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Heath Thomas Johnson
Jul 14, 2026
Thomas Heath Johnson, 59, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at WVU Medical in Princeton, West Virginia.
Born on December 27, 1966, Heath was a proud graduate of Richlands High School in Richlands, Virginia. He worked as a master welder for much of his life, taking pride in his trade and the work of his...
Kathy Morgan
Jul 14, 2026
Kathy Jean Lambert Morgan, 64 of Anawalt, WV passed away July, 14 2026 at Bluestone Nursing Home in Bluefield, WV. Kathy was born July 16, 1961 in Welch, WV to Isaac and Dorothy Lambert. She was married to her first husband David H. Thorn for 17 years until his passing on January 3, 1995. She married Richard Morgan in October...
Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis, loving matriarch, friend, and a kind presence in the lives of many, departed this world on July 12, 2026, peacefully at her beloved home on Airy Street in Bluefield, West Virginia. She drew her last breath just one day after celebrating her eighty-fourth birthday, closing her walk with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the town...
James Thomas Haynes
Jul 11, 2026
James Thomas Haynes, affectionately known as Jimmy to family and friends, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital following a brief illness. He was 66 years old.
Born on September 2, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late George and Louise Haynes, Jimmy grew up in Welch where he attended Welch Elementary...
Charles Martin Garrison
Jul 10, 2026
Charles Martin Garrison, born on January 1, 1972, in Bluefield, West Virginia and a graduate of Bluefield High School, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House at the age of 54.
Charles was the son of the late Harry and Lydia Garrison, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brothers Billy Garrison, Charles...
Monica Leigh Baldwin-Stultz
Jul 8, 2026
Monica Leigh Baldwin, age 44, of Bluefield WV, left this earth for her eternal home on July 8th, 2026.
Monica was born in Bluefield, WV on July 5th,1982. She was born to Sharon Surway Baldwin and James Baldwin. Monica was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Aaron "Josh" Stultz, whom she loved and missed dearly. Maternal grandparents Mike and Sophia...
Tyler Cole Williams
Jul 5, 2026
Tyler Cole Williams, age 19 of Vinton, VA passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Tyler had a kind heart and was loved tremendously by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Tyler attended Montcalm High School and completed his diploma through Penn Foster Virtual Academy in 2023. Tyler was working as...
Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr, 71, of Bluefield, VA passed away on July 5, 2026 at his son's home. Johnny was born on March 25, 1955 in Bluefield, WV. He worked at and retired from Flowers Bakery. Johnny was preceded in death by his father Nindo Punturi, Sr and mother Ethel Punturi, as well as his brothers Billy Ray Punturi and...
Alice Faye Whitehead
Jun 30, 2026
Alice Faye Whitehead, 86 of Kimball, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1939 in Big Four, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Ethel Faye Campbell England. Alice has retired at a Certified Nursing Assistant after forty-two years of service and she was a good and faithful...
Robert Eugene Myers
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Eugene Myers, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 23, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Marie Chrisley Myers and the late William E. Myers. In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, David Estil Myers; his loving...
Warren Phillip Perdue
Jun 30, 2026
Warren Phillip Perdue, at age 86, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. Born on April 25, 1940, he was a resident of Bluefield, WV most of his life where he worked as a coal miner and in construction before moving to Tazewell, VA when he retired. Warren lived a life dedicated to...
Roger Lee Martin
Jun 28, 2026
Roger Lee Martin of Coalwood/Welch, WV, born on January 1, 1949, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Anita June Blankenship Martin. Roger was a proud father to Matthew Martin and wife Leanne and Patrick Martin and girlfriend Billi Jo Coleman. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Bret Martin, Jaxson Martin, Alston Gilbert,...
William Howard Coppola
Jun 28, 2026
William H. Coppola passed peacefully away June 28, 2026, at his home. William was a diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator for Keystone for more than 30 years. He would work at Keystone during the day and build his mobile home park that he and his late wife owned in the evenings. He was the last surviving brother of...
Patricia Jean Call Speaks
Jun 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Patricia Jean Call Speaks, who departed this life on June 28, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on March 17, 1940, in Coaldale, West Virginia, Patricia's journey was one marked by dedication, compassion, and enduring love for her family.
Patricia was the daughter of Jones and Lettie Call, both of whom preceded...
Margaret Ann Fowler
Jun 26, 2026
Margaret Ann Billips Fowler, 70, of Bluefield Va. passed away peacefully at home June 26th, 2026. Born December 14, 1955, she was the daughter of late Carl E. Billips and Pearl Marie Stallard Billips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Lee Fowler, brother Earl Marvin Billips, sister Della Mae Hanks, and...
Alfreda Frances Perdue
Jun 19, 2026
Alfreda, lovingly known as Bo, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, June 19, 2026.
She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on June 15, 1933, to parents Alfred and Minnie Perdue. She married Stewart (Bill) Perdue and raised a family in Brushfork, West Virginia. They also lived in Bland, Virginia for some years after their children were...
Curtis Earl Trump
Jun 19, 2026
Curtis Earl Trump, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Bower Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born March 15, 1961 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late William Lundy Trump and Martha Cozart. Curtis was an Iron Worker with Vickers Associates. In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by a...
Sylvia Jean Phillips
Jun 18, 2026
Sylvia Jean Miller Phillips, 81, of Skygusty, WV, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 peacefully in her sleep at her home. Born October 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Fowler, Sr. and Hattie Goins Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Phillips; previous husband, Buster Jr. Miller;...
Donald Ray Stroupe
Jun 18, 2026
With profound respect and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of Donald Ray Stroupe, affectionately known as Donnie, on June 18, 2026. Donnie was born on January 31, 1972, in Bluefield, WV.
Throughout his fifty-four years, Donnie touched the lives of those around him with a quiet strength and enduring kindness. He was born to his devoted parents,...
Ida Mae Mitchem
Jun 17, 2026
Ida Mae Mitchem, 60, of Bluefield, West Virginia , passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 after a long hard fight of many illnesses.
Born on August 17, 1965 in Welch West Virginia to the late Donald Miller and Carol Miller of Princeton. Ida was a Graduate of Bluefield State as well as Marshall University. She worked for Wardens Markets, Grants...
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