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Eleanor Moore

Eleanor Moore

Jun 19, 2022

Eleanor Moore, 73, of Montcalm, WV passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on February 7, 1949 in Welch, WV she was a daughter to the late Herbert and Mabel Lowe Sizemore. She was a retired manager from the Dollar General in Welch.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Sylvia Oster

Sylvia Oster

Jun 19, 2022

Sylvia Oster, beloved mother, wife, grandmother and friend died peaceably in her home on June 19, 2022, in Bluefield, WV at the age of 85.

She is survived by husband of 66 years, George; children Tim (Cindy) Oster of Fort Worth, TX, Ricky (Michelle) Oster of Knoxville, TN, Cheryl (Michael) Belcher of Rolesville, NC and Jeff (Donna) Oster of Bluefield,...

Brenda Sue Johnson

Brenda Sue Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

Brenda Sue Johnson, 73, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Born July 2, 1948 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Elsvan and Albenia Mae Crigger Johnson, Sr. Brenda was a member of the Fairview Christian Church, a homemaker and a resident of Bluefield since 1991. In addition to...

Leta Gay Byrd

Leta Gay Byrd

Jun 17, 2022

Leta Gay Chrisley Byrd, 76, of Bluewell, WV passed away at her home on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Born on February 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Dessie Chrisley. She was a life-long resident of Bluefield and a graduate of Bluefield High School. She had worked for 29 years at New Method Cleaners in Bluefield,...

Willis Lee Altizer

Willis Lee Altizer

Jun 14, 2022

Sgt. (Retired) Willis Lee Altizer, 81, of Springville, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on the Wings of Angels at Roanoke Memorial Hospital Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Born May 29, 1941 in Warriormine, WV to Frank and Oakey Altizer. He is preceded in death by his parents and two infant sons. He is survived by his wife of...

Earnestine Landreth

Earnestine Landreth

Jun 14, 2022

Earnestine Dalton Landreth, 87, of Fellowship Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.

She was born on June 11, 1935 in Galax, VA and was a member of Lorton Lick Baptist Church. She was retired from AAA. 

She was preceded by her parents; a daughter, Anna Marie Landreth Tabor; and brothers, Ronnie...

David Taylor Robinson

David Taylor Robinson

Jun 13, 2022

David Taylor Robinson, 68, of Bluefield, W Va., left this earth for his heavenly home on June 13, 2022. 

David was born March 13, 1954, to Rudolph Taylor Robinson and Lois Jane Whittaker and grew up in Blacksburg, VA. He was a 1973 graduate of Blacksburg High School and was a long-time employee of Dining Services at Va Tech....

David Farrell Persianni, Sr.

David Farrell Persianni, Sr.

Jun 12, 2022

David Farrell Persianni, Sr., 69, of Crumpler Mountain,  Northfork, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Born on September 28, 1952 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Elmer and Zona Elizabeth Mullins Persianni. He was a retired coal miner for 32 years and was a member of the UMWA.

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Gerard "Cork" Hudak

Gerard "Cork" Hudak

Jun 12, 2022

Gerard “Cork” Hudak, 66, Augusta Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Born on March 1, 1956 in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Joseph and Suzanne Lash Hudak. He was a sales associate for Kammer Furniture in Bluefield.

Survivors include his wife, Eden Mommers Hudak of the home; sons, Ryan Hudak (Kaitie Sniffen)...

Mary Lazarus Soto-Jordan

Mary Lazarus Soto-Jordan

Jun 8, 2022

Mary Lazarus Soto-Jordan, 54, of Welch, WV passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born January 10, 1968 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Cruz Soto and the late Wilma Morgan Soto. In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Joe and Margaret Soto;  and maternal grandparents,...

David Wayne Johnston

David Wayne Johnston

Jun 7, 2022

David Wayne Johnston, 54, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at his home in Bluefield, West Virginia.

He was born on August 2, 1967 in Bluefield, West Virginia. Wayne was the son of Dorcas R Knuckles and the late David P Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his father, David P Johnston and his...

Ronald Green

Ronald Green

Jun 7, 2022

Ronald Green, age 72, of Bramwell, WV died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home.

 

Born on May 18, 1950 in Keystone, he was a son of the late Lonnie and Vennie Mullens Green. He had lived in Bramwell for the past 30 years and was a retired Machinist. He was a member of the Eckman Trinity Pentecostal...

Katie Jeanette Perdue

Katie Jeanette Perdue

Jun 7, 2022

Katie Jeanette Perdue, born May 25, 1940, in McComas to the late Clarence and Zora Lusk Dunford, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2022, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter who were caring for her.  She was a resident of Brushfork for the past sixty-six years, where she made her home with the love of her life,...

Kathleen Burnoski

Kathleen Burnoski

Jun 6, 2022

Kathleen (Kat) Burnoski, 48, of Bluefield, VA passed away on June 4, 2022.

Born on October 19, 1973, in Welch, WV she was a daughter of James Edward Burnoski and Kathy Sharrone. She was a lifelong resident of the Bluefield area and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, survivors include sons, Brian Vineyard and wife Kaitlyn, and Dante...

Basil Dewey Mills Jr.

Basil Dewey Mills Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

Basil Dewey Mills Jr., 71, of Princeton, WV passed away on Monday June 6, 2022, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on August 16, 1950 in Crumpler, WV he was a son of the late Basil and Ruby Irene Perkins Mills. Dewey and his brother Calvin had after-school chores of bringing in wood, coal, and water. Dewey lived a hard life...

Joyce Elizabeth Ellis

Joyce Elizabeth Ellis

Jun 5, 2022

Joyce Elizabeth Ellis, of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 12, 1962 in McDowell Co., WV, she was the daughter of Nancy Blair Lester and the late Garland Lester. Joyce was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Shirley Marie Akers

Shirley Marie Akers

Jun 4, 2022

Shirley Marie Akers, 82, of Bluefield, WV passed away on Saturday June 4, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on November 19, 1939 in McComas, WV she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Myrtle Jones Davis. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Emma Lou Blevins

Emma Lou Blevins

Jun 4, 2022

Emma Lou Blevins, 77, of Bluefield (Yards), Virginia passed away following a brief Illness on Saturday, June 04, 2022.

Emma Lou was born on Monday, April 23, 1945, in Peterstown, West Virginia to the late Perry Snyder and Louise Virginia Bradley.

Emma Lou was a small in stature but spunky woman to say the least who had an eye for...

Lloyd Lipscomb Jr.

Lloyd Lipscomb Jr.

Jun 2, 2022

Lloyd Lipscomb, Jr. of Welch, WV suddenly departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Beckley ARH Hospital in Beckley, WV. He was born February 12, 1951 to the late Lloyd Lipscomb Sr. and Marion Odessa Smith-Lipscomb.

He was affectionately known by as “Stowood”, “Lip”, and even to some as “Red”. “Stowood” was well known in the community and...

Christopher Daniel Ammons

Christopher Daniel Ammons

Jun 2, 2022

Christopher Daniel Ammons, 42 years old of Rocky Gap Va, passed away Thursday June 2, 2022 in his home.

Surviving him are his two daughters Chloe and Aaliyah Carver of Montcalm WV, Grandson Kyndel Carver, his mother Donna Lusk and Step-father Scooby Quesenberry of Rocky Gap VA. Chris was one among many surviving siblings including Willie Ammons of Princeton WV,...

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