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Emersyn Grace Nester
May 6, 2026
Emersyn Grace Nester peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Though her time on earth was brief, her presence brought immeasurable joy, hope, and love to all who knew her. Emersyn’s spunky spirit shone in every moment—she loved being pampered during her bedtime routine, being cradled and rocked by her mommy and daddy, ba-bas of her...
Edna Vaughn
May 6, 2026
Edna Webb Vaughn passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Born on November 3, 1931, in Montcalm, WV, Edna lived a life marked by love and a steadfast commitment to her family and faith.
A graduate of Montcalm High School, Edna was known for her love of singing at the Montcalm Church...
Nancy Doretta Blackwell
May 6, 2026
Nancy Doretta Blackwell, cherished wife and devoted member of the Baptist faith, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia. Born on March 6, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Nancy’s life was marked by her steadfast commitment to family and her faith.
A lifelong resident of Bluefield, Nancy was a proud graduate of Bluefield...
Colton Hunter Osborne
May 5, 2026
Colton Hunter Osborne, 33, of Montcalm, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born on January 2, 1993 to the late Roger Osborne and Brenda Kay Danieley Lowrey.
Survivors include his grandmother, Janet Miller of Bluefield; and a brother, Tanner Osborne of SC.
SOlton will be cremated with no services scheduled at this time.
Kenneth Estil Bailey
May 4, 2026
Kenneth passed peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at his Crumpler, WV home. He was 70 year old. Born February 8, 1956, he was a son of the late Charolette Pearl (Taylor) Bailey and Estil Bailey. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melissa Carolyn Bailey; son-in-law, William "Allen" Mitchem; brother, Roger Bailey;...
Charles Matthew Thompson
Apr 29, 2026
Charles Matthew (Gravy) Thompson
66, of Princeton, WV, passed away on April 29, 2026, at WVU/PCH, following a hard-fought battle with illness.
Born May 9, 1959, in Asheville, North Carolina, Matt was the son of Phil and Gwendolyn Thompson. He graduated from Montcalm High School in 1977. After high school, he held various jobs and pursued his passion for music before retiring...
Larry Lindsay Conner
Apr 29, 2026
Larry L. Conner, 79, of Bluefield, West Virginia, formerly of Crumpler, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at WVU Hospital, with his beloved wife by his side. He cherished and deeply loved her, and he found his greatest happiness in the life they shared.
Born on August 17, 1946, he was the son of the late...
George Cleon Cottle
Apr 27, 2026
George Cleon Cottle Jr., 89, of Highland Springs, Virginia, formerly of Oakvale, West Virginia, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Henrico, VA.
George was born on March 30, 1937 near Forest Hill, West Virginia, son of George Cleon Cottle Sr. and Amy Elizabeth Keffer Ramsey Cottle. George was a retired trout farmer, having been co-owner of Twin...
Johnny Lee Bolen
Apr 27, 2026
Johnny Lee Bolen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 3, 1957, in Grundy, Virginia, Johnny lived a life marked by a passion for family and heritage.
Johnny’s life was rich with meaningful memories, among them were the countless...
Dominic Hall
Apr 26, 2026
Dominic Hall, 16, of Freeman, WV, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. Born October 17, 2009 in Kingsport, TN, he was a son of Glen Hall of Freeman, WV and Angel Brown of New Mexico. Dominic was currently being homeschooled and in the ninth grade.
Those left to cherish Dominic's memory are his dad, Glen Hall of the home; this mother,...
Howard Chris Dale
Apr 26, 2026
Howard “Chris” Dale, 69, of Clemmons, North Carolina, formerly of Bluewell, West Virginia, passed away on April 26, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mila Dale of McDowell County, West Virginia, and his brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Peggy Dale of Sandlick, West Virginia.
Chris was born on December 30, 1956. He was a graduate of Northfork...
Lonnie Coy Dunn, Sr.
Apr 25, 2026
Lonnie Coy Dunn Sr, 76, of Bluefield WV passed away at home on April 25, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons disease.
He was born on March 10, 1950, in Mercer County. He was the son of the late Coy Oscar and Laula Hodges Dunn. He spent most of his life in Montcalm WV before moving to Bluefield in his...
Martha Jo McVey
Apr 22, 2026
Our beautiful mother, Martha Jo McVey, gained her heavenly body April 22nd 2026. She was born July 23rd 1956 to the late Myrtle Marie Minnix and Thurman Minnix, and called West Virginia home her entire life. We were blessed to have a mother who understood that the important things in life weren’t material, money or notoriety. She dedicated her entire...
Robert Joseph Yuhasz
Apr 21, 2026
Robert (Bob) Joseph Yuhasz, age 76, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA, surrounded by family. Bob was born on October 19, 1949, in Gary, WV, and was the 3rd of 5 sons of Zola Mae Johnson and John Louis Yuhasz. He grew up in Gary, WV, and graduated as a “Coal Digger” in...
Mark Andrew Sutton
Apr 18, 2026
Mark Andrew Sutton, 51, of Bluefield, WV passed away on April 18th, 2026. Mark was born on June 11th, 1974 and is son to Pearl Britt (Scarberry) and Melvin Britt, as well as Larry Sutton and Natalie Sutton. He graduated from Mt. View High School and worked as a Diesel Mechanic through his life.
In addition to Larry & Natalie Sutton,...
Jerry Bruce Sizemore
Apr 18, 2026
Jerry Bruce Sizemore, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Mercer Nursing and Rehab. Born July 31, 1946 in Algoma, WV, he was the son of the late William and Faye Blevins Sizemore. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a truck driver. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded...
Ellen Grahovac
Apr 18, 2026
Ellen Belcher Grahovac, 94, of Conklintown, WV, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at her home. Born January 29, 1932 in Anawalt, WV, she was a daughter of the late Harrison Belcher and Freeda Caldwell Bridgeman. Ellen was a member of the Jenkinjones Methodist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Randy Eugene Nichols
Apr 17, 2026
Randy Eugene Nichols, 70, of Northfork, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 15, 1956 in Welch, he was a son of the late James Edward and Patricia Ellen Marshall Nichols. He was a retired roof bolter and coal miner.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Nichols.
Survivors...
Mary Elizabeth Woody
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Caudill Woody, 82, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 12, 1943, Mary was the cherished daughter of Howard Clifton “Cliff” Caudill and Nettie Elizabeth Baber Caudill, both of whom preceded her in death.
Married on October 8, 1961, Mary and Bobby shared 48 blessed years together before he...
Willie June Wilkins
Apr 15, 2026
Willie June Wilkins, 89, of Keystone, departed this life on April 15, 2026 at his home.
Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Chapel Batist Church in Keystone with Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating.
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