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Marvin Darrell Epperson
Jul 31, 2026
Marvin Darrell Epperson, 56, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026 with his family by his side. Born in Bluefield, WV, he was a member of the Bluefield High School class of 1989. Marvin went on to attend SouthWest Community College in Cedar Bluff, VA and earned his masters in welding, in which he excelled at throughout his career. Besides...
Scott Stamper
Jul 29, 2026
Scott “Shaggy” Stamper, 64, of Skygusty, West Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on October 7, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Scott spent his childhood in Ohio, Tennessee, and primarily West Virginia, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and laughter.
Scott worked in the coal mines for 30 years and was known for his exceptional carpentry...
Pamela Lee Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Pam lost her battle with diabetes at her home in Marytown, WV.
Born on January 27, 1955, in Welch, WV, Pam graduated from Welch High School in 1974 before relocating to Massachusetts. She was a hardworking woman with a servant’s heart who loved to travel and help others.
Pam had a diverse career, but her true passion...
Sharon Miles Simpson
Jul 28, 2026
Sharon Miles Simpson, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home. Born August 31, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Macile Riggs Miles. Sharon was of the Protestant faith and had retired from manager of WV Bureau of Employment Programs Unemployment Office. In addition to her parents, Sharon...
Sherry Lynn Miles
Jul 21, 2026
Sherry Lynn Miles, 54, of Peterstown, WV, formerly of Montcalm, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg.
Sherry worked for Aramark for over 22 years. Loved to collect Native American and wolf memorabilia.
Sherry was proceeded in death by her brother James Edward Shrader, adopted Father Olen Kirby, adopted Mother Edith Taylor Kirby,...
Donnie Goins
Jul 19, 2026
Donnie Grayson Goins, 81, of Bramwell passed away on July 19, 2026. Born on June 27, 1945, he was the fifth son of Glen and Pearl Dillon Goins of Simmons River Road. He was a 1964 graduate of Bramwell High School and later that year, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Harman Goins. They settled in Bramwell and...
Freida Gail Cason
Jul 19, 2026
Freida Gail "Granny" Cason, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in the presence of her loving family. Born on January 3, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia, Freida was the cherished firstborn of her family, embarking on a life that would be marked by dedication, kindness, and an unyielding love for those closest to her.
Freida’s upbringing in Pulaski shaped her gentle...
Joan Meade
Jul 18, 2026
Joan Moore Meade, 78, of Princeton, WV passed away on Sunday July 17th, 2026.
Born on November 15th, 1947 in Bluefield, WV she was daughter of the late Vernal and Geniva Moore. She was a lifelong Resident of Princeton and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband for over 50 years William Meade and Daughter...
Heath Thomas Johnson
Jul 14, 2026
Thomas Heath Johnson, 59, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at WVU Medical in Princeton, West Virginia.
Born on December 27, 1966, Heath was a proud graduate of Richlands High School in Richlands, Virginia. He worked as a master welder for much of his life, taking pride in his trade and the work of his...
Kathy Morgan
Jul 14, 2026
Kathy Jean Lambert Morgan, 64 of Anawalt, WV passed away July, 14 2026 at Bluestone Nursing Home in Bluefield, WV. Kathy was born July 16, 1961 in Welch, WV to Isaac and Dorothy Lambert. She was married to her first husband David H. Thorn for 17 years until his passing on January 3, 1995. She married Richard Morgan in October...
Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis, loving matriarch, friend, and a kind presence in the lives of many, departed this world on July 12, 2026, peacefully at her beloved home on Airy Street in Bluefield, West Virginia. She drew her last breath just one day after celebrating her eighty-fourth birthday, closing her walk with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the town...
James Thomas Haynes
Jul 11, 2026
James Thomas Haynes, affectionately known as Jimmy to family and friends, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital following a brief illness. He was 66 years old.
Born on September 2, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late George and Louise Haynes, Jimmy grew up in Welch where he attended Welch Elementary...
Charles Martin Garrison
Jul 10, 2026
Charles Martin Garrison, born on January 1, 1972, in Bluefield, West Virginia and a graduate of Bluefield High School, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House at the age of 54.
Charles was the son of the late Harry and Lydia Garrison, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brothers Billy Garrison, Charles...
Monica Leigh Baldwin-Stultz
Jul 8, 2026
Monica Leigh Baldwin, age 44, of Bluefield WV, left this earth for her eternal home on July 8th, 2026.
Monica was born in Bluefield, WV on July 5th,1982. She was born to Sharon Surway Baldwin and James Baldwin. Monica was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Aaron "Josh" Stultz, whom she loved and missed dearly. Maternal grandparents Mike and Sophia...
Tyler Cole Williams
Jul 5, 2026
Tyler Cole Williams, age 19 of Vinton, VA passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Tyler had a kind heart and was loved tremendously by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Tyler attended Montcalm High School and completed his diploma through Penn Foster Virtual Academy in 2023. Tyler was working as...
Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr, 71, of Bluefield, VA passed away on July 5, 2026 at his son's home. Johnny was born on March 25, 1955 in Bluefield, WV. He worked at and retired from Flowers Bakery. Johnny was preceded in death by his father Nindo Punturi, Sr and mother Ethel Punturi, as well as his brothers Billy Ray Punturi and...
Alice Faye Whitehead
Jun 30, 2026
Alice Faye Whitehead, 86 of Kimball, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1939 in Big Four, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Ethel Faye Campbell England. Alice has retired at a Certified Nursing Assistant after forty-two years of service and she was a good and faithful...
Robert Eugene Myers
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Eugene Myers, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 23, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Marie Chrisley Myers and the late William E. Myers. In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, David Estil Myers; his loving...
Warren Phillip Perdue
Jun 30, 2026
Warren Phillip Perdue, at age 86, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. Born on April 25, 1940, he was a resident of Bluefield, WV most of his life where he worked as a coal miner and in construction before moving to Tazewell, VA when he retired. Warren lived a life dedicated to...
Roger Lee Martin
Jun 28, 2026
Roger Lee Martin of Coalwood/Welch, WV, born on January 1, 1949, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Anita June Blankenship Martin. Roger was a proud father to Matthew Martin and wife Leanne and Patrick Martin and girlfriend Billi Jo Coleman. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Bret Martin, Jaxson Martin, Alston Gilbert,...
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