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Gloria Jane Anders
Nov 6, 2026
Gloria Jane Anders, 75, of Anawalt, WV passed away on November 6th, 2026 at McDowell Nursing Home in Gary, WV.
Gloria was born on June 14th, 1961, and was the daughter of Ray and Lillian Johnson. She was preceded in death her parents and by her husband Bill Anders who she loved and helped make a wonderful home with.
She is survived...
Marvin Daniel Pilkins
Nov 5, 2026
Marvin Daniel Pilkins, 41, of Bluefield, WV, stepped into Heaven Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Hospice of Southern WV in Beckley with his mother by his side. Born September 19, 1985, in Bluefield, WV, he was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend. He was the son of the Betty Pilkins and the late Charles R. Wimmer. In...
Betty Honaker
Nov 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Betty Sue Thomas Honaker, November 15, 1946 – November 3, 2026. Betty Sue Thomas Honaker , a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of God, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at 2:50 p.m., with her grandson by her side, holding her hand. Betty loved the Lord with every fiber of her being. She was...
Ronnie Gene Pennington
Nov 2, 2026
Ronnie Gene Pennington, 88, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend stepped into glory surrounded by his family on Monday, November 2, 2026. Born April 28, 1938 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence and Geneva Gillespie Pennington. Ronnie, more commonly known as Gene will always be remembered for his giving heart, hard work, but above...
Michael Stafford Terry
Nov 2, 2026
Michael “Duke” Stafford Terry, 76, of Bluestone Avenue in Bramwell, WV went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Duke was an extraordinary person who was a devoted husband, proud father, loving grandfather, a committed employee, and a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sherman Hart Terry, Etta Ruth (Puckett) Terry, brothers Donald, Gene,...
Rosalie Owrey
Oct 31, 2026
Rosalie Simplicio Owrey, 76, of Palm Bay, Florida and Bluefield, WV, passed away on October 31, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Rosalie was born in April of 1950 in Northfork, WV, the youngest of ten children born to Antonio and Giustina Benedetto Simplicio. After graduating from Northfork...
Brandi Nicole Stroupe
Oct 30, 2026
Brandi Nicole Stroupe, 41, of Welch, WV, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born December 17, 1984 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Richard Stroupe, Jr. and the late Darlita Finley Stroupe. Brandi was a correctional officer at Stevens Correctional Center and attended the Havaco Community Church. She had a great work family and...
Michael Eugene Fife
Oct 30, 2026
Michael Eugene Fife Sr., 68, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2026, at a North Carolina hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born on January 27, 1958, Michael was the son of Ira Dale Fife Jr. and Stella Lorraine Fife. Throughout his life, Michael enjoyed working on automobiles and had a passion for auto body work. He also spent...
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, October 30, 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...
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...
John Perry Mays
Oct 24, 2026
John Perry Mays, age 65, of Bluefield, Virginia, embraced eternity on October 24, 2026, embraced in the love of his family and faith. Born in Welch, West Virginia, John was the beloved son of Mary Jane Mays, Kestner of Bluefield Virginia and the late Gary Roberts. of Iaeger, West Virginia. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished relationships. He is...
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...
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