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James Cecil Dawson
Feb 14, 2024
James Cecil Dawson, 33, of Princeton, WV, passed Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home.
Born May 30, 1990, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Ronald Cecil Dawson and Deborah Shrader Hammonds. James was a lifelong resident of Princeton, WV and he worked in construction.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his son Anden Mitchell...
Larry Burks
Feb 12, 2024
While we are mourning the loss of our Father, others are rejoicing in Heaven.
Larry Burks, (Cowboy), formally of Jesse, West Virginia went home to be with our Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024. Those left to miss him until we are all united again are his wife, Louise Burks of 59 years; son, Timothy Larry Burks and wife, Angela...
Charles Blake Poe, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Charles B. “Chet” Poe, Jr., 62, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his best friend and partner in mischief, “Blake”; his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; son, Alex (Tara Sparks); daughter, Jessie (Tabbi Neal); special sister-in-law, Kathy Sarver who was always available to help; Donna...
Lillie Jane Hall
Feb 10, 2024
Lillie Jane Hall, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on June 7, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Melda Matney Ferrell. She was a retired sales clerk.
Survivors include her husband, James Hall; children, Michael Bates, Chuck Bates and Carolyn Bates; a grandson,...
Matthew Thomas Keller
Feb 9, 2024
Matthew Thomas Keller, 43, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on February 9 in his home. Born July 1, 1980 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Cathy Webb Keller and L. Keller. He was a 1998 graduate of Montcalm High School and was employed at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Athens, Tennessee as a caregiver.
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Cammy Sue Nunley
Feb 9, 2024
Cammy Sue Nunley, 64, of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1959, in Bluefield, WV, Cammy was a daughter of the late Finley and Lila Clower Eldridge. Cammy was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She loved playing bingo and was a friend to everyone she met. In addition...
Helen Jean Brock
Feb 8, 2024
Helen Jean Brock, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Westwood Center.
Born on June 9, 1944 in Davy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Flem and Myrtle Preston Patrick.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Brock; and her sisters, Betty Lockhart...
Harold Lee Miller
Feb 7, 2024
Harold Lee Miller, 86, of Bluefield, VA, passed Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born October 4, 1937, in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Buster and Mildred Johnson Miller. Harold was retired from Nehi Bottling Co. and Pet Dairy. He was a member of Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton, WV,...
Robert Ray Rose
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Ray Rose, 71, of McDowell County, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 16, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel Rose. He was a retired coal miner with over 38 years of experience. He...
John Allen Horton
Feb 7, 2024
John Allen Horton born June 17, 1949 passed away In his bed at his family home surrounded by his loved ones and the love of his life of 52 yrs by his side holding his hand in the Early morning hours in Goodwill Hollow, West Virginia on February 7, 2024 John Allen best known for being a great father and...
Minnie Tessa
Feb 6, 2024
Minnie Shrader Tessa, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 20, 1957, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edward “Shog” and Helena Howard Shrader. Minnie was retired from Mercer County Board of Education. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness...
Michael David Woods
Feb 5, 2024
Michael David Woods, 64, of Sandlick, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Born September 17, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Cletus E. Woods and the late Mabel Bailey Woods. Michael was a devoted member of the Deliverance Temple Church; he had a deep love and devotion to his family and...
Patricia Marie Santoro
Feb 5, 2024
Patricia Marie Santoro, 89, of 19312 Overleaf Lane, Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. Born on March 19, 1934, in Beech Bottom, WV, a daughter of the late Ashby Glenn and Ruth Behanna Weekley. Pat had been a resident of Davidson for the past 10 years and formerly of Bluefield and Welch, WV....
Velvie Lee Cooley
Feb 4, 2024
Velvie Lee Cooley, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed peacefully with her family by her side, Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Princeton Health Care Center in Princeton, WV.
Born February 17, 1938, in Montcalm, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Gracie Ida Dunford Webb. Velvie was a resident of Brushfork for 54 years and attended Deliverance...
Charles Andrigo
Feb 4, 2024
Charles Andrigo, Jr., 75, of Gary, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.
He was born on May 13, 1948 to the late Charles and Margaret Andrigo. He was a graduate of WVU and was a retired assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Baltimore, MD. He loved all animals and enjoyed hiking.
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William Bernard "Billy" Garrison
Feb 2, 2024
William Bernard (Billy) Garrison, 65, of North Tazewell, Virginia passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 21, 1958 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Harry and Lydia Davis Garrison. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by two brothers, Chuck Perry and Johnny Davis; and sister,...
James Randall Thompson
Feb 2, 2024
James Randall Thompson, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home.
Born October 28, 1951, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Clayton S. Thompson and Norma West Thompson Harless. James was a life-long resident of Brushfork and retired from Eimco and Fairchild. He attended Deliverance Temple Church. His favorite pastime was drag...
Eleanor "Carol" Allen
Jan 31, 2024
Eleanor “Carol” Allen or Carol Allen passed peacefully in her sleep at home on January 31, 2024. Carol was born in Bluefield, WV to Almeda Merrix and Oscar Clendenin. Carol lived her childhood years in Falls Mills, VA. She graduated from Graham High School and MaClain Business College. Carol worked for Montgomery Wards in Bluefield and the WV DHHR. Carol...
Kathleen Ellen Bird Mullins
Jan 29, 2024
Kathleen Ellen Bird Mullins, age 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday January 29th, 2024.
Born on June 15th, 1942 in Matoaka, WV, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Susie Bird. She was a dear sweet Mother who always had a smile for everyone and was loved by all.
In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Benita Pamela Bales
Jan 29, 2024
Benita Pamela Bales, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born June 14, 1950 in Montcalm, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Gillenwater O’Donnell. Pamela was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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