joined and served in the U.S. Army at 17. He served as a member of the 82nd...
Otis Dempsey Duncan
Nov 1, 2024
Otis Dempsey Duncan, 95, of Green Valley, WV, went home to be with Jesus his Lord, on November 1, 2024.
Born December 5, 1928, he was a son of the late Bogle H. and Ada G. Gillespie Duncan, in Bluefield, WV. He was a retired trailer truck driver for Smiths Transfer Corp., and an honorary retired member of the Teamster Union...
Dolinda Sherri Neal
Nov 1, 2024
Dolinda Sherri Neal, 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Mercer Healthcare Center.
Born on January 21, 1962 in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Dolin Manning and Trula Mae Herald. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member of the Mt. Herman Baptist Church. She was retired as...
Harley McArthur Bailey
Oct 27, 2024
Harley M. Bailey went to be with the Lord, entering into eternal rest on October 27, 2024. Born on March 19, 1964, Harley was a truly special person whose warmth and kindness touched everyone around him. Although his time with us was far too short, his faith, love, and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.
Harley graduated...
Kevin Wade Sargent Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Kevin Wade Sargent Sr., many formerly knew him as “Doobie” uncle Kev and pawpaw but he was best known as dad. He graced this world with his presence on June 20, 1974, in Princeton, WV. He departed from this life on October 26, 2024, Bluefield, WV, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven through a life lived fully and...
Thomas Jefferson Lee
Oct 25, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Lee, 91, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center. Born August 4, 1933 in Premier, WV, he was a son of the late Ellis O’Brien Lee and Daisy Hull Lee. He had been a resident of Falls Mills for 46 years and was self-employed. In addition to his...
Joe Ellis Gullion
Oct 22, 2024
Joe Ellis Gullion, 53, formerly of Abbs Valley, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
He made his election sure in 2005, being baptized and attending the local Baptist Church in Castlewood, VA. He resided at Grayson Manor in Castlewood, VA for the past 21 years. Joe graduated from Pocahontas High School Class of 1990....
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