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Dwayne "Pappy" Scott Lambert
Feb 16, 2024
Dwayne Scott “Pappy” Lambert, 61, of Maybeury, WV, passed Friday, February 16, 2024, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born September 19, 1962, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Velmer “Buddy” and Mary Mitchem Lambert. Dwayne was a resident of Maybeury for over 30 years and worked as a construction contractor. He attended Maybeury Church of God.
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Carl Edward Jones
Feb 16, 2024
Carl "Corky" Jones, 90, of Bluefield, WV passed away at his home on February 16, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl J. Jones and Florence E. (Evans) Jones; sisters Lillie Margaret Jones, and Dorothy E. (Hicks) Clark; brothers, Robert E. Jones and John W. F. Jones.
Corky was born in Princeton and was devoted to his...
Rita Ann Salisbury
Feb 15, 2024
Rita Finger Salisbury a native of Athens Georgia died peacefully February 15th at home in Bluefield WV after a long illness surrounded by her dogs with Santa the yorkie laying on her chest.
She had a youthful spirit, a joy of living, and was quick to laugh. She was a lifelong diehard UGA bulldog fan and you could always hear...
James Crockett Bailey
Feb 15, 2024
James Crockett Bailey, 86, of Rock, West Virginia and Sebring, Florida completed his earthly journey and met his Lord Almighty on Thursday, February 15th. Jim graduated from Bramwell High, Concord College, and Marshall University, preparing him for a career in education. He began teaching in a two-room schoolhouse at Windmill Gap followed by a year at Bluewell Elementary. This prepared...
Bonny Jean Underwood
Feb 15, 2024
Bonny Jean Underwood, 85, of Rock, WV, passed Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Westwood Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1938, in Beartown, WV, she was a daughter of the late Estell and Nova Farley Bailey. Bonny was retired from Maidenform working in Princeton, WV, as well as a homemaker. She was a resident of Rock for over 56 years....
James Cecil Dawson
Feb 14, 2024
James Cecil Dawson, 33, of Princeton, WV, passed Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home.
Born May 30, 1990, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Ronald Cecil Dawson and Deborah Shrader Hammonds. James was a lifelong resident of Princeton, WV and he worked in construction.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his son Anden Mitchell...
Larry Burks
Feb 12, 2024
While we are mourning the loss of our Father, others are rejoicing in Heaven.
Larry Burks, (Cowboy), formally of Jesse, West Virginia went home to be with our Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024. Those left to miss him until we are all united again are his wife, Louise Burks of 59 years; son, Timothy Larry Burks and wife, Angela...
Charles Blake Poe, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Charles B. “Chet” Poe, Jr., 62, of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his best friend and partner in mischief, “Blake”; his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; son, Alex (Tara Sparks); daughter, Jessie (Tabbi Neal); special sister-in-law, Kathy Sarver who was always available to help; Donna...
Lillie Jane Hall
Feb 10, 2024
Lillie Jane Hall, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on June 7, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Melda Matney Ferrell. She was a retired sales clerk.
Survivors include her husband, James Hall; children, Michael Bates, Chuck Bates and Carolyn Bates; a grandson,...
Matthew Thomas Keller
Feb 9, 2024
Matthew Thomas Keller, 43, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on February 9 in his home. Born July 1, 1980 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Cathy Webb Keller and L. Keller. He was a 1998 graduate of Montcalm High School and was employed at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Athens, Tennessee as a caregiver.
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Cammy Sue Nunley
Feb 9, 2024
Cammy Sue Nunley, 64, of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1959, in Bluefield, WV, Cammy was a daughter of the late Finley and Lila Clower Eldridge. Cammy was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She loved playing bingo and was a friend to everyone she met. In addition...
Helen Jean Brock
Feb 8, 2024
Helen Jean Brock, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Westwood Center.
Born on June 9, 1944 in Davy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Flem and Myrtle Preston Patrick.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Brock; and her sisters, Betty Lockhart...
Harold Lee Miller
Feb 7, 2024
Harold Lee Miller, 86, of Bluefield, VA, passed Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born October 4, 1937, in Jenkinjones, WV, he was a son of the late Buster and Mildred Johnson Miller. Harold was retired from Nehi Bottling Co. and Pet Dairy. He was a member of Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton, WV,...
Robert Ray Rose
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Ray Rose, 71, of McDowell County, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 16, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel Rose. He was a retired coal miner with over 38 years of experience. He...
John Allen Horton
Feb 7, 2024
John Allen Horton born June 17, 1949 passed away In his bed at his family home surrounded by his loved ones and the love of his life of 52 yrs by his side holding his hand in the Early morning hours in Goodwill Hollow, West Virginia on February 7, 2024 John Allen best known for being a great father and...
Minnie Tessa
Feb 6, 2024
Minnie Shrader Tessa, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 20, 1957, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edward “Shog” and Helena Howard Shrader. Minnie was retired from Mercer County Board of Education. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness...
Michael David Woods
Feb 5, 2024
Michael David Woods, 64, of Sandlick, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Born September 17, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Cletus E. Woods and the late Mabel Bailey Woods. Michael was a devoted member of the Deliverance Temple Church; he had a deep love and devotion to his family and...
Patricia Marie Santoro
Feb 5, 2024
Patricia Marie Santoro, 89, of 19312 Overleaf Lane, Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. Born on March 19, 1934, in Beech Bottom, WV, a daughter of the late Ashby Glenn and Ruth Behanna Weekley. Pat had been a resident of Davidson for the past 10 years and formerly of Bluefield and Welch, WV....
Charles Andrigo
Feb 4, 2024
Charles Andrigo, Jr., 75, of Gary, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.
He was born on May 13, 1948 to the late Charles and Margaret Andrigo. He was a graduate of WVU and was a retired assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Baltimore, MD. He loved all animals and enjoyed hiking.
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Velvie Lee Cooley
Feb 4, 2024
Velvie Lee Cooley, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed peacefully with her family by her side, Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Princeton Health Care Center in Princeton, WV.
Born February 17, 1938, in Montcalm, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Gracie Ida Dunford Webb. Velvie was a resident of Brushfork for 54 years and attended Deliverance...
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