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Arvel "Jim" Madison Blevins, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Arvel “Jim” Blevins loving husband, dad, and papaw, 82 of Princeton, WV, formerly of Anawalt, WV went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home with loving wife and family by his side.
Jim was born in Amelia County, VA on July 19, 1942, to Arvel M Blevins, Sr and Loxie E Blevins. He served...
Catherine Luevern Mullins
Feb 9, 2025
Catherine Luevern Mullins, 95, of Princeton, WV, passed Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield, WV.
Born December 19, 1929, in Oakvale, WV, to the late Jessie James and Virgie Eller "Lilly" Brinkley. Catherine was the last surviving member of her family. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children throughout her life.
In addition to...
Rashaun Marcus Cannady
Feb 8, 2025
Rashaun Marcus Cannady, 37, of Princeton, passed away on February 8, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on April 7, 1987 in Bluefield, he was a son of Margaret Cannady of Bluefield and the late Nathan L. Howard.
In addition to his father, Nathan, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, sister Crystal Woods, nephew, Treyvon...
Marvin Wesley Cochran
Feb 8, 2025
Marvin Wesley Cochran, 69, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.
Born April 16, 1955, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Henry James and Frances East Cochran. Marvin was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV and was a retired coal miner and carpenter.
In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by...
Louise Hodge
Feb 8, 2025
Louise Hodge, 83, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Mercer Health and Rehab. Born June 13, 1941 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Hobert and Bell Grose Jennings. Louise was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Hodge; daughters, Leann Hodge, Mary Tiller,...
Cecil Lowell Patrick
Feb 7, 2025
Cecil Lowell Patrick, 88, of Falls Mills passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born in Horsepen, Virginia, the only son of the late Lewis J. Patrick and Sally Gillespie Patrick. He was a member of the Horsepen Church of Christ and a graduate of Tazewell High School. He is proceeded in death by three sisters and their...
Susan Lynn Butt
Feb 7, 2025
Susan Lynn Butt, 65, of Nemours Valley Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home.
Born on February 14, 1959 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Barnes and Margart Johnson Cheek. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and was a member of the Eagles where she was president of the lady's...
Clarence Joe Hall, Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Clarence Joe Hall Sr., 76, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine PCH Bluefield ER.
Born August 20, 1948, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Carl and Annie Blevins Hall. Clarence was a lifelong resident of Bluefield. He retired from Haun Motor in Green Valley, WV, working in the maintenance department. Clarence also...
Kenneth Ray Hardbarger
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth Ray Hardbarger, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home.
Born November 3, 1960, he was the son of the late Ray and Evelyn Hill Hardbarger. Kenneth was a life-long resident of Princeton and worked in construction.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife,...
Monty B. Ramella
Feb 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we announce the passing of Monty B. Ramella of Bluefield, VA on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born September 14, 1946, in Welch, WV. He was the son of the late Tullio B. Ramella and Ethel Peraldo Ramella.
Monty was the epitome of the ultimate gentleman....
Dale Dayton Davis
Feb 3, 2025
Dale Dayton Davis, 84, of Nemours, WV, passed on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home.
Born April 6, 1940, in Shinston, WV, he was the son of the late Berchie Scott and Florence E. Swiger Davis. Dale was a resident of the Bluefield area for over 35 years. Dale worked most of his life selling X-Ray equipment and eventually became...
Anna Leatha Daniels
Feb 1, 2025
Anna Leatha Morgan Daniels was born 01/07/1932 to the late Albert and Peggy Morgan of Wyoming county. Anna passed away 02/01/2025 in her home following a long illness. Funeral services for Anna will be at 1:00PM At Craven Shires in Bluewell on February 7, 2025 With burial following at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Anna is preceded in death by her daughter Shirley...
Camellia Ann Ratcliff
Feb 1, 2025
Camellia Ann Ratcliff, 79, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Born on March 8, 1945 in McComas, she was a daughter of Ira J. and Virginia Ruth Landreth Ratcliff. She had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a member of the Church of Christ in Princeton. She was retired from Mercer County Schools...
Sherry Renee Underwood
Feb 1, 2025
Sherry Renee Underwood, 52, of Princeton, WV, passed Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home.
Born December 26, 1971, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Sharon Morgan Cook. Sherry was a resident of the Princeton area for over 25 years and was a retired janitor.
In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by...
Norma Jean Johnson
Feb 1, 2025
Norma Jean Johnson, 89, of Rock, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home with family.
Born on November 2, 1935 in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late James and Sylvia Overton McKenzie. She had been a resident of Windmill Gap for 65 years, was a homemaker, and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in...
Bonnie Glass Helmandollar
Jan 31, 2025
Bonnie Glass Helmandollar, 70, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, January 31, 2025, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born May 30, 1954, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Frances Perkins Glass. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV. She retired from the Maples Nursing Home as a dietician.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded...
Steve Robert Miller
Jan 31, 2025
Steve Robert Miller, 76, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, January 31, 2025, at The Maples- Bluestone in Bluefield, WV.
Born May 23, 1948, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Aubrey and Ida Dillow Miller. Steve was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV, and retired from Corte Construction Co. in Bluefield, VA. He was of the Baptist faith.
In...
Michelle Dawn Riffe
Jan 29, 2025
Michelle Dawn Riffe, age 54, departed this life and gained her wings on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, TX after a long 5 year battle with cancer.
Michelle is survived by her only son Colby Ray of Fort Worth, TX, her mother Roxanna Belcher Lester (Robert Lester), her sister Tracey and Timmy Copley, her nephews...
Roger Eugene Lilly
Jan 29, 2025
Roger Eugene Lilly, 82, of Rock, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on September 25, 1942 at Flat Top, he was a son of the late Ernest and Ruth Lilly. He was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ and was a retired Sergeant from the Bland Correctional Center.
He was preceded...
Millard Cleveland Gibson
Jan 28, 2025
Millard Gibson passed away in the afternoon of January 28, 2025, at the age of 93 in his home in North Tazewell, VA. Born in Cedar, WV on May 28, 1931, he was a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.
The seventh of eleven children, he came into this world so early that he had to be kept...
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