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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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
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