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Betty Bowman Patrick
Feb 5, 2026
Betty Bowman Patrick, 87, of Falls Mils, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Dogwood Crossing Senior Living in Tazewell, VA, who along with Caris Hospice Care provided Betty with amazing care and love in her last days.
Born on June 29, 1938 in Horsepen, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Grace Whitman Bowman. She...
Giles Bickley Craig
Feb 2, 2026
Giles Bickley “Bickie” Craig Jr. from Bluefield, WV went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026. Born on August 1, 1934, in Jenkins, KY, he was the 2nd oldest of Giles Sr. and FannieCraig.
After retiring from Virginia Foods, he spent his time devoted to his family and his church choir. He loved God, his wife, his family and...
Sarah Maxine Scott
Feb 2, 2026
The family of Sarah Maxine McKenzie Scott is deeply saddened to announce her passing on February 2, 2026 at the age of 95.
Born on December 25, 1930 in Mercer County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Emily Wright McKenzie and Ferdinand Green McKenzie. Maxine lived a full and remarkable life devoting her life to her family and...
Betty Sue Taylor
Feb 2, 2026
Betty Sue Taylor, 88, of Montcalm, WV, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at home with her children by her side, She was born in Letcher county , Kentucky, on September 22, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ogie Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Taylor, son, Randy Taylor, and...
Julie Elizabeth Nelson
Feb 1, 2026
Julie Elizabeth Nelson, 50, of Rock, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.
Born on May 13, 1975 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Richard Junior and Margaret Horton Nelson of Rock. She had been a resident of Duhring for 50 years and was a talented hairdresser. Julie’s cosmetology career spanned 33 years.
Survivors in addition...
Bobby Lee Jones
Jan 31, 2026
Bobby Lee Jones, 84, of Bluefield, VA, formerly of Nemours, WV, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 22, 1941 in Freeman, WV, Bob was the son of the late Harold and Irma Turner Jones. Bob was a retired long distance truck driver and a proud veteran of the United States Army,...
Ronald James Farmer
Jan 31, 2026
Ronald James Farmer, 74, of Anawalt, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home after a brief battle with dementia and his home.
Born on September 7, 1951 to James and Lois (Hedrick) Farmer in Welch. He graduated from Gary High School in 1969 and joined the US Army on his 18th birthday. He was a proud Vietnam veteran...
Shirley Mitchem
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley Sue Davis Mitchem, 83, born in Welch, WV, home in Portsmouth, VA. Gained her wings on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her daughter's home in Bluefield, WV.
She was of Pentecostal faith at Portnorfolk, VA. and The Deliverance Temple Church in Bluefield, WV. She was an ordained minister and an Evangelist teacher. She worked at the 700 Club for many...
Beryl Frances Kinser
Jan 29, 2026
Beryl Frances Kinser, 88, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA with her family by her side. Born October 25, 1937 in Thorn Hill, WV, she was a daughter of the late Miles and Margaret "Cleo" Stafford. Beryl was a life-long resident of Bluefield, WV, a graduate of Bramwell Hight School and...
Patricia Louise Woods
Jan 28, 2026
Patricia Louise "Patty" Woods, 89, of Bluefield, VA, and formerly of Beaver, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Westwood Center.
Born on September 21, 1936 in Williamson, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy Burgess Woods. She was of the Christian faith.
Due to the weather, graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 4,...
Rita Katherine (Kathy) Roberts
Jan 28, 2026
Rita Katherine (Kathy) Thompson Roberts
Kathy went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026. She was born May 24, 1959, in Mullens WV. Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Bluefield High School and Little French Beauty Academy. Kathy worked as a beautician for twenty years, then worked for Quantum Medical as a billing clerk for another twenty years before...
David Otis Keene
Jan 25, 2026
David Keene, 82, of Bluefield, Virginia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 25, 2026.
David was born on August 5, 1943 in McDowell County West Virginia, the son of the late Earl and Leonay Keene. He lived a life marked by service, faith, and devotion to both God and family.
A proud Vietnam veteran, David served his country honorably...
Willie Johnson
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23rd at 10:21pm, Willie closed her eyes to earthly time and opened them to eternity.
Born May 1, 1942 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Georgia Wagner Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Harvey Eugene Johnson, Sr. She was predeceased by stepdaughter Sue Keller. She was...
David Jack Blake
Jan 22, 2026
David Jack Blake, a beloved figure in the Bluefield community, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. David lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and deep connections with his family and friends. He had a smile that could light...
Susan Farrington
Jan 22, 2026
Susan Elizabeth "Beth" Farrington, age 59, of Rock, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1966 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Patricia Susan Hall Carver of Rock and the late Gerald Lee "Jerry" Carver. She was a graduate of Montcalm High School and was a hair stylist....
Billy Edwin Williams
Jan 21, 2026
Billy Edwin Williams, age 65, of Springville, VA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born December 12, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Steele and Willie Williams.Billy is survived by his loving children, Crystal Richard, Samantha Sharkey, Kimberly Williams, and Jasmine Williams, and by his nephew, Nicholas Thompson,...
Susan Ione Lance Troutner
Jan 20, 2026
Susan Ione Lance Troutner, 80, of Bramwell, West Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 20, 2026. Susan was born on August 3, 1945, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to Curtis Collier Cobb Lance and Vangie Marie Perdue Lance. The family lived in Maybeury, West Virginia, and Susan was the sixth generation of her family to live in McDowell...
Pearlie Mae Greer
Jan 18, 2026
Pearlie Mae Greer, 61, of Wilcoe, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 30, 1964 in Paynesville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Norma Blackburn Bolen. She had been a resident of Wilcoe for 10 years and was a former certified nursing assistant.
She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Dickerson
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Dickerson, 74, of Princeton WV went home to meet the lord January 17th 2026.
Mary was born in Pineville WV to the late Warren H Greene and Mary E Greene - Brasis. She worked as a dedicated bookkeeper for many years before becoming a homemaker. She had a natural skill for home decorating and cooking. She enjoyed her dogs, camping,...
Curtis Nick Miller
Jan 17, 2026
Curtis "Nick" Miller, 62, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 19, 1963 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Curtis John "Nick" and Zina Mae Parks Miller. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed babysitting his grandson during his retirement. He loved being outdoors and was an avid...
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