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Edna Mae Church
Dec 16, 2024
Edna Mae Church, 85, Princeton, WV, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mercer Healthcare.
Born on July 14, 1939, in Kimball, she was a daughter of the late Jessie and Beulah Milam McPeake. She had been a resident of Princeton for 27 years and was formerly of McDowell County. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death...
Berylene Robinette
Dec 16, 2024
Berylene Shrader Robinette, 89, daughter of the late Ida Thompson Shrader and Clayton Shrader of Montcalm WV passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at her residence (Mercer Healthcare Center) in Bluefield WV.
She overcame many obstacles of several cancerous conditions along with hip surgery prior to having to give up her home place. During this time, she was cared for...
Americo Salpini
Dec 13, 2024
Rick Salpini, 101, passed away on December 13, 2024 while residing at a senior living center in Burke, VA.
Rick was born on May 29, 1923 in Premier, WV and grew up in Welch, WV. He was the son of Pete & Maria Salpini and graduated from Welch High School in 1941. He served in the US Navy in WWII on...
Robert Moretto
Dec 13, 2024
Robert “Tally” Moretto passed away at the age of 76, on December 13th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Moretto, sisters Laura Shrader, Virginia Serge, and brothers, Jessie Moretto, Joe Moretto, and Monte Moretto.
Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years Judy Moretto of Montcalm. His daughter Karen Kurtz and Billy of Stamford,...
Brandon John Pitts
Dec 12, 2024
Brandon John Pitts, affectionately known as "Graham Cracker," was born on August 25, 1995, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His journey came to an untimely conclusion on December 12, 2024, in Bluefield, West Virginia, leaving shadows of memories that will dance in the hearts of those who knew him.
An excellent short-order cook and a skilled detailer at both Cole Chevrolet and Cole...
Texie Ratledge
Dec 12, 2024
Texie Ratledge, 82, of Tidewater, Kimball, WV, went to be with the Lord December 12, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital after a long illness. Born July 31, 1942 in Northfork, WV, she was the daughter of William and Georgia Baldwin. Texie and her late husband, James Ratledge, Sr. were the owners and operators of the Coffee Shop in Northfork, WV...
Ona Bryant Moody, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Ona Bryant Moody, Sr., 80, of Rock, WV, passed Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at McDowell Healthcare Center.
Born October 2, 1944, in Montcalm, WV, he was a son of the late Jeremiah and Athlone McKenzie Moody. Ona was a lifelong resident of Montcalm. He retired from the coal mines, working as an electrician and superintendent over multiple mine sites. Ona was...
David Elwood Stevens
Dec 11, 2024
David Elwood Stevens, 91, of Bluewell, WV, passed Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 9, 1933, in McComas, WV, he was a son of the late Bill and Ocie Graham Stevens. David was a graduate of McComas High School and later joined the United States Army, serving from 1956-1958. He later worked as a welder...
Keith Aaron Allen
Dec 7, 2024
Remembering Keith Aaron Allen
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Keith Aaron Allen. Keith passed peacefully at the age of 79 on Saturday, December 7, 2024, held closely in the arms of his wife Linda. His departure leaves an indelible void, but his love and legacy will forever light our path.
Born on April 1,...
Phillip Dean Keys
Dec 6, 2024
Phillip Dean Keys, 73 of Bluefield, WV passed away on Dec. 6, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Phillip was born in Princeton, WV. He was a devoted son and brother; and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His family was his world. He also enjoyed bowling, movies, family reunions, games, animals, and making everyone smile. Phillip was...
Gary Wayne Witt
Dec 5, 2024
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
Gary Wayne Witt, 78, formerly of Bluefield, West Virginia, and most recently of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on September 16, 1946, at the family home on Littlesburg Road in Bluefield, Gary was a man who lived a...
Wesley Brent Curran
Dec 5, 2024
Wesley Brent Curran, 74, of New Hope Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home.
Born on July 6, 1950 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Haller Wesley and Juanita Hall Curran. He was a retired crane operator for Norfolk Southern Railroad and was a member of the Masons and Shriners. He...
Debra Gay Millirones
Dec 4, 2024
Debra Millirones, 68, of Northfork, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home.
Born on October 2, 1956, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Virginia Graham. Debra was a resident of McDowell County for 68 years and worked in healthcare.
In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her companion...
Donald Carter
Dec 2, 2024
Donald Carter 86, of Montcalm West Virginia, passed away peacefully at the Emogene Dolin Joan’s Hospice House of Huntington, West Virginia, on December 2nd, 2024.
He was born in Fall River, WV on November 29th, 1938, to the parents of Charlie and Mary (Blankenship) Carter. He lived most of his life in Big Sandy and Roderfield, WV.
Donald was one of nine...
Charles Robert Bolt
Nov 30, 2024
Charles Robert Bolt was born on December 15 1970 to Robert James Bolt and Elva Sue Graham Bolt in Welch WV. He was a graduate of Mount View High-school in Welch in 1989. He went to trade school for auto body/mechanics in which he excelled in. After high-school started working for Nationwise Auto parts on Bluefield Ave. When Nationwise went...
Wanda Ellen Graham
Nov 26, 2024
Wanda Ellen Graham, 80, of Pageton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on July 22, 1944 in Welch, she was a daughter of the late John H. Graham, Sr., and Georgia Sexton Graham. She had been a resident of Pageton for 35 years and was a member of the Pageton Community Church.
In...
Joseph Daniel Branscome, Sr.
Nov 26, 2024
Joseph Daniel Branscome, Sr., 79, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his home. He had been a resident of Princeton for fifty years. Born October 12, 1945, in Matoaka, WV, he was a son of the late E.G. Branscome, Sr. and Aline Vest Branscome. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served...
Nellie Eugenia Law
Nov 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nellie Eugenia Webb Law on November 25, 2024, at the age of 96. Nellie was born on March 8, 1928, in McComas, West Virginia, to Albert and Elsie Webb.
Nellie married the love of her life, George O. Law, on October 1, 1943, and was married for 66...
Jackie Lee Jennings
Nov 25, 2024
Jackie Lee Jennings, 72, of Montcalm, WV, passed Monday, November 25, 2024, at Bland County Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his family.
Born September 29, 1952, in Montcalm, WV, he was a son of the late Woodrow L. and Delma Reed Jennings. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the Montcalm/Bluefield area. He was a retired coal miner and a member of...
Patricia Louise Sexton
Nov 24, 2024
Patricia Lousie Sexton, 67, of Bluefield, WV, passed Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home.
Born July 2, 1957, in Welch, WV, she was a daughter to the late Paul Elisa and Nannie Marie Ball Sexton. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Valerie Casey and Connie Gilbert; and a...
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