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Sharon Peak
Jan 26, 2023
Sharon Peak, 73, of Rocky Gap, VA passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. Born January 17, 1950 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the Late Walter and Ruth Stanley of Twin Branch, WV. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Hayes, Sandra Lucion, and Patsy Marshall; and brother,...
Arthur Jeen England
Jan 26, 2023
Arthur Jeen England, 83, of Radford, VA, formerly of Mercer County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2023.
He was born on November 22, 1939 to the late Herman Curtis England and Edith Perkins England. After graduating from high school at Baileysville in 1962, he attended the Institute of Barbers where he trained for over...
Eula Hughes
Jan 24, 2023
Eula Ann Hager Hughes, 75, of Sandlick, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on August 14, 1947 in Sandlick, she was a daughter of the late Rader and Eula Blanche Gunnode Hager. She had been a lifelong resident of Sandlick and was a retired manager for the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Princeton...
Janet Gail Gordon
Jan 24, 2023
Janet Gail Carter Gordon, 80, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Stonerise Princeton.
Born on April 3, 1942 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Oakly and Mary Hicks Carter. She had been a resident of Princeton since 2010. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and formerly worked for Mustard Equipment...
Donald Wayne Blankenship
Jan 22, 2023
Donald Wayne Blankenship, 55, of Montcalm, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home.
Born on January 27, 1967 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Harold and Ruth Jackson Blankenship.
Those left to cherish Donald’s memory are his parents.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10 AM at Woodlawn Memorial...
Mary Lou Morgan
Jan 21, 2023
Mary Lou Morgan, age 89, of 305 Hockman Pike, Bluefield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Born on June 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Woodrow and Ellen Beverly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Howard Morgan, and...
Linda Vivian Hatfield
Jan 21, 2023
Linda Vivian Hatfield, 79, of Bluefield, WV passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Princeton Health Care Center.
Born on November 18, 1943, in Littlesburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late John Harvey and Dovie Ingram Wimmer. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, a graduate of Princeton Senior High School, she loved all animals and was...
Charlie Ray Dalton
Jan 19, 2023
Charlie Ray Dalton, 78, of Crumpler, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home.
Born on March 7, 1944 in Crumpler, he was a son of the late Charlie and Nancy Bailey Dalton. He was a lifelong resident of Crumpler and will be missed by the community and will be remembered for his faithfulness to his church.
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Gilvie Joyce Dale
Jan 16, 2023
Gilvie Joyce Dale, 77, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 at a Richmond, VA hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Billy G. Dale of the home; 2 sons, Richard Todd Bean of Floyd, VA, and Michael Damone Bean of Christiansburg, VA; and a granddaughter, Madison Bean.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 20, 2023...
Sharon Lea Farley
Jan 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Lea (Crisco) Farley, 60, of Bluefield, WV, on January 16, 2023. She was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many.
Born on March 6, 1962 in Bluefield, WV, Sharon was the daughter of Andrew Wayne and Betty Jean (Woodyard) Crisco. She was...
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Pugh
Jan 14, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Pugh, 63, of New Hope Road, Bluefield, West Virginia, gained her angel wings on January 14, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. Sandy was born in Welch, West Virginia, on March 17, 1959, to the late William Robert and Rosie Mae (Morgan) Harmon. Sandy was a homemaker, avid crafter, loved fishing, playing...
Jimmie Thomas Bishop
Jan 13, 2023
Jimmie (Jim) Thomas Bishop of Bramwell, WV passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 13, 2023. Jim was born on May 6, 1941 in Matoaka, WV to Clarence Glenwood Bishop and Pansy Lester Oaks Bishop. He later moved to Roanoke, VA where he graduated from William Fleming High School. A gifted athlete, he attended Gardner-Webb Jr. College...
Dora Olive DeFelice
Jan 10, 2023
Dora Olive DeFelice, 95, of 382 McDowell St., Welch, WV died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Born on July 22, 1927 in McDowell County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Rose Taylor of Anawalt. She was a life long resident of McDowell County, attended Gary High School and was...
Melva Geraldine Workman
Jan 9, 2023
Melva Geraldine “Gerri” Workman, 87, of Brushfork Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on January 9, 2023 at her home.
Born on February 10, 1935 in McComas, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace Miles Sigmon. She had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a retired cook at Bluefield College.
She was preceded in death...
Jerry Richard Proffitt
Jan 9, 2023
Martinsville,VA---- Jerry Richard Proffitt 68 of Ridgeway, VA, got called home January 9th 2023 at his home. Born January 12 1954 in Bluefield WV he was the son of Lillian Shrader and John Proffitt of Bluewell, WV. Mr.Proffitt had been a resident of Martinsville Va for 22 years he was a Vietnam Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. He...
Betty Ann Carter
Jan 8, 2023
Betty Ann Carter, 85, of Alderson, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Stonerise of Lindside.
Born on December 26, 1937 in Welch, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Mullins and Mary Ann Green Carter. She attended the River of Life Church of God and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Edward Clyde Millirones, Jr.
Jan 8, 2023
Edward Clyde Millirones, Jr., 43, of Northfork, WV passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home. Born January 21, 1979 in Princeton, WV, Edward was the son of Debra Graham Millirones and the late Edward Clyde Millirones, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Millirones.
Those left to cherish Edward’s...
John Marion Harman, IV
Jan 6, 2023
John Marion Harman IV, 50, of Pocahontas VA, formerly of Princeton WV, went home to be with our Lord and savior on Friday, January 6, 2023. Born on August 25, 1972, in Bluefield WV, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Marion Harman lll and Judy Ann Harman, a brother, Ricky Paitsel and his Grandmother Dorothy Harman. John...
Diann Miller-Warburton
Jan 5, 2023
Diann Miller-Warburton, was born on the 22nd of May in the spring of 1970. She left our world to go back to her Heavenly home on the night of January 5, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her dearly loved son, Josh Souter; the father of her children, David Warburton; grandparents, Rudy and Dottie Miller; Robert and Lillian Leedy...
Shirley Anne Cline
Jan 5, 2023
Shirley Anne Cline, 80, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Stonerise Princeton.
Born on November 20, 1942 in Roderfield, she was a daughter of the late George Washington and Nellie Turpin Pennington. She had been a resident of Princeton for 7 years and attended the Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton. She was a...
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