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Belinda Gayle Jones
Jan 6, 2025
Belinda Gayle Jones, 61, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on January 6, 2025 at Princeton Hospital.
Born on October 11, 1963, she was a daughter of the late James Calvin and Francis Billing Jones. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her son, Darrell Edward Seay.
Survivors include a son, James Aubrey Seay (Carlie); 2 grandchildren, Shyanne and Jensen; and...
Bonnie Lou Shrader
Jan 3, 2025
Bonnie Lou Shrader, born on July 25, 1964, in Welch, West Virginia, passed away on January 3, 2025, at the Charleston Area Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and compassion that will forever warm the hearts of those who knew her.
Throughout her life, Bonnie dedicated herself to the service of...
Donald B Howard
Dec 30, 2024
Donald Baine Howard, 87, of Abbs Valley passed away December 30, at Bluefield Regional Hospital due to a brief illness. Don was proceeded in death by his parents William Manuel Howard and Margie Collins Howard, his sisters Fern Bell and Debbie Howard one son Donald Howard Jr. and grandson Byron Ealy.
Don was a coal miner, and later a general contractor....
Keith Ray Darago
Dec 29, 2024
Keith Ray Darago, 75, of Rock, WV, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.
Born July 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Garland and Inez East Darago. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter,...
James Kelly Graham
Dec 29, 2024
James Kelly Graham passed away following a long, hateful and evil illness at age 76. James was born December 11, 1948, to the late Ruben and Laura Graham of West Virginia. He was 1 of 6 children and the only child to graduate high school from his family.
Following high school graduation, James was drafted in the Vietnam War. James earned...
Betty Ann Morrison
Dec 27, 2024
Betty Ann Morrison, 77, of Bluefield WV went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, December 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. During her lifetime, Betty was a dedicated Christian, active in the church as a Sunday School teacher and singer. Her love of the Lord was demonstrated on her last day as with a grin...
Robin Cline Hylton
Dec 26, 2024
Robin Cline Hylton, 63, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 27, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late David Galen and Betty J. McPeak Cline. Robin was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Robin was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Octavia Thornton.
Those...
Richard Lee Bell
Dec 26, 2024
Richard Lee Bell, 58, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born October 1, 1966 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Paul Lewis and Stella Gilley Bell. Richard was a small engine mechanic who was all about his friends and family. He never met a stranger and could...
Harold Ray Lynch
Dec 25, 2024
LYNCH, HAROLD
Harold Ray Lynch, 88, departed this life December 25, 2024 at Mt Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verl and Laura Lynch and brother Basil (Carolyn) Lynch. He is survived by his ex wife Claudine Lynch, son, Michael (Celeste), grandchildren, David and Elizabeth, sister, Leola Lusk, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He attended...
Maggie Roberts
Dec 25, 2024
Maggie Roberts, 74, of Kimball, WV, passed Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born November 17, 1950, in Iaeger, WV, she was a daughter of the late Osker and Ruby Vanover Meadows. Maggie was a resident of Kimball for over 50 years. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, Maggie was...
Robert Lee Cameresi, Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
Robert Lee Cameresi, Sr., affectionately known as Bob, was born on May 24, 1939 and departed this life on December 24, 2024 in Fairfax, Virginia. Bob lived a life characterized by kindness, hard work and with deep love for his family. He devoted 59 1/2 years to being a Milkman, many of those years at Shenandoah’s Pride in Springfield, VA...
Sharon Yvonne Napier
Dec 23, 2024
Sharon Yvonne Napier, 71, of Thorpe, WV passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home. Born August 11, 1953 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Lola Hicks Cleary. Sharon was a member of the Havaco Community Church and was a retired Activities Assistant for McDowell Continuous Care. In addition to her parents, Sharon...
James "Jim" Francis
Dec 22, 2024
James Garland Francis (May 26, 1936-December 22, 2024)
James “Jim” Garland Francis (88) formerly of Bluefield for 85 of his years, went to be with his Lord on December 22, surrounded by his loving family in Williamsburg, Virginia. Jim was born at home in Bluefield, WV, on May 26, 1936, to the late Tom and Vernita Dunn Francis.
Jim is survived by...
Fairley Lee Burks, Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Fairley Lee Burks, 83, of Ararat, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC.
Born on August 6, 1941 in Bigfour, he was a son of the late Willie Burks and Rindy Green Burks. He was a coalminer for 35 years and was a member of the Little Vine Baptist...
Kenith Edward Charley
Dec 20, 2024
Kenith Edward Charley, 66, of Avondale, WV, passed Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home.
Born May 27, 1958, in Canton, OH, he was the son of Patricia Ann Moris and the late Harry Edward Charley. Kenith worked as a truck driver for PTI and was a United States Veteran serving in the National Guard.
Those left to cherish Kenith's memory are...
Dorcas Isabell Wright
Dec 19, 2024
Dorcas Wright, 92 of Sandlick, is now resting in the arms of Jesus. All her life she has shown compassion and love towards others. She has been an example of a true servant of God.
Dorcas has been a member of Deliverance Temple Church for over 38 years. Dorcas was one that you could count on when Vacation Bible School came...
James Allen Bailey, Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
James Allen Bailey Sr. ,74, of Leckie, WV passed away at his home on December 19, 2024.
He was born July 24, 1950 to the late John A Bailey and Virginia “Wanda” Hodge Hall. James was a WV Mountaineer fan, loved the outdoors, animals, playing guitar and singing. In the warmer months, he was always outside enjoying the day and spending...
William Irvin Meade
Dec 18, 2024
William Irvin Meade, 84, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on June 6, 1940 in McComas, he was a son of the late Allen Woodrow and Edna Garlic Meade. He had been a lifelong resident of Princeton and was of the Methodist faith. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry...
Linda Gail Tabor
Dec 17, 2024
Linda Gail Tabor, 62, of Bluefield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her home.
Born on July 20, 1962 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Frank E. And ImaJean Helmandollar Tabor of Bluefield, VA. She had been a lifelong resident of Tazewell County and was a member of the Southview Church.
Survivors in addition to her parents...
Ervin Lenard Thompson, Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
Ervin L. Thompson 2nd of Vivian Bottom, Kimball WV passed on December 16th, 2024, at the age of 68.
Proceeded in death by his father and mother, Ervin L. Thompson and Evelyn B. Thompson.
Survived by his wife, Carol J. Thompson, his daughter, Pearl A. Johnson, and his three sons, Donald G. Johnson, Cody N. Thompson and Robert L. Thompson. His grandchildren,...
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