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Michael Cochran
Apr 22, 2022
Michael “Mickey” Jerry Cochran, 46, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on July 1, 1975, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Jerry and Esther Walker Cochran of Bluefield, WV.
Mickey had been a resident of Bluefield, West Virginia all his life. After graduating from PSHS in 1993 he...
Suzanne Rotenberry
Apr 22, 2022
Suzanne Rotenberry, 77, passed away April 22, 2022. Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Rotenberry and her daughter, Rebecca Rotenberry.
The services will be at Woodlawn Memorial in Bluefield, WV on Friday May 6th at 1:00 p.m. Suzanne will be forever missed by those who knew and loved her. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Rotenberry family.
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Carol Jean Coeburn
Apr 21, 2022
Carol Jean Coeburn, 78, of Montcalm, WV, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Born December 28, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Dollie Pennington Lusk. Carol was a parts runner for Lusk Disposal and was a member of Deliverance Temple Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
David James Peaks
Apr 21, 2022
David James Peaks 64 departed this world Thursday April 21, 2022 to join the Lord and reunite with his Heavenly family.
David was born May 5, 1958 in Welch, WV. He worked at Lambert’s Construction Company, where he thrived. David didn’t require much, he was a simple man, that loved his family. He was so proud of his Grandkids, always...
Terry Luther Furches
Apr 20, 2022
Our hero, Terry Luther Furches, 68, of Bluefield, WV, was reunited with his high school sweetheart and love of his life (Bunchy) Risa Lou Furches on April 20, 2022. He worked as a coal miner for 18 years and believed in the Catholic and Latter-Day Saints faith. Terry loved and cherished his cat, Azrael, taking his boat to the lake,...
Jacob Steven Farmer
Apr 19, 2022
Jacob “Jake” Steven Farmer, 37, of Belle, WV, and formerly of Pageton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Born on January 11, 1985 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Mary Blevins Farmer of Radford, VA and the late Gregory Farmer. He was employed by Panther Creek Mining.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in...
David Lee Hall Sr.
Apr 17, 2022
David Lee Hall Sr., 77, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born April 11, 1945, in Charlestown, MD, he was a son of the late Jack Carl and Annie Evans Hall. He was a life-long resident of Bluefield, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a retired construction...
Wolford Stanley East
Apr 17, 2022
Wolford “Stanley” East passed peacefully in his sleep at Clinch Valley Medical Center on April 17, 2022. Stan had fought a years-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, but recently succumbed to complications from a bone infection.
Stan was a 3rd generation coal miner, retired from US Steel #50, and was an active member of the United Mine Workers of America (Local...
Dorothy Lee Martin
Apr 16, 2022
Dorothy Lee Martin, 65, of Red Oak Ridge Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home.
Born on October 22, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Neal and Joyce Lee Strong Martin. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special...
Kevin Matthew Carver
Apr 16, 2022
Kevin Matthew Carver was taken from this world too soon April 16, 2022, at the age of 26. Born August 3, 1995, he was the son of Christy and Mark Oliver of Bluefield.
Kevin was a family man to his core. He cared deeply for his family and shared a very special bond with his twin sister, Kelsey Lawson. His...
Dorothy Juanita Barrett
Apr 15, 2022
Dorothy Juanita Barrett, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at a Bluefield hospital.
Born on August 13, 1949 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Lois Phillips. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member of the Grace Christian Church. She was a homemaker.
In addition...
Nancy Gaye Belgrano
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy Gaye Belgrano, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home. Born on July 14, 1949, she was a graduate of Graham High School and she received a bachelor’s degree from Bluefield State College. Over the years, Nancy worked as a cosmetologist and held several positions in communications and customer service before retirement.
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Deannie Nolan Mitchem
Apr 14, 2022
Deannie Nolan Mitchem, 78, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 19, 1943 in Beartown, WV, he was the son of the late William Everette and Juanita Crowder Mitchem.
Deannie was a retired coal miner with 32 years of service and loved his job. He worked at Crane Creek...
Lisa Renea Blizzard
Apr 8, 2022
Lisa Renea Blizzard, 59, of Princeton, WV passed away on April 8, 2022, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born September 11, 1962, in Welch, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Bernice Morgan Blizzard. Lisa was a homemaker and had been a resident of Princeton, West Virginia for the last 15 years.
In addition to her parents,...
James Winford Adkins, Jr.
Apr 8, 2022
James Winford Adkins, Jr., 64, of Montcalm, WV passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at McDowell Nursing and Rehab. Born July 18, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late James W. and Patricia Ann Honaker Adkins, Sr. James was a veteran of the United States Marines and was a retired truck driver. James is survived by...
Viola Wooldridge
Apr 6, 2022
Viola Childs Wooldridge, 92, of Pageton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022. She went peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Skygusty, WV.
Viola was born on December 14, 1929, in Jenkin Jones WV, and was the daughter of the late Riley Greer and Ethel Childs. She along with her husband and children...
Michael Vincent Barber
Apr 5, 2022
Michael Vincent (Drag) Barber, 63 of Davy, WV 24828 (Twin Branch) went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital-WVU, Morgantown, WV. Born April 24, 1958 in Welch, WV to the late Helen M.(Rhodes) Barber, Odham, and the late Vivian Vincent Barber. He was proceeded in death by maternal grandparents Forrest Rhodes and Mabel G....
Earnest Edward Grubb
Apr 5, 2022
Earnest Edward Grubb, 99, of Airport Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home.
Born on December 23, 1922 in Havaco, WV, he was a son of the late Adam and Josie Stroupe Grubb. He had been a resident of Mercer County 30 years and was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a...
Ginger Ann Lail
Apr 4, 2022
Ginger Ann Lail, 49 of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born March 12, 1973 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of the late Donald Edward and Phyllis Ann Thomas Carter, Sr. Ginger was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Bluewell Church of God. In addition to her parents,...
William Russell Taylor
Apr 3, 2022
William Russell (Russ) Taylor, 76, of Bluefield WV passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Born March 23, 1946 in Bluefield WV he was the son of of the late Frank and Dorothy McIntosh Taylor. He was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. He retired from Citizens Communications as a warehouse clerk. Russ served...
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