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Mildred Louise Burkhart
Nov 17, 2023
Mildred Louise Burkhart passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 from a long illness. Born in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late William Sylvester and Maudie Marie Dillow Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Burkhart; sister, Betty J. Hannah; and brother, Cecil Doughton. Louise retired from the City of Bluefield after 24 years of...
Charles Stephen Donchatz
Nov 17, 2023
Charles Stephen “Bud” Donchatz, 84, of Columbia SC, fell asleep for the last time on Friday, November 17, 2023. Bud was born to Charles and Violet Donchatz in Kimball, West Virginia on September 9th, 1939—according to him the “best year in history.” He graduated from Welch High School in 1957 and after attending West Virginia University, he joined the United...
Arnold Kelly Dillon, Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
Arnold Kelly Dillon, Sr., 69, of Filbert, WV, passed Friday, November 17, 2023.
Born August 7, 1954, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas Ralph Dillon Sr. and Juanita Ellen Fowler. Arnold worked for the city of Gary, WV, and formerly for US Steel.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by a...
Vernie Stamper, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Vernie “Butch” Stamper, Jr. climbed into his 1963 Chevy 2 with “Hair of the Dog” by Nazareth, playing loud, and took his final 1/8th mile pass to the big track in the sky; releasing his ‘chute before entering the pearly gates. Known as our local Jukebox Hero, Butch was born to the late Vernie “V.M.”...
Candida Lee Foutch
Nov 14, 2023
Candida (dida) Lee Foutch, 46 of Montcalm, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at CAMC in Charleston WV.
Born December 18, 1976 in Daytona Beach FL. but grew up in WV. The Daughter of Edna Grace Barbour.
She was known for being very hardworking, kind, and giving. She would go out of her way...
Frances Derenge
Nov 14, 2023
Frances Livesay Derenge, 92, of Bluefield, WV, departed this life on 11-14-2023. Frances was a teacher, healer, faith/spiritual leader, artist, farmer, nutritionist, seamstress, chef and the matriarch for many. She was the daughter of Harry and Pearl Livesay of Greenbrier County WV. A woman ahead of her time, she loved to learn and teach throughout her life. She was a...
Edna Marie Farmer
Nov 14, 2023
Edna Marie Farmer, 78, of Princeton Avenue, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on August 10, 1945 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Howard Calfee, Sr. and Margaret Louise Peters Calfee. She was a member of the Princeton Advent Christian Church and attended when her health permitted....
Michael Brian Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
Michael Brian Taylor, age 50, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on October 20, 1973 in Panama. He was an avid sports lover and loved the 49ers, Panthers and Penguins hockey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Taylor, both maternal and paternal grandparents,...
Nancy Jane Moore
Nov 11, 2023
Nancy Jane Webb Moore, of Tampa, FL, and formerly of JenkinJones, WV, was born January 17, 1938, and passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023.
She was born to the late Ernest and Maude Webb. Nancy grew up in JenkinJones where she attended elementary school, Anawalt Junior High, and graduated from Gary High School in 1955.
Nancy spent her adult...
Richard Thomas Branham
Nov 10, 2023
Richard Thomas Branham, 94, of Double Gates, Bluefield, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Dogwood Crossing.
Born on October 23, 1929 in Bristol, VA, he was a son of the late Ralph and Vesta Mitchell Branham. Richard was a longtime, loyal and devoted member of the Community Baptist...
Elizabeth Ann Vaughan
Nov 10, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Libby) Vaughan of Bluewell entered in to her heavenly home on Friday, November 10th surrounded by loved ones after a hard-fought battle with ALS
Libby retired from Frontier and spent her life traveling and spending time with family and friends of whom she loved dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father Ben Hall and mother Elizabeth...
Gary Kyle Hensley, Sr.
Nov 9, 2023
Lance Corporal Gary Kyle Hensley, Sr., 74 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Skygusty, WV went to be with the Lord on November 9th, 2023, in a Florida hospital following an unexpected illness.
Born August 7th, 1949, in Greenville, TN, he was the son of the late Wayne and Claudine Hensley of Skygusty, WV. Gary was retired from the...
Susie Jane Cox
Nov 8, 2023
Susie Jane Cox, 76, of Northfork, WV passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 14, 1947 in Lamar, WV, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Ruby Sargent Pendergrass. Susie was a member of Eckman Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Roxie Lane Grubb
Nov 8, 2023
Roxie Lane (Thompson) Grubb, 73, of Bluefield, WV, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home with her daughter and caregiver, Ashley, by her side. She had also been surrounded by her loved ones during her last days on earth. Born February 17, 1950 in McComas, WV, Roxie was the daughter of the late Junior and Edith (Pennington)...
Thomas "Bill" William Harman, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Thomas William “Bill” Harman, Jr. of Pocahontas, VA died November 7, 2023 following a long illness. He was born on April 23, 1949 to the late Thomas William Harman, Sr. and the late Claire Harman and lived most of his life in Bramwell, WV. He was a 1968 graduate of Bramwell High School and Mercer County Technical Center. He was...
Kathleen F Butler
Nov 6, 2023
Kathleen F. Butler, 76, of Northfork, WV, passed away November 6, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born August 12, 1947, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Alberta Jackson Tanner. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her son, Scott William Hahn; grandchildren, Justin Boos...
Effie Marie Cardwell
Nov 2, 2023
Effie Marie Cardwell, 69, of Rock, WV passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at WVU Medicine, Bluefield Regional. Born November 2, 1954, Effie was a daughter of the late Bonnie McCoy and Eva Irene Farmer Hodges. She had previously worked in housekeeping at Princeton Community Hospital and was a member of Montcalm Church of Christ. She was a loving wife,...
Michael Anthony Davis
Nov 2, 2023
Michael Anthony Davis, age 37, of Bluefield, WV died on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following a long illness. Michael was preceded in death by his biological father, Donald Tyrone Davis, Sr.; two siblings, Tacarra Davis and Donald Tyrone Davis, Jr.
Born in Bluefield, he had graduated from Bluefield High School where he...
Mary Elizabeth Tiller
Nov 1, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Tiller, 55, of Montcalm, WV passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home. Born April 6, 1968 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Violet Louise Jennings Hodge and the late Junior Hodge. In addition to her father, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bourne; daughter, Jennifer Tiller; sisters, Leann Hodge and Alice...
April Lynn Estepp
Nov 1, 2023
April Lynn Estepp, 37, of Bluefield, VA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 5, 1986 in Zephyrhills, FL, she was a daughter of William Earl Rhodes and Tammy Estepp. April was employed with Rescare. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ella Louise Estepp; grandfather, Hence Estepp; uncles, Anthony Todd Estepp and Kevin...
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