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Robert Ray Rose
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Ray Rose, 71, of McDowell County, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 16, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel Rose. He was a retired coal miner with over 38 years of experience. He...
John Allen Horton
Feb 7, 2024
John Allen Horton born June 17, 1949 passed away In his bed at his family home surrounded by his loved ones and the love of his life of 52 yrs by his side holding his hand in the Early morning hours in Goodwill Hollow, West Virginia on February 7, 2024 John Allen best known for being a great father and...
Minnie Tessa
Feb 6, 2024
Minnie Shrader Tessa, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 20, 1957, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edward “Shog” and Helena Howard Shrader. Minnie was retired from Mercer County Board of Education. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness...
Michael David Woods
Feb 5, 2024
Michael David Woods, 64, of Sandlick, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Born September 17, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Cletus E. Woods and the late Mabel Bailey Woods. Michael was a devoted member of the Deliverance Temple Church; he had a deep love and devotion to his family and...
Patricia Marie Santoro
Feb 5, 2024
Patricia Marie Santoro, 89, of 19312 Overleaf Lane, Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. Born on March 19, 1934, in Beech Bottom, WV, a daughter of the late Ashby Glenn and Ruth Behanna Weekley. Pat had been a resident of Davidson for the past 10 years and formerly of Bluefield and Welch, WV....
Velvie Lee Cooley
Feb 4, 2024
Velvie Lee Cooley, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed peacefully with her family by her side, Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Princeton Health Care Center in Princeton, WV.
Born February 17, 1938, in Montcalm, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Gracie Ida Dunford Webb. Velvie was a resident of Brushfork for 54 years and attended Deliverance...
Charles Andrigo
Feb 4, 2024
Charles Andrigo, Jr., 75, of Gary, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.
He was born on May 13, 1948 to the late Charles and Margaret Andrigo. He was a graduate of WVU and was a retired assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Baltimore, MD. He loved all animals and enjoyed hiking.
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William Bernard "Billy" Garrison
Feb 2, 2024
William Bernard (Billy) Garrison, 65, of North Tazewell, Virginia passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 21, 1958 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Harry and Lydia Davis Garrison. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by two brothers, Chuck Perry and Johnny Davis; and sister,...
James Randall Thompson
Feb 2, 2024
James Randall Thompson, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home.
Born October 28, 1951, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Clayton S. Thompson and Norma West Thompson Harless. James was a life-long resident of Brushfork and retired from Eimco and Fairchild. He attended Deliverance Temple Church. His favorite pastime was drag...
Eleanor "Carol" Allen
Jan 31, 2024
Eleanor “Carol” Allen or Carol Allen passed peacefully in her sleep at home on January 31, 2024. Carol was born in Bluefield, WV to Almeda Merrix and Oscar Clendenin. Carol lived her childhood years in Falls Mills, VA. She graduated from Graham High School and MaClain Business College. Carol worked for Montgomery Wards in Bluefield and the WV DHHR. Carol...
Kathleen Ellen Bird Mullins
Jan 29, 2024
Kathleen Ellen Bird Mullins, age 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday January 29th, 2024.
Born on June 15th, 1942 in Matoaka, WV, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Susie Bird. She was a dear sweet Mother who always had a smile for everyone and was loved by all.
In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Terry Wayne Rotenberry
Jan 29, 2024
Terry Wayne Rotenberry, 59, of Staley, NC, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home. Born February 22, 1964 in Welch, WV, he was a son of Raymond Rotenberry and the late Donna Smith Rotenberry. Terry was a retired Electrical Engineer, was of the Baptist faith, and had a deep love for his family. He was preceded in death...
Benita Pamela Bales
Jan 29, 2024
Benita Pamela Bales, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born June 14, 1950 in Montcalm, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Gillenwater O’Donnell. Pamela was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
George Franklin Gillespie
Jan 27, 2024
George Franklin Gillespie, 75, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home. Born July 10, 1948 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Everett and Virginia Gillespie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his late brothers Eddie Gillespie, Bobby Gillespie, Ray Gillespie, and his sisters, Linda Gillespie and...
Grant Tony Thompson
Jan 26, 2024
Grant Tony Thompson, Sr., age 73, of Bluefield, WV died on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on November 20, 1950, in Big Jenny Hollow near Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Greenville and Wanda Williams Thompson. He was a retired teacher, coal miner, and electrician. He was a member of the Welch Church...
Michael Edward Bailey
Jan 24, 2024
Michael Edward Bailey, 76, of Princeton, WV, passed Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born September 11, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Earl and Anna Mae Barber Bailey. Michael was a member of the United States National Guard and retired from the coal mines, working as a foreman. He was...
Tina Marie Cook
Jan 24, 2024
Tina Marie Cook (Kennedy) went to be with the Lord, January 24th, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born in Bluefield, WV on September 30th, 1971. She was a graduate of Montcalm High School. After which, she attended Bluefield State College. Her home church was Pine Grove Church of Christ and her faith extended wherever she was.
Beginning in...
Barbara Ann Woods
Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Ann Woods, age 77, of Brushfork, went peacefully to be with the LORD on January 23, 2024.
She was born number 7 out of 14 children on September 15, 1946 to the late Elsvan and Albenia Crigger Johnson. She was a member of Fairview Christian Community Church. She married the love of her life, the late James Edward Woods....
Randall Keith White
Jan 23, 2024
Randall Keith White, 62, of Montcalm passed away Tuesday January 23,2024 at Princeton Community Hospital with his family by his side.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother Mary Nell White (Hart) of Montcalm; daughter Rita Rena Lambert and son in law Sammy Lambert Ceres, Va; and grandson Jared Simpson, Ceres VA; sister Rebecca White Hurt Griffith, Montcalm;...
Helen Marie Gillenwater
Jan 20, 2024
Helen Marie “Nancy” Gillenwater, 85, of Bluefield passed peacefully at her home on January 20, 2024 after a long brave fight with Alzheimer Dementia.
She was born in McComas, WV on September 14, 1938, to Robie “Jay” Dawson and Blanche G. Hicks. She was later cared for by her grandparents Flem and Alice Hicks.
Nancy was a beautiful sassy...
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