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Carolyn Jill Thompson
Oct 4, 2025
Carolyn Jill Jackson Thompson, 86, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born August 7, 1939, in Twin Branch, WV, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Elizabeth A. Chambers Jackson. Carolyn had been a resident of Mercer County for over 44 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Jimmy Ray Honaker
Oct 1, 2025
Jim Honaker, 90, of Bluefield, VA passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born September 9, 1935, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Boyd and Ethel Cochane. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet and Fay; brother, Johnny; and granddaughter, Megan.
Jim was retired...
Harry Gregory II
Sep 29, 2025
Harry Gregory, II, 76, of Bluewell, WV passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at home. He was born in Vivian, WV, on November 4, 1948. Harry graduated from Bluefield High School and Bluefield State College. He retired in 2006 from the UMWA at Keystone Prep Plant. He worked in the coal field for over 38 years.
On September 29, 2025,...
Elijah Bernard Lambert
Sep 27, 2025
Elijah Bernard Lambert, 48, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born April 12, 1977, he was the son of Arba B.Lambert and Barbara Ann Knuckles Lambert. Elijah attended Freedom Worship Ministries and Deliverance Temple Church. He loved nature, the outdoors, and especially fishing. Elijah was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Missouri Clark Lambert and Roy Scott Lambert; maternal...
Timothy Wayne Huff
Sep 27, 2025
Timothy Wayne Huff Sr., 64, of Pageton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Born on November 21, 1961, in Welch, WV at Grace Hospital, Timmy was the son of Selma Huff and the late Dexter Huff. He was a lifelong resident of Pageton and a man deeply rooted in his community. He was of...
Woodrow C. Williamson
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, our "Paw", Woodrow C. Williamson peacefully passed surrounded by his loving family and brothers and sisters in Christ.
In his last day, Paw spoke words that will stay with us forever, "I see the scriptures and how it all comes together". We believe he was showing us that his faith was complete, that the pieces of his...
Joseph Arthur Brewster
Sep 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Arthur Brewster, known fondly to many as Joe. He was born on December 6, 1965, in Hialeah, Florida, and departed this world far too soon on September 21, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a beloved...
Chester Thomas Foy
Sep 20, 2025
Chester Thomas “Chet” Foy, 60, passed away after a courageous battle against stage 4 Colon Cancer on September 20, 2025, in Calabash, North Carolina. Born on November 7, 1964, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Chet lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for his family and passions.
Chet was the beloved husband of Lisa Foy and the proud...
Audry Claudine Shrader
Sep 19, 2025
Audry C Shrader (Claudine)
Sept 1 1955-Sept 19 2025
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
There is love that is awaiting me there
All cares and troubles I will leave behind
As I climb the golden stair
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
There to meet my Lord face to face
And I will be in the home that I...
Judy M. Lambert
Sep 18, 2025
Judith (Judy) McGuire Lambert, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.
Born on July 23, 1943, at Eglin Field in Florida, Judy was the cherished daughter of Jason and Mary McGuire, formerly of Bluefield, WV. She earned a B.S. in Education from West Virginia University, where she proudly served as a...
Elsie Louise Gibson
Sep 16, 2025
Elsie Louise Gibson, 87, of Sparta, NC, formerly of Switchback, WV, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1938 at Elkhorn, WV. She was a housewife. She was the daughter of the late John and Effie Crigger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Gibson of 58 years...
Fred Oscar Miles, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
Fred Oscar Miles, Jr., 79, of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Princeton Healthcare Center.
Born on May 16, 1946 in Switchback, he was a son of the late Fred Oscar Miles, Sr. and Doreen Bird Riggs Miles. He was a veteran and a retired coal miner with...
Nancy Louise Santoro
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Louise Santoro, age 88, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1937, in McComas, West Virginia, to the late Willie “Jack” Williams and Eva Hodges Williams.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Michael Santoro, her cherished grandson, Avery Andrew Smith, and her siblings Agness “Aggie” Williams Martin,...
Florabelle Blanch Jennings
Sep 7, 2025
Florabelle “Flo” Blanch Jennings January 6, 1934 – September 7, 2025
Florabelle (Flo) Blanch Jennings went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born in Giatto, West Virginia on January 6, 1934, Flo was a woman of grit, heart, and humor. She faced life with strength, sass, and a love that ran deep for...
Glenna Gail Ratliff
Sep 6, 2025
Glenna Gail Ratliff, born on February 24, 1993, in Princeton, West Virginia, left us far too soon on September 6, 2025, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was an outgoing and spirited individual whose hardheaded nature endeared her to many. Glenna loved everyone in her life deeply, and her vibrant personality touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Glenna's legacy...
Bonnie Webb Gills
Sep 3, 2025
Bonnie Arlene Webb Gills
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Bonnie Arlene Webb Gills, 83, of Montcalm, WV was welcomed into the comforting arms of her Savior with her family by her side.
Born January 2, 1942 to the late John Henry and Ida Grace Webb, she was a lifelong resident of Montcalm, graduated from Montcalm High School in 1960, managed multiple businesses...
Estiol Boyd Kessinger
Sep 2, 2025
Estiol Boyd Kessinger, born on December 10, 1942, in Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on September 2, 2025. A proud United States Army Veteran, he honorably served in the Vietnam War, exemplifying bravery and dedication throughout his life and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Estiol is remembered for his warm spirit and compassionate heart. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Brenda Mae...
Regan Berlin Anderson
Aug 29, 2025
Regan Berlin Anderson, 21, of Bluefield, WV, tragically left this world far too soon on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Regan was born on January 18, 2004, in Bluefield, WV. Regan was raised in Bluefield, WV, where she was a graduate of Bluefield High School in 2022. She played softball, soccer, and was a cheerleader. She was also an aspiring aesthetician. Regan...
Lois Maxine Cox-Lawless
Aug 28, 2025
Lois Maxine Cox-Lawless, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Bluestone Health. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Anawalt, West Virginia, where her roots lay deeply intertwined with the rolling hills and rich traditions of home.
Over the course of her life, Lois devoted 20 years to Hallmark Greeting...
Margarette Myrtle Hambrick
Aug 28, 2025
Margarette Myrtle Hambrick received her heavenly wings on August 28th, 2025. Margarette was born to the late Hugh and Mabel (Gibson) Barnette on November 14, 1933, in Kimball, West Virginia. Margarette married her high school sweetheart (Harold Hambrick) and they spent 30 wonderful years together. Margarette was a faithful member of Deliverance Temple Church. She was a loving wife, good...
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