Obituaries

Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries

Shirley Williams Coe-Blush

Shirley Williams Coe-Blush

Mar 1, 2022

Shirley Williams Coe-Blush

May 16, 1936-March 01, 2022

 “The longer we live the further we have become”

On March 1, 2022, at the age of 85, Shirley Williams Coe-Blush passed away peacefully at Mercer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield, West Virginia. Shirley was born on May 16, 1936, to the late Maxwell and Birdie Elizabeth Williams of Jenkin...

Ruth Anne Ball

Ruth Anne Ball

Mar 1, 2022

Ruth Anne Ball, 65, of Rock, WV passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Born April 15, 1956 in Goodwill, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert Junior and Lula Jane Dickerson Epperson. She was a life long resident of Rock, WV and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she...

Amanda Kay Heffinger

Amanda Kay Heffinger

Mar 1, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Amanda Kay Overbaugh Heffinger, 78, left this earth and went into the arms of Jesus, her Savior.

She was born August 10, 1943 to Clowney and Irene Blevins Overbaugh in Anawalt. She was a longtime member of the Longpoint Baptist Church in Anawalt and taught children’s Sunday School for many years. She was a 1961 graduate...

Ronald Mullins

Ronald Mullins

Feb 27, 2022

Ronald Mullins, 48, of Duhring, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

Born on April 30, 1973 in Bluefield, he was a son of Avis Dinger Mullins of Duhring, WV and the late Johnny Mullins. He had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County.

Those left to cherish Ronald’s memory are his mother,...

June Riley Moore

June Riley Moore

Feb 25, 2022

     June Riley Moore, age 71, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Ridge Care Assisted Living in Princeton, West Virginia.  Formerly June resided in Roanoke, Virginia, for over 30 years and was most recently a resident of Friendship Manor.  June was born in Welch, West Virginia to the late James Riley Moore and June Forest Moore.

      June is survived...

Nira Gail Rebuck

Nira Gail Rebuck

Feb 25, 2022

Nira Gail Rebuck, 80, of Princeton, WV, passed away on February 25, 2022.

She was a daughter of Bane and Goldie Compton and was a retired lab tech from Princeton Community Hospital.

Survivors include her friends and caregivers, Barry Wager and Velvet and Sissy Powell.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the...

Curtis Lawrence Price

Curtis Lawrence Price

Feb 25, 2022

Curtis Lawrence Price, 69, of Bluefield, VA, (Wrights Valley) passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield E.R.

Born October 28, 1952 in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Curtis Grady and Peggy Simons Price. He grew up in Springville, VA and was a 1972 graduate of Graham High School in Bluefield, VA. Lawrence...

Douglas Conway Morrow

Douglas Conway Morrow

Feb 24, 2022

My journey here is over…. I made it home. On this Earth…I am never more to roam. I crossed the river, soared past the great divide. I had no fear in me, for Jesus waited on the other side. He took my hand, said come walk with me: My blind eyes were opened, what joy I now see: I rest...

Linda Maria Kessinger Hurst

Linda Maria Kessinger Hurst

Feb 23, 2022

Linda Maria Kessinger Hurst, 65, of Bluefield, WV passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home.  Born April 10, 1956 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Nellie Kessinger, of Athens. Linda had resided in Sandlick since 1976, and attended the Princeton Church of God. Linda graduated Concord University and was a Social Worker. ...

Roy Lee Camden

Roy Lee Camden

Feb 20, 2022

Psalms 116:15 — "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Roy L. Camden, 85, of Skygusty, WV crossed over into his Heavenly home Sunday, February 20,2022 surrounded by his loving family who will miss him dearly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend. There are no words...

Mary Lucy Franklin

Mary Lucy Franklin

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Lucy Franklin, 97, of Bluefield, VA, was called to her Heavenly Home on February 19, 2022 with her family surrounding her at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA.

Born December 16, 1924, in Coaldale, WV, she was one of 12 daughters born to the late Joseph and Nellie Miller Call. She had been a resident of Bluefield, VA for...

Ruth Cecelia Demarr

Ruth Cecelia Demarr

Feb 17, 2022

Ruth Cecelia Demarr, 77, of Green Valley, WV, formerly of Maryland, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 11, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Jane Thompson Combs. Ruth had been a resident of Green Valley for twelve years, was a member of the Church of Christ, and was a retired...

Phyllis Ann Kelley

Phyllis Ann Kelley

Feb 16, 2022

Phyllis Ann Kelley, 64, of Rock, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at a Richmond, VA hospital.

Born on September 19, 1957, in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Daphne Cecil Spence. She had been a resident of Rock for 35 years and was a 1975 graduate of Graham High School. She was...

Betty Lou McCormick

Betty Lou McCormick

Feb 15, 2022

Betty Lou McCormick, 78, of Bluefield, WV passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Princeton Healthcare Center. Born November 8, 1943 in Abbs Valley, VA, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Edith Victoria Graham Mitchem. She was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Bridge Church in Princeton and was a housewife and worked...

Hope Rhiannan Lusk

Hope Rhiannan Lusk

Feb 14, 2022

Hope Rhiannon White-Lusk, 36, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.  Born April 27, 1985 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Frankie Bolen of Lincolnton, NC and Freda White Bolen on King, NC. She was a graduate of Montcalm High School and worked as a CNA and was affiliated with the Bluewell...

Robert Marvin England, Jr.

Robert Marvin England, Jr.

Feb 13, 2022

Robert M. (Binky) England, Jr., 54 of Bluefield, WV passed away on February 13, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. Surrounded by his family, Binky bravely fought his final fight and went to his heavenly home. If you had the pleasure to be loved by Binky, you were blessed. No matter what was going on in his life...

Claricy Kim Hughes-Hurt

Claricy Kim Hughes-Hurt

Feb 12, 2022

Claricy Kim Hughes-Hurt, 56, of Bluefield, WV, went to her Heavenly home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Born August 9, 1965, in Welch, WV she was a daughter of the late Beulah Mullins Compton and John Smith. Claricy was a devoted caregiver and housekeeper in the healthcare industry.

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

Eddie Wayne Mullins

Eddie Wayne Mullins

Feb 12, 2022

Eddie Wayne “Bo” Mullins, 48, of Northfork, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital with his loving wife and family by his side.

Born on December 28, 1973 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Eddie J. and Rebecca L. Mullins of Northfork. He was a 1993 graduate of Mercer Christian Academy in...

Beverly Diane Slaughter

Beverly Diane Slaughter

Feb 12, 2022

Beverly Diane Slaughter, 59, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at her home.  Born February 19, 1962 in Kimball, WV, she was a daughter of the late Mary Smith. Beverly was of the Church of God faith and was a cook. In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Ayden Lee.

 

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Carolyn Fowler

Carolyn Fowler

Feb 12, 2022

Carolyn Fowler, 81, of Bluefield, WV, went home to Heaven on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. She lived her life as a devoted Christian, wife, mother grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family.

Born on January 2, 1941 in Marion, VA, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Blevins Simons. She had been...