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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...
Jerry Duncan
Dec 25, 2023
In loving memory of our father, Jerry Franklin Duncan Sr., who laid down his working tools and passed peacefully on December 25, 2023. He was the devoted husband of 64 years to Shirley Martin Duncan, loving father of Cynthia Ann Gillespie (husband Ike Aaron), Jerry Duncan Jr., and Jennifer Hause (husband Mathew); grandfather to Stephanie Gillespie, Jason Gillespie (wife Audrea),...
Melvin Dale Hall
Dec 25, 2023
Melvin Dale Hall, Sr., 77 of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
Born Monday, June 10, 1946 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Leonard and Nellie Hamlin Hall. He was a retired motor winder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Melvin Hall,...
Molly Marie Davidson
Dec 25, 2023
COLUMBIA - Molly Marie Davidson, 93, died on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Bramwell, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Marie Painter Murphy. She was a granddaughter of the late T.S. Painter and Virginia Painter. Molly graduated from Bramwell High School and worked for Sublette Feed and Supply, General Brokerage Company, Virginia Employment...
Idena Rose Mitchell
Dec 24, 2023
Idena Rose Mitchell, 66, of Princeton, WV, passed December 24, 2023, at her home.
Born December 2, 1957, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was a daughter of the late Ed Scruggs. Idena worked as a private caregiver and was a member of Free Mission in Christ Church.
In addition to her father, Idena was preceded in death by her husband,...
Donald Odell Cline
Dec 23, 2023
Donald O. Cline, 87, of Narrows, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Lancaster, OH.
Born on January 7, 1936 in Mohawk, WV, he was a son of the late Julius and Amanda Cline. A dedicated retired coal miner, Donald's legacy is marked by hard work and resilience.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha...
Billie Joyce McNeal
Dec 22, 2023
Billie Joyce Frazier McNeal, 87, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Born on January 24, 1936 in Bozoo, WV, she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady Frazier, Sr. Adam Vivian Hazel Reed Frazier. She had formally worked for National Coil and St. Luke's Hospital as a nurses aide.
She was proceeded in death by...
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