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Robert Raymond Maxwell, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Robert Raymond Maxwell, Sr, distinguished electrical engineer and retired rocket scientist at Lockheed Martin, passed peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Crumpler, West Virginia, the town where he was born on July 6, 1934. He was a notable figure in the field of electrical engineering, contributing his expertise to many projects that furthered our understanding of rocketry. His career was...
Jackie Ruth Derossett
Mar 11, 2026
Jackie Ruth Derossett, born on July 21, 1959, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2026, at WVU Medicine in Princeton, West Virginia. She was a longstanding member of the community, serving as the Manager of Subway in Welch, West Virginia. Jackie was known for her genuine love for her family, always placing them at the center of...
Johnny Ray Garris
Mar 9, 2026
Johnny Ray Garris, 71, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday March 9th, 2026, peacefully at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born November 25th, 1954, he had been a resident of Bluefield for over 40 years. He was the son of the late James and Myrtle Garris. Johnny will be remembered for the time he spent doing carpentry work as well as...
Rodrick Hedrick
Mar 7, 2026
Rodrick "Roddy" Hedrick, born on March 1, 1960, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was the beloved minister at the Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton. Rod was a guiding light to many, and his influence will be felt for generations to come.
Beyond the pulpit, Rod found great joy in his work with the Raleigh...
Elizabeth Jane Simmons
Mar 7, 2026
Elizabeth Jane Simmons, 92, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born March 14, 1933 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Adam McKinley Crisco and Minnie Elizabeth Davis Crisco.
In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Simmons; and two daughters,...
Richard Dale Perdue
Mar 6, 2026
Richard Dale Perdue was born in Bluefield, WV on June 18, 1963, and passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Lee Perdue and Flora Bell Perdue, by his loving wife of 31 years, Sherry Lynn Perdue, and also by brother Michael Perdue and sister Carolyn Perry.
He is survived by sister Linda Duff...
James Davis Brown, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
In Loving Memory
James Davis Brown, Jr. July 17, 1959 – March 4, 2026
James Davis Brown, Jr., 66, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2026.
Known to so many simply as “Jr.,” he was born on July 17, 1959, in Richlands, Virginia. Jr. lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and genuine connection with the people around him....
Linda Angelelli
Mar 4, 2026
Linda Angelelli, 97, departed this earthly life Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born September 28, 1928 in Northfork, WV, to Italian immigrants, the late Angelo Angelelli and the late Teresa Lupi Angelelli. She graduated from Northfork High School, where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team, and then became a beauty school graduate employed at Breedings Beauty...
Carmen Gail Hazelwood
Mar 3, 2026
Carmen Gail Hazelwood, a devoted caregiver and lifelong resident of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on March 29, 1973, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Brenda Hazelwood.
She was preceded in death by her niece, Amy Marie Hazelwood, who was the apple of her eye.
Carmen graduated...
Doris Jean Simms
Mar 3, 2026
Doris Jean Simms, 82, of Anawalt, WV in McDowell County, and current resident of Mercer County for almost twenty years, died March 3, 2026 peacefully after a long illness with hospice care and surrounded by her family. Born May 3, 1943 in Pageton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Fred Mitchell and Ethel Mullens Sharrone. Doris attended First...
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr., 78, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at the V.A. Medical Center in Beckley, WV. Born June 14, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Byers, Sr. and Mabel Pearl Craft Byers. Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for Montgomery...
Walter Thomas Hicks
Mar 1, 2026
Walter Thomas Hicks, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at AutumnCare in Elkins, WV.
Born on August 16, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Walter Hicks Sr. and Mary E. Thomas Hicks. He was a retired carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Hicks.
Survivors...
William Michael McNeal
Feb 28, 2026
William Michael McNeal 62 of Bluefield, West Virginia entered into eternal rest on February 28,2026. He was the son of the late Jack and Joyce McNeal of Bluefield. Survivors include Patty Kiser and husband Michael from Beulaville, North Carolina; 2 nephews Uriah Kiser of Stafford, Virginia and Aaron Kiser of Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.
A memorial service to celebrate his life...
James Eli Ball
Feb 26, 2026
James Eli Ball, age 80, of Rock, WV went to be with his savior and his beloved daughter, Pamela Rae Ball on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Lindside, WV surrounded by family. James lived his life working hard as a construction worker. He married his wife, Virginia, in 1966 and together they raised a family of three boys and two...
Roger Lee Breeden
Feb 25, 2026
Roger Lee Breeden, 83, of Stoneville, NC, formerly of Bluefield, WV, entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family. Roger was born March 9, 1942, in Eggleston, VA and was the son of the late Wayne and Lillian Breeden of Eggleston, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy...
Evelyn Linkous
Feb 21, 2026
Evelyn Jane Linkous, 75, of Bluewell, joined her son, brother, parents and many other cherished family members in Heaven on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on May 7, 1950 in Bluewell, she was the daughter of the late William Edward “Wish” and Creola Jane “Oshe” Poe Surface. She was a lifelong resident of...
Carol Sue Linkous
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Sue Linkous, born November 3, 1931, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a proud and active member of First Baptist Church of Welch and the American Baptist Women’s Organization.
Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly known as “Mema” to those who cherished her. She was preceded in death...
Curtis Gerald Taylor
Feb 20, 2026
Curtis Gerald Taylor July 8, 1964 - February 20, 2026.
Curtis Gerald Taylor, 61, died peacefully in his sleep. Curtis was a retired roofer, but his pride was the time he spent working at the YMCA helping others.
He is survived by his loving father Estle Taylor and his sister Lillian Gandar. He was the proud uncle to Sydney and Daniel N....
David "Moose" Wayne Thomas
Feb 20, 2026
David (Moose) Wayne Thomas Philippians 3:20-21 NKJV "20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." On...
Donald "Don" Stewart Dickerson Sr
Feb 17, 2026
Donald "Don" Stewart Dickerson Sr., a member of the Princeton community, was born on August 9, 1946, and passed away on February 17, 2026, at Beckley ARH. He lived a full life dedicated to his family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Don had a diverse career as a retired coal miner and truck driver, gaining respect for his...
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