Obituaries

Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries

Boualivan Srimouksavanh

Boualivan Srimouksavanh

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Boualivan Srimouksavanh, 69, passed away on October 28th, 2023, peacefully. He was born on June 12th, 1954. His parents, father, Mr.Bounsee and mother, Mrs. Mouk, both have passed away.  His father worked as a judge for the military. His mother worked as a farmer. Together they had 9 children, 7 boys and 2 girls.

Mr.Boulivan worked for many years...

William Douglas Harman

William Douglas Harman

Oct 26, 2023

William Douglas Harman, 66, of Skygusty, WV, passed Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Beckley Healthcare Center in Beckley, WV.

Born April 4, 1957, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Carl Willis Harman Sr. and Wanda Barber. William was a lifelong resident Skygusty.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda...

Clyde M. "CJ" Casey, II

Clyde M. "CJ" Casey, II

Oct 25, 2023

Clyde M. Casey II “C.J.”, 39, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born November 15, 1983, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Bernice Coeburn Casey and the late Clyde Milton Casey Sr. C.J. was a lifelong resident of the Bluefield area and worked as a mechanic. He had a passion for his grandson, Stetson; he loved...

William Ronald Bailey

William Ronald Bailey

Oct 19, 2023

William Ronald Bailey, 67, of Bluefield, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 3, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Everette Bailey and Betty Jean Coeburn. He was a resident of Bluefield, WV and had lived at The Maples. William retired from the...

Charles Edward Muncy, Sr.

Charles Edward Muncy, Sr.

Oct 19, 2023

Charles Edward Muncy Sr. of Bluefield, WV passed away at his home on October 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. Everyone who met him loved him and was blessed by his music ministry. Charles and Sue sang in many area churches over the last 60 years. Their ministry focus was worship and spreading the Gospel. Charles retired from the coal...

Letta Gay Baughman

Letta Gay Baughman

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Letta Gay (Marshall) Baughman passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at home in Montcalm, WV on October 17th, 2023 after a long illness surrounded my so many who loved her. 

Born December 12th, 1944, in Keystone, WV, Letta was the daughter of the late James Heath Marshall and the late Ruby Gertrude (Burnette) Marshall.

Letta was...

Richard John Clasen, Jr.

Richard John Clasen, Jr.

Oct 14, 2023

August 1, 1977-October 14, 2023

Richard (Ricky) John Clasen Jr, 46 of Bluewell, WV passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. 

Ricky had the most infectious personality and never met a stranger. He could put a smile on your face even on your bad days.  He had a love for his family like no...

Frank Dale Miller

Frank Dale Miller

Oct 14, 2023

Frank Dale Miller, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, October 14, 2023, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.

Born May 17, 1944, in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Howard and Violet Miller. Dale was a resident of Bluefield, WV for 17 years and a member of Bluewell Church of God. He worked 24 years in the...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

Oct 13, 2023

Daniel Phillips, 69, of Talman Village Rd, Gary, WV, went to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2023.

Born on December 11th, he was the son of the late John and Christine Phillips of Kimball. He had been a resident of Gary for over 30 years and was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was...

Sharon Kirby

Sharon Kirby

Oct 13, 2023

Sharon Y. Kirby, 65 of Bluefield, Va passed away on October 13 at home surrounded by her family.  She fought a good fight; she finished her course, and she kept the faith.  She is now resting in the arms of Jesus.  She was a faithful member of Deliverance Temple Church.

Anyone who knew Sharon loved her. She was full of...

Carol Rae Treolo

Carol Rae Treolo

Oct 12, 2023

Carol Rae Treolo, 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born January 26, 1936, in Lamar, WV, Carol was a daughter of the late Harold Bowling and Twila White McBride. She retired after many years from Kroger where she worked in the Deli. She had been a resident of Bluefield...

Drema Diane Howell

Drema Diane Howell

Oct 11, 2023

Drema Diane Howell, 64, of Rock Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at home peacefully with her family by her side. Born on April 8, 1959 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Everette Lusk and Ann Hall. She was a resident of Montcalm all her life and attended Bluefield State College where she...

Teresa McCall

Teresa McCall

Oct 10, 2023

Teresa McCall, 60, of Bluefield went to be with the Lord Tuesday October 10th 2023. She was born February 20th 1963 in Bluefield West Virginia.Teresa had an adventurous soul and loved music. She spent years traveling the east coast attending many concerts and making many friends along the way, Teresa never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time in nature,...

David McClellan Byrd

David McClellan Byrd

Oct 9, 2023

David McClellan Byrd, 63 of Bluefield, WV died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital.

 

Born April 4, 1960 in Camp LeJeune, NC. He was the oldest son of the late Clyde and Madonna Lawless Byrd. 

 

Everyone who knew David knew immediately that he loved his family and would do anything he could to make...

Betty Jean Taylor

Betty Jean Taylor

Oct 9, 2023

Betty Taylor, 83, of Bluefield, VA, passed away October 9th, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late Dewey Dawson and Alta Dawson. Shes proceeded in death by her partner of many years Bud Brown, her children, Harold Sput Taylor, Lana Childress, Grandsons Bentley Childress, Riley Childress, brothers Dusty Dawson, Wayne Dawson, and Tommy Dawson.

Those...

Keri Michelle Billings

Keri Michelle Billings

Oct 9, 2023

Keri Michelle Billings passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2023, at the age of 32.  She was born on April 12, 1991, to Kim Waldron and Marlene Spencer.

Keri grew up in McDowell County, WV (Pageton) and attended Mt. View High School.  She later graduated from the certified medical assistant program at Valley College and was employed at Derm One...

Teddy J. Watkins

Teddy J. Watkins

Oct 9, 2023

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (1 Timothy 4:7). Teddy J. Watkins, 67, of Bluewell, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born April 4, 1956, he was the son of the late Marshall and Elsie...

Kevin Scott Hoops

Kevin Scott Hoops

Oct 7, 2023

Kevin Scott Hoops, 45, of North Tazewell, VA< passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 10, 1978 he was a son of Shelby Price Hoops of North Tazewell, VA and the late Clarence “Buster” Hoops. He did yardwork, was a landscaper by trade and was a lifelong resident of North Tazewell.

In addition...

Clarence Edmond Doss

Clarence Edmond Doss

Oct 1, 2023

Clarence (Bud) Edmond Doss, age 88, beloved father and grandfather of Bluefield, WV died at his residence on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born on December 29, 1934, in Parrot, VA, he was the son of the late Fred Edmond and Edna Elizabeth Williams Doss.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...

Bobby Ray Grose

Bobby Ray Grose

Sep 30, 2023

Bobby Ray Grose, 89, of Windmill Gap, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept 30, 2023, at his home  surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 20, 1934 in Crumpler, WV, he was the son of the late Vergil Lewis Grose and Lomie Z. Tilley Grose. He was a resident of Windmill Gap for 71 years.

Bobby...