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Beryl Frances Kinser
Jan 29, 2026
Beryl Frances Kinser, 88, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA with her family by her side. Born October 25, 1937 in Thorn Hill, WV, she was a daughter of the late Miles and Margaret "Cleo" Stafford. Beryl was a life-long resident of Bluefield, WV, a graduate of Bramwell Hight School and...
Rita Katherine (Kathy) Roberts
Jan 28, 2026
Rita Katherine (Kathy) Thompson Roberts
Kathy went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026. She was born May 24, 1959, in Mullens WV. Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Bluefield High School and Little French Beauty Academy. Kathy worked as a beautician for twenty years, then worked for Quantum Medical as a billing clerk for another twenty years before...
David Otis Keene
Jan 25, 2026
David Keene, 82, of Bluefield, Virginia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 25, 2026.
David was born on August 5, 1943 in McDowell County West Virginia, the son of the late Earl and Leonay Keene. He lived a life marked by service, faith, and devotion to both God and family.
A proud Vietnam veteran, David served his country honorably...
Willie Johnson
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23rd at 10:21pm, Willie closed her eyes to earthly time and opened them to eternity.
Born May 1, 1942 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Georgia Wagner Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Harvey Eugene Johnson, Sr. She was predeceased by stepdaughter Sue Keller. She was...
David Jack Blake
Jan 22, 2026
David Jack Blake, a beloved figure in the Bluefield community, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. David lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and deep connections with his family and friends. He had a smile that could light...
Susan Farrington
Jan 22, 2026
Susan Elizabeth "Beth" Farrington, age 59, of Rock, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1966 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Patricia Susan Hall Carver of Rock and the late Gerald Lee "Jerry" Carver. She was a graduate of Montcalm High School and was a hair stylist....
Billy Edwin Williams
Jan 21, 2026
Billy Edwin Williams, age 65, of Springville, VA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born December 12, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Steele and Willie Williams.Billy is survived by his loving children, Crystal Richard, Samantha Sharkey, Kimberly Williams, and Jasmine Williams, and by his nephew, Nicholas Thompson,...
Susan Ione Lance Troutner
Jan 20, 2026
Susan Ione Lance Troutner, 80, of Bramwell, West Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 20, 2026. Susan was born on August 3, 1945, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to Curtis Collier Cobb Lance and Vangie Marie Perdue Lance. The family lived in Maybeury, West Virginia, and Susan was the sixth generation of her family to live in McDowell...
Pearlie Mae Greer
Jan 18, 2026
Pearlie Mae Greer, 61, of Wilcoe, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 30, 1964 in Paynesville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Norma Blackburn Bolen. She had been a resident of Wilcoe for 10 years and was a former certified nursing assistant.
She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Dickerson
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Dickerson, 74, of Princeton WV went home to meet the lord January 17th 2026.
Mary was born in Pineville WV to the late Warren H Greene and Mary E Greene - Brasis. She worked as a dedicated bookkeeper for many years before becoming a homemaker. She had a natural skill for home decorating and cooking. She enjoyed her dogs, camping,...
Curtis Nick Miller
Jan 17, 2026
Curtis "Nick" Miller, 62, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 19, 1963 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Curtis John "Nick" and Zina Mae Parks Miller. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed babysitting his grandson during his retirement. He loved being outdoors and was an avid...
Leda Jo Little
Jan 15, 2026
Leda Jo Little, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of her children, at the age of 65. Born on February 14, 1960, Leda brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew her.
Leda’s proudest accomplishments throughout her life were her roles as a devoted mother and a cherished grandmother. Leda...
Cora Jane Atwell
Jan 13, 2026
Cora Jane Atwell, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 22, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice Cochran Rose. Cora was a Homemaker. In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Randolph Atwell; daughter, Tanya; brothers, Thomas, John Henry, and James...
William G. Clark
Jan 11, 2026
William G. "Billy" Clark, AGE 78 departed this life on January 11, 2026 after a short illness. A resident of Gary, WV, most of his life, he was the son of the late Eve Sikora Clark and Oren P. Clark.
A graduate of Gary High School, Billy was also preceded in death by brother in law, Jay Perdue and special aunts...
Douglas Eugene Wilson
Jan 11, 2026
Douglas Eugene Wilson, 88, of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at CMAC Memorial Hospital. Douglas was a custodian at Anawalt Elementary and Welch Vocational School. He was also a supply clerk at United Pocahontas Coal Company in Crumpler. He lived in Pageton WV for eighty years. In addition to his parents, Douglas was preceded in death by...
Bertha Clide Glass
Jan 10, 2026
Bertha Clide Steele Glass 84 of Bluewell died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Princeton Health Care Center.
Bertha was born January 22, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Ward G Steele and Dollres Tedder Steele.
Bertha graduated from Montcalm High School in 1959.
Bertha graduated from Concord College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Bertha retired from the Mercer...
Shelia Lynette Clyburn
Jan 9, 2026
Shelia Clyburn left this world to reside on high with the lord on January 9, 2026 at the Bowers House in Beckley, WV. A long-time homemaker and a light in any room she was in, Shelia enjoyed a long life of 62 years here in this world with her family, friends and loved ones. She faced many challenges in life,...
Jennifer Lynne Brown
Jan 9, 2026
Jennifer Lynne Brown, 62 was born December 1st of 1963, in Norfolk Virginia as the first child of Johnny W. Kibbey and Lana B. Kibbey. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2026. Jennifer's grandchildren were the light of her life and she absolutely adored them all. In her spare time she loved to garden,...
Johnny Preston Faw
Jan 7, 2026
Johnny Preston Faw, 85, of Bluefield, WV passed away on January 7th, 2026 at his residence.
Born on October 4th, 1940 in Montcalm, WV he was the son of the late Tam Sr. and Virgina (Jenny) Faw. Johnny served in the US Marines and was a retired coal miner of 38 years and a member on the UMWA. In addition to...
Felicia Nichole Gauger
Jan 6, 2026
Felicia Nichole Gauger, 36, of Bluefield, WV passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home. Born July 17, 1989 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of Terry Walker and the late Lydia Dean Mitchem. Felicia was a homemaker. In addition to her mother, Felicia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah Gaye Dawson.
Those left to cherish Felicia's...
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