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Margaret Whitt Shires
Apr 13, 2024
Margaret Whitt Shires, age 85, of Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield (Bluewell), WV and formerly of Peterstown and Welch, passed away peacefully at her home and in the care of her family on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Margaret was born December 7, 1938 in Kellysville, WV to the late William E. R. “Pete” Whitt and Ruth Davis Whitt. She was a...
Shelia Ann Perry
Apr 13, 2024
Shelia Ann Perry 76, of Bramwell gained her angel wings Saturday, April 13, at Princeton Communtiy Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kester and Rosie Lane, Maternal grandparents Mary and Ed Duncan, and paternal grandparents Andrew and Ella Lane and granddaughter Dana Van Blaricom.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons James Perry, JR(Peggy) of Bramwell...
Joseph Aaron "Josh" Stultz
Apr 10, 2024
Joseph (Josh) Aaron Stultz, age 46, of Bluefield, WV went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on April 10, 2024. He fought a long hard battle against a very unfair disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Over the last 4 years, the disease has taken away his abilities and independence for fun living the way he would have...
Barbara Jean Richardson
Apr 9, 2024
Barbara Jean Spicer Richardson 83, of Bluefield, WV. passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024, after a long illness.
Born October 19, 1940, to the late Henry Marvin and Myrtle Mathena Spicer of McComas WV. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Shirley Lusk, Martha Spicer, Janet Gary and brother Roger Spicer.
Those left to cherish Barbara's...
Rita Diane Mayberry
Apr 9, 2024
Rita Mayberry, 73, of West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. Rita was known for her remarkable toughness and extraordinary kindness. She faced life’s challenges head-on, yet her heart was always full of compassion. Rita had a sweet tooth and a fondness for the simple pleasures in life. She loved...
Joyce Kathryn Barnette Thomas Lester
Apr 8, 2024
"I have finished my race. I am going Home." These words were spoken by Mom in the last few days. On Monday afternoon, April 8th, 2024 Joyce Kathryn Barnette Thomas Lester came face to face with Jesus following a courageous battle with cancer. Her children and sister were by her side. Mom was born November 20th, 1944 to the late...
Loraine Helmandollar
Apr 6, 2024
Loraine Helmandollar of Bluefield WV died April 6, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in McComas, WV on September 13, 1929 to Dave and Maggie King. In addition to her parents, Loraine is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Melvin “Red” Helmandollar, a son Darrel Helmandollar, and a daughter Pamela Helmandollar. Loraine is survived...
Thomas Russell Turner
Apr 6, 2024
Thomas Russell Turner
August 7,1954- April 6, 2024 Thomas Russell Turner passed away on April 6,2024.Thomas was born in Bowling Green,Ohio on August 7,1954.His parents were Dr. Robert and Margaret Turner from Perrysburg, Ohio.
Thomas was a painter. He was a very talented artist.
He is survived by his children Sarah Sillman, Jamie (Melanie) Turner; his grandchildren Matthew Sillman,...
Brooklyn Shea Smith
Apr 4, 2024
Brooklyn Shea Smith, 22, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her home.
Born on August 14, 2001, she was a daughter of Harry Lee Smith and Karen Gentle Radford. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield.
In addition to her parents, she was survived by her 2 daughter's, Olivia Le'Shea Stamper and...
Amy JoEllen McVey
Apr 4, 2024
Amy JoEllen McVey, 49, of Bramwell, overcame the pain of this earth and entered Jesus’s arms on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY, surrounded by her family. Amy was born on June 26, 1974 to Leonard Dailey and Beverly McVey. She was a 1992 graduate of Montcalm High School.
Amy went on to receive...
Deborah Sue Sheppard
Apr 3, 2024
Deborah Sue Sheppard, 72, of Bluefield, WV passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born November 2, 1951 in Whitesville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Jean Flint.
Those left to cherish Deborah’s memory are her husband of 36 years, Gerald L. Sheppard who knew her as “Peach”; son, Christopher Massey;...
Timothy Douglas Tilley
Mar 31, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Timothy “Too Tall” Douglas Tilley, of Ravencliff, WV, on March 31, 2024, at the age of 61.
Born on October 18, 1962, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Arnold and Virginia Tilley. He was a graduate of Glen Rogers High School, Class of 1981. Following...
Joey Nicole King
Mar 30, 2024
Joey Nicole King, 50, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 14th, 1973, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter to Brenda Susan and Joseph M. King.
Joey was known for her kindness and selfless nature; she was always willing to help and encourage others through their struggles despite...
Phillip Christian Dillon
Mar 27, 2024
Phillip Christian Dillon, 69, of Kimball, WV, passed Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born April 6, 1954, in Gary, WV, he was a son of the late Herman and Opal Christian Dillon. Phillip had been a resident of the Kimball area since 1979 and was a retired coal miner. He was of the Baptist faith.
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Michael "Mike" Tessa
Mar 25, 2024
Michael “Mike” Reed Tessa, Sr., 71, of Bluefield, WV, passed Monday, March 25, 2024, at Encompass Health in Princeton, WV.
Born December 21, 1952, in Bluefield, WV, to the late Steve and Edna Maynor Tessa. Mike was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was also a self-employed business owner.
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Linda Gay Goodman Hillman
Mar 22, 2024
Linda Gay Goodman Hillman, 78, of Bluefield, VA, passed Friday, March 22, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born November 17, 1945, in Boissevain, VA, she was a daughter to the late Frank and Lena Farley Goodman. Linda worked as a CNA for Home Health and Hospice as well as being a homemaker. She was a member of...
Tammy Leigh Poore
Mar 18, 2024
Tammy Leigh Poore (Blevins), born February 25, 1960 in Delaware passed on peacefully after a strong and courageous battle with cancer on March 18, 2024. She was lovingly surrounded by her family when she left her earthly body to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. Tammy was always full of laughter and love, spreading cheer to anyone around her. She loved...
Felix Edwards Burks, Jr.
Mar 17, 2024
Felix Edwards Burks, Jr.” Junior” 33 of Mooresville, NC. passed unexpectedly at his home on March 17. 2024. He was born on February 19, 1991, in Salisbury, NC.
He was the son of Felix Burks, Sr. of Princeton, WV. and Wilma Gilbert of Mooresville, NC.
He was the grandson of Cecil and Betty Burks of Northfork, WV. and Dorothy Gilbert...
Maria Victoria Roberts
Mar 15, 2024
Maria Victoria Roberts, age 80, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away March 15th. 2024, after succumbing to a battle with cancer. Born in Jenkinjones, WV on November 5th, 1943, she was the daughter of Virgilio Naticchioni, of Umbria, Italy, and Artida DeLuca, of West Virginia. Her grandparents were Guiseppe Naticchioni, Felicia Canuccia, Bruno DeLuca, and Victoria Michioletti, all of Italy.
After...
Jack Bryant Sudderth
Mar 14, 2024
Jack Bryant Sudderth, 86, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home.
Born on March 30, 1937 in Modoc, WV, he was a son of the late Jack Earl and Lenore Shrewsbury Sudderth. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force Reserve. He retired from AEP after 30 years as a Doble Testing Specialist. ...
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