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Bunnie Eugene Watkins
Apr 12, 2023
Rev. Bunnie Watkins, Sr. 92, Airport Rd. Bluefield WV died peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2023.
Born at Algoma, February 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Marshall and Gillie Clark Watkins.
Bunnie was an ordained minister and evangelist with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Appalachian Conference in Virginia.
He pastored several churches in the...
Winfred Howard Farley
Apr 12, 2023
Winfred Howard Farley, 84, of Athens, WV passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 30, 1938 in Nemours, WV, he was a son of the late James and Claudia Farley. Winfred retired from the Dye Plant in Bluefield, VA and Flavor Rich. He also loved farming and taking care of cattle.
In addition...
Verlie Sarah Conrad
Apr 12, 2023
Verlie Sarah Conrad of Hickory, NC went home to be with her Lord April12, 2023. Born October 21, 1939 in Monterville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Talbert and Ada Hevener. Verlie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Merle Conrad in 2017.
Verlie was a devoted wife, mother and shared in her husband's ministry for 30...
Ashley Townsend
Apr 10, 2023
Ashley J. Townsend of Welch, WV, formerly of Hemphill, WV, departed this life on April 10, 2023 at Welch Community Hospital. Ashley was born on February 1, 1985, to the late Nathan “Bubba” Townsend and Martha “Bonnie” McBride of Welch, WV. Ashley attended McDowell County Public Schools and was a graduate of Mt. View High School. Ashley was the graduating...
Joseph Daniel Comer
Apr 9, 2023
Joseph D. Comer, 33, of Montcalm, WV, passed away Easter Sunday, 4/9/2023. Joe was an underground crew leader for Belt Tech in Blfd, Va. He was a licensed journeyman electrician and had his underground miners’ card. He was an avid fisherman.
Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Mae Comer and maternal grandpa Joe Thompson.
Joe...
Melissa Lynn Livingston
Apr 9, 2023
Melissa Lynn Livingston, 44, of Bluefield, WV, went home on Ressurection Morning, Sunday, April 9, 2023, into the arms of Jesus.
Born on January 16, 1979 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of Jane Lester Lawson and Richard Lawson.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Knuckles and grandfather, Edward Lester. She loved Jesus and her family. She...
Tamela Parnell
Apr 9, 2023
Tamela Rena' Parnell, 56, of Owasso, OK, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Born on March 28, 1967 in Radford, VA, she was a daughter of the late Roger Franklin and Ila Jane Conley Stanley.
Survivors include her husband Trent of the home; son, Austin Parnell of OK; Hayley Parnell Stationed with the US Air Force in California, and a...
Doris Odham Ellis
Apr 8, 2023
Doris Odham Ellis, 89, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Born February 11, 1934, in Pocahontas, VA, she was a daughter of the late John and Oma Jeffery Odham. Doris was a graduate of Pocahontas High School class of 1951 and a retired cook for Mercer County Schools.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in...
Harold Wayne Blankenship
Apr 7, 2023
Harold Wayne Blankenship, 82, of Montcalm, WV, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born on June 24, 1939 in Bramwell, he was a son of the late Luther and Nancy Mays Blankenship. He was a lifelong resident of Montcalm and was a retired plumber.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wayne Blankenship.
Survivors...
John Michael Sampson
Apr 7, 2023
John Michael Sampson, 31, of Check, VA, was tragically taken on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Born on January 6, 1992, in Camp Lejeune, NC, he was the son of Teresa Patterson the late William Sampson. John was a graduate of Floyd High School Class of 2010 and was self-employed working in the heat and air-conditioning business for 15 years. He...
Jason Stuart Hicks
Apr 6, 2023
Jason Stuart Hicks, beloved son, 51 of Richlands, VA, passed away on Thursday April 6, 2023, at his home.
Born on March 15, 1972, in Welch, WV he was a son of Monty and Deborah Cecil Ramella of Bluefield, VA. He was a loving son and an avid sports enthusiast. He attended Destiny Outreach Ministries in North Tazewell, VA.
He...
Dolly Marie Fagg
Apr 5, 2023
Dolly Marie Saddler Fagg, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Stonerise Nursing Home in Glenwood. Born July 9, 1937 in McComas, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lunsford Saddler. She was a member of Sandlick Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded...
Robert Lane Belcher
Apr 5, 2023
Robert Lane Belcher, 73, of Bluefield, WV passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home. Born May 7, 1949 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late John Lewis and Naomi Gilbert Belcher. Robert was a retired coal miner and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by three...
Thomas Lynn Fuda
Apr 2, 2023
Thomas Lynn Fuda, 69, passed away early Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.
He was the son of the late Louie and Frances Arrington-Fuda of Bluewell and Princeton, West Virginia, and the son in-law of the late Michael and Agnes Hornick of Gary, West Virginia. He was preceeded in death by...
Verlin Arthur Clower, Sr.
Apr 2, 2023
Verlin Arthur Clower, Sr., 67, of Rock, WV passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born July 7, 1955, he was a son of the late Richard Cecil and Rosie Belle Dunford Clower. In addition to his parents, Verlin was preceded in death by his children, Robert Hancock, and Michelle Carter; siblings, Judy Clower, Wanda Bond,...
Sabrina "Suzie" Epperson
Mar 31, 2023
Sabrina “Suzie” Epperson, 63, of Lorton Lick Rd. Bluefield, WV, passed away at WVU Medicine Bluefield Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 31, 2023. Born on February 11, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Tracy Lee and Clissie Mae Cecil Epperson. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She loved attending church.
In...
Frank James Frazier
Mar 30, 2023
Frank James Frazier, 67, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Maples Nursing Home.
Born on February 29, 1956 of Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Edgar and Nancy Auton Frazier. He was preceded in death by his wife Kimberly and a daughter, Kayla Marie Frazier; and a brother, Donald Frazier.
Survivors...
Linda Sue George
Mar 29, 2023
Linda Sue George, 83, of Kips Road, Princeton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 4, 1940 in Eckman, WV, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Parks Forrest. She was a homemaker and was of the Church of God faith. She was the last surviving member...
Nicky Joe Gilley
Mar 29, 2023
Nicky Joe Gilley, 35, of Bluefield, WV, born April 22, 1987, went home to be with Jesus on March 29, 2023. Nicky was the son of Sherri Taylor and Terry Gilley and daddy Edward Taylor and stepmother Paggy Gilley.
Nicky is survived by his fiancé, Kimberly Coalson; sister, Stephanie Kinser and husband Glen Stevenson; brothers, Terry Gilley and wife Amy,...
George Pete Mitros
Mar 29, 2023
Mr. George Pete Mitros
April 27, 1927 – March 29, 2023
Mr. George Mitros, age 95, of Welch, WV, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1927 in Travato, Greece.
In addition to being a faithful and dedicated husband,...
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