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Bonnetta Fay Coeburn
May 26, 2025
Bonnetta Fay Coeburn, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.
Born December 9, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Walter B. and Freda Ray Stacey Coeburn, Sr. Bonnetta was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and worked as a caregiver for ResCare.
Those left to cherish Bonnetta's memory are her sons, Aaron...
Cheryl Sue Pack Evans
May 26, 2025
On Monday, May 26, Cheryl Sue Pack Evans, 77, of Waxhaw, NC (formerly of Anawalt) was released from her pain and suffering to go home to be with the Lord. She had been a resident of Autumn Care Nursing Home for the past several years.
Born February 17, 1948, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Bill and Sylvia Pack. She...
Gary O'Dell Lowe
May 23, 2025
Gary O'Dell Lowe, 73, of Kimball, WV, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.
Born on March 11, 1952, in Welch, he was a son of the late Leroy and Flossie Belcher Lowe. He had lived in Kimball for 9 years and was a loader operator for 30 years at Branscome in Williamsburg, VA.
He was preceded in death...
Victoria Crofcheck
May 17, 2025
Victoria Ann Crofcheck, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield ER.
Born on January 12, 1951, to John and Dorothy Kimberling Crofcheck and was a granddaughter of the late John and Mary Crofcheck and Julia and Charles Kimberling.
She attended St. Matthew’s Catholic School and Church in Tyrone, PA. She...
Janice Irene Green
May 17, 2025
Janice Irene Green, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Winston-Salem.
Born on July 4, 1945 in Superior, she was a daughter of the late Riley and Minerva Milam Belcher. She formerly lived in Michigan and was a dental office manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harrison Green, a daughter, Karen O’Brien, and...
Mary Katherine Conner
May 16, 2025
Mary Katherine Conner, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, May 16, 2025. Born July 11, 1950, in Montcalm, WV. She was the daughter of the late Randolph Dayton Gills and Katherine Naomi Gills. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted her life to caring for her family. She worked at...
Vickie Mae Tiller
May 10, 2025
Vickie Mae Tiller, 58, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home.
Born March 6, 1967, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of Frances Gregory Bailey and the late Bobby Allen Bailey, Sr. Vickie was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a homemaker.
In addition to her father, Vickie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Homer Jackson Moore
May 2, 2025
1st Peter 5:10. In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen.Homer Jackson Moore, 89, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed...
Charles William Haines
May 1, 2025
Charles William Haines, 58, of Anawalt, WV, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born March 14, 1967, in Vineland, NJ, he was the son of the late James William and Helen Williams Haines. Charlie was a lifelong resident of McDowell County. Charlie worked in construction for many years; he was a hard worker and...
Doris Hensley
Apr 30, 2025
Doris Fowler Hensley, age 72, previously of Skygusty, WV, passed away peacefully from long term health complications on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV to Coy Fowler and Irma Mitchem Fowler. She worked for the McDowell County Board of Education beginning in 1978...
Sandra Kay Tiller
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra Kay Tiller, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born January 2, 1960 in Tampa, FL, she was a daughter of the late James Coeburn, Sr. and Nellie Lusk Coeburn. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in...
Alice Catherine Pennington
Apr 29, 2025
Alice C. Poole Pennington, 91, a longtime resident of Montcalm, WV, left this world on April 29, 2025 after a short illness.
Alice was born on April 17, 1934 in Goodwill, WV to Jim & Leslie Poole. She was a graduate of Bramwell High School (1952). She was an employee of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for twenty years. Alice was a...
Bobby Lee Bateman
Apr 29, 2025
Bobby Lee Bateman, 92, of Beaver, WV departed this life on April 29, 2025. Bobby lived his life of Christian faith. He had his own relationship between himself and his Heavenly Father. Bobby was born October 28, 1932 in Kimball, WV, the son of the late Roy Lee and Dora Lee (Taylor) Bateman.
Bobby grew up in Kimball, WV, attending Welch...
Teresa Lee Billings
Apr 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Lee Munsey Billings, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and Gigi. Teresa passed away on April 29, 2025 in Wytheville, VA at the age of 67. She was born on November 10, 1957 in Bluefield, WV to Eldon and Priscilla Munsey. Teresa graduated from Bluefield High School in 1976....
Christopher Whitt
Apr 26, 2025
Christopher Whitt, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home at the age of 73, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his beautiful family.
Chris was born on November 11, 1951, in Welch, WV and grew up in Pageton, WV. He was the son of the late Rodney and Lois...
Jimmy Dale Wright
Apr 23, 2025
Jimmy Dale Wright, 67, of Rock, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Bluestone Healthcare in Bluefield.
Born on July 6, 1957 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Claude H. and Susie Edna Akers Wright. He was a retired brick mason and attended the Wesley Chapel Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Wright and...
Michael Anthony Umberger
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Anthony Umberger, 54, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 7, 1970, he was a son of the late Nathan Alva and Louise May Flowers Umberger. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Edward Umberger.
Those left to cherish Michael's memory are his...
Wayne Douglas Head
Apr 21, 2025
Wayne Douglas Head, 77, of Bluefield, WV lost his battle with cancer on April 21, 2025 with his daughter, Emma, by his side. He was born to Luther and Elizabeth Head on January 3, 1948.
Wayne loved taking and collecting pictures and reading the newspaper. He used to share pictures and newspaper clippings with his dad before he became sick with...
Robert Allen Barnes
Apr 20, 2025
Robert “Bob” Allen Barnes, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Glenwood Healthcare Center.
Born September 15, 1939 in Berwind, WV, he was a son of the late Frank and Sylvia Sexton Barnes. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired Mine Equipment salesman.
Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are...
Tonia Rae Chancey
Apr 20, 2025
Tonia Rae Chancey, 54, of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 10, 1971 in Spencer, WV, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Fletcher Price and the late Harry Lee Smith, Sr.
Those left to cherish Tonia's memory are her mother, Elizabeth Price of the home; sons, Dustin Reed of Wadesboro, NC, Brian...
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