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Karen Kerri Poe
Jul 23, 2025
July 10, 1962-July 23, 2025
Our light is dimmer, our laughs are quieter, and our hearts are heavy at the passing of Kerri Poe. Kerri went home to her parents and puppies on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Her journey here on earth ended at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC after a courageous battle against cancer. Kerri was...
Charles Grant Lambert
Jul 27, 2025
Charles Grant “Chuck” Lambert of Bluefield, WV has finally taken a well-earned timeout. Born February 13, 1932, Chuck came from humble beginnings. But, his grit, tenacity, hustle, and basketball prowess opened doors for him.
As standout at Kermit High, his coach referred to him as the “best little quarterback on a basketball court I ever saw.” Chuck served in the U.S....
Gloria Louise Stoker
Jul 26, 2025
BRAMWELL - Gloria Louise “Lou” Dawson Stoker passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born November 8, 1934, in Freeman, WV, to the late John Rages and Sadie Doss Dawson.
Lou grew up in Bramwell and was educated in the Bramwell schools. She had fond memories of being a majorette in the high school band under the direction of David...
Gary Lane Penland
Jul 26, 2025
Gary Lane Penland, 68, of Bluefield, WV passed away at his home on July 26, 2025. Born on December 25, 1956, he is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lynn Penland; his daughter, Michelle Penland (Aaron McBride); stepdaughters, Maria Jenkins and Shannon Neal; grandchildren, Avett McBride, Shaniah Neal, Roslyn Neal, Alaina Menefee, and Alissa Menefee. He is also...
Alvin Dwight Marchant
Jul 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alvin Dwight “Poppie” Marchant
March 4, 1952 – July 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alvin Dwight “Poppie” Marchant, on July 26, 2025. Poppie was surrounded by his two loving daughters when he peacefully left this world after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his journey, he never lost his radiant...
Aubrey Keller
Jul 26, 2025
Aubrey "Skinner" Keller, 69, of Princeton, WV, passed Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Autumn Lake at Crystal Springs Nursing Home in Elkins, WV.
Born February 26, 1956, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late William and Gladys Skeens Keller. Aubrey was one of eighteen children. He was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, Aubrey was preceded...
Robert Franklin Day, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Robert F. Day Jr., age 83, of Skygusty, WV passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born August 1, 1941, in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Robert F. Day Sr. and Cledia Freeman Day. He was a retired Electrician from US Steel and Virginia Crews coal companies, and an...
Joseph Nathaniel Scott
Jul 23, 2025
Joseph Nathaniel Scott, 20, born on December 14, 2004, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on July 23, 2025, in the town he called home his entire life. His unexpected departure at the tender age of twenty brings a profound sense of loss to all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Bluefield High School, Joseph embarked on a career as...
Agnes Marie Cox Thompson Sexton
Jul 22, 2025
Agnes Marie Cox Thompson Sexton, 84, of Princeton, WV, passed Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield, WV.
Born April 14, 1941, in Hemphill, WV, Agnes was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Lily Young Cox. Agnes was a high school graduate worked diligently as a homemaker. She found joy in caring for her rose...
Virginia Shumate
Jul 17, 2025
Her roots run deep, spanning from the hills of West Virginia to her family’s beginnings in Italy. Born in McComas, West Virginia the daughter of Pietro and Mary DeMarchi on July 25, 1937, Virigina Cecelia was raised in Thornhill, a close-knit community blended in Italian culture and coal-town charm. Family has always been the center of everything in her world....
Ethel Marie Sanders
Jul 15, 2025
Ethel Marie (Key) Morgan, Sanders was born October 19,1933 in Davy WV. and died July 15th 2025 at 1:30 AM at DCH Tuscaloosa Hospital in Tuscaloosa Alabama. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Jean Morgan, her parents Hershel Key and Carolyn Ashley Key, first husband John Lewis Morgan, second Husband Grover Thurel...
Wylder Dean Neal
Jul 13, 2025
Wylder Dean Neal, a precious soul who brought joy and warmth to those around him, lived a beautiful yet brief life. Born on July 8, 2025, in Charleston, West Virginia, Wylder was the cherished son of Wyatt Neal and Kara Zande. His radiant spirit shone brightly for five unforgettable days before he departed from this world on July 13, 2025,...
Roy Lee Blackburn
Jul 10, 2025
Roy Lee Blackburn 84, of Tazewell, Va. retire coalminer and truck driver. Gained his angel wings on July 10, 2025 at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born July 9, 1941, in Panther, WV. He was the son of Dewey and Margaret Blackburn. He was a loving father, grandfather. He loved fishing and working on cars. He was of the Methodist faith.
In addition...
Angela Davis
Jul 10, 2025
Angela Davis, 56, of Rock Wv. Gained her angel wings on July 10, 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on November 11, 1968 in Bluefield WV. She was daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle Browning. Angela “ button” was a loving and caring mother, sister, and grandmother. Who cherished every moment spent with family and friends, who brought immense joy...
Vivian Burks
Jul 10, 2025
WELCH - Il Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only; but unto all them also that love his appearing."
Vivian Frances (Whittaker)...
Jenny LaVerne Snow
Jul 9, 2025
Jenny LaVerne Snow, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born January 13, 1951 in Bluefield, WV, Jenny was a daughter of the late Henry and Margie Rura. In addition to her parents, Jenny was preceded in death by her husband, William Snow.
Those left to cherish Jenny's memory are her sister, Sharon Blankenship...
Virginia Louise Riley
Jul 9, 2025
Virginia Louise Riley, 75, of Bluewell, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home.
Born on April 23, 1950 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late John N. and Opal Bailey McGuire. She was retired from K&W and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluewell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles David...
Richard Dean King
Jul 8, 2025
Richard Dean King, a devoted husband, father, and brother, passed peacefully in Bluefield, West Virginia, on July 8, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on September 23, 1961, in Bluefield, Richard dedicated much of his professional life to serving others as a Case Worker Supervisor for the state of West Virginia, where he was known for his commitment to...
Jason Lee Lambert
Jul 1, 2025
Jason Lambert Sr. 57 of Eckman, WV went to be with the Lord July 1, 2025 after battling a long illness. He was a hard working man that put God first in his life and his family. Always helping someone in need. He was a great husband to his wife of 39 years Marlene Lambert. A wonderful father to his...
George Washington Stevenson
Jun 29, 2025
George W. Stevenson, age 100, of Bluefield, Virginia passed away on June 29, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He had been living in Beckley, WV with his daughter for the last 7 weeks. George was born in Lex, WV on September 27, 1924 to Bethel Marion and Sadie Ann Stevenson.
George was a member of Sweet Home Baptist...
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