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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.
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...
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...
George Cleon Cottle
Apr 27, 2026
George Cleon Cottle Jr., 89, of Highland Springs, Virginia, formerly of Oakvale, West Virginia, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Henrico, VA.
George was born on March 30, 1937 near Forest Hill, West Virginia, son of George Cleon Cottle Sr. and Amy Elizabeth Keffer Ramsey Cottle. George was a retired trout farmer, having been co-owner of Twin...
Johnny Lee Bolen
Apr 27, 2026
Johnny Lee Bolen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 3, 1957, in Grundy, Virginia, Johnny lived a life marked by a passion for family and heritage.
Johnny’s life was rich with meaningful memories, among them were the countless...
Dominic Hall
Apr 26, 2026
Dominic Hall, 16, of Freeman, WV, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. Born October 17, 2009 in Kingsport, TN, he was a son of Glen Hall of Freeman, WV and Angel Brown of New Mexico. Dominic was currently being homeschooled and in the ninth grade.
Those left to cherish Dominic's memory are his dad, Glen Hall of the home; this mother,...
Howard Chris Dale
Apr 26, 2026
Howard “Chris” Dale, 69, of Clemmons, North Carolina, formerly of Bluewell, West Virginia, passed away on April 26, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mila Dale of McDowell County, West Virginia, and his brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Peggy Dale of Sandlick, West Virginia.
Chris was born on December 30, 1956. He was a graduate of Northfork...
Lonnie Coy Dunn, Sr.
Apr 25, 2026
Lonnie Coy Dunn Sr, 76, of Bluefield WV passed away at home on April 25, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons disease.
He was born on March 10, 1950, in Mercer County. He was the son of the late Coy Oscar and Laula Hodges Dunn. He spent most of his life in Montcalm WV before moving to Bluefield in his...
Martha Jo McVey
Apr 22, 2026
Our beautiful mother, Martha Jo McVey, gained her heavenly body April 22nd 2026. She was born July 23rd 1956 to the late Myrtle Marie Minnix and Thurman Minnix, and called West Virginia home her entire life. We were blessed to have a mother who understood that the important things in life weren’t material, money or notoriety. She dedicated her entire...
Robert Joseph Yuhasz
Apr 21, 2026
Robert (Bob) Joseph Yuhasz, age 76, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA, surrounded by family. Bob was born on October 19, 1949, in Gary, WV, and was the 3rd of 5 sons of Zola Mae Johnson and John Louis Yuhasz. He grew up in Gary, WV, and graduated as a “Coal Digger” in...
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