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Richard Darrell Sigmon
Oct 26, 2025
Richard Darrell Sigmon, 78, of Sandlick Road Bluefield, WV, passed Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born April 6, 1947, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late James Willard and Maxine Hurst Sigmon. Richard had been a resident of Sandlick for over 47 years. He also dedicated many years working in the coal...
Cynthia Lou Meadows
Oct 25, 2025
Cynthia Lou Meadows (Cindy Lou), 63, of Mercer Nursing Home gained her wings on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born February 1, 1962, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter to the late Rita Meadows Hampton. Cindy has resided in Bluefield, WV most of her life, she attended Central School. She worked as a bartender, housekeeper, and then a homemaker. Cindy loved...
Marvin L. Jones
Oct 24, 2025
Marvin Lee Jones "Turbo", 55, of 849 Maple Acres Road, Princeton, WV, passed away October 24, 2025, at WVU Medicine in Princeton, WV, following a short illness.
Born August 28, 1970, in Radford, VA, he was the son of Jean Jones Ware and husband James of Missouri.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife Kim Jones of...
Walter Junior Price
Oct 22, 2025
Walter Junior Price, lovingly known as “Jr,” passed away peacefully at his home in Bluefield, West Virginia, surrounded by family on October 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jr was born on January 13, 1967, to Walter and Ruby Price. A lifelong resident of Bluefield, he had a big heart and a special love for animals—especially the...
Bernard Jackson Carter
Oct 22, 2025
Bernard “BJ” Jackson Carter, 39, of Havaco, WV, left this world far too soon, probably still shaking his head at the state of it all. BJ passed away surrounded by love, laughter, and more family stories than could ever fit into one lifetime. Born and raised in Havaco, BJ was known for his big heart, quick wit, and the remarkable...
Wanda Kaye Sarks
Oct 19, 2025
Wanda Kay Mitchem Sarks, 77, of Lerona, WV, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.
Born April 26, 1948, in Asco, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Ford Mitchem. She was a resident of Asco the greater part of her life, until moving to Lerona, WV.
She worked as a nurse at McDowell Continuous Care in Gary,...
William Lee Horton
Oct 17, 2025
William Lee Horton, 91, of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at his home. Born November 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Virginia Stevens Horton. He had worked as a salesman for Bluefield Supply Company and then retired from Wythe Supply Company. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death...
Betty June Sizemore
Oct 16, 2025
Betty June Sizemore, born on January 11, 1931, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Rosa Horton and her husband of 62 ½ years William E. Sizemore Sr. Betty is survived by one sister Gertrude Ann Bowes of Plymouth, North Carolina, one brother Carl Horton and wife...
Brenda Barlow
Oct 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda Gay (Frazier) Barlow
Born – January 19, 1947
Died – October 15, 2025
Brenda Gay (Frazier) Barlow, 78, of Simpsonville, SC and formerly of Sandlick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born January 19, 1947, in Bluefield, Mercer County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland...
Brenda Jean Watkins
Oct 10, 2025
Brenda Jean Coffey Watkins, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born February 12, 1950, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucille Cochran Coffey. Brenda had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She worked many years as the Bakery Manager at Walmart and also...
Christa Roark
Oct 8, 2025
Christa Denise Roark 40, of Bluefield WV formerly of Gary, WV gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday October 8th at Princeton Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She is proceeded in death by Grandparents Charlie and Lois Roark, Grandfather Randy Jones Sr, Aunt Kathy Roark, and Aunt Sandra Seay.
Christa graduated with honors from Montcalm High School in 2003. She...
Kenneth Franklin Spivey
Oct 8, 2025
Kenneth Franklin Spivey, 87, of Bramwell, WV, passed, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Princeton Healthcare Center in Princeton, WV.
Born January 18, 1938, in Coopers, WV, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Ida Jane Pauley Spivey. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded...
Nancy Ruth Mitchell
Oct 8, 2025
Nancy Ruth Smith Mitchell, 90, of Windmill Hill Road, Bluefield, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born on March 13, 1935 in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late George Epperly and Ila Elizabeth Lawrence Smith. She was a longtime and faithful member of Pine Grove Church of Christ. She attended...
Dale Lee Walker
Oct 7, 2025
Dale Lee Walker Sr. 75 of BigFour, WV. gained his beautiful heavenly wings on October 7, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville Ky.Dale was born on August 11, 1950 at home in Kimball, WV. He was the son to the late Lady Pauline Walker and Robert Gaston Walker. Dale was a coal miner for over 20 years working at...
Wanda Faye Hicks
Oct 7, 2025
Wanda Faye Hicks, born on March 23, 1966, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. Wanda loved her family very much. As a loving cook, she cherished the time spent preparing meals and gathering with her family, creating lasting memories that will be treasured by all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Montcalm High...
Jennifer Sue Mullins
Oct 6, 2025
Jennifer Sue Mullins, 42, of Vivian, WV, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at home after a short illness with family and friends around her.
She was born on May 20, 1983, she was preceded in death by her dad, James Mullins and two brothers, Jimmy and Jody Mullins.
She leaves behind her mother, Jeannie Mullins; her four kids, Jamie Moore,...
Henry Harrison Dinger, II
Oct 6, 2025
Henry Harrison Dinger, II, age 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home.
Born on October 14, 1962, in Key West, FL, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison Dinger, Sr. and Rita Gilmore Dinger. He formerly was self-employed and has also worked at Grant's in Bluewell. He was a dedicated worker and...
James Robert McNew
Oct 4, 2025
James Robert McNew (Rob/ PopPop) 56 of Davy, WV passed away October 4, 2025 in Tazewell, VA. Born July 28, 1969 he was the son of James (Jimmy) Alex McNew Jr and wife Shirley White of GA and the late Mary Stanley and Amon Stanley. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Carlos and Betty...
Carolyn Jill Thompson
Oct 4, 2025
Carolyn Jill Jackson Thompson, 86, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born August 7, 1939, in Twin Branch, WV, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Elizabeth A. Chambers Jackson. Carolyn had been a resident of Mercer County for over 44 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Jimmy Ray Honaker
Oct 1, 2025
Jim Honaker, 90, of Bluefield, VA passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born September 9, 1935, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Boyd and Ethel Cochane. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet and Fay; brother, Johnny; and granddaughter, Megan.
Jim was retired...
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