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Wiley McKinney
Oct 30, 2026
Wiley McKinney Jr. "Mac", 90, of Zolfo Springs, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October30, 2026. Born in Egeria, West Virginia, to Wiley L. McKinney Sr. and Violet Christine Green McKinney. At 17, Mac enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country for over 20 years. He was a CTRC (Cryptologic...
Donna Sue Bailey
Oct 29, 2026
Donna Sue Bailey, beloved wife and mother , died on October 29th at the age of 90 in Huntington WV.
Born December 22, 1935 in Pageton WV to Johnson and Forrest Wilson she grew up in McDowell County and graduated from Gary High School later graduating from McDowell County Vocational School to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Donna married Richard Bailey on...
Amanda Clevinger
Oct 29, 2026
Amanda Clevinger passed away peacefully in her sleep at home where she resided with her daughter. This was her final wish and prayer, and God was merciful in her request. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Elizabeth Crouse and her husband Kenneth Stephens (1960-1985) and husband Bob Clevinger (1999-2009) as well as her son in law...
Phyllis Rose Shupe
Oct 29, 2026
Phyllis Rose Shupe, 81, of Bluewell, WV, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born October 7, 1945 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Hudgins. Phyllis was a child care provider at Wee Tots for 50+ years and was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church. In...
Barbara Rose Childs Chapin
Oct 28, 2026
Beloved Mother and Nanny, Barbara Childs Chapin, 73, of Princeton died Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by her family at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born October 19, 1953, in Princeton, Barbara was the daughter of the late Alfred and Beatrice Hammonds. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Rickey Childs and...
Virginia Lowanda Lawrence
Oct 26, 2026
Virginia (Jennie) Lowanda Lawrence, 75, of Athens, WV passed away on October 26, 2026, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born to James Hubert and Emma Mae Workman.
Jennie loved cooking dinners for her loved ones. While her kids were growing up, she always made sure that they had fresh, homemade meals. Their friends enjoyed her meals as...
Ralph Ray Taylor
Oct 26, 2026
Ralph Ray Taylor, 70, of Rich Creek, VA and formerly of McComas, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek.
Born on October 28, 1955 in McComas, he was a son of the late Wesley and Violet Roark Taylor. He had been a lifelong resident of McComas and was a retired coal miner.
He was preceded in death...
Norma Kathleen Hodges
Oct 23, 2026
Norma Kathleen Hodges, 73, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Born on August 27, 1953, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late Junior Lee Clark and Lena Spicer Clark, Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and faithful Christian, whose life was centered on family and faith.
Norma was proceeded...
James Melton Goins
Oct 22, 2026
James “Jimmy” Goins, age 79, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. James was born February 25, 1947, in Mercer County, West Virginia, the son of Glenn and Pearl Goins.
James is survived by two brothers: Harold Goins and Kelly “Flatt” Goins; and one sister:...
Nora Velda Keen
Oct 22, 2026
Nora Velda Osborn Floria Keen, of Bluefield WV, was welcomed to her heavenly home on 10-22-26.
The youngest of 10, born to Orris & Myrtle Osborn, she was preceded in death by both parents and her sister Martha Sparks. Left behind to cherish her sweet memory are sons Christopher & Eric Floria of Rocky Mount VA, & daughter Amy (Juan) Miranda,...
Linda Diane Gaminde
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Linda Diane Gaminde
Linda Diane Gaminde, 70, a lifelong resident of McDowell County, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Born on September 10, 1956, Linda was the daughter of the late Clarence Dunn and Reba Dunn, and her mother, the late Martha Dunn, all of McDowell County, West...
Shirley Ann Presley
Oct 20, 2026
Shirley Ann Hatfield Presley, 83, entered the heavenly arms of Christ, her loving Savior, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Shirley passed away peacefully at her home in Anawalt, WV surrounded by family and close friends.
Shirley was born on September 5, 1943, to Gladys Trivett and Robert Roy Hatfield in the Blackwolf region of McDowell County,...
Jimmy Roosevelt Sluder
Oct 18, 2026
Jimmy Roosevelt Sluder, 87, of Surface Hill Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Born on March 25, 1939, in McComas, he was a son of the late Alger M. and Lillian T. Dunford Sluder. He had lived in Mercer County for 10 year and was a retired mechanic. He was a member of Deliverance Temple in Brushfork....
Marie Barker
Oct 18, 2026
Marie Louise Christian Barker of Princeton went to be with her Heavenly Father and her loved ones who've gone before her.
Born March 30, 1953, in Bluefield, WV, to her parents, John Christian Jr. and Phyllis Richardson Christian. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School, class of 1971. She went on to graduate from Bluefield State College in 1973 with...
Doris Ann Sexton
Oct 17, 2026
Doris Ann Sexton, affectionately known to everyone as "Cookie," passed away at her home Saturday, October 17, 2026 leaving a profound void in the hearts of those who loved her. Born April 19, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Dolly Pennington Lusk. She was a woman whose entire life was anchored by an...
James Earl Thomas
Oct 16, 2026
James Earl Thomas, 80, 289 Chicken Farm Rd Bluefield WV, passed away Friday October 16th at his home with his kids by his side. Born June 3rd 1946, in Landgraff WV, he was the son of the late Edward Thomas and Nellie Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Thomas(White), brothers; Robert Thomas, Joe Lewis Thomas, and...
Ethan Michael Quillian
Oct 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ethan Michael (Tiller) Quillian December 13, 2006 - October 15, 2026
Ethan Michael (Tiller) Quillian, age 19, passed away on October 15, 2026. Ethan was full of life and had a heart of gold. He loved his family and was always there for them whenever they needed him. He was the sweetest person and had a smile...
Eveline Short
Oct 15, 2026
Eveline "Deanie" Short, 93 years old, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Woodbridge, Virginia. She was born in McComas, West Virginia on August 10, 1933 to the late Carlo Cameresi and Minnie (Sparks) Cameresi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Short; sisters Pansy Craft, Edith Eller, Nellie Watkins, Josephine Moses; brothers Lewis Cameresi,...
James Edward Aust
Oct 14, 2026
James Edward Aust, 67 yrs. old went to his heavenly home on October 14th, surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in Bluefield, WV on August 23rd, 1959 to Arnold Edward Aust and Beulah Mae (Hilton) Aust. James was a warrior from birth, having suffered from infantile paralysis shortly after birth. Doctors gave his parents little hope for him,...
Jerry Eugene Perkins
Oct 14, 2026
Jerry Eugene Perkins Sr., 83, of Montcalm, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Born December 9, 1942, in McComas, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Mildred Perkins. Jerry attended McComas School and worked as a welder and construction worker. He was of the Church of God faith. Jerry was known for his kindness,...
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