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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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Bobby Micheal Proffitt, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Bobby Micheal Proffitt, Jr., 44, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born January 23, 1978 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Bobby Micheal Proffitt, Sr. and Patricia Mae Jones. Bobby was a CAN and worked at various nursing homes.
In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived...
Jarrett John Shrader
Aug 10, 2023
Jarrett John Shrader, 46, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home.
Born on November 14, 1976 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Linda Proffitt Saddler of Princeton and the late Jerry Shrader, Sr. He had been a former cook and handyman doing different odd jobs. He had a love and passion for...
Judy Rotenberry Lambert
Aug 9, 2023
Judy Rotenberry Lambert, 71, of Bluefield, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Welch, WV, on April 5, 1952 to the late Basil and Virgie (Cook) Rotenberry.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. After retiring from Keystone National Bank, she built her life around...
Mary Stella Harrison
Aug 9, 2023
Mary “Stella” Harrison, age 98, of Bluefield, passed away peacefully at her granddaughter’s home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Stella was born on December 7, 1924 in McComas, WV. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Fuda. Stella was a devout Christian, wife, mother, and Granny. She was a founding member of...
Amy Michelle Catron
Aug 9, 2023
Amy Michelle Catron, 51, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home.
Born on October 20, 1972 in Welch, she was a daughter of Fairley Lee Burks, Sr. of Ararat, VA and the late Gracie Mae Mitchell Burks. She was a former healthcare CNA and was also the head cook at Brushfork Elementary School.
In...
Jerry Nelson Key
Aug 9, 2023
Jerry Nelson Key, 63, of Rock, WV, passed Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born July 27, 1960, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Alfred and Dina Cecil Key. Jerry worked as a truck driver for over 20 years at RHJ Trucking and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was...
Daniel Darrell Linkous, Sr.
Aug 7, 2023
Daniel Darrell Linkous, Sr., age 69, of Bastian, VA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on February 7, 1954 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Donald and Phyllis Gillenwater Linkous. He had been a resident of Bastian for 23 years and was retired from JOY Manufacturing in Bluefield, VA.
In addition...
Christopher Todd McDonald
Aug 7, 2023
Christopher Todd McDonald, 41, of Bluefield, WV, passed August 7, 2023. Born July 21, 1982, in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son to William Brian McDonald and Kathy David Shaw.
Those left to cherish Christopher’s memory are his mother, Kathy Shaw of Bluefield, WV; wife, Donna McDonald of Iaeger, WV; brothers, Brian McDonald of Corbin, KY, Roger David of Richlands,...
Charles Ray Wooldridge
Aug 7, 2023
Charles Ray Wooldridge, 72, of Anawalt, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Born on February 25, 1951 in Skygusty, he was a son of the late Hampton and Viola Childs Wooldridge. He was a decorated veteran and proud US Marine. He was a dedicated coal miner for 19 years.
In addition to his parents,...
Benjamin Jessie Hall
Aug 4, 2023
Benjamin Jessie Hall, Jr., was born April 9, 1946, and died August 4, 2023. He lived for many years on Lorton Lick Road and recently moved to Bluefield, WV. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served a short time in the Army, He taught school in McDowell County for 30 years and was loved by most of his students. He...
Jimmy Wayne "Jake" Welch
Aug 3, 2023
Jimmy Wayne “Jake” Welch
Jimmy Wayne “Jake” Welch, 82, of Princeton WV, passed away peacefully in his home on August 3, 2023. Jimmy was born August 11, 1940, in McComas, WV to Charles Glen Walsh and Nora Lee Wolfrey Walsh. He was manager of the Credit Bureau of the two Virginias until 2002. Jimmy retired in 2023 from his service...
Charles Daniel Willis
Aug 1, 2023
Charles Daniel Willis, 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home. Born March 31, 1961 in Akron, OH, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Alma C. Willis.
Those left to cherish Charles’ memory are his daughter, Ashlee Willis of Spanishburg, WV; son, Cody Willis of Princeton, WV; brothers, Kenneth...
Michael Anthony Hodges
Jul 30, 2023
Michael (Mike) Anthony Hodges, born on December 5,1969 passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53, on July 30, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Michael was loved dearly and could make a friend anywhere he went. He loved the outdoors, especially working on vehicles or anything with an engine just to sell it and turn around and do it all...
Faye Smith
Jul 29, 2023
Faye Smith, 80, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home. Born May 17, 1943 in Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Lauria Trent Sanson. Faye was a resident of the Bluefield area for 41 years, was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her...
Rhonda Gail Hiles
Jul 29, 2023
Rhonda Gail Hiles, 56, lost her 3-year battle with Cancer on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Rhonda was born in Bluefield, WV and graduated from Montcalm High School in 1985. Rhonda was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her dad, Roland Jennings.
Survivors include her mother, Addie Jennings of Montcalm; brother, Tony Jennings and wife, Missy...
Adolphus Addison Young
Jul 29, 2023
Adolphus Addison Young, Jr., age 76 of Roanoke, Virginia transitioned this life for Eternity on Saturday, July 29, 2023, of Complications of his twelve year Liver Transplant at the University of Virginia Medical Center, in Charlottesville Virginia. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Bluefield, WV. He is the son of the late Adolphus Addison Young, Sr. and Jane...
Carol Tabor
Jul 26, 2023
Carol Lane Tabor, 77, of Northfork, WV, passed Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield ER.
Born on July 27, 1945 of Mohegan, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Perry and Lillian Wright Lane. She had been a resident of Northfork for 48 years and was a member of the Liberty Chapel in...
Randolph David Tilley
Jul 26, 2023
Randolph “Randy" David Tilley, 86, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home. Randy was born at Maitland, WV on January 12, 1938 to the late Sidney A. and June Taylor Tilley.
After graduation from Bramwell High School he worked for Tom Warden’s Markets in Bluewell and Green Valley, WV. Other jobs followed at Clover...
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