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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 Mounain, 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...
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...
Larry Joe Lyons
May 15, 2026
Larry Joe Lyons, 77 of Lindside, WV previously of Suffolk, VA passed away Friday May 15, 2026, at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA following a long illness. Born February 5, 1949, in Bartley, WV he was a son of the late Charlie and Kathleen Steele Lyons.
Larry was a 1969 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV, he...
Dorothy Maurine Saddler
May 14, 2026
Dorothy Maurine Saddler, 75, of Red Oak Ridge, Bluefield, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Dorothy was born on January 28th, 1951 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late William “Bill” Ohlendorf and Ruth Ham Ohlendorf. Dorothy grew up in Caseyville, Illinois and was a graduate of Collinsville High School. Dorothy would...
Joann Hampton Moore
May 14, 2026
Joann Hampton Moore, 75, of Clover Dew Dairy Road, passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life devoted to faith, family, and caring for others. Born on October 31, 1950, Joann lived a life defined by compassion, strength, sacrifice, and unwavering love.
She carried a servant’s heart and found her greatest purpose in loving...
Christine Tammy Blevins
May 13, 2026
Christine Tammy Blevins, 66, of Anawalt, WV passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2025 at Wythe County Community Hospital. Born January 8, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Ward and Ann Zuichick Blevins. Christine was a homemaker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her...
Faye Frances Jones
May 10, 2026
Faye Frances Jones, 96, of Radford, VA, and formerly of Coalwood, WV, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born on April 4, 1930 in Premier, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ellis O'Brien and Daisy Pearl (Hull) Lee. She had been a...
Brenda Kay Lowery
May 9, 2026
Brenda Kay Lowery, 58, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 13, 1967 in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of Janet Minnix Miller and the late Richard Danieley. Brenda was a graduate of Montcalm High School and was a homemaker. In addition to her father, Brenda was preceded in death by...
Emersyn Grace Nester
May 6, 2026
Emersyn Grace Nester peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Though her time on earth was brief, her presence brought immeasurable joy, hope, and love to all who knew her. Emersyn’s spunky spirit shone in every moment—she loved being pampered during her bedtime routine, being cradled and rocked by her mommy and daddy, ba-bas of her...
Edna Vaughn
May 6, 2026
Edna Webb Vaughn passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Born on November 3, 1931, in Montcalm, WV, Edna lived a life marked by love and a steadfast commitment to her family and faith.
A graduate of Montcalm High School, Edna was known for her love of singing at the Montcalm Church...
Nancy Doretta Blackwell
May 6, 2026
Nancy Doretta Blackwell, cherished wife and devoted member of the Baptist faith, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia. Born on March 6, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Nancy’s life was marked by her steadfast commitment to family and her faith.
A lifelong resident of Bluefield, Nancy was a proud graduate of Bluefield...
Colton Hunter Osborne
May 5, 2026
Colton Hunter Osborne, 33, of Montcalm, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born on January 2, 1993 to the late Roger Osborne and Brenda Kay Danieley Lowrey.
Survivors include his grandmother, Janet Miller of Bluefield; and a brother, Tanner Osborne of SC.
SOlton will be cremated with no services scheduled at this time.
Kenneth Estil Bailey
May 4, 2026
Kenneth passed peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at his Crumpler, WV home. He was 70 year old. Born February 8, 1956, he was a son of the late Charolette Pearl (Taylor) Bailey and Estil Bailey. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melissa Carolyn Bailey; son-in-law, William "Allen" Mitchem; brother, Roger Bailey;...
Charles Matthew Thompson
Apr 29, 2026
Charles Matthew (Gravy) Thompson
66, of Princeton, WV, passed away on April 29, 2026, at WVU/PCH, following a hard-fought battle with illness.
Born May 9, 1959, in Asheville, North Carolina, Matt was the son of Phil and Gwendolyn Thompson. He graduated from Montcalm High School in 1977. After high school, he held various jobs and pursued his passion for music before retiring...
Larry Lindsay Conner
Apr 29, 2026
Larry L. Conner, 79, of Bluefield, West Virginia, formerly of Crumpler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at WVU Hospital, with his beloved wife by his side. He cherished and deeply loved her, and he found his greatest happiness in the life they shared.
Born on August 17, 1946, he was the son of the late...
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