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Glenna Gail Ratliff
Sep 6, 2025
Glenna Gail Ratliff, born on February 24, 1993, in Princeton, West Virginia, left us far too soon on September 6, 2025, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was an outgoing and spirited individual whose hardheaded nature endeared her to many. Glenna loved everyone in her life deeply, and her vibrant personality touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Glenna's legacy...
Bonnie Webb Gills
Sep 3, 2025
Bonnie Arlene Webb Gills
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Bonnie Arlene Webb Gills, 83, of Montcalm, WV was welcomed into the comforting arms of her Savior with her family by her side.
Born January 2, 1942 to the late John Henry and Ida Grace Webb, she was a lifelong resident of Montcalm, graduated from Montcalm High School in 1960, managed multiple businesses...
Estiol Boyd Kessinger
Sep 2, 2025
Estiol Boyd Kessinger, born on December 10, 1942, in Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on September 2, 2025. A proud United States Army Veteran, he honorably served in the Vietnam War, exemplifying bravery and dedication throughout his life and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Estiol is remembered for his warm spirit and compassionate heart. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Brenda Mae...
Regan Berlin Anderson
Aug 29, 2025
Regan Berlin Anderson, 21, of Bluefield, WV, tragically left this world far too soon on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Regan was born on January 18, 2004, in Bluefield, WV. Regan was raised in Bluefield, WV, where she was a graduate of Bluefield High School in 2022. She played softball, soccer, and was a cheerleader. She was also an aspiring aesthetician. Regan...
Lois Maxine Cox-Lawless
Aug 28, 2025
Lois Maxine Cox-Lawless, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Bluestone Health. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Anawalt, West Virginia, where her roots lay deeply intertwined with the rolling hills and rich traditions of home.
Over the course of her life, Lois devoted 20 years to Hallmark Greeting...
Margarette Myrtle Hambrick
Aug 28, 2025
Margarette Myrtle Hambrick received her heavenly wings on August 28th, 2025. Margarette was born to the late Hugh and Mabel (Gibson) Barnette on November 14, 1933, in Kimball, West Virginia. Margarette married her high school sweetheart (Harold Hambrick) and they spent 30 wonderful years together. Margarette was a faithful member of Deliverance Temple Church. She was a loving wife, good...
William Lewis Tessa
Aug 26, 2025
William Lewis "Bill" Tessa, 74, of Bluefield, WV, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on March 1, 1951 in Goodwill, WV, he was a son of the late Steve and Edna Maynor Tessa. He was a U.S Army Veteran and won many awards while serving including "sharp shooter" award....
Willa Faye O'Neal
Aug 24, 2025
Willa Faye O'Neal, 90, of Princeton, WV, passed away on August 24, 2025.
Born on May 21, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Luvenia (Goins) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. O'Neal, Sr.; two grandsons, Willard B. Riffe, Jr. and Bryan David Riffe; 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Those left to cherish her memories...
Shirley Marie Persianni
Aug 24, 2025
Shirley Marie Persianni, 72, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home on Crumpler Mountain, WV.
She had been a resident of Crumpler for 55 years. Shirley was a member of Mountain Top Baptist Church in Welch, WV. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Mary Lusk of Herndon, WV, one sister, Dorothy Lusk of Herndon,...
Roger Lee Sexton
Aug 23, 2025
Roger Lee Sexton, 57, of Freeman, WV passed Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, NC.
Roger was born March 28, 1968, in Bluefield, WV. Roger moved to Freeman, WV when he was 5 years old, which was where he called home most of his life.
Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Sexton and mother,...
Annie Foust
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025, at 12:07 a.m. at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Annie Foust, 87, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Carl Fogle and Mary Jane Clark Fogle of New Haven, KY.
Annie moved to Gary, WV from Georgetown, KY in 1972 with...
Paul Brian Kelley
Aug 20, 2025
Paul Brian Kelley, 62, father, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly Wednesday August 20, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia. Born April 7, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, Paul was a cherished member of his family and community.
A 1981 graduate of Bluefield High School, Paul dedicated his career to the trades as a welder and machinist, showcasing his strong work ethic.
Paul had...
Stephanie Renee Cruz
Aug 18, 2025
Stephanie Renee Cruz, 42 of Bluefield WV, passed away August 18th 2025 at her home in Bluefield, WV. Born July 6th 1983 she was the daughter of Jacqueline Sluss. She was a CNA at Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin VA. Stephanie loved the Lord, her children and her grandbabies more than life itself.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her...
Donald Ray McCoy, Sr.
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Ray McCoy, Sr. joined the kingdom of Heaven on August 18, 2025, at the age of 71. Don, as he was known to his friends, was a member of Deliverance Temple in Brushfork, WV. Born January 11, 1954, in Iaeger, WV, Don grew up in Premier, WV, where he excelled as a baseball player. A hard-working man, Don dedicated...
Vester Roosevelt Webb
Aug 18, 2025
Vester Roosevelt Webb, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Bastian on August 18, 2025. Born on September 3, 1930, in McComas, West Virginia, Webb lived a life marked by devotion to family, community and military service, and a 34-year career at Chrysler's Newark, Delaware, assembly plant.
A proud veteran of the US Army, Vester served honorably during the Korean...
Darlene Lane
Aug 16, 2025
Darlene Lane, 70, of Bramwell, WV passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born January 18, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Pearl Dillon Phipps, Sr. Darlene had worked at Aramark in Production and was a homemaker. Darlene was a faithful member of the Montcalm Church of God....
Thomas David Armstrong
Aug 12, 2025
Thomas David Armstong
Thomas "Tommy" or "Tom" Armstrong, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed after a short illness, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Pocahontas, VA, to Bernard and Ruth Armstrong on March 29, 1950. Tommy was raised by a single father in Machine Shop Hollow. He attended school in Pocahontas, VA. In 1968 he...
Carol Jean Powell
Aug 9, 2025
Carol Jean Powell, 78, of State Road, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on December 20, 1946 in Keystone, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joe Woodrow and Bertha Virginia Finney Graham. She was a retired Postmaster of 30 years and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded...
Isaiah Jacob Moran
Aug 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Isaiah Jacob Moran. He was born on February 8, 2025 and left too soon on August 8, 2025 at the age of 6 months. Isaiah was a bright light in our lives, bringing so much joy in his short time with us. He will forever be loved and missed by his parents...
Jaunita Faye Johnson
Aug 8, 2025
Jaunita Faye Johnson, 87, of Pocahontas, VA passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 9, 1938 in Pocahontas, VA, Juanita was the daughter of the late Clyde and Daisy Sluss. Juanita was of the Holiness faith, a homemaker and a life-long resident of Pochontas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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