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Dayton Leith Musick
Jul 17, 2024
Dayton Leith Musick, 70, passed away on July 17, 2024.
He was born in Coaldale, WV. He graduated from Bramwell High School and received a Bachelor degree from Bluefield State College. He served in the United States Air Force with the 3704 Squadron Flight 1240. He was a quiet but generous man and he loved unconditionally.
He was preceeded in death by...
Teddy Ray Christian
Jul 16, 2024
Teddy Ray Christian, 60, of Bluefield, WV passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at WVU Medicine Bluefield E.R. Born April 16, 1964 in Welch, WV, Teddy was a son of the late Abraham Lincoln Christian and Hazel Horn Christian.
Those left to cherish Teddy’s memory are his companion, Irene Mitchell of the home; son, Todd Christian; also several children Teddy...
MacKenzie Brooke Johnson
Jul 15, 2024
MacKenzie Brooke Johnson, affectionately known as Kenzie, went to be with the Lord as the angels came down and took her hand and led her to her Heavenly home on July 15, 2024 in her hometown of Princeton, WV.
Kenzie had a beautiful heart and smile. She loved her music. She loved to dance. She loved to be around people, especially...
James V. Lawless
Jul 14, 2024
James V. Lawless of Waynesburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. Born November 28, 1934 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Phillip and Pearl Dove Lawless. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Consol Coal Company where he served as Superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Lawless;...
Jimmy Vincent Neve
Jul 14, 2024
Reverend Jimmy Vincent Neve fondly known as "Jim" was born on August 9, 1935 in Bartley, WV to his late parents Vincenzo Nevi and Clementina Dominici. He peacefully completed his earthly journey July 14, 2024, in Cibolo, TX, with family by his side.
He served his country from 1956 - 1958 as a B52 Stratofortress jet engine mechanic in the United...
Jessie Browning
Jul 14, 2024
Jessie Browning, 75, of Lerona, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at WVU Medicine: Princeton Community Hospital after a long illness. He was born on July 15, 1948, in McDowell County, WV, and was the son of the late William and Belle Kerns Browning. Jessie was a member of the North Narrows Tabernacle Church and the United Mine...
Laura Lee Null
Jul 13, 2024
Laura Lee Payne Null, 91, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on April 12, 1933 in Mercer County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Pearl Lee and Elizabeth Dollinger Payne. She had been a resident of Bluefield for over 50 years and was retired purchasing agent for...
Troy Allen Bailey
Jul 12, 2024
Troy A. Bailey, 50, of Montcalm, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Richmond, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Bailey, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Maranda; fiance, Diana Quillan; his mother, Faye; sister Sandra (Lonnie); brothers, Herman, Jr. (Valerie), Chris (Virginia); niece, Bethany; nephews, Andrew, Eric, Aaron; uncle, Johnny (Debbie) adn several other...
Oral V. Christian
Jul 8, 2024
Oral "Buddy" Christian, 84, of Princeton (formerly of Raysal), West Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2024. Born on April 8, 1940, Buddy was known for his kind, funny, and creative spirit. He retired from his career as a coal miner, a job that reflected his hardworking nature.
Buddy was a devoted member of the Jesus Church of Bartley, where he...
William Dalton Gillenwater
Jul 8, 2024
William Dalton “WD” Gillenwater, 88, of Bluefield passed from his earthly home on July 8, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in McComas, West Virginia on February 7, 1936, to Thomas Edward Gillenwater and Sylvia Ours Lusk Gillenwater.
WD was strong, hardworking, kind and gentle soul. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His passion was anything WVU...
Richard Gene Eldreth
Jul 8, 2024
Richard Gene Eldreth, passed at his home with family, Monday, July 8, 2024.
Born in Northfork to Garvie and Martha on July 27, 1942. Dickie was loved by many and was a man of few words. Richard was an army veteran and served as a police office in Northfork WV for over 35 years. Give him a fishing pole and a...
Donald Ray Miller
Jul 7, 2024
Donald Ray Miller, Pipestem, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at a WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on March 6, 1945 in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Elza and Ida Mae Woodards Miller. He had been a resident of Pipestem since 2005 and was a retired 39-year coal miner with US Steel. He was...
Douglas Randall Dye
Jul 4, 2024
Douglas Randall "Randy" Dye, 82 years of age, from Princeton, West Virginia, died early in the morning on July 4th, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a patient at the Hospice facility in Huntington, West Virginia.
Born April 24, 1942 in Anawalt, West Virginia, to Tobitha E. Parks Dye and John D. Dye.
Served in the United States Army...
Willa "Faith" Cornett
Jul 4, 2024
Willa Faith Gibson Cornett, 65, of Bluewell, WV, gained her Angel Wings on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home.
Born on October 12, 1958, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Shirley Walker Gibson and the late Randy Gibson. She had been a resident of Bramwell/Bluewell for most of her life. Faith loved each and every one of us...
Virginia Lee Shinault
Jul 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Virginia Lee Shinault (Taylor), who passed away on July 3, 2024 at the age of 84.
Born on June 22, 1940 in Bluefield, WV. She was a dedicated wife to her late husband Gene Shinault and a devoted and loving mother to her children. Sons Herbert and...
Walter W. Finley
Jun 29, 2024
Walter W. Finley was born August 6 1935, went to be with the lord and savior on June 29,2024 at the Bowers’ Hospice House in Beckley.
He was the son of Carl W. Finley sr and Frankie M. Finley, Walter also known as SMILEY was a very happy, loving ,caring person that would give the shirt off his back to anyone....
Sharon Marie Wright
Jun 28, 2024
Sharon Marie Wright, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, passed away at her home on June 28, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she peacefully left this world after a long battle with cancer.
Born on December 19, 1976, Sharon lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments She will always be remembered...
John Henry Finley
Jun 27, 2024
John Henry Finley, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on June 27, 2024 at the Bower's Hospice House in Beckley.
Born on May 22, 1939, he was a son of the late Carl W. Finley, Sr. and Frankie Mickels Finley. After retiring from being a HVAC technician in Sterling, VA, he had been a resident of Bluefield for the last 21...
Wanda Mullins
Jun 25, 2024
Wanda Mullins of Crumpler, WV passed away June 25, 2024, at her home.
She was born July 22, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Leona Knuckles and her adopted parents, Harvard and Faye Sizemore. Wanda was a member of the Penn Ridge Baptist Church.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Leona Knuckles; her adoptive...
Jessica Nicole Giberson
Jun 22, 2024
Jessica Nicole Giberson, 33, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Bluefield, WV, on April 17, 1991.
She is survived by her parents, Donnie and Loria Breeden of Bluefield, WV, and Randall and Caroline Stephens; husband, Danny Giberson, Jr.; son, Bryan Giberson; sister, Stephanie Stephens;...
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