Obituaries

Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries

Dallas Dewey Hubbard, Jr.

Dallas Dewey Hubbard, Jr.

Jun 28, 2022

Dallas Dewey Hubbard, Jr., 74, of Hubbard Lane (Glenwood), Princeton, WV, passed away on June 28, 2022, at Princeton Community Hospital following an accident at his home.

Born on September 26, 1947, in Montcalm, WV, he was a son of the late Dallas Dewey Hubbard and Pauline Sheets Hubbard Lucado. Dallas went to Montcalm High School and shortly after school...

Clyde Slaughter Jr.

Clyde Slaughter Jr.

Jun 27, 2022

Clyde Slaughter, Jr., 77, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home. Born May 19, 1945, in McDowell County, WV, he was a son of the late Clyde Slaughter, Sr. and Bonnie Slaughter. Clyde had been a resident of Bluefield since 1999. He was retired from the United States Army and was a member of the...

Khyler Lamont Battle

Khyler Lamont Battle

Jun 25, 2022

Gentle is God's way and humble is God's heart. On June 25th, His light shown down on Khyler Lamont Battle, and he is now resting in God's embrace.

Born June 12, 2022 at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, he was little but mighty.  From giving peace signs, to his toe touches, he was perfect in every way.

Those left to...

William Lawrence Davis, Sr.

William Lawrence Davis, Sr.

Jun 24, 2022

Rev. William Lawrence Davis, Sr., 94, of Rye Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on April 26, 1928 Petulama, CA, he was a son of the late Reginald C. and Gladys Moore Davis. He had lived in Nemours for 23 years and was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. He...

Mary Ann Atwell

Mary Ann Atwell

Jun 21, 2022

Mary Ann Atwell, age 74, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of McDowell County, died on Tuesday June 21, 2022 in Salisbury.

 

 

Born on July 1, 1947 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Ethel Burks King. She was a devoted wife and mother. She had lived in North Carolina for the past 15 years....

Thelma Rosene Fields

Thelma Rosene Fields

Jun 21, 2022

Thelma Rosene Fields, 93, of Bluefield, WV passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 23, 1928 in Falls Mills, VA, she was a daughter of the late Authur and Stacy Wimmer. She was a member of the Brushfork Baptist Church where she was very active in Women on Missions. Thelma worked for years at the...

Richard L. Hayes

Richard L. Hayes

Jun 20, 2022

Richard L. Hayes 44, of Bluefield, WV was called home on June 20 ,2022 after a brief illness.

He was a loving and devoted father, husband, son, brother and best friend. He had the kindest heart and never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved spending time with friends and family. He was...

Suzanne Adell Muncy

Suzanne Adell Muncy

Jun 20, 2022

Suzanne Adell Worley Muncy, 71, of Princeton, WV passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at her home. Born December 25, 1950 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Marie Gipman Worley. Suzanne was of the Methodist Faith and was former postmaster at Rosefield Post office in McDowell County. In addition to her parents, Suzanne was...

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...