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Patricia Ann Watkins
Jul 30, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Watkins, 73, of Bluefield, West Virginia on July 30, 2024.
Pat spent most of her life in West Virginia and visited Maryland frequently where she could enjoy time with family. She enjoyed being a Granny and Great Granny, spending time with her kids and grandkids and great-grandkids, watching them play...
James John Honosky
Jul 30, 2024
James John Honosky, Sr. of Glen Allen, VA, peacefully left this world to join his beloved Betty on July 30, 2024. Jim was born to Tony and Lilly Honosky on December 23, 1935, in Elbert, WV.
Jim, known as Fess to his friends, spent his childhood in the coal mine hollers where he became an accomplished football player for Gary High...
Dewey Thomas Smith
Jul 28, 2024
Dewey Thomas Smith, 83, of Kimball, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield.
Born on December 10, 1940 in Carswell Hollow, he was a son of the late Wayne William and Emma Mae Smith. He was a member of the Carswell Community Church and was a disabled coal miner for Eastern Coal Company....
Joan Delores Semonco
Jul 26, 2024
Joan Delores Semonco of 281 Red Oak Ridge, Bluefield, West Virginia, departed on July 26, 2024. Honoring her wishes to be cared for at home, she was surrounded by the love of her family.
Joan was born September 29, 1931, in Ashland, West Virgina, to parents Lula May and Ed Walker. The oldest of ten siblings, she was known as the...
Clinton Thompson
Jul 26, 2024
Clinton Thompson, 84, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born June 28, 1940, in Maybeury, WV, he was the last living son of Charles and Mae Smith Thompson. Clinton worked over forty years in the coal mining industry and was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents and siblings, Clinton was preceded...
Herbert Preston Asbury, Sr.
Jul 24, 2024
Herbert P. Asbury, Sr. 86 of Abb’s Valley, Virginia passed away July 24, 2024, at his home with family by his side. Born in Boissevain, he was the son of Nan and Richard Asbury. He was a Pocahontas High School graduate. Herbert had many jobs but was a coal miner at heart. His hobby was working. He went to work...
James Franklin Shrader
Jul 24, 2024
James Franklin Shrader
James Franklin Shrader (Jim), 89, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Ridge Care Assisted Living in Princeton.
Jim was born March 21, 1935, at home on Shrader Hollow Road near Bramwell. He was the youngest of ten and last surviving child of the late Isaiah Welch and Flora Belle Shrader. He graduated from Bramwell High School...
Judy Ann Weaver
Jul 23, 2024
Judy Ann Weaver, 70 of Montcalm, WV gained her Heavenly wings on July 23, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born November 22,1953 in Cherryville, NC daughter to Dora's Sisk and Shirley Beam.
Judy worked several jobs throughout her lifetime including the Beach Bar in Brigantine, NJ, and Atlantic County Utility Authority in EHT, NJ where she met lots of lifelong friends.
Judy...
Edith Parker Miller
Jul 21, 2024
Edith Parker Miller, 87, of 2705 Clovis Street, Bluefield, WV passed away peacefully listening to music, holding her niece's hand on July 21, 2024 at Princeton Hospital.
Edith was born on October 26, 1936 at home on Peel Chesnut Mountain to the late James Edgar Murphy and Grace Dove Murphy. Edith attended Abbs Valley Elementary, Pocahontas High School and Bluefield State...
Dayton Leith Musick
Jul 17, 2024
Dayton Leith Musick, 70, passed away on July 17, 2024.
He was born in Coaldale, WV. He graduated from Bramwell High School and received a Bachelor degree from Bluefield State College. He served in the United States Air Force with the 3704 Squadron Flight 1240. He was a quiet but generous man and he loved unconditionally.
He was preceeded in death by...
Teddy Ray Christian
Jul 16, 2024
Teddy Ray Christian, 60, of Bluefield, WV passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at WVU Medicine Bluefield E.R. Born April 16, 1964 in Welch, WV, Teddy was a son of the late Abraham Lincoln Christian and Hazel Horn Christian.
Those left to cherish Teddy’s memory are his companion, Irene Mitchell of the home; son, Todd Christian; also several children Teddy...
MacKenzie Brooke Johnson
Jul 15, 2024
MacKenzie Brooke Johnson, affectionately known as Kenzie, went to be with the Lord as the angels came down and took her hand and led her to her Heavenly home on July 15, 2024 in her hometown of Princeton, WV.
Kenzie had a beautiful heart and smile. She loved her music. She loved to dance. She loved to be around people, especially...
James V. Lawless
Jul 14, 2024
James V. Lawless of Waynesburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. Born November 28, 1934 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Phillip and Pearl Dove Lawless. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Consol Coal Company where he served as Superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Lawless;...
Jimmy Vincent Neve
Jul 14, 2024
Reverend Jimmy Vincent Neve fondly known as "Jim" was born on August 9, 1935 in Bartley, WV to his late parents Vincenzo Nevi and Clementina Dominici. He peacefully completed his earthly journey July 14, 2024, in Cibolo, TX, with family by his side.
He served his country from 1956 - 1958 as a B52 Stratofortress jet engine mechanic in the United...
Jessie Browning
Jul 14, 2024
Jessie Browning, 75, of Lerona, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at WVU Medicine: Princeton Community Hospital after a long illness. He was born on July 15, 1948, in McDowell County, WV, and was the son of the late William and Belle Kerns Browning. Jessie was a member of the North Narrows Tabernacle Church and the United Mine...
Laura Lee Null
Jul 13, 2024
Laura Lee Payne Null, 91, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on April 12, 1933 in Mercer County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Pearl Lee and Elizabeth Dollinger Payne. She had been a resident of Bluefield for over 50 years and was retired purchasing agent for...
Troy Allen Bailey
Jul 12, 2024
Troy A. Bailey, 50, of Montcalm, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Richmond, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Bailey, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Maranda; fiance, Diana Quillan; his mother, Faye; sister Sandra (Lonnie); brothers, Herman, Jr. (Valerie), Chris (Virginia); niece, Bethany; nephews, Andrew, Eric, Aaron; uncle, Johnny (Debbie) adn several other...
Oral V. Christian
Jul 8, 2024
Oral "Buddy" Christian, 84, of Princeton (formerly of Raysal), West Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2024. Born on April 8, 1940, Buddy was known for his kind, funny, and creative spirit. He retired from his career as a coal miner, a job that reflected his hardworking nature.
Buddy was a devoted member of the Jesus Church of Bartley, where he...
William Dalton Gillenwater
Jul 8, 2024
William Dalton “WD” Gillenwater, 88, of Bluefield passed from his earthly home on July 8, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in McComas, West Virginia on February 7, 1936, to Thomas Edward Gillenwater and Sylvia Ours Lusk Gillenwater.
WD was strong, hardworking, kind and gentle soul. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His passion was anything WVU...
Richard Gene Eldreth
Jul 8, 2024
Richard Gene Eldreth, passed at his home with family, Monday, July 8, 2024.
Born in Northfork to Garvie and Martha on July 27, 1942. Dickie was loved by many and was a man of few words. Richard was an army veteran and served as a police office in Northfork WV for over 35 years. Give him a fishing pole and a...
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