Obituaries

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Mildred Ann Crouse

Mildred Ann Crouse

Jun 2, 2025

Mildred Ann Crouse, 87, of Falls Mills, VA, passed Monday, June 2, 2025, at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA. 

Mildred was born on July 2, 1937, in Abbs Valley, VA. She had been a resident of Falls Mills, VA, for over 25 years and was a graduate of Pocahontas High School. Mildred was a faithful member of Abbs Valley Baptist Church...

Jacklyn Renay Belcher

Jacklyn Renay Belcher

May 30, 2025

Jacklyn Renay Belcher, 53, of Red Oak Ridge Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her home. 

Born on April 5, 1972 in Lynwood, CA, she was a daughter of the late Danny and Nancy Meade Rogers. She formerly worked at Gary's Market in Bluewell and was also a healthcare driver. 

Survivors include her husband, Michael V. Belcher...

Thomas Keith Goodloe

Thomas Keith Goodloe

May 28, 2025

Thomas Keith Goodloe, 64, of Bramwell, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home. Born July 11, 1961 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Wirt and Scharlottie Bolen Goodloe. Thomas was a construction worker. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by two brothers, Wirt Junior Goodloe and Ernie Goodloe; three...

Cynon Celestino Penas

Cynon Celestino Penas

May 27, 2025

The Penas family lost Cynon Celestino Penas, age 42, of Fort Worth, FL on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at JFK hospital. He is the youngest grandchild of the late Frank Penas, Sr. and Catherine Penas and the youngest child of the late Frankie and Belinda Penas. Cyn grew up in Bluewell - leaving for Florida soon after high school graduation....

Rosie Lee Sizemore

Rosie Lee Sizemore

May 27, 2025

Rosie Lee Sizemore, 97, of Garner, NC, passed Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Born May 11,1928, in Algoma, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Falcomata and Mossie Shell. Rosie was a member of the Burke Baptist Church. Rosie lived her life in the Elkridge and Northfork areas of West Virginia. She was a...

Elva Sue Bolt

Elva Sue Bolt

May 27, 2025

Elva Sue Bolt, 80, of Princeton, WV, passed Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mercer Healthcare Center in Bluefield, WV, with her son Robert by her side. 

Born August 31, 1944, in Pike County Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Pearl Thomas Graham. Elva was a graduate of Northfork High School and worked her life as an in-home...

Bonnetta Fay Coeburn

Bonnetta Fay Coeburn

May 26, 2025

Bonnetta Fay Coeburn, 64, of Princeton, WV, passed Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home. 

Born December 9, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Walter B. and Freda Ray Stacey Coeburn, Sr. Bonnetta was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and worked as a caregiver for ResCare. 

Those left to cherish Bonnetta's memory are her sons, Aaron...

Cheryl Sue Pack Evans

Cheryl Sue Pack Evans

May 26, 2025

On Monday, May 26, Cheryl Sue Pack Evans, 77, of Waxhaw, NC (formerly of Anawalt) was released from her pain and suffering to go home to be with the Lord. She had been a resident of Autumn Care Nursing Home for the past several years. 

Born February 17, 1948, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Bill and Sylvia Pack. She...

Gary O'Dell Lowe

Gary O'Dell Lowe

May 23, 2025

Gary O'Dell Lowe, 73, of Kimball, WV, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home. 

Born on March 11, 1952, in Welch, he was a son of the late Leroy and Flossie Belcher Lowe. He had lived in Kimball for 9 years and was a loader operator for 30 years at Branscome in Williamsburg, VA. 

He was preceded in death...

Victoria Crofcheck

Victoria Crofcheck

May 17, 2025

Victoria Ann Crofcheck, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield ER.

Born on January 12, 1951, to John and Dorothy Kimberling Crofcheck and was a granddaughter of the late John and Mary Crofcheck and Julia and Charles Kimberling.

She attended St. Matthew’s Catholic School and Church in Tyrone, PA. She...

Janice Irene Green

Janice Irene Green

May 17, 2025

Janice Irene Green, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Winston-Salem.

Born on July 4, 1945 in Superior, she was a daughter of the late Riley and Minerva Milam Belcher. She formerly lived in Michigan and was a dental office manager.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harrison Green, a daughter, Karen O’Brien, and...

Mary Katherine Conner

Mary Katherine Conner

May 16, 2025

Mary Katherine Conner, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, May 16, 2025. Born July 11, 1950, in Montcalm, WV. She was the daughter of the late Randolph Dayton Gills and Katherine Naomi Gills. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted her life to caring for her family. She worked at...

Vickie Mae Tiller

Vickie Mae Tiller

May 10, 2025

Vickie Mae Tiller, 58, of Bluefield, WV, passed Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home. 

Born March 6, 1967, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of Frances Gregory Bailey and the late Bobby Allen Bailey, Sr. Vickie was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a homemaker. 

In addition to her father, Vickie was preceded in death by her husband,...

Homer Jackson Moore

Homer Jackson Moore

May 2, 2025

1st Peter 5:10. In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen.Homer Jackson Moore, 89, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed...

Charles William Haines

Charles William Haines

May 1, 2025

Charles William Haines, 58, of Anawalt, WV, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Born March 14, 1967, in Vineland, NJ, he was the son of the late James William and Helen Williams Haines. Charlie was a lifelong resident of McDowell County. Charlie worked in construction for many years; he was a hard worker and...

Doris Hensley

Doris Hensley

Apr 30, 2025

Doris Fowler Hensley, age 72, previously of Skygusty, WV, passed away peacefully from long term health complications on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV to Coy Fowler and Irma Mitchem Fowler. She worked for the McDowell County Board of Education beginning in 1978...

Sandra Kay Tiller

Sandra Kay Tiller

Apr 30, 2025

Sandra Kay Tiller, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born January 2, 1960 in Tampa, FL, she was a daughter of the late James Coeburn, Sr. and Nellie Lusk Coeburn. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in...

Alice Catherine Pennington

Alice Catherine Pennington

Apr 29, 2025

Alice C. Poole Pennington, 91, a longtime resident of Montcalm, WV, left this world on April 29, 2025 after a short illness.

Alice was born on April 17, 1934 in Goodwill, WV to Jim & Leslie Poole. She was a graduate of Bramwell High School (1952). She was an employee of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for twenty years. Alice was a...

Bobby Lee Bateman

Bobby Lee Bateman

Apr 29, 2025

Bobby Lee Bateman, 92, of Beaver, WV departed this life on April 29, 2025. Bobby lived his life of Christian faith. He had his own relationship between himself and his Heavenly Father. Bobby was born October 28, 1932 in Kimball, WV, the son of the late Roy Lee and Dora Lee (Taylor) Bateman. 

Bobby grew up in Kimball, WV, attending Welch...

Teresa Lee Billings

Teresa Lee Billings

Apr 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Lee Munsey Billings, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and Gigi. Teresa passed away on April 29, 2025 in Wytheville, VA at the age of 67. She was born on November 10, 1957 in Bluefield, WV to Eldon and Priscilla Munsey. Teresa graduated from Bluefield High School in 1976....