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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, 26, 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...

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....

Irvin Harold, Sr.

Irvin Harold, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

Irvin Harold, Sr., 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed Monday, November 4, 2024, at Bluestone Health and Rehab. 

Born August 12, 1937, in Bluefield, WV, Irvin was a son of the late Fred Thomas and Emory Isabelle Harold. Irvin worked as a factory worker and was of the Christian faith. 

Those left to cherish Irvin's memory are his son, Ervin Harold, Jr., and...

Anna Mae Addair

Anna Mae Addair

Nov 4, 2024

Anna Mae Bell Addair, 90, of Wilcoe, WV, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born February 10, 1934 in Foster Falls, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Bell and Florence Rutherford Smith. Anna was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther H. Addair;...

Jerry William Vaughan

Jerry William Vaughan

Nov 4, 2024

Jerry William Vaughan, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 doing what he loved and enjoyed, which was hunting with family and friends. 

Born on February 15, 1951 in Montcalm, he was a son of Edna Webb Vaughan of Montcalm, and the late Robert William Vaughan. He was born, raised and lived his entire life in Mercer...

Curtis Larry Honaker, Sr.

Curtis Larry Honaker, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

Curtis Larry Honaker, Sr., of Bluewell, WV, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 4, 2024. He was 83 years old. Curtis was born and raised in McDowell County, WV. He was the son of Estil Honaker and Bertha Wise. Curtis proudly joined and served in the U.S. Army at 17. He served as a member of the 82nd...

Dolinda Sherri Neal

Dolinda Sherri Neal

Nov 1, 2024

Dolinda Sherri Neal, 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Mercer Healthcare Center. 

Born on January 21, 1962 in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Dolin Manning and Trula Mae Herald. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member of the Mt. Herman Baptist Church. She was retired as...

Harley McArthur Bailey

Harley McArthur Bailey

Oct 27, 2024

Harley M. Bailey went to be with the Lord, entering into eternal rest on October 27, 2024. Born on March 19, 1964, Harley was a truly special person whose warmth and kindness touched everyone around him. Although his time with us was far too short, his faith, love, and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.

Harley graduated...

Kevin Wade Sargent Sr.

Kevin Wade Sargent Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Kevin Wade Sargent Sr., many formerly knew him as “Doobie” uncle Kev and pawpaw but he was best known as dad. He graced this world with his presence on June 20, 1974, in Princeton, WV. He departed from this life on October 26, 2024, Bluefield, WV, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven through a life lived fully and...

Thomas Jefferson Lee

Thomas Jefferson Lee

Oct 25, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Lee, 91, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center. Born August 4, 1933 in Premier, WV, he was a son of the late Ellis O’Brien Lee and Daisy Hull Lee. He had been a resident of Falls Mills for 46 years and was self-employed. In addition to his...

Joe Ellis Gullion

Joe Ellis Gullion

Oct 22, 2024

Joe Ellis Gullion, 53, formerly of Abbs Valley, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 

He made his election sure in 2005, being baptized and attending the local Baptist Church in Castlewood, VA. He resided at Grayson Manor in Castlewood, VA for the past 21 years. Joe graduated from Pocahontas High School Class of 1990....

Doris Ann Haynes

Doris Ann Haynes

Oct 22, 2024

Doris Ann Haynes, 69, of Princeton, WV, passed Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Born August 15,1955, in Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Jean King Atchison. Doris had been a resident of Princeton, WV for over 10 years. She worked as a housekeeper for Bluefield Regional medical Center. 

In addition to her...

Michael Darrell Ellis (Mike)

Michael Darrell Ellis (Mike)

Oct 20, 2024

Michael Darrell Ellis, “Mike,” cherished son, beloved brother, and loving friend, age 36, found eternal peace on October 20, 2024, with his esteemed loved ones by his side after a brief illness at Charleston Area Medical Center – Memorial, located in Charleston, WV. 

Mike was born on March 18, 1988, to Darrell and Jackie Ellis in Bluefield, WV. He came into...

Carol Sue Brown

Carol Sue Brown

Oct 20, 2024

Carol Sue Perry Jenkins Brown, 78, of Freeman, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Born on January 14, 1946 in Switchback, she was a daughter of the late Quincy and Suzanne Taylor Perry. She was a retired school monitor. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Jenkins; son, Willie Brown;...

Arthur Paul Watkins

Arthur Paul Watkins

Oct 19, 2024

Arthur Paul Watkins, 81, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his home. Born May 21, 1943, in Damascus, VA, he was a son of the late Edward and Beatrice Watkins. He had worked for the Town of Bluefield, VA and was a member of the Bramwell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded...

Carol Sue Shrader

Carol Sue Shrader

Oct 17, 2024

Carol Sue (Browning) Shrader, born on May 16, 1955, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2024.  

Carol graduated from Bluefield High School.  Upon graduation,  she dedicated her professional life to Brown Edward's & Company, where she worked diligently until her retirement.

Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Fitzhugh Browning and cherished by her mother, Ruby...

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