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Kathleen Lane Presley

Kathleen Lane Presley

Jan 2, 2024

Kathleen (Lane) Presley, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Glenwood Healthcare Center.

Born October 8, 1948, in Eckman, WV. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Laura Lane. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Harold Lee Frank

Harold Lee Frank

Dec 31, 2023

We are honored to host the obituary and story for Mr. Frank, for he is a true example and the definition of a veteran. In addition to just reading his obituary, we encourage you to watch some of his interviews and videos to learn more about him and what a distinguished veteran he was.Videos:The Harold Frank StoryInterview with Mr. FrankMr....

Ricky David George

Ricky David George

Dec 31, 2023

Ricky David George, age 64, of Bluefield, West Virginia, died on Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield, WV. 

Born on September 19th, 1959 in Martinsville, VA, he was the son of the late Shirley Marie Williams and David William George.  He worked for many years in counseling in various different forms.

Survivors include:His children, Mycah...

Patrick Steven Moran

Patrick Steven Moran

Dec 31, 2023

Patrick Steven Moran, 67, of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield E.R. Born August 8, 1956 in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late Glen Troy Moran and Virginia Charlene Moran Sizemore. He was a retired veteran of 22 years with the United States Navy and served in Desert...

Michael Dewayne Reed

Michael Dewayne Reed

Dec 30, 2023

Michael Dewayne Reed, 62, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2024 at his home.

Born on November 12, 1962 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Leonard and Naomi Dunn Reed. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 62 years and was a Christian.

Survivors include his brother, Benny Reed of Princeton and a...

Richard Carlisle Parker

Richard Carlisle Parker

Dec 28, 2023

Richard Carlisle Parker, 89, aka RC, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023 at his residence in Palatka, FL. RC was born December 5, 1934 in Gary, WV to the late Frankie J. Smith. He graduated from Gary High School, married, and joined the Air Force. He moved to Florida in 1955 and retired from Homestad Air Force base in...

Wanda Lee Bradford

Wanda Lee Bradford

Dec 26, 2023

Wanda Lee Watkins Bradford, 81, of Packing Plant Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. 

Born on October 20, 1942 at Duhring, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Edna E. Shrader Arrington. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was retired from Sears where...

Michael Matthew Ball

Michael Matthew Ball

Dec 26, 2023

Michael Matthew Ball, 58, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home. 

Born on December 1, 1965 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Ray Ball of the home and the late Eva Faye Cecil Ball. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and enjoyed football and NASCAR.

In addition to his...

Steven Jerome Thornhill

Steven Jerome Thornhill

Dec 26, 2023

Steven Jerome Thornhill

 

Steven Jerome Thornhill 66 of 131 Grove Street, Bluefield Va departed his life unexpectantly on December 26, 2023, at the West Wood Center in Bluefield Va. Steven was born on August 22, 1957 in Pocahontas Va to the late Walter A Thornhill and Elizabeth June Thornhill-Wilkins. Steven attended public schools in Tazewell County, playing basketball and...

Melvin Dale Hall

Melvin Dale Hall

Dec 25, 2023

Melvin Dale Hall, Sr., 77 of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.

Born Monday, June 10, 1946 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Leonard and Nellie Hamlin Hall. He was a retired motor winder. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Melvin Hall,...

Jerry Duncan

Jerry Duncan

Dec 25, 2023

In loving memory of our father, Jerry Franklin Duncan Sr., who laid down his working tools and passed peacefully on December 25, 2023. He was the devoted husband of 64 years to Shirley Martin Duncan, loving father of Cynthia Ann Gillespie (husband Ike Aaron), Jerry Duncan Jr., and Jennifer Hause (husband Mathew); grandfather to Stephanie Gillespie, Jason Gillespie (wife Audrea),...

Molly Marie Davidson

Molly Marie Davidson

Dec 25, 2023

COLUMBIA - Molly Marie Davidson, 93, died on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Bramwell, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Marie Painter Murphy. She was a granddaughter of the late T.S. Painter and Virginia Painter. Molly graduated from Bramwell High School and worked for Sublette Feed and Supply, General Brokerage Company, Virginia Employment...

Idena Rose Mitchell

Idena Rose Mitchell

Dec 24, 2023

Idena Rose Mitchell, 66, of Princeton, WV, passed December 24, 2023, at her home.

Born December 2, 1957, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was a daughter of the late Ed Scruggs. Idena worked as a private caregiver and was a member of Free Mission in Christ Church.

In addition to her father, Idena was preceded in death by her husband,...

Donald Odell Cline

Donald Odell Cline

Dec 23, 2023

Donald O. Cline, 87, of Narrows, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Lancaster, OH.

Born on January 7, 1936 in Mohawk, WV, he was a son of the late Julius and Amanda Cline. A dedicated retired coal miner, Donald's legacy is marked by hard work and resilience.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha...

Billie Joyce McNeal

Billie Joyce McNeal

Dec 22, 2023

Billie Joyce Frazier McNeal, 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Born on January 24, 1936 in Bozoo, WV, she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady Frazier, Sr. Adam Vivian Hazel Reed Frazier. She had formally worked for National Coil and St. Luke's Hospital as a nurses aide.

She was proceeded in death by...

Zelma Osborne Bennett

Zelma Osborne Bennett

Dec 22, 2023

Zelma Osborne Bennett, 100, formerly of Bluewell, WV, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on December 22, 2023 with her daughter by her side.

Born on May 21, 1923 in Whitetop, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bryan and Mary Evelyn Osborne. 

Zelma was a faithful member of Bluewell United Methodist Church, where she served...

Danny Lee Quesinberry

Danny Lee Quesinberry

Dec 21, 2023

Danny Lee Quesinberry, 57, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. Born July 27, 1966 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Sandra Sue Sutterland Quesinberry and the late Gary Wayne Quesinberry, Sr. Danny was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a truck driver. In addition to his father, Danny was...

James Ernest Crigger

James Ernest Crigger

Dec 20, 2023

James Crigger, 78, died at his home December 20, 2023, with his wife of 6 years Mary Crigger, daughters Crystal and Mary Gorsky, son Michael Hanshaw, stepson Bo Church, sister Vickey Ball and his pretty girl Tee was all with James when he went to be with his forever Angel Florence Hanshaw (Elmo) as James called her.

James passed away...

Joanna Lynn Williams

Joanna Lynn Williams

Dec 20, 2023

Joanna Lynn Williams, 60, of Princeton WV, died on December 20, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital.  Born July 10, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Carolyn Thompson.  She attended Bluefield High School.  She worked at Cargo and Res-Care.  While her health permitted, she enjoyed her son and daughter, grandchildren as well as gardening, spending time with...

Elsie Louise Bassett

Elsie Louise Bassett

Dec 18, 2023

Elsie “Louise” Bassett, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home.

Born January 3, 1951, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Bogle Harman Jr. Elsie was a resident of Bluefield for 18 years and worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Gospel Hall Church of Double Gates.

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