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Billie Sue Davidson

Billie Sue Davidson

Mar 14, 2021

Billie Sue Davidson of Bluefield, VA passed away peacefully at Princeton Community Hospital Sunday March 14, 2021 with her son by her side.

 

Born in Horsepen VA, the daughter of the late Lewis J and Sally Gillespie Patrick. She was a member of the Horsepen Church of Christ and a graduate of Graham High School. She is preceded in...

Joshua Lewis Clower

Joshua Lewis Clower

Mar 9, 2021

Joshua Lewis Clower, born October 23, 1994 in Bluefield, WV, gained his Angel wings on March 9, 2021 at his home in Montcalm, WV.  Joshua was known for his infectious smile, never knowing a stranger and bringing joy to all he met. He was a talented mechanic.  His son, Granger Lee Clower, was the joy of his life. He will...

Craig M. Havens

Craig M. Havens

Mar 8, 2021

Craig M. Havens, age 61, of Montcalm, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.

Craig was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Willie and Joyce Havens as well as his brother and friend, David Havens. Craig is survived by childhood sweetheart and wife of...

Loretta Dawn Bosley

Loretta Dawn Bosley

Mar 7, 2021

Loretta Dawn Burkett Bosley - born August 13, 1947 in Tazewell County, VA to Phillip Burkett and Marie Givens Burkett Davidson.  Loretta worked as a cashier at G.C. Murphy department store and retired as a coil taper from National Electric Coil.  She was a member of the Rocky Gap United Methodist Church.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents,...

Nina Joyce Riggs Black

Nina Joyce Riggs Black

Mar 5, 2021

Friday, March 5, 2021, Nina took Jesus’ hand and danced into heaven.

Born July 29, 1926, in Montcalm, WV, Nina Joyce Riggs Black was the youngest and last surviving child of the fourteen children born to Benjamin Franklin Riggs and Molly Hester Blankenship Riggs.

A member of the Pentecostal Holiness church, Nina was a dedicated Sunday School teacher and women’s...

Larry Joe Black

Larry Joe Black

Mar 3, 2021

Larry Joe Black, 73, of Kade Hollow Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home.

Born on June 21, 1947, he was a son of the late Walton Edward and Mary Elizabeth Conlee Black. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member at the Grace & Truth Family Ministry Center.

In...

Sheila Rita Bishop

Sheila Rita Bishop

Mar 3, 2021

Sheila Rita Bishop, 78, of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home. She was a resident of Mercer County for 30 years and was a retired nurse. Born on May 14, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, Sheila was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Leino O'Sullivan. 

 

Those left to cherish Sheila's...

Clyde Anthony Brown

Clyde Anthony Brown

Mar 2, 2021

Clyde Anthony Brown, 73, of Peel Chestnut Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at a Bluefield hospital.

Born on July 21, 1947 in Coaldale, he was a son of Agnes Davidson Williams of Bluefield and the late Clyde G. Brown. He was a lifelong resident of Peel Chestnut Mountain and was a veteran of the US Army Reserves....

Crystal Dawn Pruitt

Crystal Dawn Pruitt

Mar 2, 2021

Crystal Dawn Pruitt, 43, of Jefferson Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on March 2, 2021.

Services to celebrate her life will be on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM with Minister Tony Reed officiating. 

Friends may call one hour prior, from 2:00-3:00 at the funeral home

 

Paulette Daugherty

Paulette Daugherty

Feb 25, 2021

Paulette Sue Daugherty, 58, of Lower Long Pole, Panther, WV passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital following a brief illness. Paulette was the daughter of the late Maston and Pauline Bailey. Paulette was preceded in death by her husband William Daugherty. Son, Cory Daugherty. Brothers, Brian, Roger, and Randy Bailey. Left to cherish her memory are...

Donald R. Thomas

Donald R. Thomas

Feb 23, 2021

Donald R. Thomas, 81, of Harry Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.

Born on February 2, 1940 in Bluewell, he was a son of the late Georgia Steelman and Harvey Holleman. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluewell and was an active member of the Mid-Way Christian Church....

Constance "Connie" Ann Anderson

Constance "Connie" Ann Anderson

Feb 22, 2021

Constance (Connie) A. Anderson, 76, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. She was a resident of Mercer County for over 50 years and was a member of Edgemont Baptist Church and retired as a telephone company clerk after 30 years of service.  Born April 25, 1944 in Richwood, WV, Connie was a daughter of...

Shirley Mae Rose Lucado

Shirley Mae Rose Lucado

Feb 21, 2021

“..to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8.

 

Shirley Mae Rose Lucado of Montcalm, WV left this earth for her heavenly home on February 21, 2021 at the age of 83. 

 

She was born on April 8, 1937 in Roderfield, WV to her late parents Jesse Henry and Pauline...

Vaylee Oliver

Vaylee Oliver

Feb 21, 2021

Vaylee Oliver, 83, of Pettry Hill Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on July 4, 1938 in Skygusty, she was a daughter of the late Garnie and Barbara Casey Miller. She was of the Baptist faith and was the former co-owner of Mac’s Drive-In in Keystone.

In addition...

Guy Joseph "Joe" Lambert

Guy Joseph "Joe" Lambert

Feb 20, 2021

 

Gretna..........Guy Joseph “Joe” Lambert, age 76 of Gretna, formerly of Bramwell, West Virginia died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his residence.     

Born August 31, 1944 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Joseph Eldridge Lambert and Mildred Jones Lambert.  Joe retried from US Steel and he was a National Guard Veteran.  He enjoyed playing...

Jeffery Lynn Zamberlan

Jeffery Lynn Zamberlan

Feb 20, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Zamberlan, 75, of Hurricane, West Virginia, returned to his heavenly home on February 20, 2021.

Jeff was born to the late George B. Zamberlan and Ann Leontuck Zamberlan on January 27, 1946, in Bluefield, WV. He was a retired coal miner and faithful member of God’s Tabernacle of Praise.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and...

Howard Donald Mitchem

Howard Donald Mitchem

Feb 20, 2021

Howard Donald Mitchem, 85, of Yards Road, Bluefield, VA, formerly of Trinity, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Born on December 17, 1935 in Pageton, WV, he was a son of the late Allen and Maude Cooper Mitchem. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 4 years and was a retired coal miner....

Curtis Ray Bailey, Sr.

Curtis Ray Bailey, Sr.

Feb 19, 2021

Curtis Ray Bailey, Sr., 67, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.  Born March 13, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Everett and Betty Coeburn Bailey.  Curtis was preceded in death by his sister, Leta Bailey.

 

Those left to cherish Curtis’s memory are his wife, Rindell Stevenson Bailey; son, Curtis Ray Bailey,...

Mary Ann Cottingham

Mary Ann Cottingham

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Ann Cottingham, 74, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born on July 5, 1946 in Salem, OR, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Alma Geier Kinnan. She was a retired nursing home administrator.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Cottingham, Sr.

Survivors include sons, Todd, Russell...

Carl Russell Tabor

Carl Russell Tabor

Feb 16, 2021

Carl Russell Tabor, 54, of Bluewell, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  Born June 8, 1966, he was a son of the late Carl Andrew Tabor and Betty Jane DeQuino Tabor.  In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sister, Samantha Jane DeQuino.  Surviving is his son, Andrew Russell Tabor; and sister, Sherri Willer of...

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