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Sally Alvarez
Feb 12, 2023
Sally Henderson Alvarez, 81, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield. Born March 3, 1941 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Max Rivers Henderson. She had worked in Medical Technology at Cabell County Hospital. Sally had received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Marshall...
Gail Ann Cardwell
Feb 12, 2023
Today, February 12, 2023, we celebrate the life and mourn the death of Gail Cardwell, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, foster mother, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, husband and daughter. She leaves behind her earthly frailties and many family members who will miss her dearly. She was a life-long resident of...
Dorothy Mae Farley
Feb 10, 2023
Dorothy Mae Farley of Huntsville, AL passed away at home on February 10, 2023. She was 99 and LOVED by all who met her. She was born July 30,1923 to James Benjamin and Ida Mae Stephenson in Bluefield, VA.
She worked in Baltimore, MD as head cashier for ACME Supermarkets until her retirement. She was very active in the Methodist...
Elizabeth Melba Shinault
Feb 10, 2023
Elizabeth Shinault, 91, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Wetwood Center in Bluefield, VA.
Born on Feb 12, 1931 in Beckley, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Nellie Wimmer Coeburn. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She was a retired cook...
Allan Ray Lawson
Feb 10, 2023
Allan Ray Lawson, 78, of Gary, WV passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, at Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born in Skygusty, WV on February 14, 1944, he was son of the late Edgar and Bethel Lawson. Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Paulette Lawson, brother’s Charles and Edgar “Sonny” Lawson, and...
David Price Foster
Feb 9, 2023
David Price Foster, age 96 and former resident of Bluewell, died February 9, 2023 in Spartanburg, SC.
David was born December 23, 1926 in Chattaroy, WV, to Charles Egnew Foster and Fannie Jane Reed Foster. His family moved to Simmons, WV in 1937 where he spent his youth. Members of his family resided in the Bramwell area for the...
Virginia Lucille Bailey
Feb 9, 2023
Virginia “Boo” Lucille Bailey, 91, returned to her heavenly home on February 9th, 2023, comfortable and with her children by her side. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life and ultimately gave her peace.
Virginia was born to George C. Smiley and Icy “Ike” Aurtrip on January 25, 1932 in Coeburn,...
Susie Marie Miller
Feb 7, 2023
Susie Marie Miller of Skygusty, WV went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas at the age of 82.
Sue was born on Jan 7, 1941 in Jenkinjones, WV, the daughter of the late Annie Mae Casey and Eskell Mitchem. She was a dedicated homemaker and worked many other jobs throughout the years. She worked...
Donnie Eugene Hunnell
Feb 6, 2023
Donnie Eugene Hunnell, 67 of Ashland, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 6, 2023, in the home of his caregiver Larry Bailey and friend Vivian.
Born on April 17, 1955 in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late Ernest Paul Hunnell, Sr and Stella K Lowe Hunnell. He was a lifelong resident of...
Teresa Lavern Brooks
Feb 3, 2023
Teresa Lavern Brooks, of Bluefield, WV, passed away, on February 3, 2023, at her home.
Born on May 29, 1972, in Bluefield, WV, growing up in the Pinoak area, she was a daughter of Thomas Ray Ward and the late Marketta Lavern Walker-Ward.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Crystal Irene Ward and...
Juanita Mey
Feb 1, 2023
Juanita Bell Dotson Mey 90, of Dogwood Crossing Tazewell VA, passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023.
Born September 2. 1932 in Bluefield WV, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Anna Dotson.
Juanita was a member of the Ceres Baptist Church in Green Valley and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in...
Mary Elizabeth Rose
Feb 1, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Belcher Rose, 79, of Tobias Road, Welch, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born on May 20, 1943, in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillian Belcher. She had been a lifelong resident of Welch and was a member of Elkhorn Old Regular...
David Wayne Bailey
Jan 31, 2023
David Wayne Bailey, 56, of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield ER.
Born on April 11, 1966, in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Thomas Ray and Betty Lewis Bailey. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 4 years and was a member of the Church...
Maloree Marie Pendry
Jan 30, 2023
Maloree Marie Pendry, 23, of Wilcoe, WV, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Welch Community Hospital.
Born on February 16, 1999, in Bluefield, she was a daughter of Helen Marie Andrigo Pendry and the late Parker Douglas Pendry. She had been a lifelong resident of McDowell County and was an avid animal lover and enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Martha "Bonnie" McBride
Jan 30, 2023
Martha “Bonnie” McBride, 80, of Welch, WV, formerly of Northfork, passed away on January 30, 2023, at her home with her daughter, Angie, by her side. She was the daughter of the late Moir McBride & Beatrice Spencer McBride of Northfork.
Bonnie attended Elkhorn High School. She was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1960. She lived in New York,...
Ennis Louise Proffitt
Jan 28, 2023
Ennis Louise Proffitt, 78, of McArthur, WV, formerly of Bramwell, WV, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home. Born February 25, 1944 in Rolfe, WV, she was a daughter of the late N.B. Mangus, Jr. and Mary Stone Mangus. Ennis was a 1961 graduate of Richlands High School, and a graduate of McLains Business School and Little French...
Kenneth Ray Stamper, Sr.
Jan 27, 2023
Kenneth Ray Stamper, Sr., 76, of Bluefield, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. Ken was a devoted husband, honorable father, loving grandfather and decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Ken was also a faithful member of Calvary Messenger Ministries. Ken was born to Marie Blackwell Stamper and Frank Stamper on September...
Gloria Jean Abshire
Jan 26, 2023
Gloria Jean Abshire,70, of Princeton, WV passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 31, 1952 in Welch WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Betty Clemins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Abshire; brother, Dale Overbee and his wife Rita Overbee.
Those left...
Sharon Peak
Jan 26, 2023
Sharon Peak, 73, of Rocky Gap, VA passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. Born January 17, 1950 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the Late Walter and Ruth Stanley of Twin Branch, WV. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Hayes, Sandra Lucion, and Patsy Marshall; and brother,...
Arthur Jeen England
Jan 26, 2023
Arthur Jeen England, 83, of Radford, VA, formerly of Mercer County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2023.
He was born on November 22, 1939 to the late Herman Curtis England and Edith Perkins England. After graduating from high school at Baileysville in 1962, he attended the Institute of Barbers where he trained for over...
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