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Betty Louise Blevins
Mar 20, 2026
Betty Louise Taylor Blevins of Princeton, WV departed this world on Friday, March 20, 2026 and entered into her eternal home in glory, serenaded by angels up to the throne. When God created her, He broke the mold because He wanted only one of her. She was loving, kind, patient, and most of all she knew how to pray. When...
John William Hedges
Mar 20, 2026
John William Hedges, a devoted family man and respected ship master, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 10, 1944, John led a life marked by dedication, love, and quiet strength, leaving behind a legacy cherished deeply by those who knew him.
For 25 years, John served with commitment and skill as the...
Larry Wayne Mitchem
Mar 19, 2026
Larry Wayne Mitchem, 76, of Heather Street, Falls Mills, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Born on May 22, 1949 in Yards, VA, he was a son of the late Nelson and Margaret Bowman Mitchem. Larry was a member of Falls Mills United Methodist Church and was a truck driver/salesman for United...
Ethel Marie Wyatt
Mar 17, 2026
Ethel Marie Cecil Wyatt, 92, of Rock, WV (Windmill Gap), went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born May 8, 1933 in McComas, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Edna Cecil. Ethel was a life-long resident of Mercer County and was a devoted housewife. She...
Cecil Lee Watkins
Mar 15, 2026
Cecil Lee Watkins was the Son of Gillie & Marshall Watkins and Husband, of 57 years, to Brenda Gaye Watkins. Survived by his Wife Brenda, and Children; Timothy Lee Watkins - Husband to Bobbi J. Watkins, Cindy Gaye Watkins - Wife to Kevin Lee Sumner, Special Daughter, Emily Pauline Burton - Wife to Mason E.D. Burton and His...
Zona Meskinish
Mar 12, 2026
Zona Williams Meskinish, 81, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Bramwell, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 4, 1945 in McComas, WV, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Eva Hodges Williams. Zona was a life-long resident of Mercer County and a graduate of both Montcalm High School and Bluefield State...
Robert Raymond Maxwell, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Robert Raymond Maxwell, Sr, distinguished electrical engineer and retired rocket scientist at Lockheed Martin, passed peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Crumpler, West Virginia, the town where he was born on July 6, 1934. He was a notable figure in the field of electrical engineering, contributing his expertise to many projects that furthered our understanding of rocketry. His career was...
Jackie Ruth Derossett
Mar 11, 2026
Jackie Ruth Derossett, born on July 21, 1959, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2026, at WVU Medicine in Princeton, West Virginia. She was a longstanding member of the community, serving as the Manager of Subway in Welch, West Virginia. Jackie was known for her genuine love for her family, always placing them at the center of...
Johnny Ray Garris
Mar 9, 2026
Johnny Ray Garris, 71, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday March 9th, 2026, peacefully at Mercer Healthcare Center. Born November 25th, 1954, he had been a resident of Bluefield for over 40 years. He was the son of the late James and Myrtle Garris. Johnny will be remembered for the time he spent doing carpentry work as well as...
Rodrick Hedrick
Mar 7, 2026
Rodrick "Roddy" Hedrick, born on March 1, 1960, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was the beloved minister at the Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton. Rod was a guiding light to many, and his influence will be felt for generations to come.
Beyond the pulpit, Rod found great joy in his work with the Raleigh...
Elizabeth Jane Simmons
Mar 7, 2026
Elizabeth Jane Simmons, 92, of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born March 14, 1933 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Adam McKinley Crisco and Minnie Elizabeth Davis Crisco.
In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Simmons; and two daughters,...
Richard Dale Perdue
Mar 6, 2026
Richard Dale Perdue was born in Bluefield, WV on June 18, 1963, and passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Lee Perdue and Flora Bell Perdue, by his loving wife of 31 years, Sherry Lynn Perdue, and also by brother Michael Perdue and sister Carolyn Perry.
He is survived by sister Linda Duff...
Carolyn Denise Cosby
Mar 4, 2026
Carolyn Denise Starkey Cosby, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, peacefully departed this life on the morning of March 4th, 2026, in Bramwell, West Virginia. Surrounded by the warmth and love of her family, Carolyn’s courageous battle with cancer came to an end, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unwavering devotion.
Born on February 15th, 1953,...
James Davis Brown, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
In Loving Memory
James Davis Brown, Jr. July 17, 1959 – March 4, 2026
James Davis Brown, Jr., 66, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2026.
Known to so many simply as “Jr.,” he was born on July 17, 1959, in Richlands, Virginia. Jr. lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and genuine connection with the people around him....
Linda Angelelli
Mar 4, 2026
Linda Angelelli, 97, departed this earthly life Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born September 28, 1928 in Northfork, WV, to Italian immigrants, the late Angelo Angelelli and the late Teresa Lupi Angelelli. She graduated from Northfork High School, where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team, and then became a beauty school graduate employed at Breedings Beauty...
Carmen Gail Hazelwood
Mar 3, 2026
Carmen Gail Hazelwood, a devoted caregiver and lifelong resident of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on March 29, 1973, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Brenda Hazelwood.
She was preceded in death by her niece, Amy Marie Hazelwood, who was the apple of her eye.
Carmen graduated...
Doris Jean Simms
Mar 3, 2026
Doris Jean Simms, 82, of Anawalt, WV in McDowell County, and current resident of Mercer County for almost twenty years, died March 3, 2026 peacefully after a long illness with hospice care and surrounded by her family. Born May 3, 1943 in Pageton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Fred Mitchell and Ethel Mullens Sharrone. Doris attended First...
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Thomas Byers, Jr., 78, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at the V.A. Medical Center in Beckley, WV. Born June 14, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Byers, Sr. and Mabel Pearl Craft Byers. Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for Montgomery...
Walter Thomas Hicks
Mar 1, 2026
Walter Thomas Hicks, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at AutumnCare in Elkins, WV.
Born on August 16, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Walter Hicks Sr. and Mary E. Thomas Hicks. He was a retired carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Hicks.
Survivors...
William Michael McNeal
Feb 28, 2026
William Michael McNeal 62 of Bluefield, West Virginia entered into eternal rest on February 28,2026. He was the son of the late Jack and Joyce McNeal of Bluefield. Survivors include Patty Kiser and husband Michael from Beulaville, North Carolina; 2 nephews Uriah Kiser of Stafford, Virginia and Aaron Kiser of Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.
A memorial service to celebrate his life...
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