Obituaries

Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries

Robert Livingston "Rob" Lee

Robert Livingston "Rob" Lee

Feb 28, 2023

Robert Livingstone “Rob” Lee passed away peacefully at his home in Welch, WV on February 28, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born March 4, 1937, to Ellis O’Brian and Daisy Hull Lee. Rob was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jack, Frankie, Donald, Cecil and Danny Lee. He was employed by the City of Welch...

Brian Keith Perdue

Brian Keith Perdue

Feb 27, 2023

Brian Keith Perdue, 57, of Princeton, WV, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Maybeury, WV. Born October 15, 1965 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Shirley Woods Perdue and the late Sam Walter Perdue. Brian was loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Brian, you will forever...

Joyce Rachels Davis

Joyce Rachels Davis

Feb 27, 2023

Joyce Rachels Davis, 80, of Bramwell, WV, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home. Joyce had been a resident of Bramwell, WV for fourteen years. Born May 9, 1942 in Surry County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Kermit and Trudy Holt Rachels. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by two...

Ronnie Lee Scott

Ronnie Lee Scott

Feb 26, 2023

Ronnie Lee Scott, 68, of Maybeury, WV, went to be with his Lord peacefully February 26, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1954. He graduated from high school in Welch, WV and was a member of the Maybeury Church of God for 50 years. He also worked for Ramey Tazewell for 18 years....

Heather Michelle Nelson

Heather Michelle Nelson

Feb 26, 2023

Heather Michelle Nelson, of Bluefield, WV December 2, 1976- February 26, 2023.

Heather passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was of the Christian faith and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids who loved their Mamaw very much. She was one of the kindest souls you could ever meet, with a heart of gold....

Veronica Lea Helmandollar

Veronica Lea Helmandollar

Feb 21, 2023

Veronica Lea Helmandollar, 56, went to her heavenly home on February 21, 2023 at her home in Lerona, WV surrounded by her family and loved ones. 

Veronica, born on June 21, 1966 to Linda and Leroy in Welch, WV, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Veronica went to Iaeger High School where she was a majorette and...

Kevin Lee Bishop

Kevin Lee Bishop

Feb 20, 2023

Kevin Lee Bishop, 44, of Kimball, WV, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. Born June 22, 1978 in Welch, WV, he was the son of Kathy Bishop. Kevin was preceded in death by a step-father, France Workman; and grandmother, Mary Ellen Bishop.

Those left to cherish Kevin’s memory are his mother, Kathy Bishop of the home; son,...

Betty Jones Charles

Betty Jones Charles

Feb 20, 2023

Betty Jones Charles, 94, of Timberlake, NC, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Born November 25, 1928, in Beckley, WV, she was a daughter of the late Stuart Ause and Ora Bailey Jones. She had retired from GTE as a telephone operator and was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Timberlake, NC.

In addition to her...

Richard Carlton Faulkner

Richard Carlton Faulkner

Feb 19, 2023

Richard Carlton Faulkner, 69, of Floyd, VA, passed away on February 19, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Hospital in Christiansburg, VA.

Born on July 6, 1953 in Welch, he was a son of the late Roy Thomas and Dorothy Louise Wilson Faulkner. He had been a resident of Floyd for 32 years and was a retired electrical contractor. He...

Shirley Lynn Harvey

Shirley Lynn Harvey

Feb 16, 2023

Shirley Lynn Harvey, 58, of Princeton, WV passed on February 16, 2023, at her home. Born October 12, 1964, in McComas, WV, she was a daughter of the late, Bobby Joe and Ruby Mae Spicer Dudley. She had been a resident of Princeton, WV for 34 years and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dorothy Farmer

Dorothy Farmer

Feb 15, 2023

Dorothy  G. Farmer, 90, of Bramwell, WV, died on February 15, 2023 at her home.

She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James W. Farmer, Sr., her stepson, James W. Farmer, Jr., two sisters, Violet L. Kirby and Adele M. Wright and two brothers, Bobby L. Bailey...

Brian Keith Davis

Brian Keith Davis

Feb 13, 2023

Brian Keith Davis, 58, of Rock, WV, passed away on February 13, 2023.

Born on March 11, 1964 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Atlas Luther Davis and Mildred Rogers Purdy. 

He is survived by his wife, Rose Jones and a daughter, Katelynn Davis of the home; Mildred Rogers Purdy and a sister, Rebecca Purdy...

Christine Pamela Stacy

Christine Pamela Stacy

Feb 13, 2023

Christine Pamela Stacy, 69, of Bluefield, WV passed February 13, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.

Born April 4, 1953, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edith Spangler. She was a homemaker.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Howard Stacy of the home; sons, Howard Stacy Jr. of LA,...

Roy Delbert Burress, Sr.

Roy Delbert Burress, Sr.

Feb 13, 2023

Roy Delbert Burress, Sr., 64, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Stonerise Nursing Home in Glenwood. Born September 6, 1958 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Wiley and Eula Brewster Burress. Roy was a disabled auto technician and was a life-long resident of Bluefield.

 

Those left to cherish Roy’s memory are...

Sally Alvarez

Sally Alvarez

Feb 12, 2023

Sally Henderson Alvarez, 81, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield. Born March 3, 1941 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Max Rivers Henderson. She had worked in Medical Technology at Cabell County Hospital. Sally had received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Marshall...

Gail Ann Cardwell

Gail Ann Cardwell

Feb 12, 2023

Today, February 12, 2023, we celebrate the life and mourn the death of Gail Cardwell, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, foster mother, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, husband and daughter. She leaves behind her earthly frailties and many family members who will miss her dearly. She was a life-long resident of...

Mary Mageline Puckett

Mary Mageline Puckett

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Mageline Puckett, 80, of Rock, WV, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Richmond, VA. Born August 17, 1942 in Wyoming County, WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Barbara Mosley Harmon. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Murrel W. Neece; second husband, Danny Puckett; son, John Harmon;...

Dorothy Mae Farley

Dorothy Mae Farley

Feb 10, 2023

Dorothy Mae Farley of Huntsville, AL passed away at home on February 10, 2023.  She was 99 and LOVED by all who met her. She was born July 30,1923 to James Benjamin and Ida Mae Stephenson in Bluefield, VA.

She worked in Baltimore, MD as head cashier for ACME Supermarkets until her retirement.  She was very active in the Methodist...

Elizabeth Melba Shinault

Elizabeth Melba Shinault

Feb 10, 2023

Elizabeth Shinault, 91, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Wetwood Center in Bluefield, VA. 

Born on Feb 12, 1931 in Beckley, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Nellie Wimmer Coeburn. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She was a retired cook...

Allan Ray Lawson

Allan Ray Lawson

Feb 10, 2023

Allan Ray Lawson, 78, of Gary, WV passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, at Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born in Skygusty, WV on February 14, 1944, he was son of the late Edgar and Bethel Lawson. Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Paulette Lawson, brother’s Charles and Edgar “Sonny” Lawson, and...