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Dexter James Key
Jun 15, 2026
Dexter James Key,72 of Bluefield, WV, passed away on June 15, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on June 6, 1954, in Welch, West Virginia, Dexter’s journey was one of resilience, kindness, and hard work, qualities that earned him the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
He held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, delighting in...
Anna Switch
Jun 12, 2026
Anna (Hornick) “Babe” Switch, 97, formerly of Welch, WV passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Princeton Health Care Center. Born November 15, 1928 in Elbert, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wash Hornick, Sr. and Mary (Shaffron) Hornick. She was a devoted, committed, loving, giving spouse always putting her family’s needs before her own. As a patient...
Charles Richard Cunningham
Jun 10, 2026
Charles Richard “Ricky” Cunningham, 79, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ricky was born on December 20, 1946, in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia, to Lorelle Edith Hall (Cunningham). He was lovingly raised by his mother with the support of his grandmother, Bessie Cunningham, and his uncle, Bryce Cunningham. Ricky graduated from Gary High...
Joshua Garrett Dalton
Jun 7, 2026
Joshua Garrett Dalton, past away on June 7, 2026, after fighting ALS. He was 46 years of age. Born August 17, 1979, he was the son of Gary and Judith Dalton of Princeton, West Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his grand parents, Joseph and Verbena Shaffer and Raymond and Gaynell Dalton. Also Vickie Dalton.
His survivors are: His loving wife,...
Lonnie McCoy Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Lonnie McCoy Miller Age 77 Of Bluefield WV Went To His Heavenly Home On 6/06/26.At His Home With His Family By His Side. Born on 5/17/1949 In Northfork He Was The Son Of The Late Arthur Miller And Elizabeth Todd Miller. Lonnie Was Affilated With The Methodist Faith, Was A Veteran Of The US Army Serving In Vietnam. Retired...
Harold "Bo" Pennington
Jun 4, 2026
Harold (Bo) Wayne Pennington Sr, 84, a lifelong resident of Montcalm, WV, passed away on June 4, 2026 after a long illness.
Born May 25, 1942 to the late Russ & Lola Pennington in Montcalm. He was a graduate of Montcalm High School (1960).
Bo was preceded in death by his beloved wife Alice C Pennington; five sisters & two brothers.
Survivors include...
Linda Carol Lockhart
Jun 4, 2026
Linda Carol Lockhart (Wagner)
August 28, 1947 – June 4, 2026
Linda Carol Lockhart, 78, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Lerona, West Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family, with her daughter and son by her side.
Linda was the wife of the late Roger Lockhart and the daughter of the late Herbert Wagner and...
Elenor Caroline Scott
Jun 3, 2026
Elenor Caroline Poe Scott of Bluefield, WV was a caring wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Caroline went home to a joyous homecoming resting in the arms of God on June 3, 2026, at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones.
She was born to Luther Hezekiah Poe and Cleo Belle Hawley Poe on February 21, 1938. After graduating from...
Jimmy Lee Albert
Jun 1, 2026
Jimmy Albert passed away on June 1, 2026 at home with his children Michelle Vasquez and Marcel Albert by his side.
He was born on February 19, 1944 to Evelyn Pedigo Albert and Edward Herbert Albert.
He served in the United States Army and was a member of the IBEW.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Wanda Duncan Albert.
Those left to...
Darrell L. Ellis
May 31, 2026
Dad, I don't know how to write about a world without you in it. For my entire life, you have been there. Not just as my Dad, but as part of me. Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh. The man whose hands helped shape the person I've become, whose voice I could recognize in a crowded room (no...
Michael Lee Boyd, Sr.
May 31, 2026
Michael Lee Boyd, Sr. passed away on May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and unwavering love. A hardworking man throughout his life, Michael was known for his resilience, his sound advice, and his deep commitment to those he loved. He faced life's challenges with courage and determination, overcoming hardships...
Kenneth Troy Hazelwood
May 28, 2026
Kenneth (Troy) Hazelwood, 46 of Crane Creek Road, Rock, WV, passed away unexpectedly on May 28th 2026.
Troy was born April 3rd, 1980, and was a graduate of Montcalm High. He had many interests, his favorites being playing playstation games, building model trucks and cars, drawing and being with his family.
He is survived by his parents Marvin (Kenny) and Wanda Hazelwood;...
Wint Donald Wellman
May 27, 2026
Wint Donald Wellman, affectionately known as "WD," 92 years young, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at Princeton Health Care Center, with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. WD was born on October 3, 1933, in McComas, West Virginia, to Virgil B. Wellman and Bessie M. Callahan Wellman. WD was a retired coal miner, and...
Kenneth Ray Beckner
May 26, 2026
Kenneth Ray Beckner, 74 of Princeton, West Virginia went to his Heavenly home on May 26, 2026.
Born on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Ernest and Nora Perkins Beckner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Beckner, Ernest (Buddy) Beckner, and Wayne Beckner; and sisters Helen Hedrick, Ruth Combs, Eloise...
Darrell Harlen Puckett
May 24, 2026
Darrell Harlan Puckett, 74, of Marion, VA, and formerly of Browning Lambert Mountain, Rock, WV, passed away at the Valley Rehab and Nursing Center in Chilhowie, VA.
Born on September 24, 1951 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late William and Martha Gray Puckett. He was a retired service station attendant and was of the Baptist faith.
He was...
Joyce Pritt
May 23, 2026
Joyce Pritt, 91 of Sinks Grove, WV (Pickaway) passed away peacefully at her home following a long illness May 23, 2026. Born in Sinks Grove, WV on June 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul Gray and Etta Bostic Vance. After graduating from Union High School Joyce attended Concord College and Radford University earning a Master’s Degree...
Janet M. Fox
May 23, 2026
Janet Marie Fox, 86, of Bluefield, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield.
Born on October 6, 1939 in McComas, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Daisy Gillenwater Bailey. She had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Fox;...
Kimberly Rocksanne Eloise Crist
May 22, 2026
Kimberly Graham Crist (Kim), 57, of Falls Mills VA peacefully gained her wings on May 22, 2026.
She was born February 3, 1969 to the late Judge Floyd D. Graham and Sharon K. Shimp Graham, and raised by her bonus mother Carol Graham and her father. She served her community working as a Surgical Tech Nurse in the OR for Wythe...
Ricky Gene Farmer
May 21, 2026
Ricky Gene Farmer, known as “Sackman” to many, passed away peacefully at his home in Sarasota, Florida, on May 21, 2026, at the age of 72, after a long battle with colon cancer.
Ricky was born on July 28, 1953, to the late James and Eloise Farmer in Welch, WV. Ricky spent most of his life in the Appalachian Mountains of...
Sandra Jean Cochran
May 21, 2026
Sandra Jean “Sandy” Cochran, 77, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born on April 24, 1949, in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sara Dinger.
As a lifelong resident of Bluefield, Sandy enjoyed a fulfilling career as a unit secretary for long-term care and home health agencies. She loved her family unconditionally...
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