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Danny Leeon Miller, Sr.
Mar 6, 2024
Danny L Miller Sr., 76, of Princeton, WV, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born on February 26, 1948, to the late Buster and Mildred Miller, Danny joined the Peace Corp. and later started work with Nehi Bottling Co. at the young age of 16, followed by Melvin Cox Trucking Company as a mechanic.
He...
Warner Scott Baker
Mar 5, 2024
Warner Scott Baker, 51, of Pearisburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2024 doing what he loved: driving his 18-wheeler up the interstate to deliver products to Kroger. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.
Warner had an enormous heart. He was generous, loyal, and brave. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with...
Phyllis Ann Burchett
Mar 5, 2024
Phyllis A Burchett, 75, of Princeton, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her Home (PHC) surrounded by her family.
Born December 11, 1948, in Bluefield. She was the daughter of the late Avon Manual and Blanche Gertude Repass Hurst. She lived most of her life in Mercer County. She was a stay-at-home mom who loved going to church and...
Arbutus Mae Lusk Patterson
Mar 4, 2024
Arbutus Mae (Lusk) Patterson, aka, “Beauty”, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, after a brief illness. She was the last surviving member of the late Charlie Lee & Mattie Taylor-Lusk family of ten, from Duhring, WV.
Born Wednesday, May 17, 1933, she was named after the trailing Arbutus flower by her father.On June 9, 1947, she married former Marine, Bain...
Cecelia Katherine Lemons Stephens
Mar 4, 2024
The Lord is in his Holy Temple let all the earth keep silent.
Cecelia Katherine Lemons Stephens was born April 8th, in Welch W.V.
and departed this life on March 4, 2024, in her home surrounded by her husband and son.
Cecelia attended Norfolk High School and was a very popular student.
She attended Abundant life Ministries in Mayberry West...
Doris Evelyn Evans
Mar 3, 2024
Doris Evelyn Evans, 84, of Princeton, WV, passed Sunday, March 3, 2024, at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV.
Born July 8, 1939, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Perdue Gills. Doris worked as a supervisor in the sewing industry and was a homemaker. She was a resident of the Princeton area for 30...
Douglas Gordon Baker, Jr.
Feb 29, 2024
Douglas Gordon Baker, Jr., 64, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mercer Health Care Center, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Born May 6, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Douglas “Buddy” and Hazel Combs Baker of Bluefield, WV. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by...
Christopher Lee Lawrence
Feb 29, 2024
Christopher Lee Lawrence, 49, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on December 26, 1974, in Bluefield, he was a son of Joyce Blankenship Gibson of Bluefield and the late Curtis Lawrence. He was a construction worker.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...
James Edward Gillespie
Feb 28, 2024
James Edward Gillespie, 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Born on August 1, 1961, he was a son of Mildred Ann Ratliff of Princeton, WV and the late Eddie Randolph Gillespie. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was graduate of Montcalm High School. He was retired from Wood Tech.
Survivors in...
Ronnie Sherwood Kennett
Feb 28, 2024
Ronnie Sherwood Kennett, 85, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on February 28th, 2024. Ronnie was born August 19th, 1938, in McComas, West Virginia to Hubert Mayo Kennett and Elizabeth Uinda Kennett. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a friend to many in his...
Maudie Ella Williams
Feb 27, 2024
Maudie “Ella” Williams entered into Heaven on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with her daughter and two sons beside her. She had a 2 ½ year battle with multiple health issues. She never gave up, she was tough. A true fighter- always bouncing back, until the end.
Born August 23, 1939, in Cleveland, VA (Russell County) to her late parents, Omer...
Susan Hodges
Feb 26, 2024
Susan Berkey Hodges, 71, of Rock, WV, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born October 20, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Melton and Violet Fry Berkey. Susan was a homemaker, a loving mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Ray...
Wanda Lee Carper
Feb 25, 2024
Wanda Lee Carper, 74, of Larch Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.
Born on September 4, 1949 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late John nad Ruby Meadows Blackwell. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carper; and a...
Carol Lee Sheets
Feb 23, 2024
Carol Lee Sheets, 86, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Princeton Healthcare Center.
Born on February 15, 1938 in Goodwill, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow W. Grim, Sr. and Lillian Williams Grim. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and attended the First Baptist Church of Bluewell. She had formerly worked...
Joshua Kevin Hunley
Feb 20, 2024
Joshua Kevin Hunley, 38, of Jenkinjones, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Born August 1, 1985 in Welch, WV, he was a son of William “Billy” and Tammy Muncy Hunley. Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Esther Muncy; paternal grandparents, Frank and Nannie Hunley; and niece, Brianna Canterbury.
Those...
Oneda Duncan
Feb 20, 2024
Oneda Duncan, 84, passed away on Tuesday February 20th, 2024, at Carrington Place in Wytheville, VA. Born July 2, 1939, in Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Minnie Taylor Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings.
Those left to cherish Oneda’s memory are her daughter, Tina “Sissy” Neal...
Magdalene Josephine Harris
Feb 19, 2024
Magdalene Josephine Harris, 85, of Nemours, WV, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Monday, February 19, 2024.
Born November 2, 1938, in Matoaka, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Nola Shrewsbury Akers. Magdalene was a resident of Nemours for several years and was a homemaker. She was a dedicated child of God. Magdalene devoted her...
Julie Kirby
Feb 18, 2024
Julie Kirby, 63, of Princeton, WV, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 9, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Hicks Ombler. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Kirby; brothers, Charles Ombler and Raymond “Ray” Ombler;...
Rose Mary Baker
Feb 18, 2024
Rose Mary Baker, 78, of Boissevain, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born on July 5, 1945, in TN, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Clarence William and Mary Moore Breese. She had been a resident of Boissevain since 1978 and was a member of the ClearFork Baptist Church. She was a...
Necy Arleen Mitchem
Feb 17, 2024
Necy Arlean Mitchem, 94, of Bluewell, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at McDowell Healthcare Center with her family by her side.
Born on October 16, 1929 in Beartown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Cloah Annie Mitchem. She loved children and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed making different types...
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