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Claudia Ann Graham
Mar 8, 2025
Claudia Ann Graham, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the age of 89. Born on November 17, 1935 in Eckman, West Virginia, Claudia lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a joyful spirit.
Claudia attended Mclain Business College, which laid a foundation for her career. Claudia served as an insurance verification agent...
James Walter “Jim” Brewster Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
James Walter "Jim" Brewster, 69, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Princeton, West Virginia. He was born on August 6, 1955, in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Canter Brewster of Falls Mills; mother, Veneta Chinault Brewster of Yards, VA; sons, Jamie and Kim Brewster , and Shane Brewster, all of Falls Mills, VA; daughter Jessica and Paul...
Edward Bevins
Mar 2, 2025
Edward Bevins, 90, of Pageton, WV, passed Sunday, March 2, 2025, at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, WV.
Born July 31, 1934, in Keystone, WV, he was a son of the late Alvin and Ida Fulton Bevins. Edward had been a resident of Pageton for over 60 years. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Edward...
Johnny Covington Lester, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Johnny Covington Lester, Jr., 63, of Daniels, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Daniels Center in Daniels, WV.
Born on January 12, 1962 in Bluefield, he was a son of late Johnny C. and Betty Jo Waltz Lester. He was a former sales associate for Lowes.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Lester.
Survivors include his...
Ricky Norman Nester
Mar 2, 2025
Ricky Nester, 59-year-old Angel, went to Heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Anyone that knew Ricky, knew he was a saint. He took care of his dad, mom, and brother until their passing. Knowing his diagnosis, he came to live with his sister, Deborah. Until cancer stripped him of his ability, he did all of the grocery shopping, cooking, etc. He...
Betty Lynn Adkins
Mar 1, 2025
Betty Lynn Adkins, 61, of Caboose Circle, Princeton, WV, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Betty graced this Earth with her presence on February 15, 1964, to the late Jerry and Rosella Mullins. Betty spent most of her younger years raising her family and working at the Sterling Drive In, in Welch.
Betty is preceded in death by...
Patricia Ann Charley
Feb 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Charley, 87, of Avondale, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary.
Born on January 14,1938 in Canton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Morris Morgan. She had been a homemaker for most of her life but had also worked in various jobs throughout the years.
She was...
Robert Dale Shumate, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Robert Dale Shumate, Jr., 78, of Princeton, WV passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home. Born February 18, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, Robert was the son of the late Robert Dale Shumate, Sr. and Dorothy DeRubis Shumate. Robert was a graduate of Concord University and was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
Surviving...
Robert "Bobby" Thomas McCoy
Feb 27, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Thomas McCoy, 43, of Gary, WV, was born on July 12, 1981, at Bluefield Community Hospital in West Virginia. He was the son of Robert "Robbie" E. Lee from Hanover and Elizabeth "Libby" Gay McCoy from Welch. Bobby is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby E. and Violet Lee; his uncle, Jamie McCoy; his cousins, Barbie...
Tammy Sue Hunley
Feb 27, 2025
Tammy Sue Muncy Hunley, 57, of Jenkinjones, WV, passed Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born July 29, 1967, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Esther Flippen Muncy. Tammy was a resident of Jenkinjones for over 37 years. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children. She was...
Donald Eugene Gibson
Feb 26, 2025
Donald Eugene Gibson, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at WVU Medicine Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born October 15, 1951, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Albert Gibson, Jr. and Susie Bouchelle Gibson. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by three sisters, Mona, Peggy and Kasheka.
Those left to cherish Donald's...
John Garner Pennington
Feb 26, 2025
In the early morning hours on February 26, 2025, John Garner Pennington, 88, of Roderfield, Wv, passed away peacefully at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. Born September 21, 1936, in Premier, WV, to the late George Washington and Nellie Turpin Pennington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ollie Cecil
Feb 25, 2025
Ollie Cecil, 99, of Rock, WV, passed Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA.
Born May 23, 1925, in Rock, WV, he was a son of the late Charlie and Willie Cecil. Ollie was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. Ollie was a proud US Veteran, serving in the United States Navy. Ollie owned his own store on...
Kelly Sue Sharp
Feb 24, 2025
Kelly Sharp, age 57 of Bluefield, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on February 24, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born March 17, 1967, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Sandra Lavern Shutt and Charles Eugene "Buck" Jones. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Ada Mae Shutt, her sister, Toni Lavern Shaffer,...
Raymond Lee Dancy
Feb 24, 2025
Raymond Lee Dancy, 57, of Bluefield, VA, passed Monday, February 24, 2025, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
Born June 6, 1967, in Goochland County, VA, her was the son of the late Morris and Louise Myers Evans. Raymond worked many years as a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kathy...
Wesley Allen Bailey
Feb 24, 2025
Wesley Allen Bailey, 62, of Twelvemile Road Princeton, WV, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness.
Born August 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Thomas R. Bailey, Sr. and Betty E. Lewis Bailey. Wesley was a resident of Mercer County all his life and being employed by Sam's Club in Bluefield. Wesley...
Richard Nelson Wirt
Feb 22, 2025
Richard Nelson Wirt, 87, of Rainbow Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his home.
Born on October 30, 1937 in Crane Creek, he was a son of the late Renes and Hazel Beavers Wirt. He had been a resident of Bluefield for most of his life and was a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church....
Emma Marie Johnston
Feb 22, 2025
On February 22, 2025, Emma M. Johnston was wrapped in the arms of the Angels and carried to Heaven to receive her Heavenly Wings.
Emma was born to the late Hugh and Mabel (Gibson) Barnette in 1937. Emma met and later married the love of her life in 1955, Rev. George Johnston for 59 1/2 years. Emma dedicated her life to...
Naida Honaker
Feb 19, 2025
Naida Meadows Honaker, resident of Bluewell, WV, died February 19, 2025 at 96 years of age. She Born July 25, 1928, to Lillie Mae Hill and George Edward Meadows, Naida is survived by a son: Terry, of Wytheville, Virginia; a daughter: Lori Beth (Todd) Satterfield, of Greenville, South Carolina; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded...
Jackie Lee McCall
Feb 18, 2025
Jackie Lee McCall, 89, of Welch, WV, passed away peacefully on February 18th 2025 at CMAC, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and family. Born September 25, 1935 in Mohegan, WV, to Shade and Nell McCall he was a retired coal miner. He enjoyed spending his days either relaxing in the sun with his pet cat, Kitty, or sharing...
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