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Donald Eugene Gibson
Feb 26, 2025
Donald Eugene Gibson, 73, of Bluefield, WV, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at WVU Medicine Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born October 15, 1951, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late Albert Gibson, Jr. and Susie Bouchelle Gibson. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by three sisters, Mona, Peggy and Kasheka.
Those left to cherish Donald's...
John Garner Pennington
Feb 26, 2025
In the early morning hours on February 26, 2025, John Garner Pennington, 88, of Roderfield, Wv, passed away peacefully at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. Born September 21, 1936, in Premier, WV, to the late George Washington and Nellie Turpin Pennington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ollie Cecil
Feb 25, 2025
Ollie Cecil, 99, of Rock, WV, passed Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA.
Born May 23, 1925, in Rock, WV, he was a son of the late Charlie and Willie Cecil. Ollie was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. Ollie was a proud US Veteran, serving in the United States Navy. Ollie owned his own store on...
Kelly Sue Sharp
Feb 24, 2025
Kelly Sharp, age 57 of Bluefield, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on February 24, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born March 17, 1967, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Sandra Lavern Shutt and Charles Eugene "Buck" Jones. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Ada Mae Shutt, her sister, Toni Lavern Shaffer,...
Raymond Lee Dancy
Feb 24, 2025
Raymond Lee Dancy, 57, of Bluefield, VA, passed Monday, February 24, 2025, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
Born June 6, 1967, in Goochland County, VA, her was the son of the late Morris and Louise Myers Evans. Raymond worked many years as a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kathy...
Wesley Allen Bailey
Feb 24, 2025
Wesley Allen Bailey, 62, of Twelvemile Road Princeton, WV, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness.
Born August 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Thomas R. Bailey, Sr. and Betty E. Lewis Bailey. Wesley was a resident of Mercer County all his life and being employed by Sam's Club in Bluefield. Wesley...
Richard Nelson Wirt
Feb 22, 2025
Richard Nelson Wirt, 87, of Rainbow Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his home.
Born on October 30, 1937 in Crane Creek, he was a son of the late Renes and Hazel Beavers Wirt. He had been a resident of Bluefield for most of his life and was a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church....
Emma Marie Johnston
Feb 22, 2025
On February 22, 2025, Emma M. Johnston was wrapped in the arms of the Angels and carried to Heaven to receive her Heavenly Wings.
Emma was born to the late Hugh and Mabel (Gibson) Barnette in 1937. Emma met and later married the love of her life in 1955, Rev. George Johnston for 59 1/2 years. Emma dedicated her life to...
Naida Honaker
Feb 19, 2025
Naida Meadows Honaker, resident of Bluewell, WV, died February 19, 2025 at 96 years of age. She Born July 25, 1928, to Lillie Mae Hill and George Edward Meadows, Naida is survived by a son: Terry, of Wytheville, Virginia; a daughter: Lori Beth (Todd) Satterfield, of Greenville, South Carolina; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded...
Jackie Lee McCall
Feb 18, 2025
Jackie Lee McCall, 89, of Welch, WV, passed away peacefully on February 18th 2025 at CMAC, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and family. Born September 25, 1935 in Mohegan, WV, to Shade and Nell McCall he was a retired coal miner. He enjoyed spending his days either relaxing in the sun with his pet cat, Kitty, or sharing...
James Farmer
Feb 18, 2025
James Farmer, 25, of Elbert, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home. Born February 20, 1999 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Jeffery and Diane Farmer. James was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Peggy Boner as well as his paternal grandparents, Vernon and Kate Farmer.
Those left to cherish James' memory are his...
Jane Louise Bevins
Feb 18, 2025
Jane Louise Penland Bevins, 85, of Pageton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the McDowell Healthcare Center.
Born on August 1, 1939 in Anawalt, she was a daughter of the late Ernest (Bob) and Thelma Shumate Penland. She had been a resident of Pageton since 1963 and attended the Church of God. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded...
Ronald Lewis Goins, Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Ronald Goins, 66 of Matoaka, WV passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Bluefield, WV on October 13,1958 Mr. Goins was the son of the late Harry and Margaret Josephine Goins.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Bobby, Johnny, James, Troy and Brenda.
Mr. Goins is survived by his wife of 49 years Peggy; his...
Teresa Gayle Rose
Feb 15, 2025
Teresa Gayle Rose, 56, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday , February 15, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield E.R. Born June 27, 1968 in Welch, WV, she was a daughter of Anna Jean Rose and the late Johnny Hayes. Teresa was property manager for Case West Virginia.
In addition to her mother, Teresa is survived by her husband,...
Christina Marie Rotenberry
Feb 14, 2025
Tina Rotenberry
11/17/1962 - 02/14/2025
Born on November 17, 1962, Tina lived a life full of laughter, kindness and compassion. She touched everyone with her spunky and loving personality and left behind the profound love of her family and friends.
Tina was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, Powhatan. A Highschool Graduate from Northfork and an Employee for many years at Northfork...
Rebecca Ann Short
Feb 14, 2025
Rebecca Ann (Shirley) Short, 59 of Coalwood, WV went to be with the Lord, Friday February 14, 2025, while being hospitalized and treated at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Becky (Rebecca) was surrounded by her two living children and a host of family and friends during passing. Within her passing she was able to donate her kidneys to go on and...
Mary Dainese Martin
Feb 14, 2025
Mary Dainese Martin, 82, of Meadow Street, Bluefield, VA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA.
Born on February 19, 1943 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Lacy Gordon and Virgnia Mae Yopp Gillenwater. She was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of Bluefield. She was a homemaker.
She was...
Brady Randle Dawson
Feb 11, 2025
Brady Randle Dawson, 84, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home.
Born on May 9, 1940 in Stacy, VA, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Victoria Ferrell Dawson. He was a veteran of the US Army, was a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA.
He was preceded in death...
Arvel "Jim" Madison Blevins, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Arvel “Jim” Blevins loving husband, dad, and papaw, 82 of Princeton, WV, formerly of Anawalt, WV went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home with loving wife and family by his side.
Jim was born in Amelia County, VA on July 19, 1942, to Arvel M Blevins, Sr and Loxie E Blevins. He served...
Catherine Luevern Mullins
Feb 9, 2025
Catherine Luevern Mullins, 95, of Princeton, WV, passed Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield, WV.
Born December 19, 1929, in Oakvale, WV, to the late Jessie James and Virgie Eller "Lilly" Brinkley. Catherine was the last surviving member of her family. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children throughout her life.
In addition to...
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