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Tammy Marie Willis
Aug 21, 2026
Tammy Marie Wingfield Willis, 61, of Rocky Gap, VA, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born February 21, 1965 in Martinsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lois Ann Burnop and Marion Tibbs. Tammy had been a resident of Bland County for thirty-five years as a homemaker. Tammy was a loving wife,...
Timothy Craig Nunn
Aug 19, 2026
Timothy Craig Nunn (11/22/1970-08/19/2026)
A truly one-of-a-kind father and grandfather passed away peacefully, wrapped in the love of the family he built. For decades, Dad poured his heart into his work as a trucker by trade, spent with immense pride during his last nine years at AAA Paving & Sealing. Yet, his truest joy was found outside of work. Whether he...
Dorothy Mae Pennington
Aug 17, 2026
Dorothy Mae Pennington, 69, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home. Born August 27, 1956 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Vida Mae Horton. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Messenger Ministries Church where her husband, Mark, serves as pastor. In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in...
Carol Ann Simpson Murphy
Aug 15, 2026
Carol Ann Simpson Murphy, 79, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital.
Carol was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and friend who lived a life defined by grace, compassion, and unwavering faith. She poured her heart into countless ministries and fellowship activities. Her warmth, gentle wisdom, and bright spirit touched the lives...
Charles E. Kelly
Aug 13, 2026
Charles E. Kelly, 84, of Kernel Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on August 13, 2026.
After fighting a long battle with heart disease, he is now at peace alongside his mom, dad, and son. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Sandra, that stayed by his side.
Charles was a mason of 50 years in the Bluefield Lodge.
Funeral services will be conducted...
Judy Norris
Aug 12, 2026
Judy Norris, a loving mother, sister, wife, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on February 4, 1949, in Montcalm, West Virginia, to Norman Ratcliff and Joyce Pickett.
Early Life
Judy grew up in a large and loving family in West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Ratcliff...
David Lee Reece
Aug 11, 2026
David Lee Reece, 70, of Havaco, WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Born July 12, 1956 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas and Virginia Stuart Reece. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia.
Those left to cherish David's memory are his three children,...
Phyllis Jean Casey
Aug 10, 2026
Phyllis Jean Casey (Gills), 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Geraldine Martin Gills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger “Poochie” Gills, Michael Gills, Ronnie Gills, Darrell Gills, and David Gills;...
Tammy Aileen Cox
Aug 9, 2026
Tammy Aileen Cox (Boyd), 62, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1964, and was a graduate of Bramwell High School, Class of 1982. Tammy was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, her enjoyment of cooking...
Teresa Darlene Dunlap
Aug 7, 2026
Teresa Darlene Dunlap, 61, departed this life on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born March 31, 1965, to the late Curtis and Juanita Hicks.
Teresa shared over 23 years of marriage with her husband, Elmer “Jr.” Dunlap. She was previously married to the late Rick Cottle, father of her two oldest children, who...
Herbert Alford Wright, Sr.
Aug 7, 2026
Visitation, Sunday 6pm-8pm
Funeral, Monday 2:00pm
Herbert Alford Wright, Sr., 91, of Falls Mills, Va passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born November 16, 1934 in Boissevain, Va. He was the son of the late Joseph Franklin Wright and Nellie Mae Wright.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Wanda Wright, Brenda Wright, Henry Wright,...
Wanda Faye Shrader Sherman
Aug 2, 2026
Wanda Faye Shrader Sherman, who passed peacefully from this world on August 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on December 8, 1948, Wanda was the embodiment of warmth, resilience, and devotion to family.
Preceded in death by her father George and mother Ruth Murray; her son William Michael Sampson; and her first husband Sherman Shrader she carried their memories...
Marvin Darrell Epperson
Jul 31, 2026
Marvin Darrell Epperson, 56, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026 with his family by his side. Born in Bluefield, WV, he was a member of the Bluefield High School class of 1989. Marvin went on to attend SouthWest Community College in Cedar Bluff, VA and earned his masters in welding, in which he excelled at throughout his career. Besides...
Scott Stamper
Jul 29, 2026
Scott “Shaggy” Stamper, 64, of Skygusty, West Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on October 7, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Scott spent his childhood in Ohio, Tennessee, and primarily West Virginia, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and laughter.
Scott worked in the coal mines for 30 years and was known for his exceptional carpentry...
Pamela Lee Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Pam lost her battle with diabetes at her home in Marytown, WV.
Born on January 27, 1955, in Welch, WV, Pam graduated from Welch High School in 1974 before relocating to Massachusetts. She was a hardworking woman with a servant’s heart who loved to travel and help others.
Pam had a diverse career, but her true passion...
Sharon Miles Simpson
Jul 28, 2026
Sharon Miles Simpson, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home. Born August 31, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Macile Riggs Miles. Sharon was of the Protestant faith and had retired from manager of WV Bureau of Employment Programs Unemployment Office. In addition to her parents, Sharon...
Sherry Lynn Miles
Jul 21, 2026
Sherry Lynn Miles, 54, of Peterstown, WV, formerly of Montcalm, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg.
Sherry worked for Aramark for over 22 years. Loved to collect Native American and wolf memorabilia.
Sherry was proceeded in death by her brother James Edward Shrader, adopted Father Olen Kirby, adopted Mother Edith Taylor Kirby,...
Donnie Goins
Jul 19, 2026
Donnie Grayson Goins, 81, of Bramwell passed away on July 19, 2026. Born on June 27, 1945, he was the fifth son of Glen and Pearl Dillon Goins of Simmons River Road. He was a 1964 graduate of Bramwell High School and later that year, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Harman Goins. They settled in Bramwell and...
Freida Gail Cason
Jul 19, 2026
Freida Gail "Granny" Cason, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in the presence of her loving family. Born on January 3, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia, Freida was the cherished firstborn of her family, embarking on a life that would be marked by dedication, kindness, and an unyielding love for those closest to her.
Freida’s upbringing in Pulaski shaped her gentle...
Joan Meade
Jul 18, 2026
Joan Moore Meade, 78, of Princeton, WV passed away on Sunday July 17th, 2026.
Born on November 15th, 1947 in Bluefield, WV she was daughter of the late Vernal and Geniva Moore. She was a lifelong Resident of Princeton and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband for over 50 years William Meade and Daughter...
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