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Carmen Gail Hazelwood
Mar 3, 2026
Carmen Gail Hazelwood, a devoted caregiver and lifelong resident of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on March 29, 1973, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Brenda Hazelwood.
She was preceded in death by her niece, Amy Marie Hazelwood, who was the apple of her eye.
Carmen graduated...
Doris Jean Simms
Mar 3, 2026
Doris Jean Simms, 82, of Anawalt, WV in McDowell County, and current resident of Mercer County for almost twenty years, died March 3, 2026 peacefully after a long illness with hospice care and surrounded by her family. Born May 3, 1943 in Pageton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Fred Mitchell and Ethel Mullens Sharrone. Doris attended First...
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr., 78, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at the V.A. Medical Center in Beckley, WV. Born June 14, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Byers, Sr. and Mabel Pearl Craft Byers. Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for Montgomery...
Walter Thomas Hicks
Mar 1, 2026
Walter Thomas Hicks, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at AutumnCare in Elkins, WV.
Born on August 16, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Walter Hicks Sr. and Mary E. Thomas Hicks. He was a retired carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Hicks.
Survivors...
William Michael McNeal
Feb 28, 2026
William Michael McNeal 62 of Bluefield, West Virginia entered into eternal rest on February 28,2026. He was the son of the late Jack and Joyce McNeal of Bluefield. Survivors include Patty Kiser and husband Michael from Beulaville, North Carolina; 2 nephews Uriah Kiser of Stafford, Virginia and Aaron Kiser of Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.
A memorial service to celebrate his life...
James Eli Ball
Feb 26, 2026
James Eli Ball, age 80, of Rock, WV went to be with his savior and his beloved daughter, Pamela Rae Ball on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Lindside, WV surrounded by family. James lived his life working hard as a construction worker. He married his wife, Virginia, in 1966 and together they raised a family of three boys and two...
Roger Lee Breeden
Feb 25, 2026
Roger Lee Breeden, 83, of Stoneville, NC, formerly of Bluefield, WV, entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family. Roger was born March 9, 1942, in Eggleston, VA and was the son of the late Wayne and Lillian Breeden of Eggleston, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy...
Evelyn Linkous
Feb 21, 2026
Evelyn Jane Linkous, 75, of Bluewell, joined her son, brother, parents and many other cherished family members in Heaven on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on May 7, 1950 in Bluewell, she was the daughter of the late William Edward “Wish” and Creola Jane “Oshe” Poe Surface. She was a lifelong resident of...
Carol Sue Linkous
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Sue Linkous, born November 3, 1931, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a proud and active member of First Baptist Church of Welch and the American Baptist Women’s Organization.
Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly known as “Mema” to those who cherished her. She was preceded in death...
Curtis Gerald Taylor
Feb 20, 2026
Curtis Gerald Taylor July 8, 1964 - February 20, 2026.
Curtis Gerald Taylor, 61, died peacefully in his sleep. Curtis was a retired roofer, but his pride was the time he spent working at the YMCA helping others.
He is survived by his loving father Estle Taylor and his sister Lillian Gandar. He was the proud uncle to Sydney and Daniel N....
David "Moose" Wayne Thomas
Feb 20, 2026
David (Moose) Wayne Thomas Philippians 3:20-21 NKJV "20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." On...
Donald "Don" Stewart Dickerson Sr
Feb 17, 2026
Donald "Don" Stewart Dickerson Sr., a member of the Princeton community, was born on August 9, 1946, and passed away on February 17, 2026, at Beckley ARH. He lived a full life dedicated to his family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Don had a diverse career as a retired coal miner and truck driver, gaining respect for his...
Johnny Lee Gorsky
Feb 16, 2026
Johnny Lee Gorsky, 68, of Northfork, WV, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Born September 15, 1957 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Johnny and Wazzennia Beatrice Parks Gorsky. He had been a resident of McDowell County for the majority of his life and was a retired coal miner. In...
Brenda Sue Mabe
Feb 11, 2026
Brenda Sue Mabe, 78, of Princeton WV, passed away on Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at home peacefully surrounded by family. She was a volunteer at St.Luke's hospital in Bluefield for years and she also volunteered for the American Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elbert Tiller and Margaret (Nicewander) Tiller, her son Michael Todd Mabe, and brother...
Robert Jennings Hager
Feb 9, 2026
Robert Jennings Hager 84 of Fowlerville Ml formerly of Princeton WV passed away on February 9, 2026 with family by his side. Born December 12, 1941 in Glenwood to the late Carl and Gladys (Taylor) Hager. He attended Glenwood Junior High School and Princeton Senior High School. While in school he was a golf caddy at the Elks Golf Course...
Virginia Lucille Shrader
Feb 9, 2026
Virginia Lucille Shrader (Jenny), 73, of Princeton, West Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 9, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1952, in Jenkin Jones.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Casey and Ruby Casey, and her brothers, Bill Casey, Bobby Casey, H.N. Casey, Elwood Casey, Lucky Casey and Clyde Casey.
She is survived...
Gary Wayne Duncan
Feb 8, 2026
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Gary Wayne Duncan, 71, passed peacefully into eternity with his Savior.
Born June 5, 1954 to the late Lewis and Eunice Beggs Duncan, Gary was a lifelong resident of Montcalm, WV and attended the Montcalm Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Duncan, and sisters, Carol...
Kathryn Sue Kessinger
Feb 8, 2026
"May the Work I Have Done Speak for Me"
Kathryn S. Kessinger, a beloved soul of Princeton, West Virginia, departed this life on February 8th, 2026, enveloped in the warmth of her family. Born on January 5, 1954, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles (Cotton) and Myrtle East.
Kathy was more than a wife, nana, sister and aunt; she...
Carmen Renae Parks
Feb 7, 2026
Carmen Renae Parks, 49, of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by love.
Carmen was fiercely loyal to the people she loved. Once you were in her corner, you were there for life. She had a kind heart that revealed itself in quiet, meaningful ways—through listening without judgment, offering a helping hand, or simply being present when it...
Charles Emmett Goins, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
Charles Emmett Goins, Jr., 72, of Old Princeton Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 16, 1953, he was a son of the late Charles Emmett Goins, Sr. and Masel Scott Goins. He was a 53-year member of Maple View Church of Christ. He was the owner of Goins Gas & Produce,...
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