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Larry James Duncan
Nov 29, 2023
Larry James Duncan, 79, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023,
Born on July 26, 1944 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late James and Irene Beckner Duncan. He was a retired foreman and coal miner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Beggs Duncan; a daughter, Amanda Duncan; and a sister, Brenda...
Barbara Jean Linkous
Nov 29, 2023
Barbara Jean Linkous, 83, of Pinnacle View Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on November 29, 2023, at her home.
Born on July 18, 1940 in Max Meadows, VA, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie Oscar and Elle Lee Pain Tate. She had been a resident of Bluewell for 58 years and was a member of the Sandlick...
Patsy Jo Welch
Nov 26, 2023
Patsy Jo Welch, 75, of Bluefield, VA passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was a resident of Bluefield for 32 years. Born November 30, 1947 in Pocahontas, VA, she was a daughter of the late James J. Lawson and Hester Byrd Moore. She attended Pocahontas High School and was a retired cosmetologist....
John William Foster, Jr.
Nov 25, 2023
John William Foster, Jr., 54, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Northfork, WV.
Born on September 9, 1969 in Portsmouth, VA, he was a son of John William Foster, Sr. and Shelby Mae England Foster of Northfork, WV. He was a forklift driver in the lumber industry.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his...
Elsie Marie Hoback
Nov 24, 2023
Elsie Marie Wyatt Hoback, 94, of Skygusty, WV, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home.
Born on December 13, 1928 in Blackwolfe, WV, she was a daughter of the late George and Augusta Dishorn Wyatt. She had been a resident of Skygusty for 71 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of...
Charlotte Fay Agnew
Nov 23, 2023
Charlotte Fay Agnew, 72, of Sandlick Rd, Bluefield, WV passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital. She was surrounded by family as she gained her wings. Born August 26, 1951 in Leckie, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Edna Johnston Lester. Charlotte devoted her life to her family. Her happiest...
Mason Giovanni Rasi
Nov 23, 2023
Mason Giovanni “Gods Gift” Rasi, 2 yrs., of Bluefield, VA, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born November 8, 2021 in Princeton, WV, he was the son of Gabriel Rasi and Miranda Somoskey.
He is preceded in death by his Grandmother Michele Billips.
He is survived by his parents, Gabriel Rasi and Miranda Somoskey; Brothers, Bryson...
Robert Roger Patterson
Nov 21, 2023
Robert Roger Patterson, 80, of Freeman, WV, went to be with the lord on November 21, 2023 at the home of his loving daughter in Floyd VA.
He was born on July 10,1943 in Mayberry WV to the late Bruce and Pearl Patterson. Roger was raised with four brothers who have since proceeded him in death and one sister in...
Ronald Gregory Finley Sr.
Nov 19, 2023
Ronald Gregory Finley, 50, of Welch, WV, passed Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Greg was born December 11, 1972, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Ronald and Frances Lester Finley. Greg was a loving husband, father and poppaw, who adored his family. His grandkids were his world.
In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by three...
Dennis Lowe Wimmer
Nov 17, 2023
Dennis Lowe Wimmer, 87, of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 11, 1935 in Raleigh County, WV, he was a son of the late Morris Brown and Ethel Dalton Wimmer. Dennis was an electrician and had retired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center with 28 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Mildred Louise Burkhart
Nov 17, 2023
Mildred Louise Burkhart passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 from a long illness. Born in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late William Sylvester and Maudie Marie Dillow Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Burkhart; sister, Betty J. Hannah; and brother, Cecil Doughton. Louise retired from the City of Bluefield after 24 years of...
Charles Stephen Donchatz
Nov 17, 2023
Charles Stephen “Bud” Donchatz, 84, of Columbia SC, fell asleep for the last time on Friday, November 17, 2023. Bud was born to Charles and Violet Donchatz in Kimball, West Virginia on September 9th, 1939—according to him the “best year in history.” He graduated from Welch High School in 1957 and after attending West Virginia University, he joined the United...
Arnold Kelly Dillon, Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
Arnold Kelly Dillon, Sr., 69, of Filbert, WV, passed Friday, November 17, 2023.
Born August 7, 1954, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas Ralph Dillon Sr. and Juanita Ellen Fowler. Arnold worked for the city of Gary, WV, and formerly for US Steel.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by a...
Vernie Stamper, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Vernie “Butch” Stamper, Jr. climbed into his 1963 Chevy 2 with “Hair of the Dog” by Nazareth, playing loud, and took his final 1/8th mile pass to the big track in the sky; releasing his ‘chute before entering the pearly gates. Known as our local Jukebox Hero, Butch was born to the late Vernie “V.M.”...
Candida Lee Foutch
Nov 14, 2023
Candida (dida) Lee Foutch, 46 of Montcalm, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at CAMC in Charleston WV.
Born December 18, 1976 in Daytona Beach FL. but grew up in WV. The Daughter of Edna Grace Barbour.
She was known for being very hardworking, kind, and giving. She would go out of her way...
Frances Derenge
Nov 14, 2023
Frances Livesay Derenge, 92, of Bluefield, WV, departed this life on 11-14-2023. Frances was a teacher, healer, faith/spiritual leader, artist, farmer, nutritionist, seamstress, chef and the matriarch for many. She was the daughter of Harry and Pearl Livesay of Greenbrier County WV. A woman ahead of her time, she loved to learn and teach throughout her life. She was a...
Edna Marie Farmer
Nov 14, 2023
Edna Marie Farmer, 78, of Princeton Avenue, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on August 10, 1945 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Howard Calfee, Sr. and Margaret Louise Peters Calfee. She was a member of the Princeton Advent Christian Church and attended when her health permitted....
Michael Brian Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
Michael Brian Taylor, age 50, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on October 20, 1973 in Panama. He was an avid sports lover and loved the 49ers, Panthers and Penguins hockey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Taylor, both maternal and paternal grandparents,...
Nancy Jane Moore
Nov 11, 2023
Nancy Jane Webb Moore, of Tampa, FL, and formerly of JenkinJones, WV, was born January 17, 1938, and passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023.
She was born to the late Ernest and Maude Webb. Nancy grew up in JenkinJones where she attended elementary school, Anawalt Junior High, and graduated from Gary High School in 1955.
Nancy spent her adult...
Richard Thomas Branham
Nov 10, 2023
Richard Thomas Branham, 94, of Double Gates, Bluefield, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Dogwood Crossing.
Born on October 23, 1929 in Bristol, VA, he was a son of the late Ralph and Vesta Mitchell Branham. Richard was a longtime, loyal and devoted member of the Community Baptist...
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