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James Farmer
Feb 18, 2025
James Farmer, 25, of Elbert, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home. Born February 20, 1999 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Jeffery and Diane Farmer. James was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Peggy Boner as well as his paternal grandparents, Vernon and Kate Farmer.
Those left to cherish James' memory are his...
Jane Louise Bevins
Feb 18, 2025
Jane Louise Penland Bevins, 85, of Pageton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the McDowell Healthcare Center.
Born on August 1, 1939 in Anawalt, she was a daughter of the late Ernest (Bob) and Thelma Shumate Penland. She had been a resident of Pageton since 1963 and attended the Church of God. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded...
Ronald Lewis Goins, Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Ronald Goins, 66 of Matoaka, WV passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Bluefield, WV on October 13,1958 Mr. Goins was the son of the late Harry and Margaret Josephine Goins.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Bobby, Johnny, James, Troy and Brenda.
Mr. Goins is survived by his wife of 49 years Peggy; his...
Teresa Gayle Rose
Feb 15, 2025
Teresa Gayle Rose, 56, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday , February 15, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield E.R. Born June 27, 1968 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of Anna Jean Rose and the late Johnny Hayes. Teresa was property manager for Case West Virginia.
In addition to her mother, Teresa is survived by her husband,...
Christina Marie Rotenberry
Feb 14, 2025
Tina Rotenberry
11/17/1962 - 02/14/2025
Born on November 17, 1962, Tina lived a life full of laughter, kindness and compassion. She touched everyone with her spunky and loving personality and left behind the profound love of her family and friends.
Tina was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, Powhatan. A Highschool Graduate from Northfork and an Employee for many years at Northfork...
Rebecca Ann Short
Feb 14, 2025
Rebecca Ann (Shirley) Short, 59 of Coalwood, WV went to be with the Lord, Friday February 14, 2025, while being hospitalized and treated at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Becky (Rebecca) was surrounded by her two living children and a host of family and friends during passing. Within her passing she was able to donate her kidneys to go on and...
Mary Dainese Martin
Feb 14, 2025
Mary Dainese Martin, 82, of Meadow Street, Bluefield, VA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA.
Born on February 19, 1943 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Lacy Gordon and Virgnia Mae Yopp Gillenwater. She was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of Bluefield. She was a homemaker.
She was...
Brady Randle Dawson
Feb 11, 2025
Brady Randle Dawson, 84, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home.
Born on May 9, 1940 in Stacy, VA, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Victoria Ferrell Dawson. He was a veteran of the US Army, was a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA.
He was preceded in death...
Arvel "Jim" Madison Blevins, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Arvel “Jim” Blevins loving husband, dad, and papaw, 82 of Princeton, WV, formerly of Anawalt, WV went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home with loving wife and family by his side.
Jim was born in Amelia County, VA on July 19, 1942, to Arvel M Blevins, Sr and Loxie E Blevins. He served...
Catherine Luevern Mullins
Feb 9, 2025
Catherine Luevern Mullins, 95, of Princeton, WV, passed Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield, WV.
Born December 19, 1929, in Oakvale, WV, to the late Jessie James and Virgie Eller "Lilly" Brinkley. Catherine was the last surviving member of her family. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children throughout her life.
In addition to...
Rashaun Marcus Cannady
Feb 8, 2025
Rashaun Marcus Cannady, 37, of Princeton, passed away on February 8, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on April 7, 1987 in Bluefield, he was a son of Margaret Cannady of Bluefield and the late Nathan L. Howard.
In addition to his father, Nathan, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, sister Crystal Woods, nephew, Treyvon...
Marvin Wesley Cochran
Feb 8, 2025
Marvin Wesley Cochran, 69, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.
Born April 16, 1955, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Henry James and Frances East Cochran. Marvin was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV and was a retired coal miner and carpenter.
In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by...
Louise Hodge
Feb 8, 2025
Louise Hodge, 83, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Mercer Health and Rehab. Born June 13, 1941 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Hobert and Bell Grose Jennings. Louise was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Hodge; daughters, Leann Hodge, Mary Tiller,...
Cecil Lowell Patrick
Feb 7, 2025
Cecil Lowell Patrick, 88, of Falls Mills passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born in Horsepen, Virginia, the only son of the late Lewis J. Patrick and Sally Gillespie Patrick. He was a member of the Horsepen Church of Christ and a graduate of Tazewell High School. He is proceeded in death by three sisters and their...
Susan Lynn Butt
Feb 7, 2025
Susan Lynn Butt, 65, of Nemours Valley Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home.
Born on February 14, 1959 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Barnes and Margart Johnson Cheek. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and was a member of the Eagles where she was president of the lady's...
Clarence Joe Hall, Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Clarence Joe Hall Sr., 76, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine PCH Bluefield ER.
Born August 20, 1948, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Carl and Annie Blevins Hall. Clarence was a lifelong resident of Bluefield. He retired from Haun Motor in Green Valley, WV, working in the maintenance department. Clarence also...
Kenneth Ray Hardbarger
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth Ray Hardbarger, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home.
Born November 3, 1960, he was the son of the late Ray and Evelyn Hill Hardbarger. Kenneth was a life-long resident of Princeton and worked in construction.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife,...
Monty B. Ramella
Feb 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we announce the passing of Monty B. Ramella of Bluefield, VA on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born September 14, 1946, in Welch, WV. He was the son of the late Tullio B. Ramella and Ethel Peraldo Ramella.
Monty was the epitome of the ultimate gentleman....
Dale Dayton Davis
Feb 3, 2025
Dale Dayton Davis, 84, of Nemours, WV, passed on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home.
Born April 6, 1940, in Shinston, WV, he was the son of the late Berchie Scott and Florence E. Swiger Davis. Dale was a resident of the Bluefield area for over 35 years. Dale worked most of his life selling X-Ray equipment and eventually became...
Anna Leatha Daniels
Feb 1, 2025
Anna Leatha Morgan Daniels was born 01/07/1932 to the late Albert and Peggy Morgan of Wyoming county. Anna passed away 02/01/2025 in her home following a long illness. Funeral services for Anna will be at 1:00PM At Craven Shires in Bluewell on February 7, 2025 With burial following at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Anna is preceded in death by her daughter Shirley...
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