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Debra Lynn Osborne
Dec 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Swinnie Osborne, age 62, of Gary, West Virginia, who passed away at her home on December 13, 2025.
Debra was born on March 23, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Willie Junior Swinnie and Edith Mae Lambert Swinnie. She was also preceded in...
Sheree Kaye Coppola
Dec 9, 2025
Mrs. Sheree Kaye Coppola, 64, of Lashmeet, West Virginia, passed on to her heavenly home Tuesday, at Raleigh General Medical Center after a long-term illness.
Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Sheree attended Montcalm High School and Bluefield State University. She served her community as a nurse for 34 years. In 2007 Sheree married her husband, David Eugene Coppola; they moved to...
Crystal Hall
Dec 8, 2025
Crystal Hall, a beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on March 28, 1976, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Crystal was a vibrant spirit, full of life and laughter. Her presence was a ray of sunshine, brightening even the darkest of days with her infectious smile and warmth.
Crystal...
Norma Gail Ball
Dec 8, 2025
Norma Gail Ball, 70, of Bluefield, WV went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 8, 2025 at PCH. Born February 26, 1955 in Welch, WV, Norma was a daughter of the late Lawrence "Slim" and Bessie Graham Mitchem. Gail was a great mother and grandmother. She was God fearing and loving friend. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded...
Richard Burl Danieley, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Richard Burl Danieley, Jr., 60, of Rock, WV, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home. Born July 5, 1965, he was the son of Janet Miller Danieley and the late Richard Danieley.
Those left to cherish Richard's memory are his sons, Richard Cody Danieley of South Carolina, and Nicholas Danieley of Kentucky; sisters, Milissa Rhodes of Virginia, Elizabeth Danieley...
McKinley Christian
Dec 7, 2025
McKinley "Kenny" Christian 83 of Lindside, WV entered his enternal rest on December 7, 2025. Born on January 13, 1942 in Welch, WV he was a son of the late Monroe and Chloie Combs Christian. McKinley lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and unwavering love for his family. A faithful man with a servant's heart, he followed the...
Marvin Sizemore
Nov 30, 2025
On November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM Marvin Danny Sizemore went home to be with his heavenly father after a stay at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he has happily lived for the last 13 years.Danny was born January 14, 1949 to Minnie Gay Altizer and Marvin Beggie Sizemore in Bandy,VA. He lived in...
Enos Sanson
Nov 30, 2025
Enos Sanson, 75, of Anawalt, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Bluestone Health and Rehab in Bluefield.
Born on February 10, 1950 in Pike County, KY, he was a son of the late Willard and Luria Trent Sanson. He was of the Holiness faith and was a former employee of the bus company in Anawalt.
He was preceded in...
Leslie Ronald Hatfield
Nov 29, 2025
Leslie Ronald Hatfield, age 86, of Bluefield, WV rejoiced in a homecoming with our Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025, at his home.
Born July 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Jay Hatfield and Edna Johnson Hatfield Lester. He served in the United States Marine Corps where he traveled to 13 different countries. He was a proud...
Howard Leonard Treolo, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Howard Leonard Treolo, Sr., 89, of Walters Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on November 28, 2025, at his home.
Born on April 24,1936, in Maybeury, he was a son of the late Tony and Effie Graham Treolo. He was a retired mechanic in the car shop for N&W Railroad.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Bowling Treolo and his...
Samuel Albert Murray
Nov 27, 2025
Samuel Albert Murray, 77, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home. Born March 7, 1948 in Boissevain, VA, Samuel was a son of the late Albert and Carrie May Bailey Murray. In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his three sisters, Goldie, Mary, and Elsie; and his three brothers, Bobby, Franklin,...
Joyce Ann Pruitt
Nov 25, 2025
Joyce Ann Wimmer Pruitt, age 85, of Nemours, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the home of her son in Hinton.
Born on September 13, 1940 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Virginia Hager Wimmer. She had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church....
Juanita H. Rorrer
Nov 25, 2025
Juanita Rorrer, 91, of Hillisville, VA and formerly of Crumpler, went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home.
Born on July 6, 1934 in Crumpler, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Vida White Hall. She was a member of the Little Vine Community Church. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.
In...
Johnny Eugene Tooley
Nov 22, 2025
Johnny Eugene Tooley, 74, of Rock, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at a Bluefield, WV hospital.
Born on August 25, 1951 he was a son of the late Arthur James Tooley and Hazel Thompson Tooley. He had been a lifelong resident of McComas and was proud to be a retired coal miner, having worked from 1978-2005 for CONSOL...
Litchia Bo Gillespie
Nov 21, 2025
Litchia Bo Gillespie, 84, of Yards Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.
Born on February 9, 1941 in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Coy and Nannie May Compton Pickett. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harman Perry Gillespie, Sr. and a son, Harman Perry...
Janice Eileen Lambert
Nov 20, 2025
Janice Eileen Lambert, 76, of Rocky Gap, Virginia passed away on November 20, 2025.
Jan was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Davidson Lambert and Lena Mae Akers Lambert, brother James Lambert, and sister-in-law Penny Lambert.
Jan is survived by aunt Mary Puckett of Rocky Gap, Virginia; sister Judy Johnson (Buddy) of Rocky...
Rebecca Lynn Poe
Nov 19, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Poe, affectionately known as Beckie, left this world on November 19, 2025, at her home, after bravely battling ALS for two years. Born on March 1, 1975, in Bluefield, West Virginia, she was a shining light to everyone around her.
Throughout her life, Beckie was best known for her big heart and unwavering kindness. As a manager at Beauty...
Wallace Allen Neal
Nov 18, 2025
Wallace Allen "Wally" Neal, 74, of Browning Lambert Mountain, Rock, WV, passed away on November 18, 2025.
Wallace spent his entire life working on the family farm until retirement, when he embraced his most cherished role- being Jayse and Dax's 'poppy'. He loved his days in the garage sharing time with those he loved, and hosting the many get-togethers that brought...
Arnold Leroy Sproles
Nov 18, 2025
Arnold Leroy "Butch or Butchy" Sproles, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on November 18, 2025 at Bluestone Health and Rehab. Born on January 18, 1957, he was a son of Naoma Aliff Sproles and the late Bernard Leroy Sproles. He was a life-long resident of Bluewell, WV.
Those left to cherish Arnold's memory are his wife, Drema Tibbs Sproles of...
Bruce Wayne Nelson
Nov 15, 2025
Bruce Wayne Nelson, 72, of Bluefield, VA passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born November 11, 1953 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Vernon and Evelyn Joeks Nelson. Bruce worked at EF Johnson Company in Waseca for 28 years before moving to Virginia. Bruce had been a resident of Bluefield,...
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