Obituaries
Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries
Kenneth Earl Watkins
Jan 16, 2021
Kenneth Earl Watkins, 55, of Rock, WV, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home. Born March 21, 1965 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Claude and Linda Pennington Watkins. He was a retired textile mill worker in North Carolina and attended Mt. Grove Community Church.
Those left to cherish Kenneth’s memory are his...
Anna Lee Wells
Jan 16, 2021
On Saturday, January 16th, Anna Lee Wells “Leachie" transitioned from her earthly home and entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her earthly journey began August 27, 1934 in Martinsville, Virginia, where she was lovingly raised by her parents, George T. Hairston, Sr. and Nannie B. Hairston (both deceased). She was the fourth of six children....
Onnie Howard Belcher
Jan 15, 2021
Onnie Howard Belcher, 81, of Coal Heritage Road, Bramwell, WV, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on April 12, 1939 in McDowell County, he was a son of the late Riley and Manerva Milam Belcher. He had been a lifelong resident of McDowell County and was a member of the Little Vine Baptist Church....
Norma Jean Smith
Jan 14, 2021
You've stepped across to Heaven's shore, and we are but a breath behind. Holding dear the truth that bound us close on earth, binds us still. For love endures forever."
Norma Jean Riggs Smith, 89, of Bluefield died peacefully in her sleep, at her home, Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Norma was born in the coalfields of Slab Fork, West Virginia...
Thelma Sizemore
Jan 13, 2021
BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA - Thelma Mae Miller Sizemore, 89, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Mercer Nursing Home after a long battle with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s.
She was born in South Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Archie and Crystal Pearl Grubbs Miller. She was...
Randolph "Randy" Gibson
Jan 13, 2021
Randolph “Randy” Gibson, 88, of Cooper Street, Bramwell, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home.
Born on December 12, 1932 in Maybeury, WV, he was a son of the late Robert Duke Gibson Sr., and Willa Little Gibson. He had been a resident of Bramwell for 54 years and attended Deliverance Temple in Brushfork. He was...
Patty Basham Meade
Jan 12, 2021
Patty Basham Meade, 87, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Havens in Princeton. Born December 22, 1933 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of the late Doc Roscoe Basham and Allie Mae Spangler Basham. She was a retired teacher’s aide, member of Thorpe United Methodist Church, and resident of Mercer County for 21 years.
...
Linda Darlene Tibbs
Jan 11, 2021
Linda Darlene Tibbs, 69, of Sunnyview Court, Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home.
Born on November 7, 1951, in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Orville Ray and Mary Helen Mitchem. She had been a resident of Bluefield for more than 35 years and was of the Methodist...
Stella Gilley Dills Bell
Jan 11, 2021
Stella Gilley Dills Bell, 93, of Bluefield, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2021. Born September 26, 1927 in Chilhowie, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Gilley and Rosa Eldridge Gilley.
Stella was the most loving, caring person you could ever meet. Her home was always open to her family...
Bobby Joe Key
Jan 10, 2021
Bobby Joe Key, 82, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born March 26, 1938 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Albert and Ethel Key. Bobby served nine years in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Belcher...
Larry B. Snider
Jan 9, 2021
Larry B. Snider, 81, of Rock, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center.
Born on May 27, 1939 in Rock, WV, he was a son of the late Alford and Clara Rierson Snider. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock and was of the Methodist faith. He was retired from Mercer County Board...
Bessie "Betty" Compton
Jan 9, 2021
Bessie “Betty” E. Compton, 77, of Rock, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at GlenWood Park Retirement Village.
Born on May 2, 1943 in Giatto, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Pennington. She was educated in the Montcalm area and was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She was a lifelong resident of...
Freddie Coy Tooley
Jan 9, 2021
Freddie Coy Tooley, 74, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Charleston, WV.
Born on July 31, 1946, he was a son of the late Arthur James and Hazel Thompson Tooley. He was a retired miner and carpenter.
He was preceded in death by one son, Greg Tooley, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Survivors include his...
Donnie Ray Gardner
Jan 9, 2021
Donnie Ray Gardner, 67, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital from complications of Covid-19.
Born on July 23, 1953 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Clarence and Shirley Severt Gardner.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gardner of Princeton; a daughter, Keri (Steven) Brooks; son, Kevin (Brittany) Gardner;...
Fred Monroe Powers
Jan 8, 2021
Fred Monroe Powers, 68, of Mack Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on March 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Clarence and Virginia Gertrude Hall Powers. He was a member of the Mt. Herman Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner and...
Herman Lewis Farmer
Jan 7, 2021
Herman Lewis Farmer passed away at Laken Hospital on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 76. Born May 23, 1945 in Coaldale, WV, he was the son of the late Dolly Mae Woods Rose. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Farmer; step-father, William Thomas Rose; one brother, James Wesley Farmer,...
Freddie Dean Hall
Jan 6, 2021
Freddie Dean Hall, 62, of Princeton, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Born April 21, 1958 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Anne Hall. In addition to his mother, Freddie was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Riggs; and two sisters, Helen Hall and Betty Church.
Those left to cherish Freddie’s memory are...
Tammy Lee Hall
Jan 4, 2021
Tammy Lee Hall, age 57, of Bramwell, WV died on Monday January 4, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on March 12, 1963, in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of Gladys Ruth Harbath Wolf, of Maryland and the late James W. Wolf. She had lived in Bramwell for the past 26 years and was a devoted wife, mother,...
Gladys Shirley Radford
Jan 4, 2021
Gladys “Shirley” Radford, 67, of Yucca Circle, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at GlenWood Park Retirement Village.
Born on August 17, 1953 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Cataline and Elizabeth Lowe. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and had worked in food service for many years. She loved her...
Vincile O'Dale Perkins
Jan 3, 2021
Vincile O’Dale Perkins, 90, of Montcalm, WV, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 3, 1930 in Montcalm, he was the son of the late Luther Hasque and Cleora Elsie Dunford Perkins. Vincile was a general laborer as a construction worker and was a member of the Montcalm Church of God. He...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Bluefield, WV. With services throughout West Virginia that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
