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Nancy Ferrell
Sep 4, 2023
Nancy Jackson Lynch Ferrell, 86, of Princeton, WV, passed September 4, 2023, at her home. Born on November 15, 1936, in McComas, WV she was a daughter of the late Joe Jackson and Esther Odell Bowers Jackson.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husbands, Stanley Lynch and Maxwell D. Ferrell; brothers, Ray, Danny, Teddy,...
Rossley David Garvin
Sep 4, 2023
Rossley David Garvin, 63, of Princeton, WV passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 10, 1960 in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of Lorraine Dupre’ Garvin and the late John Alfred Garvin. Rossley was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his mother, survivors include his companion, Connie Cooper of the...
Catherine Gates Quattrone
Sep 3, 2023
Catherine Gates Quattrone, 87, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Welch, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on February 13, 1936, in Big Four, WV to the late John and Helen Polinski Gates.She was preceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dante F. Quattrone, her sister, Linda...
Lillian Elizabeth Helmandollar
Sep 3, 2023
Lillian Elizabeth Helmandollar, 88, of Bluefield, WV passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Mercer Nursing and Rehab. Born July 31, 1935, in Keystone, WV, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Georgia Henderson Coppino. Lillian was a 1953 graduate of Bluefield High School and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Oscar Roberts
Sep 3, 2023
Oscar Roberts, 85, of Rocky Gap, VA, formerly of McDowell County, WV, passed away, 12:00 AM Sunday morning, September 3, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. He was born July 15, 1938, in Estep Ridge, McDowell County, WV, to Nannie Roberts. He was married to Joetta Hagerman Roberts for 63 years.
He was preceded in death by son, Joseph...
Rissie Dunford
Aug 31, 2023
Rissie (Elizabeth) Wellman Dunford, age 91, of Bluefield, passed away peacefully at Glenwood Park Nursing Facility on Thursday, August 31st, 2023.
Rissie was born on December 7, 1931 in McComas, WV. She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Bessie Wellman. Rissie was a devout Christian and most recently attended Deliverance Temple Church in Brushfork, WV. She blessed...
Bobby Lee Calfee
Aug 31, 2023
Bobby Lee Calfee, 73, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Welch, WV passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Radford Rehabilitation Center. Born April 30, 1950, in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Everett and Elizabeth Milam Calfee. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Calfee Green and longtime companion,...
Sandra Kay Cottle
Aug 29, 2023
Sandra Kay Witten Cottle, 85, of Oakvale, died Tuesday August 29, 2023 at Princeton Health Care Center in Princeton. She was born February 4, 1938 at Columbia, Pennsylvania to Quinlan Allen and Bertha Davis Witten. Sandra was a retired teacher having taught in Summers County WV and Giles County Virginia. Sandra loved gospel music and played mostly piano at the...
Dorothy Chizmar
Aug 29, 2023
Dorothy D. Chizmar 91, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA. She was born November 14, 1931 in Elkhorn, WV and was the daughter of the late Luke Delida and Mary Semonco Delida. She graduated from Elkhorn High School and was previously employed by Crozier Coal and Land. Mrs. Chizmar was a...
Shelby Jean Lindsey
Aug 22, 2023
Shelby Jean Lindsey, 71, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born February 14, 1952, in Iaeger, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Ance Steele, Sr. and Gladys Pearl Lowe Steele. Shelby was a resident of Bluefield for 52 years and a member of Bluefield Church of Christ. She...
Michael Lee White
Aug 21, 2023
Michael Lee White, age 77, of Pageton, WV, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 21, 2023.
Michael was born on December 10, 1945 in Roanoke, VA to the late Glenn and Elsie Hughes. In addition to being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was an avid WV Moutaineers fan and loved watching Nascar. ...
Timmy Cordle
Aug 21, 2023
Timothy “Timmy” Cordle, 66, of Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Born on August 15, 1957, he was a son of the late Herman Junior and Dorothy Mitchem Cordle. He was a retired coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
In addition to his parents, he...
Nellie Marie Kosmos Hubinak
Aug 19, 2023
Nellie Marie Kosmos Hubinak was the first of ten children born to Bascum and Ollie Finley Morgan on March 26, 1933. As the oldest, Marie spent her early years helping rear her nine brothers and sisters. She was a woman of strong character and fiercely independent. Marie spent her entire life caring for others. She married Nick (Jimmy) Kosmos and...
Patricia Diane Rose Dillon
Aug 18, 2023
Patricia Diane Rose Dillon, 67, of North Tazewell, VA, previously of Pageton, WV, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Pat was born on December 6, 1955 to the late Drewey and Viola Mae Harman Rose. She was a graduate of Gary High School and married the love of her life, John...
Christopher Roger Finley
Aug 18, 2023
Christopher 'Finbob' Finley, 39, of Princeton, West Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 18, 2023.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory after his unexpected passing; his wife Adrienne Finley; together they had four precious children: Skylar 7 who loved fishing and eating dinner with her daddy. Madison 4, has her daddy's love...
Steven Aaron Lambert, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
On Wednesday, August 16, the music faded with the passing of Steve Lambert. Steve was born on January 31, 1975 in Bluefield to Steve and Debra Lambert. He was a graduate of Montcalm High School. He was preceeded in death by his father, Steven A. Lambert, Sr., and several beloved aunts/uncles. In addition to his mother he leaves behind his...
Susan Marie Gullion
Aug 15, 2023
Susan Marie Gullion, 72, of Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home in Bramwell, WV.
Born on September 13, 1950, in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lotsy and Ruth Borcheck. Susan worked as a technical writer and a freelance writer. She wrote for TRW, Gruman and the U.S. Pentagon. She was published...
Sherry Lynn Boyd
Aug 13, 2023
Sherry Boyd, 61, of Bluefield, WV passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ethel and Wilford; husband, Everett “Butch” Boyd; one brother and one sister; and long time partner Freddie Rhodes.
Left to cherish Sherry’s memory are daughters, Molly England and husband,...
James M Perdue
Aug 13, 2023
James (Jimmy) M. Perdue
February 7, 1957 – August 13, 2023
James Perdue of Cheesy Creek Road, Princeton, WV died Sunday, August 13th.
He will be most remembered for his love of his family and his faithful boxer-bulldog Brandi, and his love of hunting and fishing.
Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no service.
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Jean Yevonne Rowe
Aug 13, 2023
Jean Yevonne Harrison Corder Rowe, 71 of Bluefield, WV passed away at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023 with her nieces by her side. Jean was born October 18, 1951 to the late James and Virginia Harrison. She was a “Jill of all trades”, but her most rewarding was being a housewife, mother and grandmother....
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