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William Lewis Tessa
Aug 26, 2025
William Lewis "Bill" Tessa, 74, of Bluefield, WV, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on March 1, 1951 in Goodwill, WV, he was a son of the late Steve and Edna Maynor Tessa. He was a U.S Army Veteran and won many awards while serving including "sharp shooter" award....
Willa Faye O'Neal
Aug 24, 2025
Willa Faye O'Neal, 90, of Princeton, WV, passed away on August 24, 2025.
Born on May 21, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Luvenia (Goins) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. O'Neal, Sr.; two grandsons, Willard B. Riffe, Jr. and Bryan David Riffe; 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Those left to cherish her memories...
Shirley Marie Persianni
Aug 24, 2025
Shirley Marie Persianni, 72, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home on Crumpler Mountain, WV.
She had been a resident of Crumpler for 55 years. Shirley was a member of Mountain Top Baptist Church in Welch, WV. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Mary Lusk of Herndon, WV, one sister, Dorothy Lusk of Herndon,...
Roger Lee Sexton
Aug 23, 2025
Roger Lee Sexton, 57, of Freeman, WV passed Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, NC.
Roger was born March 28, 1968, in Bluefield, WV. Roger moved to Freeman, WV when he was 5 years old, which was where he called home most of his life.
Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Sexton and mother,...
Annie Foust
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025, at 12:07 a.m. at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Annie Foust, 87, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Carl Fogle and Mary Jane Clark Fogle of New Haven, KY.
Annie moved to Gary, WV from Georgetown, KY in 1972 with...
Paul Brian Kelley
Aug 20, 2025
Paul Brian Kelley, 62, father, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly Wednesday August 20, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia. Born April 7, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, Paul was a cherished member of his family and community.
A 1981 graduate of Bluefield High School, Paul dedicated his career to the trades as a welder and machinist, showcasing his strong work ethic.
Paul had...
Stephanie Renee Cruz
Aug 18, 2025
Stephanie Renee Cruz, 42 of Bluefield WV, passed away August 18th 2025 at her home in Bluefield, WV. Born July 6th 1983 she was the daughter of Jacqueline Sluss. She was a CNA at Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin VA. Stephanie loved the Lord, her children and her grandbabies more than life itself.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her...
Donald Ray McCoy, Sr.
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Ray McCoy, Sr. joined the kingdom of Heaven on August 18, 2025, at the age of 71. Don, as he was known to his friends, was a member of Deliverance Temple in Brushfork, WV. Born January 11, 1954, in Iaeger, WV, Don grew up in Premier, WV, where he excelled as a baseball player. A hard-working man, Don dedicated...
Vester Roosevelt Webb
Aug 18, 2025
Vester Roosevelt Webb, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Bastian on August 18, 2025. Born on September 3, 1930, in McComas, West Virginia, Webb lived a life marked by devotion to family, community and military service, and a 34-year career at Chrysler's Newark, Delaware, assembly plant.
A proud veteran of the US Army, Vester served honorably during the Korean...
Darlene Lane
Aug 16, 2025
Darlene Lane, 70, of Bramwell, WV passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born January 18, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Pearl Dillon Phipps, Sr. Darlene had worked at Aramark in Production and was a homemaker. Darlene was a faithful member of the Montcalm Church of God....
Thomas David Armstrong
Aug 12, 2025
Thomas David Armstong
Thomas "Tommy" or "Tom" Armstrong, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed after a short illness, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Pocahontas, VA, to Bernard and Ruth Armstrong on March 29, 1950. Tommy was raised by a single father in Machine Shop Hollow. He attended school in Pocahontas, VA. In 1968 he...
Carol Jean Powell
Aug 9, 2025
Carol Jean Powell, 78, of State Road, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on December 20, 1946 in Keystone, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joe Woodrow and Bertha Virginia Finney Graham. She was a retired Postmaster of 30 years and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded...
Isaiah Jacob Moran
Aug 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Isaiah Jacob Moran. He was born on February 8, 2025 and left too soon on August 8, 2025 at the age of 6 months. Isaiah was a bright light in our lives, bringing so much joy in his short time with us. He will forever be loved and missed by his parents...
Jaunita Faye Johnson
Aug 8, 2025
Jaunita Faye Johnson, 87, of Pocahontas, VA passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 9, 1938 in Pocahontas, VA, Juanita was the daughter of the late Clyde and Daisy Sluss. Juanita was of the Holiness faith, a homemaker and a life-long resident of Pochontas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Christopher Eugene Patrick
Aug 8, 2025
Christopher Eugene Patrick, born on August 16, 1974, in Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth that he carried throughout his life. Christopher, known to many as Chris, was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and partner, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing...
Peggy Williams
Aug 7, 2025
Peggy passed from this life to her eternal home peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and was residing at Bluestone Health and Rehab in Bluefield, WV.
She was retired from the WV department of Employment Security.
She is preceded in death by husband William; daughter, Amanda; parents, H.B. and Thelma Grose; and brother, Billy B. Grose.
Peggy is survived by her sisters, Annita...
Freda Mae Smith
Aug 7, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, and sister, Freda Mae Smith, 74 of Kimball, WV, passed Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born October 13, 1950, in Bottom Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Opal Knuckles.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Smith; 2 sons, Michael Lafferty Jr. (Christine) and Bobby Smith (Tabatha);...
Deborah Diane Bennett
Aug 3, 2025
Deborah Diane Bennett, born on November 19, 1958, in Welch, West Virginia, departed this life on August 3, 2025, in Bluefield, Virginia. She was a devoted caregiver known for her compassion and dedication, having worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant. Throughout her career, Deborah touched the lives of many families by caring for their loved ones with...
Judy Marie Johnson
Aug 3, 2025
Judy Marie Johnson, a cherished homemaker and loving wife, passed away peacefully at her home on August 3, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on January 18, 1948, Judy touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her kind and welcoming nature allowed her to create a home that was not just a dwelling but...
Vera Louise Grose Morris
Aug 3, 2025
Vera Louise Grose Morris, 100, of Narrows, VA, formally of Rocky Gap, VA, passed Sunday, August 3, 2025, at her home.
Born November 20, 1924, in Crumpler, WV, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sadie Lambert Grose. Vera was a dedicated lifelong homemaker for her husband and children. She was a resident of Rocky Gap, VA, and was...
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