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Debra Gay Millirones

Debra Gay Millirones

Dec 4, 2024

Debra Millirones, 68, of Northfork, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home. 

Born on October 2, 1956, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Virginia Graham. Debra was a resident of McDowell County for 68 years and worked in healthcare. 

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her companion...

Donald  Carter

Donald Carter

Dec 2, 2024

Donald Carter 86, of Montcalm West Virginia, passed away peacefully at the Emogene Dolin Joan’s Hospice House of Huntington, West Virginia, on December 2nd, 2024. 

He was born in Fall River, WV on November 29th, 1938, to the parents of Charlie and Mary (Blankenship) Carter. He lived most of his life in Big Sandy and Roderfield, WV.

Donald was one of nine...

Charles Robert Bolt

Charles Robert Bolt

Nov 30, 2024

Charles Robert Bolt was born on December 15 1970 to Robert James Bolt and Elva Sue Graham Bolt in Welch WV. He was a graduate of Mount View High-school in Welch in 1989. He went to trade school for auto body/mechanics in which he excelled in. After high-school started working for Nationwise Auto parts on Bluefield Ave. When Nationwise went...

Wanda Ellen Graham

Wanda Ellen Graham

Nov 26, 2024

Wanda Ellen Graham, 80, of Pageton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Born on July 22, 1944 in Welch, she was a daughter of the late John H. Graham, Sr., and Georgia Sexton Graham. She had been a resident of Pageton for 35 years and was a member of the Pageton Community Church.

In...

Joseph Daniel Branscome, Sr.

Joseph Daniel Branscome, Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Joseph Daniel Branscome, Sr., 79, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his home. He had been a resident of Princeton for fifty years. Born October 12, 1945, in Matoaka, WV, he was a son of the late E.G. Branscome, Sr. and Aline Vest Branscome. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served...

Nellie Eugenia Law

Nellie Eugenia Law

Nov 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nellie Eugenia Webb Law on November 25, 2024, at the age of 96. Nellie was born on March 8, 1928, in McComas, West Virginia, to Albert and Elsie Webb. 

Nellie married the love of her life, George O. Law, on October 1, 1943, and was married for 66...

Jackie Lee Jennings

Jackie Lee Jennings

Nov 25, 2024

Jackie Lee Jennings, 72, of Montcalm, WV, passed Monday, November 25, 2024, at Bland County Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his family. 

Born September 29, 1952, in Montcalm, WV, he was a son of the late Woodrow L. and Delma Reed Jennings. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the Montcalm/Bluefield area. He was a retired coal miner and a member of...

Patricia Louise Sexton

Patricia Louise Sexton

Nov 24, 2024

Patricia Lousie Sexton, 67, of Bluefield, WV, passed Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home. 

Born July 2, 1957, in Welch, WV, she was a daughter to the late Paul Elisa and Nannie Marie Ball Sexton. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a homemaker. 

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Valerie Casey and Connie Gilbert; and a...

Cletis Albert Shilling

Cletis Albert Shilling

Nov 19, 2024

Cletis Albert Shilling, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Born August 21, 1950, in Crystal, WV, he was a son of the late Orville and Sally Johnson Shilling. Cletis was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV, and was a member of Duhring Church of Christ. He was retired from D & S...

Roger Lee Dean

Roger Lee Dean

Nov 19, 2024

Roger Lee Dean, 77, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home. 

Roger was born September 1, 1947, in Panther, WV. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Robert Dean. 

Left to cherish Roger's memory is his son-in-law, Robert Hurley, of the home. 

In...

Amy Katelyn Johnson

Amy Katelyn Johnson

Nov 14, 2024

Amy Katelyn Johnson, 23, of Baltimore, Maryland, formerly of Anawalt, WV, passed Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Amy was born September 10, 2001, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter to Claude S. and Diane Sue Sizemore Johnson. 

Those left to cherish Amy's memory are her parents, Claude and Diane Johnson, of Anawalt, WV; sisters, Haley Williams, of Anawalt, WV, Emily Johnson, of...

Jeremy Scott Farmer

Jeremy Scott Farmer

Nov 14, 2024

Jeremy Scott Farmer, 37 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024.  Jeremy was born April 8, 1987 in Bluefield WV and grew up in Skygusty WV.  Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, Devon Wesley Farmer (10/9/21) and stepbrother Joshua Darby (12/2/14).  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Ann (Ball) Darby...

Brenda Kay Persianni

Brenda Kay Persianni

Nov 14, 2024

Brenda Persianni 72 of Easley, SC went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 surrounded by loving family.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Elmer "Darrell" Persianni, son Christopher Michael Persianni, both parents Verman and Charlotte Underwood.

Brenda was survived by son Darrell "Brian" Persianni and (Kristie) of Robersonville NC and daughter Belinda Dent and (Mark) of...

Ruby Marie McCroskey

Ruby Marie McCroskey

Nov 10, 2024

Ruby Marie McCroskey

April 12, 1942 – November 10, 2024

Ruby McCroskey, 82, of Rocky Gap, Virginia, formerly of Anawalt, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born April 12, 1942, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, and was a longtime member of Longpoint Missionary Baptist Church. After moving to Rocky Gap, Virginia, she attended...

Christina Allison Sargent

Christina Allison Sargent

Nov 9, 2024

Christina Allison White Sargent, 36, of Bramwell, WV, passed Saturday, November 9, 2024. 

Born December 25, 1987, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Michael Keith and Dorothy Alice Dunford White. Chirstina was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a homemaker. 

In addition to her parents, Chistina was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Larson. 

Those left...

Mitzi Faye East

Mitzi Faye East

Nov 9, 2024

Mitzi Faye East, age 93, of McDowell, received her heavenly reward on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at her home with her daughter by her side. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mitzi was met at Heaven's gate by her loving husband, Clyde, her parents, Blanche and C.C. Hodges, her sisters, Edith Foster (Tag), Addie Dunford, Betty...

Linda Gay Bailey

Linda Gay Bailey

Nov 9, 2024

Linda Gay Bailey, 68, of Northfork, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home.

Born on January 31, 1956 in Algoma, she was a daughter of the late Perry Oscar and Opal Lee Mitchem Sizemore. She had been a lifelong resident of McDowell County and was a homemaker. She was a faithful servant of the Lord.

She was preceded...

Deborah Marilyn Keys

Deborah Marilyn Keys

Nov 8, 2024

Deborah Marilyn (Thorne) Keys, 73 of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday November 8, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV.

She was born March 21, 1951 on Browning Lambert Mountain. Debbie was a loving, caring, and wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her flowers, gardening, was an amazing cook, enjoyed reading and researching family history. Her...

Melanie Faith Burnette

Melanie Faith Burnette

Nov 7, 2024

Melanie Faith Myers Burnette, left this world too soon, and we know she is now leading the singing in that Heavenly Choir. Melanie used her beautiful voice for the Lord. Everyone who knew her was touched not only by her voice but by her love and compassion. 

First and foremost, she was a wife and mother who loved her husband and...

Laura Joan Adkins McNeely

Laura Joan Adkins McNeely

Nov 7, 2024

Laura Joan Adkins McNeely, 74 years old, of 141 Jenny Street, Bluefield, WV, departed this life on November 7, 2024, in her home with her family by her side. 

Laura (Joann) was born on August 2, 1950-, in Robinette, WV. Laura was the daughter of the late Clarence and Georgia Adkins of Robinette, WV. 

Laura was a very special and loving lady....

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