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Janet Lane McVey
Oct 4, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Janet Lane McVey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Born June 18, 1940 in Bluefield, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Fred and Vada Scott Farrington.
Janet lived a vibrant life full of adventure and laughter, traveling the world alongside her husband during his service in the U.S. Army, living across Europe...
Phyllis Jane Miles
Oct 3, 2026
Phyllis Jane Conner Miles was born October 21,1939 in Bluefield Virginia to Mildred Frances Conner and Hugh Moses Conner. Phyllis passed peacefully on October 3, 2026.
Graduating from Bramwell High School led her to McClain’s Business College. Her career started at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company transitioning on to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and back to Met Life. Then, she worked...
James (Jay) Henry Sarver
Sep 19, 2026
James (Jay) Henry Sarver, age 72, of Brushfork, WV passed away on September 19th, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital. James was born March 31st, 1954, in Springville, VA to James Napoleon Sarver and Myrtle Elizabeth Sarver.
He loved his family. His passion when health permitted was to tinker on cars. He will be missed by ALL that knew him.
James was predeceased...
Donnie Ellis Bailey
Sep 18, 2026
Donnie Ellis Bailey, 87, of Bramwell, WV, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born May 21, 1939 in Maybeury, WV, he was a son of the late Frank and Della Woods Bailey. Donnie was a retired coal miner and he loved to talk and never met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew...
Steven Bryant Simpson
Sep 15, 2026
Steven Bryant Simpson, age 67, of Northfork, WV passed away on September 15, 2026 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Steve was born on May 6, 1959 in Welch, WV to Rev. Harold and Rev. Shirley Spears-Simpson. Steve entered the Marine Corp on August 20, 1976 at the age of 17. He served his country until his time of honorable discharge...
Tammy Leann Mitchell
Sep 14, 2026
Tammy Leann Mitchell
September 21, 1980 - September 14,2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy " Boo-Boo" Leann Mitchell, age 45, who passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Tammy was born on September 21,1980, in Welch, WV.
She is now reunited with her beloved parents, Jesse Wayne Mitchell and Debra Ann Mitchell and...
Tiera Ariel Mitchell
Sep 14, 2026
Tiera Ariel Mitchell of Welch West Virginia went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville KY after a lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Born on February 23,1994 in Welch WV, to Jeff and Candace Mitchell, Tiera was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was free spirited and lived life by...
Helen Agnes Young
Sep 13, 2026
Helen Young left for her heavenly home on the afternoon of September 13, 2026, after a brief 94 years in this world.
She left behind two children Cheryl Walters, James (Nice) Young Jr, two grandchildren Jessica (Geoffrey) Nathan, John Walters, brother Leonard (Mel) Nester along with many nieces and nephews and her friend Brenda Kraft.
She was preceded in death by loving...
Shirley Argene Miller
Sep 13, 2026
Shirley Argene Miller, of 2867 Rock Road, Rock, West Virginia, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Bluestone Health and Rehab, three days after her 79th birthday.
Born on September 10, 1947, in Rock, West Virginia, she lived a life centered on faith, work, and the people she loved most and was a resident of Mercer County all her life.
She is...
Christopher Michael Southern
Sep 11, 2026
Christopher Michael Southern, 39, of Bluefield, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 due to injuries from a vehicle accident.
Born on June 26, 1987 in Bluefield, he was a son of Stacy Taylor Southern of Bluefield, VA and the late Chap Southern. He worked as a transporter driving patients to their appointments.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in...
Teresa Diane Thomason
Sep 11, 2026
Teresa Diane Thomason, 65, passed away on September 11, 2026, at WV Medical Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia. Born on April 25, 1961, in Bluefield, West Virginia. Teresa was a daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma Billings. Teresa will be remembered with love by those who knew her and shared in her life.
She is survived by her husband, Richard...
Brenda Joyce Denton
Sep 11, 2026
Brenda Joyce Denton, 85, of Big Four, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Brenda was born March 4, 1941 in Powhatan, WV to Alvie Graham, Sr. and Rosetta Graham Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Denton; four brothers, Jack...
Jane Elizabeth Thompson
Sep 9, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Thompson joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born in Bluefield on February 8, 1952, Janie was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a beautician by trade before becoming a Mother, loved to write poetry and songs and made the best biscuits. In faith, she bravely battled chronic illness for decades while...
Timothy Carter Lanter
Sep 8, 2026
Timothy Carter Lanter, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 14, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Emmett and Tilda Dunford Lanter. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by two brothers. Timothy was a retired coal miner of 46 years, having last...
Nora Lillian Bishop
Sep 7, 2026
Rev. Nora L. Robinson Bishop, 79, of Princeton, WV was called home to be with the love of her life, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Nora was born in Charleston, WV, the daughter of William L. Robinson and Martha Jones Thomas. Nora was raised by her grandmother, Elva E. Holiday of Greenbrier, Co., WV and her father, William...
Betsy Kelly
Aug 31, 2026
Betsy Carol Kelly (Bailey) 73, of Montcalm, WV went home to be with the lord on Monday, August 31st, 2026, at her family home. Born on December 1st 1952 in Johnny Cake, WV at the family homeplace. She was the beloved daughter of the late Van Leffige Bailey and Hattie Hazel (Penley) Bailey.
Betsy was a longtime resident of Montcalm but...
Gregory Earl O'Quinn
Aug 27, 2026
Gregory Earl O’Quinn May 15, 1962 — Aug 27, 2026 Gregory Earl O’Quinn, 64, of Bluefield, WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Born May 15, 1962 in Joppa, MD, he was a son of the late Albert and Alma O’Quinn. In addition to his parents, Gregwas preceded in death by his sister, Linda O’Quinn...
Kevin Stewart Wright
Aug 25, 2026
Kevin Stewart Wright, 49, of Bluefield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, while working. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and the steadfast foundation of his family.
Kevin was born on February 6, 1977, in Mercer County, WV. He attended Graham High School and Tazewell Christian Academy. He later attended trade school, where he specialized in HVAC...
Rae Ann Cline
Aug 24, 2026
Rae Ann Cline, née Rebhun, passed away on August 24, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on July 23, 1955, and will be remembered as a woman of creativity, strength, and warmth whose presence left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Rae Ann’s life was marked by a love of learning and a deep commitment to education....
Steven Wayne Puckett
Aug 23, 2026
Steven Wayne Puckett, 66, of Princeton, WV, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 Born April 19, 1960 in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Howard Miller Puckett and Ollie May Duncan Puckett. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his son, Erick Steven Pucket; brothers, Roger Dale puckett and Tommy Otis Puckett; sisters,...
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