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Shirley Ann Honaker

Shirley Ann Honaker

Jan 30, 2022

Shirley Ann Honaker, 85, of Bluefield, West Virginia passed Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her home. Born February 26, 1936, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late William Stanley and Cornelia Woodard Honaker.

Shirley was a resident of Bluefield all her life, she retired from AEP Division Office and was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish her memories...

Melvin Prevento, Sr.

Melvin Prevento, Sr.

Jan 30, 2022

Melvin (Mitz) Prevento Sr., of 206 Elm St. Tazewell, VA passed away January 30, 2022, after a long illness. Born January 10, 1926, in Mohegan, West Virginia, he had made his home with his daughter Glenna Hale for the last 3 years. He grew up in Asco and Davy, West Virginia. His parents were Andy and Augustina Onogoramo Prevento who...

Eloise Jane "Janie" Tiller

Eloise Jane "Janie" Tiller

Jan 30, 2022

Eloise Jane Tiller (Janie), 69, of Princeton, West Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 30, 2022, at her home.

Born August 9, 1952, in Goodwill, WV, she was a daughter of the late William Roland Tiller and Annie Eloise Tiller. She was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church and a faithful...

Judy Ann Carter

Judy Ann Carter

Jan 29, 2022

Judy Ann Barrett Carter, 73, of Old Bramwell Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday , January 29, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Born on March 2, 1948 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Louella Ballard Barrett.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Barrett Duncan of Cary, NC.

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John David Wright

John David Wright

Jan 28, 2022

John David Wright, 74 of Princeton West Virginia formally Wrights Mountain, Rock, West Virginia passed away at home on Friday January 28th, 2022.

John was the son of the late David and Virginia Cullop Wright.

In life, we love you dearly

In death, we love you still

In our hearts, you hold a place no one else will ever feel.

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Kevin Wayne Mabe

Kevin Wayne Mabe

Jan 28, 2022

Kevin Wayne Mabe, 58, of Rock, WV, departed the world to be with his Heavenly father on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and love.

Wayne was born on September 29, 1963 in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles William and Anna Alberta Mabe. He has an associate’s degree in civil engineering and surveying...

Ryland Fairly Mitchem

Ryland Fairly Mitchem

Jan 27, 2022

Ryland Fairly Mitchem, 72, of Bluewell, WV passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1949 in Bluewell, WV, he was the son of the late Everett William Mitchem and Juanita Crowder Mitchem Hoge.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin daughters, Michelle and Melissia Mitchem; and two brothers, Dale...

Linda Dean Shilling

Linda Dean Shilling

Jan 27, 2022

Linda Dean Shilling, 71, of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on January 4, 1951 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Wall Mullins. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She...

Carol Jane Epperson

Carol Jane Epperson

Jan 26, 2022

Carol Jane Epperson, 61, of Rock, WV passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield Emergency Room.  Born September 26, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert Junior and Lula Jane Dickerson Epperson.  She was a life-lone resident of Rock, WV and was as homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Carol was...

Wanda Scott Hornick

Wanda Scott Hornick

Jan 23, 2022

Wanda Scott Hornick, 78, of Welch, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Loving Hands Adult Care in Bluefield.

Born on September 23, 1943, in Welch, she was a daughter of the late John Walter and Ellen Slone Scott. She had been a resident of McDowell County for most of her life and was a member of the...

Christie Ann Szakacs

Christie Ann Szakacs

Jan 23, 2022

Christie Ann Szakacs, 61, of Bluefield, VA, departed this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1960 in Union, WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles William and Anna Alberta Campbell Mabe.  She was a faithful member of MapleView Church of Christ. She enjoyed sending...

Marline Ellison Basham

Marline Ellison Basham

Jan 23, 2022

Marline Ellison Basham, 74, of Bluefield WV, passed away on January 23rd, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after battling a short illness.

Marline was born in Bluefield, WV on November 26, 1948, to Chalk Ellison and Hazel Pizzini.  She attended Montcalm Middle School and High School. Marline is preceded in death by her mother Hazel Pizzini, her father Chalk Ellison...

Robin Leigh Gallinger

Robin Leigh Gallinger

Jan 22, 2022

On the morning of January 22, 2022, Robin Leigh Gallinger, 57, or Bluefield, VA, went to be with her heavenly father. She was surrounded by her loving family in her own home. Robin worked at Bluefield Hematology Oncology for 27 years. She loved her job and co-workers dearly. Robin coached basketball, loved watching sports and cherished her time and adventures...

Dennis Paul Pennington

Dennis Paul Pennington

Jan 22, 2022

Dennis Paul Pennington of Glenwood received his heavenly reward and was carried into the arms of Jesus January 22, 2022, at Princeton Health Care surrounded by family. Born January 28, 1961, in Princeton to Cecil (Gene) Pennington and Eula Pennington.

Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Pennington. He is survived by his father, Gene Pennington of Glenwood;...

Delton Stanley Sparks

Delton Stanley Sparks

Jan 20, 2022

DeIton "De" Stanley Sparks, II, of Bluefield, VA died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Tazewell Hospital.

Born on June 21, 1975 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Peggy Hutchens Sparks of Nemours, WV and the late DeIton Stanley "Hambone" Sparks. He had lived in Bluefield, VA for the past 9 years and was of the Roman Catholic...

Robert Charles Wilson

Robert Charles Wilson

Jan 20, 2022

Robert Charles Wilson, 52, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born January 14, 1970 in Heidelberg, Germany, he was a son of the late Otis and Marie Helen Boulanger Foote. Robert was a jack of all trades and could do anything he set his mind to. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Joey Delbert Gills

Joey Delbert Gills

Jan 19, 2022

Joey Delbert Gills, 75, of Rocky Gap, Virginia and formerly of Bluefield, WV passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Born on January 23, 1946 in Bluefield, West Virginia he was the son of the late Steward and Callie Scott Gills. Joey was a retired machinist for Pike and served with the National Guard. He was a resident of Rocky...

Darrell C. Belcher

Darrell C. Belcher

Jan 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of Darrell C. Belcher, MD, 81 of Bluefield, West Virginia, on January 19, 2022. He is survived by his partner of 28 years, Regina Gwinn Eckle of Green Sulphur Springs, WV, brother Danny Belcher, Burlington, NC, wife and mother of his children, Ollie B. Belcher (married 1961-1981) four children; Julia...

Bobby Ray Clark, Sr.

Bobby Ray Clark, Sr.

Jan 19, 2022

Bobby Ray Clark, Sr., 67, of Monroe, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born November 3, 1954, he was a son of the late Junior Lee and Lena J. Spicer Clark. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for the Board of Education in Monroe, NC. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in...

Earnest Dean Bailey, Jr.

Earnest Dean Bailey, Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Earnest Dean Bailey, Jr., 39, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 after a long hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Born April 8, 1982 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Barbara Jo Walker Bailey and the late Earnest Dean Bailey. In addition to his father, JR was preceded in death by a sister, Belinda Gail Bailey. He...

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