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Alice Faye Whitehead
Jun 30, 2026
Alice Faye Whitehead, 86 of Kimball, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1939 in Big Four, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Ethel Faye Campbell England. Alice has retired at a Certified Nursing Assistant after forty-two years of service and she was a good and faithful...
Robert Eugene Myers
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Eugene Myers, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 23, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Marie Chrisley Myers and the late William E. Myers. In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, David Estil Myers; his loving...
Warren Phillip Perdue
Jun 30, 2026
Warren Phillip Perdue, at age 86, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. Born on April 25, 1940, he was a resident of Bluefield, WV most of his life where he worked as a coal miner and in construction before moving to Tazewell, VA when he retired. Warren lived a life dedicated to...
Roger Lee Martin
Jun 28, 2026
Roger Lee Martin of Coalwood/Welch, WV, born on January 1, 1949, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Anita June Blankenship Martin. Roger was a proud father to Matthew Martin and wife Leanne and Patrick Martin and girlfriend Billi Jo Coleman. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Bret Martin, Jaxson Martin, Alston Gilbert,...
William Howard Coppola
Jun 28, 2026
William H. Coppola passed peacefully away June 28, 2026, at his home. William was a diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator for Keystone for more than 30 years. He would work at Keystone during the day and build his mobile home park that he and his late wife owned in the evenings. He was the last surviving brother of...
Patricia Jean Call Speaks
Jun 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Patricia Jean Call Speaks, who departed this life on June 28, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on March 17, 1940, in Coaldale, West Virginia, Patricia's journey was one marked by dedication, compassion, and enduring love for her family.
Patricia was the daughter of Jones and Lettie Call, both of whom preceded...
Margaret Ann Fowler
Jun 26, 2026
Margaret Ann Billips Fowler, 70, of Bluefield Va. passed away peacefully at home June 26th, 2026. Born December 14, 1955, she was the daughter of late Carl E. Billips and Pearl Marie Stallard Billips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Lee Fowler, brother Earl Marvin Billips, sister Della Mae Hanks, and...
Alfreda Frances Perdue
Jun 19, 2026
Alfreda, lovingly known as Bo, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, June 19, 2026.
She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on June 15, 1933, to parents Alfred and Minnie Perdue. She married Stewart (Bill) Perdue and raised a family in Brushfork, West Virginia. They also lived in Bland, Virginia for some years after their children were...
Curtis Earl Trump
Jun 19, 2026
Curtis Earl Trump, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Bower Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born March 15, 1961 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late William Lundy Trump and Martha Cozart. Curtis was an Iron Worker with Vickers Associates. In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by a...
Sylvia Jean Phillips
Jun 18, 2026
Sylvia Jean Miller Phillips, 81, of Skygusty, WV, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 peacefully in her sleep at her home. Born October 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Fowler, Sr. and Hattie Goins Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Phillips; previous husband, Buster Jr. Miller;...
Donald Ray Stroupe
Jun 18, 2026
With profound respect and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of Donald Ray Stroupe, affectionately known as Donnie, on June 18, 2026. Donnie was born on January 31, 1972, in Bluefield, WV.
Throughout his fifty-four years, Donnie touched the lives of those around him with a quiet strength and enduring kindness. He was born to his devoted parents,...
Ida Mae Mitchem
Jun 17, 2026
Ida Mae Mitchem, 60, of Bluefield, West Virginia , passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 after a long hard fight of many illnesses.
Born on August 17, 1965 in Welch West Virginia to the late Donald Miller and Carol Miller of Princeton. Ida was a Graduate of Bluefield State as well as Marshall University. She worked for Wardens Markets, Grants...
Robert Lee Little, Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
The family of Robert Lee Little Sr. are heartbroken to announce his passing on June 16, 2026 at the age of 76 years of age. Robert died after a hard-fought battle with an unexpected illness.
Born in Anawalt, WV on September 16, 1949 to his parents Olie and Gladys Elmore Little. Although Robert sadly lost his father during his teenage years,...
Dexter James Key
Jun 15, 2026
Dexter James Key,72 of Bluefield, WV, passed away on June 15, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born on June 6, 1954, in Welch, West Virginia, Dexter’s journey was one of resilience, kindness, and hard work, qualities that earned him the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
He held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, delighting in...
Dylan Dale Hiatt
Jun 14, 2026
Dylan Dale Hiatt, 26, of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born February 7, 2000 in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a son of Randy Hiatt and Malina Taylor Bowling. Dylan was preceded in death by his grandpa, Robert Pennington.
Those left to cherish Dylan's memory are his dad, Randy Hiatt; mom, Malina Taylor Bowling; son,...
Anna Switch
Jun 12, 2026
Anna (Hornick) “Babe” Switch, 97, formerly of Welch, WV passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Princeton Health Care Center. Born November 15, 1928 in Elbert, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wash Hornick, Sr. and Mary (Shaffron) Hornick. She was a devoted, committed, loving, giving spouse always putting her family’s needs before her own. As a patient...
Charles Richard Cunningham
Jun 10, 2026
Charles Richard “Ricky” Cunningham, 79, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ricky was born on December 20, 1946, in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia, to Lorelle Edith Hall (Cunningham). He was lovingly raised by his mother with the support of his grandmother, Bessie Cunningham, and his uncle, Bryce Cunningham. Ricky graduated from Gary High...
Joshua Garrett Dalton
Jun 7, 2026
Joshua Garrett Dalton, past away on June 7, 2026, after fighting ALS. He was 46 years of age. Born August 17, 1979, he was the son of Gary and Judith Dalton of Princeton, West Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his grand parents, Joseph and Verbena Shaffer and Raymond and Gaynell Dalton. Also Vickie Dalton.
His survivors are: His loving wife,...
Lonnie McCoy Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Lonnie McCoy Miller Age 77 Of Bluefield WV Went To His Heavenly Home On 6/06/26.At His Home With His Family By His Side. Born on 5/17/1949 In Northfork He Was The Son Of The Late Arthur Miller And Elizabeth Todd Miller. Lonnie Was Affilated With The Methodist Faith, Was A Veteran Of The US Army Serving In Vietnam. Retired...
Harold "Bo" Pennington
Jun 4, 2026
Harold (Bo) Wayne Pennington Sr, 84, a lifelong resident of Montcalm, WV, passed away on June 4, 2026 after a long illness.
Born May 25, 1942 to the late Russ & Lola Pennington in Montcalm. He was a graduate of Montcalm High School (1960).
Bo was preceded in death by his beloved wife Alice C Pennington; five sisters & two brothers.
Survivors include...
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