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Mary Cecile Martin

Mary Cecile Martin

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Cecile Neel Martin, 84, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Loving Hands Adult Care in Bluefield.

Born on August 11, 1937 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Elmo and Mary Ball Neel. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bluefield, VA and was a graduate of...

Fairley Lee Burks, Jr.

Fairley Lee Burks, Jr.

Aug 16, 2021

Fairley Lee Burks Jr. 57, of Princeton WV gained his wings after a long-time illness on August 16th 2021 at his residence in Princeton Wv. Fairley was born on October 11th 1963 in Welch WV to Fairley Burks SR., and Gracie Burks.

 Fairley Jr. graduated from Mountain View High School in 1984 and was married to Lesha (Roberts) Burks from...

Jeremiah Isaac Floyd

Jeremiah Isaac Floyd

Aug 15, 2021

Jeremiah Isaac Floyd age 3 went to be with Jesus on August 15th 2021 due to his Cerebral Palsy.

He was beautiful brown eyed little boy loved by many. He left behind his twin bother Jayce Floyd, little sister Jordyn Floyd, big sisters Sanai Floyd and Justice Brooks and also a big bother Jamel Floyd Jr who all loved him...

Juanita Curran

Juanita Curran

Aug 14, 2021

Juanita Hall Curran, 92, of New Hope Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on February 2, 1929 in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sally Hudgins Hall. She was a graduate of McComas High School and was a retired waitress at Frankie’s La’Salute in Bluewell. She...

David Allen Hubbard

David Allen Hubbard

Aug 13, 2021

David Allen Hubbard, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital, Bluefield E.R. Born December 13, 1952, in Tazewell, Virginia, he was a son of the late Wesley Hubbard and Margaret Coleman Perdue. He was of the Baptist faith and was a welder by trade. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in...

Patricia Gail Lightfoot

Patricia Gail Lightfoot

Aug 10, 2021

Patricia Gail Crouch Lightfoot, 81, of Bluefield, WV emerged victorious in her courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital .

 

Patricia was born on Easter Sunday, March 24th, 1940 in Crumpler, WV. She was the 10th of 15 children born to the late Ashby Lee and Annie Young Crouch. Patricia was a 1958...

Lawrence William O'Donnell

Lawrence William O'Donnell

Aug 10, 2021

Lawrence William O’Donnell, Sr., age 89, of Skating Rink Hollow Road, Bluefield, WV went to Join his forever love, Eloise O’Donnell on August 10, 2021.

 

Born on April 11, 1932 in Crystal, WV, he was a son of the late Shannon and Beulah “Brown” O’Donnell. He was a US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was...

Lucille M Taylor

Lucille M Taylor

Aug 10, 2021

Lucille M. Taylor, 98, of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield, WV, passed after a short illness on August 10, 2021 at the Galax Rehab and Nursing Center.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin W. Taylor and sons, Melvin and David.  Survived by her daughters, Linda, Ann, Sandra, and Frankie; and son, Richard, all living around the Galax, VA...

Hazel Ellen Potter

Hazel Ellen Potter

Aug 8, 2021

Hazel Ellen Potter (McNew), 91 years old, ended her journey here on earth to be with the Lord in the early hours of Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by her family at home.  Born on August 12, 1929 at Davy, WV, she was the daughter of Denita McNew (Trent) and Charles McNew of Asco, WV. Miss Potter was a resident...

William Ellis Glover

William Ellis Glover

Aug 6, 2021

William Ellis Glover, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021.  Born July 23, 1953 in North Tazewell, VA, he was a son of Betty Jo Patterson Glover and the late Omar Glover.  In addition to his father, William was preceded in death by a brother, Butch Glover.  William had been a resident of Bluefield, WV since 1998...

Raymond Hassel Dinger

Raymond Hassel Dinger

Aug 4, 2021

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Raymond Hassel Dinger was carried into the arms of Jesus by the heavenly angels at 2:55 PM at his home in Bluefield, WV with his loving wife of 73 years, Sarah, and his loving family by his side.

 

Raymond was born May 29, 1930 in Bluefield, WV. Growing up he trained and enjoyed working...

Margaret Edith Wimmer Underwood

Margaret Edith Wimmer Underwood

Aug 4, 2021

Margaret Edith Wimmer Underwood, 88, of Bluefield WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Carson City, NV.

Margaret was born in Bluefield, WV on May 9, 1933. She was the daughter of Verlie and Mary Carter Wimmer.   Margaret had a passion for gardening and canning, and a love for her many nieces and...

Shirley Ayers

Shirley Ayers

Aug 1, 2021

Rock-Shirley Ayers, 83, of Rock, WV, passed away Sunday August 1, 2021 at her home. Born March 23, 1938 in Belle, WV, she was a daughter of the late James P. and Earnestine Bostic Gilmore. Ms. Ayers was a loving mother and a very avid supporter of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The Moose Lodge. In addition...

Terry Lee Coe

Terry Lee Coe

Jul 28, 2021

Terry Lee “Hound Dawg” Coe, 56, of Abbs Valley, VA, went home to be with the LORD on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.

Born on May 6, 1965 in Welch, he was a son of the late Eulas Haller and Pauline Hundley Coe. Terry was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle...

Margaret Lynn Lambert

Margaret Lynn Lambert

Jul 25, 2021

Margaret Lynn Lambert, 56, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Tazewell Community Hospital.  Born August 18, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH, she was a daughter of the late Cart and Nadine Gibson. She had worked as a nurse at Westwood in Bluefield, VA and had been employed as a personal caregiver.  Everyone who knew her loved...

Alisha Starr Ratliff

Alisha Starr Ratliff

Jul 23, 2021

Alisha Starr Ratliff, 42, of Kannapolis, NC and formerly of Bluewell, passed away on July 23, 2021 from a short illness. 

She attended Bluefield High School and received her medical assistant degree from National College of Business and Technology in Princeton in 2011. Alisha was a a diehard Prince fan, Everything Prince and finally made the trip to Paisley...

Joey Wayne Surface

Joey Wayne Surface

Jul 19, 2021

Joey Wayne Surface, 47, of Princeton, WV, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 of natural causes.  He lost his battle with a series of cardiovascular diseases. Born March 12, 1974 in Princeton WV, he was the son of Yvonne Bowyer Barnette and the late Roger Wayne Surface. Joey was a loving father, son and brother. His smile was infectious. He...

James N. Barrett

James N. Barrett

Jul 17, 2021

James N. Barrett, 78, of Sheppet Street (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on May 29, 1943 in McComas, he was a son of the late Julia Sheppet. He attended Concord College and was a US Marine veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a retired equipment operator for American Electric Power....

Cora Mae Wimmer

Cora Mae Wimmer

Jul 16, 2021

Cora Mae Wimmer, 91, of Yards VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Westwood Medical Center. Born October 12, 1929 in Nemours, WV she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Rye.

Cora loved her family dearly. She worked hard her whole life up until she was 79 years old...

Emma Lavin

Emma Lavin

Jul 11, 2021

When I count my blessings, I count you twice

Bluefield, WV- Emma Peltz Lavin of Bluefield passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11th at the young age of 101. Born on April 1, 1920 in Elkhorn, WV. She was the daughter of Joseph and Anna Peltz, she is also preceded in death by her dear husband Sam Lavin, Sr., her...

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