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Kathleen F Butler

Kathleen F Butler

Nov 6, 2023

Kathleen F. Butler, 76, of Northfork, WV, passed away November 6, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.

Born August 12, 1947, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Alberta Jackson Tanner. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her son, Scott William Hahn; grandchildren, Justin Boos...

Effie Marie Cardwell

Effie Marie Cardwell

Nov 2, 2023

Effie Marie Cardwell, 69, of Rock, WV passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at WVU Medicine, Bluefield Regional. Born November 2, 1954, Effie was a daughter of the late Bonnie McCoy and Eva Irene Farmer Hodges. She had previously worked in housekeeping at Princeton Community Hospital and was a member of Montcalm Church of Christ. She was a loving wife,...

Michael Anthony Davis

Michael Anthony Davis

Nov 2, 2023

Michael Anthony Davis, age 37, of Bluefield, WV died on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following a long illness. Michael was preceded in death by his biological father, Donald Tyrone Davis, Sr.; two siblings, Tacarra Davis and Donald Tyrone Davis, Jr.

 

Born in Bluefield, he had graduated from Bluefield High School where he...

Mary Elizabeth Tiller

Mary Elizabeth Tiller

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Tiller, 55, of Montcalm, WV passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home. Born April 6, 1968 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Violet Louise Jennings Hodge and the late Junior Hodge. In addition to her father, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bourne; daughter, Jennifer Tiller; sisters, Leann Hodge and Alice...

April Lynn Estepp

April Lynn Estepp

Nov 1, 2023

April Lynn Estepp, 37, of Bluefield, VA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 5, 1986 in Zephyrhills, FL, she was a daughter of William Earl Rhodes and Tammy Estepp. April was employed with Rescare. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ella Louise Estepp; grandfather, Hence Estepp; uncles, Anthony Todd Estepp and Kevin...

Boualivan Srimouksavanh

Boualivan Srimouksavanh

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Boualivan Srimouksavanh, 69, passed away on October 28th, 2023, peacefully. He was born on June 12th, 1954. His parents, father, Mr.Bounsee and mother, Mrs. Mouk, both have passed away.  His father worked as a judge for the military. His mother worked as a farmer. Together they had 9 children, 7 boys and 2 girls.

Mr.Boulivan worked for many years...

William Douglas Harman

William Douglas Harman

Oct 26, 2023

William Douglas Harman, 66, of Skygusty, WV, passed Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Beckley Healthcare Center in Beckley, WV.

Born April 4, 1957, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Carl Willis Harman Sr. and Wanda Barber. William was a lifelong resident Skygusty.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda...

Clyde M. "CJ" Casey, II

Clyde M. "CJ" Casey, II

Oct 25, 2023

Clyde M. Casey II “C.J.”, 39, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born November 15, 1983, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Bernice Coeburn Casey and the late Clyde Milton Casey Sr. C.J. was a lifelong resident of the Bluefield area and worked as a mechanic. He had a passion for his grandson, Stetson; he loved...

Charles Edward Muncy, Sr.

Charles Edward Muncy, Sr.

Oct 19, 2023

Charles Edward Muncy Sr. of Bluefield, WV passed away at his home on October 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. Everyone who met him loved him and was blessed by his music ministry. Charles and Sue sang in many area churches over the last 60 years. Their ministry focus was worship and spreading the Gospel. Charles retired from the coal...

William Ronald Bailey

William Ronald Bailey

Oct 19, 2023

William Ronald Bailey, 67, of Bluefield, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 3, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Everette Bailey and Betty Jean Coeburn. He was a resident of Bluefield, WV and had lived at The Maples. William retired from the...

Letta Gay Baughman

Letta Gay Baughman

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Letta Gay (Marshall) Baughman passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at home in Montcalm, WV on October 17th, 2023 after a long illness surrounded my so many who loved her. 

Born December 12th, 1944, in Keystone, WV, Letta was the daughter of the late James Heath Marshall and the late Ruby Gertrude (Burnette) Marshall.

Letta was...

Richard John Clasen, Jr.

Richard John Clasen, Jr.

Oct 14, 2023

August 1, 1977-October 14, 2023

Richard (Ricky) John Clasen Jr, 46 of Bluewell, WV passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Ricky had the most infectious personality and never met a stranger. He could put a smile on your face even on your bad days.  He had a love for his family like no...

Frank Dale Miller

Frank Dale Miller

Oct 14, 2023

Frank Dale Miller, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, October 14, 2023, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.

Born May 17, 1944, in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Howard and Violet Miller. Dale was a resident of Bluefield, WV for 17 years and a member of Bluewell Church of God. He worked 24 years in the...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

Oct 13, 2023

Daniel Phillips, 69, of Talman Village Rd, Gary, WV, went to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2023.

Born on December 11th, he was the son of the late John and Christine Phillips of Kimball. He had been a resident of Gary for over 30 years and was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was...

Sharon Kirby

Sharon Kirby

Oct 13, 2023

Sharon Y. Kirby, 65 of Bluefield, Va passed away on October 13 at home surrounded by her family.  She fought a good fight; she finished her course, and she kept the faith.  She is now resting in the arms of Jesus.  She was a faithful member of Deliverance Temple Church.

Anyone who knew Sharon loved her. She was full of...

Carol Rae Treolo

Carol Rae Treolo

Oct 12, 2023

Carol Rae Treolo, 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born January 26, 1936, in Lamar, WV, Carol was a daughter of the late Harold Bowling and Twila White McBride. She retired after many years from Kroger where she worked in the Deli. She had been a resident of Bluefield...

Drema Diane Howell

Drema Diane Howell

Oct 11, 2023

Drema Diane Howell, 64, of Rock Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at home peacefully with her family by her side. Born on April 8, 1959 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Everette Lusk and Ann Hall. She was a resident of Montcalm all her life and attended Bluefield State College where she...

Teresa McCall

Teresa McCall

Oct 10, 2023

Teresa McCall, 60, of Bluefield went to be with the Lord Tuesday October 10th 2023. She was born February 20th 1963 in Bluefield West Virginia.Teresa had an adventurous soul and loved music. She spent years traveling the east coast attending many concerts and making many friends along the way, Teresa never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time in nature,...

Betty Jean Taylor

Betty Jean Taylor

Oct 9, 2023

Betty Taylor, 83, of Bluefield, VA, passed away October 9th, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late Dewey Dawson and Alta Dawson. Shes proceeded in death by her partner of many years Bud Brown, her children, Harold Sput Taylor, Lana Childress, Grandsons Bentley Childress, Riley Childress, brothers Dusty Dawson, Wayne Dawson, and Tommy Dawson.

Those...

Teddy J. Watkins

Teddy J. Watkins

Oct 9, 2023

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (1 Timothy 4:7). Teddy J. Watkins, 67, of Bluewell, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born April 4, 1956, he was the son of the late Marshall and Elsie...

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