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Oneda Duncan
Feb 20, 2024
Oneda Duncan, 84, passed away on Tuesday February 20th, 2024, at Carrington Place in Wytheville, VA. Born July 2, 1939, in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Minnie Taylor Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings.
Those left to cherish Oneda’s memory are her daughter, Tina “Sissy” Neal...
Magdalene Josephine Harris
Feb 19, 2024
Magdalene Josephine Harris, 85, of Nemours, WV, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Monday, February 19, 2024.
Born November 2, 1938, in Matoaka, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Nola Shrewsbury Akers. Magdalene was a resident of Nemours for several years and was a homemaker. She was a dedicated child of God. Magdalene devoted her...
Julie Kirby
Feb 18, 2024
Julie Kirby, 63, of Princeton, WV, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 9, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Hicks Ombler. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Kirby; brothers, Charles Ombler and Raymond “Ray” Ombler;...
Rose Mary Baker
Feb 18, 2024
Rose Mary Baker, 78, of Boissevain, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born on July 5, 1945, in TN, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Clarence William and Mary Moore Breese. She had been a resident of Boissevain since 1978 and was a member of the ClearFork Baptist Church. She was a...
Necy Arleen Mitchem
Feb 17, 2024
Necy Arlean Mitchem, 94, of Bluewell, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at McDowell Healthcare Center with her family by her side.
Born on October 16, 1929 in Beartown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Cloah Annie Mitchem. She loved children and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed making different types...
Dwayne "Pappy" Scott Lambert
Feb 16, 2024
Dwayne Scott “Pappy” Lambert, 61, of Maybeury, WV, passed Friday, February 16, 2024, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born September 19, 1962, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Velmer “Buddy” and Mary Mitchem Lambert. Dwayne was a resident of Maybeury for over 30 years and worked as a construction contractor. He attended Maybeury Church of God.
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Carl Edward Jones
Feb 16, 2024
Carl "Corky" Jones, 90, of Bluefield, WV passed away at his home on February 16, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl J. Jones and Florence E. (Evans) Jones; sisters Lillie Margaret Jones, and Dorothy E. (Hicks) Clark; brothers, Robert E. Jones and John W. F. Jones.
Corky was born in Princeton and was devoted to his...
Rita Ann Salisbury
Feb 15, 2024
Rita Finger Salisbury a native of Athens Georgia died peacefully February 15th at home in Bluefield WV after a long illness surrounded by her dogs with Santa the yorkie laying on her chest.
She had a youthful spirit, a joy of living, and was quick to laugh. She was a lifelong diehard UGA bulldog fan and you could always hear...
James Crockett Bailey
Feb 15, 2024
James Crockett Bailey, 86, of Rock, West Virginia and Sebring, Florida completed his earthly journey and met his Lord Almighty on Thursday, February 15th. Jim graduated from Bramwell High, Concord College, and Marshall University, preparing him for a career in education. He began teaching in a two-room schoolhouse at Windmill Gap followed by a year at Bluewell Elementary. This prepared...
Bonny Jean Underwood
Feb 15, 2024
Bonny Jean Underwood, 85, of Rock, WV, passed Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Westwood Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1938, in Beartown, WV, she was a daughter of the late Estell and Nova Farley Bailey. Bonny was retired from Maidenform working in Princeton, WV, as well as a homemaker. She was a resident of Rock for over 56 years....
James Cecil Dawson
Feb 14, 2024
James Cecil Dawson, 33, of Princeton, WV, passed Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home.
Born May 30, 1990, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Ronald Cecil Dawson and Deborah Shrader Hammonds. James was a lifelong resident of Princeton, WV and he worked in construction.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his son Anden Mitchell...
Larry Burks
Feb 12, 2024
While we are mourning the loss of our Father, others are rejoicing in Heaven.
Larry Burks, (Cowboy), formally of Jesse, West Virginia went home to be with our Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024. Those left to miss him until we are all united again are his wife, Louise Burks of 59 years; son, Timothy Larry Burks and wife, Angela...
Charles Blake Poe, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Charles B. “Chet” Poe, Jr., 62, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his best friend and partner in mischief, “Blake”; his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; son, Alex (Tara Sparks); daughter, Jessie (Tabbi Neal); special sister-in-law, Kathy Sarver who was always available to help; Donna...
Lillie Jane Hall
Feb 10, 2024
Lillie Jane Hall, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on June 7, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Melda Matney Ferrell. She was a retired sales clerk.
Survivors include her husband, James Hall; children, Michael Bates, Chuck Bates and Carolyn Bates; a grandson,...
Matthew Thomas Keller
Feb 9, 2024
Matthew Thomas Keller, 43, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on February 9 in his home. Born July 1, 1980 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Cathy Webb Keller and L. Keller. He was a 1998 graduate of Montcalm High School and was employed at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Athens, Tennessee as a caregiver.
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Cammy Sue Nunley
Feb 9, 2024
Cammy Sue Nunley, 64, of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1959, in Bluefield, WV, Cammy was a daughter of the late Finley and Lila Clower Eldridge. Cammy was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She loved playing bingo and was a friend to everyone she met. In addition...
Helen Jean Brock
Feb 8, 2024
Helen Jean Brock, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Westwood Center.
Born on June 9, 1944 in Davy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Flem and Myrtle Preston Patrick.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Brock; and her sisters, Betty Lockhart...
Harold Lee Miller
Feb 7, 2024
Harold Lee Miller, 86, of Bluefield, VA, passed Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born October 4, 1937, in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Buster and Mildred Johnson Miller. Harold was retired from Nehi Bottling Co. and Pet Dairy. He was a member of Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton, WV,...
Robert Ray Rose
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Ray Rose, 71, of McDowell County, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 16, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel Rose. He was a retired coal miner with over 38 years of experience. He...
John Allen Horton
Feb 7, 2024
John Allen Horton born June 17, 1949 passed away In his bed at his family home surrounded by his loved ones and the love of his life of 52 yrs by his side holding his hand in the Early morning hours in Goodwill Hollow, West Virginia on February 7, 2024 John Allen best known for being a great father and...
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