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Dennis Johnson
Jan 12, 2024
Dennis Early Johnson, 41, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born on February 24, 1982, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Junior Early Johnson and Francis Merritt Johnson. He was a member of the Green Valley-Glenwood Fire Dept. and had lived in Bluefield for 5 years....
Betty Ann Browning
Jan 12, 2024
Betty Ann Browning On January 12, 2024 Betty passed away at age 89 after a brief stay at Charleston Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born in Princeton, WV, she moved to Bluefield WV and married William (Bill) Richard Browning, and became a lifelong resident. She was a devoted wife to her husband and they enjoyed 69 years of marriage before...
Freddy Lee Dunford
Jan 11, 2024
Freddy Lee Dunford, 70, of Montcalm, WV, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Florida. Born March 21, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Clarence and Zora Lusk Dunford. Freddy was a lifelong resident of Montcalm where he lived with his beloved dog, Shadow. Freddy was a hard worker, having worked for Kings Tire, and...
Larry Allen Peters
Jan 10, 2024
Larry Allen Peters, 81, of Havaco, WV passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital from complications of acute pancreatitis.
He was born on May 28, 1942 in Havaco to the late Carl and Mary Lester Peters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired electrician in the coal mines.
In addition to his parents,...
Jeanne Ameli
Jan 9, 2024
Jeanne Combs Ameli, 76, of Bluewell, WV, passed away on January 9, 2024.
Jeanne was preceded in death by the love of her life Nick Ameli, Jr., her parents, Robert H. Combs and Hazel Edwards Combs, step-grandson Trey Froy and step-great-grandson Carter Weston Havens.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Willis, of Bluewell, WV; step-children Daniel Ameli...
Donald Roosevelt Irvin
Jan 9, 2024
Donald Roosevelt Irvin, 89, of Bluefield WV, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2024.
Donald was born on October 7, 1934 at Bluefield Sanitarium, a son of William C Irvin and Ona Mae Ratcliff Irvin. He was a graduate in the 1953 class of Bluefield High School. After graduation, he worked in the automobile manufacturing industry in...
Carnell Gregory
Jan 9, 2024
Carnell Gregory, 88, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of McDowell County, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born July 20, 1935 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Stephen and Lula Wade Gregory. In addition to his parent he was preceded in death by five brothers, Randolph L. Gregory, Sonnie Gregory, Waymond Gregory, Stephen...
Robert Vendel Valach
Jan 8, 2024
Princeton – Robert “Bob” Vendel Valach, age 77, of Princeton, WV completed his journey here on Earth to meet with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, January 8, 2024.
Born on October 9, 1946, in Pageton, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Lewis Valach and Lois Calfee Valach. In addition to his parents, he was...
Clifford "Red" Mitchem
Jan 6, 2024
Clifford "Red” Thomas Mitchem age 95 passed away after a brief illness on January 6, 2024 surrounded by his family at his home in Brushfork, WV. He is survived by Sally his loving wife of 68 years; daughters Tammy Wyatt and her husband David, Sandra Mitchem and family friend Scott Ridenour; Grandchildren Vicki Smith and husband Mark, Daniel Mounts and...
Patty Sue Shrewsbury
Jan 5, 2024
Patty Sue Shrewsbury, 80 of Princeton, WV passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at her home. Patty was born on July 15,1943 in Montcalm, WV to the late Frank and Argie Dodson. She had been a lifelong resident of Bud WV, and resided in Princeton, WV later in life and was a loving homemaker. Patty was preceded in death...
Robert Everett Cleary
Jan 3, 2024
Robert Everett Cleary, 59, of Welch, WV, passed Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Welch Community Hospital.
Born January 22, 1964, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Clyde and Lennie Rose Cleary. Robert was a lifelong resident of McDowell County.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by three brothers, Bobby, Billy, and Larry...
Kathleen Lane Presley
Jan 2, 2024
Kathleen (Lane) Presley, 75, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Glenwood Healthcare Center.
Born October 8, 1948, in Eckman, WV. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Laura Lane. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Harold Lee Frank
Dec 31, 2023
We are honored to host the obituary and story for Mr. Frank, for he is a true example and the definition of a veteran. In addition to just reading his obituary, we encourage you to watch some of his interviews and videos to learn more about him and what a distinguished veteran he was.Videos:The Harold Frank StoryInterview with Mr. FrankMr....
Ricky David George
Dec 31, 2023
Ricky David George, age 64, of Bluefield, West Virginia, died on Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield, WV.
Born on September 19th, 1959 in Martinsville, VA, he was the son of the late Shirley Marie Williams and David William George. He worked for many years in counseling in various different forms.
Survivors include:His children, Mycah...
Patrick Steven Moran
Dec 31, 2023
Patrick Steven Moran, 67, of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield E.R. Born August 8, 1956 in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late Glen Troy Moran and Virginia Charlene Moran Sizemore. He was a retired veteran of 22 years with the United States Navy and served in Desert...
Michael Dewayne Reed
Dec 30, 2023
Michael Dewayne Reed, 62, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2024 at his home.
Born on November 12, 1962 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Leonard and Naomi Dunn Reed. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 62 years and was a Christian.
Survivors include his brother, Benny Reed of Princeton and a...
Richard Carlisle Parker
Dec 28, 2023
Richard Carlisle Parker, 89, aka RC, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023 at his residence in Palatka, FL. RC was born December 5, 1934 in Gary, WV to the late Frankie J. Smith. He graduated from Gary High School, married, and joined the Air Force. He moved to Florida in 1955 and retired from Homestad Air Force base in...
Wanda Lee Bradford
Dec 26, 2023
Wanda Lee Watkins Bradford, 81, of Packing Plant Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on October 20, 1942 at Duhring, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Edna E. Shrader Arrington. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was retired from Sears where...
Michael Matthew Ball
Dec 26, 2023
Michael Matthew Ball, 58, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.
Born on December 1, 1965 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Ray Ball of the home and the late Eva Faye Cecil Ball. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and enjoyed football and NASCAR.
In addition to his...
Steven Jerome Thornhill
Dec 26, 2023
Steven Jerome Thornhill
Steven Jerome Thornhill 66 of 131 Grove Street, Bluefield Va departed his life unexpectantly on December 26, 2023, at the West Wood Center in Bluefield Va. Steven was born on August 22, 1957 in Pocahontas Va to the late Walter A Thornhill and Elizabeth June Thornhill-Wilkins. Steven attended public schools in Tazewell County, playing basketball and...
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