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Karla Aaron Taylor
Jun 23, 2025
Karla Aaron Perkins Taylor “Karla K.”
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Karla Aaron Perkins Taylor “Karla K.”; 51, of Pisgah Rd., Princeton. Karla K departed this Earthly world on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.
Karla K was born on December 18th, 1973 in Bluefield, West Virginia. Always a free-spirit, she is remembered by her...
Shawn Daniel Bales
Jun 23, 2025
Shawn Daniel Bales, 47, of Emerald Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on November 20, 1977 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Danny Ray and Benita O'Donnell Bales. He was employed by Bluefield State University and worked in the Print Shop.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Bonnie Eleanor Belcher
Jun 23, 2025
Bonnie Eleanor Murphy Belcher, 74, of Bluewell, WV, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Mercer Health and Rehab. Born February 2, 1951 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bascom and Ruby Tabor Murphy. Bonnie was of the Methodist faith and loved the lord. She graduated from Bluefield High School . Earlier in her life...
Dorothy May White
Jun 22, 2025
Dorothy M. Mullins White, 91, of Brushfork, WV went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on May 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Drewery and Pearlie Mullins Mullins. Dorothy was a member of the Bluewell Church of God as a daughter of Christ. She loved the Lord and her faith was unmatched. Dorothy's...
Barry Dean Dinger
Jun 22, 2025
Barry Dean Dinger, 65, of Simmons River Rd, Rock. Entered into the presents of God on June 22, 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital. Barry was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was the owner of his own business. Barry was the son of the late George Kyle Dinger, and Clara Ruth Bailey Dinger.
He was preceded in death by...
Tammy Hamilton
Jun 20, 2025
Our beloved Tammy Hamilton entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 13, 1961 in Iaeger, Tammy lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion. She was a faithful servant of Christ, whose kindness and compassion were a reflection of the Savior she followed.
Tammy...
Lisa Lynn Lester
Jun 17, 2025
Lisa Lynn Lester, 55, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home. Born October 31, 1969 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Linda Gillespie Lester and the late Freddie Lester. Lisa was a life-long resident of Princeton, WV and had worked as an office manager for Grants Supermarket. Her father, Freddie Lester, preceded her in...
Henry McKinney
Jun 17, 2025
Henry Eugene “Mac” McKinney, age 80 entered his heavenly home on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1944, in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late Opie and Haley (Mathews) McKinney. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by sisters Margaret Mosher and Sally Krimiser.
Mac served in the US Air Force...
Jason Scott Delp
Jun 16, 2025
Jason Scott Delp, “Jay” 41, passed away peacefully at his home in Princeton, West Virginia, on June 16th, 2025 at 8:15pm. Born in Texas, Jason lived a life full of laughter, love, and hard-fought battles—with more than a few video games and grilled steaks in between.
Jason was many things: a husband, a father, a brother, a friend, and a world-class...
Anthony Dan Kennedy
Jun 13, 2025
Anthony Dan Kennedy, 63, of Paynesville, WV, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA.
Born on November 15, 1961 in Welch, he was a son of Corina Mullins Payne of Paynesville, WV and the late Elmo Kennedy. He worked in construction and was also a mechanic.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his...
Randy Stacey Burress
Jun 13, 2025
Randy Stacey Burress, 74, of Princeton, WV, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA. Born February 1, 1951 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Fred and Hattie (Carter) Burress of Havaco, WV and Luther Jones and Alma "Midge" Burress of Elyria, Ohio. Preceding Randy in death were both sets of parents...
Juanita Green
Jun 11, 2025
Juanita Green, 78, of Bluefield, WV, passed June 11, 2025, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born November 13, 1946, in Wyoming County, West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Ralph and Ethel Reeves Williams. Juanita was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Juanita was known by everyone as a good, strong woman, and a lover...
Flora Elizabeth Powers
Jun 11, 2025
Flora Elizabeth Powers, 101, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Born in Bluefield in 1924, Flora was the only child of James Robert and Nanette Duncan Brown. From a young age, she took on responsibility with grace, helping her mother run a rooming house during the Great Depression. Even then, she embodied the...
Dwight Alan Miller
Jun 9, 2025
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke in easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30
Dwight Alan Miller of Leckie, West Virginia,...
Kenneth Bane Stuart
Jun 8, 2025
Kenneth Bane Stuart, 71, of Brushfork, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 8, 2025.
Born June 23,1953 in Mullens, WV, he was a son of the late Charles Jack Stuart and Geneva Faye Hicks Stuart. He was of the Church of God faith. He attended Bluefield High School. He was a laborer, working various jobs for doctors...
Patricia Ann Thomason
Jun 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Thomason, 78, of Rock, WV, passed Friday, June 6, 2025, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 25, 1946, in Goodwill, WV, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Griffith Gilmore, Jr. Patricia was a lifelong resident of White Hollow in Rock, WV. She retired from Hills Department Store and was also a faithful caregiver...
Charles Phillip Monitor
Jun 6, 2025
Charles Phillip Monitor, 82, of Nemours, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Va, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 1, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles was the son of the late Anthony F. Monitor and Emily P. Monitor.
Charles honorably served his country in the United States...
James Daniel Jackson
Jun 5, 2025
James D. "Jimmy” Jackson, 80, of LIttlesburg Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the GlenWood Healthcare Center.
Born on October 26, 1944 in Bluefield, WV he was a son of the late Ernest and Hattie Thomas Jackson. He was retired from the City of Bluefield where he was a longtime firefighter. He was also an avid...
Lincoln Allen Keen
Jun 4, 2025
Lincoln Allen Keen gained his wings and was called home welcomed by his uncle James and his adoptive grandpa Harvey on June 4th, 2025. He was born at Princeton Community Hospital on April 12, 2024, to his mother and father Ashley Justice of Longpole, WV and Nathen Keen of War, WV.
He was proceeded in death by his adoptive maternal grandfather...
Wiley Belcher, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Wiley Belcher, Jr. 81, of Tabor Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 16, 1943 in Algoma, WV, he was a son of the late Wiley Belcher Sr. and Bertha Watkins Belcher. He was retired from the Bridge Crew at the WV Dept. of Highways. He was a veteran of the US...
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