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Brenda Barlow
Oct 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda Gay (Frazier) Barlow
Born – January 19, 1947
Died – October 15, 2025
Brenda Gay (Frazier) Barlow, 78, of Simpsonville, SC and formerly of Sandlick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born January 19, 1947, in Bluefield, Mercer County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland...
Brenda Jean Watkins
Oct 10, 2025
Brenda Jean Coffey Watkins, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born February 12, 1950, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucille Cochran Coffey. Brenda had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She worked many years as the Bakery Manager at Walmart and also...
Christa Roark
Oct 8, 2025
Christa Denise Roark 40, of Bluefield WV formerly of Gary, WV gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday October 8th at Princeton Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She is proceeded in death by Grandparents Charlie and Lois Roark, Grandfather Randy Jones Sr, Aunt Kathy Roark, and Aunt Sandra Seay.
Christa graduated with honors from Montcalm High School in 2003. She...
Kenneth Franklin Spivey
Oct 8, 2025
Kenneth Franklin Spivey, 87, of Bramwell, WV, passed, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Princeton Healthcare Center in Princeton, WV.
Born January 18, 1938, in Coopers, WV, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Ida Jane Pauley Spivey. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded...
Nancy Ruth Mitchell
Oct 8, 2025
Nancy Ruth Smith Mitchell, 90, of Windmill Hill Road, Bluefield, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born on March 13, 1935 in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late George Epperly and Ila Elizabeth Lawrence Smith. She was a longtime and faithful member of Pine Grove Church of Christ. She attended...
Dale Lee Walker
Oct 7, 2025
Dale Lee Walker Sr. 75 of BigFour, WV. gained his beautiful heavenly wings on October 7, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville Ky.Dale was born on August 11, 1950 at home in Kimball, WV. He was the son to the late Lady Pauline Walker and Robert Gaston Walker. Dale was a coal miner for over 20 years working at...
Wanda Faye Hicks
Oct 7, 2025
Wanda Faye Hicks, born on March 23, 1966, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. Wanda loved her family very much. As a loving cook, she cherished the time spent preparing meals and gathering with her family, creating lasting memories that will be treasured by all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Montcalm High...
Jennifer Sue Mullins
Oct 6, 2025
Jennifer Sue Mullins, 42, of Vivian, WV, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at home after a short illness with family and friends around her.
She was born on May 20, 1983, she was preceded in death by her dad, James Mullins and two brothers, Jimmy and Jody Mullins.
She leaves behind her mother, Jeannie Mullins; her four kids, Jamie Moore,...
Henry Harrison Dinger, II
Oct 6, 2025
Henry Harrison Dinger, II, age 62, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home.
Born on October 14, 1962, in Key West, FL, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison Dinger, Sr. and Rita Gilmore Dinger. He formerly was self-employed and has also worked at Grant's in Bluewell. He was a dedicated worker and...
James Robert McNew
Oct 4, 2025
James Robert McNew (Rob/ PopPop) 56 of Davy, WV passed away October 4, 2025 in Tazewell, VA. Born July 28, 1969 he was the son of James (Jimmy) Alex McNew Jr and wife Shirley White of GA and the late Mary Stanley and Amon Stanley. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Carlos and Betty...
Carolyn Jill Thompson
Oct 4, 2025
Carolyn Jill Jackson Thompson, 86, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Born August 7, 1939, in Twin Branch, WV, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Elizabeth A. Chambers Jackson. Carolyn had been a resident of Mercer County for over 44 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Jimmy Ray Honaker
Oct 1, 2025
Jim Honaker, 90, of Bluefield, VA passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born September 9, 1935, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Boyd and Ethel Cochane. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet and Fay; brother, Johnny; and granddaughter, Megan.
Jim was retired...
Harry Gregory II
Sep 29, 2025
Harry Gregory, II, 76, of Bluewell, WV passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at home. He was born in Vivian, WV, on November 4, 1948. Harry graduated from Bluefield High School and Bluefield State College. He retired in 2006 from the UMWA at Keystone Prep Plant. He worked in the coal field for over 38 years.
On September 29, 2025,...
Elijah Bernard Lambert
Sep 27, 2025
Elijah Bernard Lambert, 48, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born April 12, 1977, he was the son of Arba B.Lambert and Barbara Ann Knuckles Lambert. Elijah attended Freedom Worship Ministries and Deliverance Temple Church. He loved nature, the outdoors, and especially fishing. Elijah was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Missouri Clark Lambert and Roy Scott Lambert; maternal...
Timothy Wayne Huff
Sep 27, 2025
Timothy Wayne Huff Sr., 64, of Pageton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Born on November 21, 1961, in Welch, WV at Grace Hospital, Timmy was the son of Selma Huff and the late Dexter Huff. He was a lifelong resident of Pageton and a man deeply rooted in his community. He was of...
Woodrow C. Williamson
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, our "Paw", Woodrow C. Williamson peacefully passed surrounded by his loving family and brothers and sisters in Christ.
In his last day, Paw spoke words that will stay with us forever, "I see the scriptures and how it all comes together". We believe he was showing us that his faith was complete, that the pieces of his...
Joseph Arthur Brewster
Sep 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Arthur Brewster, known fondly to many as Joe. He was born on December 6, 1965, in Hialeah, Florida, and departed this world far too soon on September 21, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a beloved...
Chester Thomas Foy
Sep 20, 2025
Chester Thomas “Chet” Foy, 60, passed away after a courageous battle against stage 4 Colon Cancer on September 20, 2025, in Calabash, North Carolina. Born on November 7, 1964, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Chet lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for his family and passions.
Chet was the beloved husband of Lisa Foy and the proud...
Audry Claudine Shrader
Sep 19, 2025
Audry C Shrader (Claudine)
Sept 1 1955-Sept 19 2025
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
There is love that is awaiting me there
All cares and troubles I will leave behind
As I climb the golden stair
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
There to meet my Lord face to face
And I will be in the home that I...
Judy M. Lambert
Sep 18, 2025
Judith (Judy) McGuire Lambert, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.
Born on July 23, 1943, at Eglin Field in Florida, Judy was the cherished daughter of Jason and Mary McGuire, formerly of Bluefield, WV. She earned a B.S. in Education from West Virginia University, where she proudly served as a...
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