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Martha Ann Carter
Dec 27, 2025
Martha Ann Carter, of Roanoke, VA, lived on Welch Pineville Road for most of her life, departed this life on December 27, 2025, in Roanoke. Born on December 12, 1945, in Gary, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Virginia Jones.
A resident of Roanoke, VA the last 9 years she was formerly of the Welch-Pineville Road...
Drema Maria Brown
Dec 25, 2025
Drema Maria Brown (Tina), 64 of Bluefield wv. Born June 24, 1961. Drema left her earthly body December 25, 2025. And gained her heavenly wings. To be free from pain and rejoice with loved ones who have gone before her. Drema was the daughter of the late Dorothy and George Brown. Drema graduated from Mercer County School. She worked as...
Barbara Crabtree
Dec 23, 2025
Barbara Sue Crabtree, 78, of Lerona WV passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on Tuesday December 23 2025. Born October 2nd 1947 in Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Effie Phillips. Barbara spent a majority of her time as a stay at home caregiver for her sister Anna. She enjoyed watching QVC and spending...
Gerri Lynn Sizemore
Dec 22, 2025
"When I get where I'm going, and I see my maker's face. I'll stand forever in the light of His amazing grace."
Gerri Lynn Sizemore finished her earthly race on Monday, December 22nd 2025. After a long and trying battle with Kidney Disease, as well as many other ailments, she is finally free of all sickness and pain; resting and worshiping...
Russell Lane Mathena
Dec 21, 2025
Russell “Rick” Mathena, 76, of Bluewell, WV, went home to his heavenly reward on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He closed his eyes for a nap and opened them to see the face of Jesus.
Rick was the son of the late Mildred and Tracy Christian and Russell Mathena. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 55...
Joey Lee Poe
Dec 20, 2025
Joey Lee Poe, a cherished family man, and a selfless soul, left this world on December 20, 2025, at the age of 53, in Falls Mills. He is lovingly remembered for his unwavering commitment to his family and his lifelong career as a Body Shop Manager, where his dedication and expertise were evident to all who worked alongside him.
Joey's love...
Patricia Kay Mallory
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia Kay Semanco Mallory, lovingly known as Patty Kay, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 74. Patty Kay was born on April 18, 1951, and was the only child of Paul and Mary Semanco (Trechock). She grew up in Elkhorn, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her beloved aunt...
Wanda Warren Goodman
Dec 18, 2025
Wanda Warren Goodman, 78, of Hudson, NC, formerly of Jenkinjones and Bluefield, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Lenoir, NC.
Born on November 18, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Abram William and Effie Mae Salyers Warren. She was a retired clerk for Wal-Mart and worked in the jewelry department. She attended Lakeview Baptist Church.
She was...
Learlene Lilly Nester Baker
Dec 18, 2025
Learlene Nester Baker of Bluefield, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18th, 2025, at the age of 94 with her son by her side.
Learlene was a woman of deep faith whose life reflected her love for God and her devotion to family. She trusted the Lord in all seasons of life and found...
Grace Goldie Monitor
Dec 17, 2025
Grace Goldie Monitor, cherished of both her family and her community, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Ballard, West Virginia, at the age of 76. Born on September 16, 1949, in Anawalt, West Virginia, Grace was the beloved daughter of the late Drewey Rose and Viola Harman Rose. Grace's life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to those she...
Anderson Lafayette Barnette
Dec 15, 2025
COL (Ret.) Anderson Lafayette "Andy" Barnette, 93, of Princeton, WV, departed this life on Monday, December 15, 202 went home to be with his Heavenly Father forever.
He was born in Kimball, WV on August 23, 1932 to the late Hugh P. and Mabel Lucy Barnette.
in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Barnette;...
Debra Lynn Osborne
Dec 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Swinnie Osborne, age 63, of Gary, West Virginia, who passed away at her home on December 13, 2025.
Debra was born on March 23, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Willie Junior Swinnie and Edith Mae Lambert Swinnie. She was also preceded in...
Sheree Kaye Coppola
Dec 9, 2025
Mrs. Sheree Kaye Coppola, 64, of Lashmeet, West Virginia, passed on to her heavenly home Tuesday, at Raleigh General Medical Center after a long-term illness.
Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Sheree attended Montcalm High School and Bluefield State University. She served her community as a nurse for 34 years. In 2007 Sheree married her husband, David Eugene Coppola; they moved to...
Crystal Hall
Dec 8, 2025
Crystal Hall, a beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on March 28, 1976, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Crystal was a vibrant spirit, full of life and laughter. Her presence was a ray of sunshine, brightening even the darkest of days with her infectious smile and warmth.
Crystal...
Norma Gail Ball
Dec 8, 2025
Norma Gail Ball, 70, of Bluefield, WV went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 8, 2025 at PCH. Born February 26, 1955 in Welch, WV, Norma was a daughter of the late Lawrence "Slim" and Bessie Graham Mitchem. Gail was a great mother and grandmother. She was God fearing and loving friend. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded...
Richard Burl Danieley, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Richard Burl Danieley, Jr., 60, of Rock, WV, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home. Born July 5, 1965, he was the son of Janet Miller Danieley and the late Richard Danieley.
Those left to cherish Richard's memory are his sons, Richard Cody Danieley of South Carolina, and Nicholas Danieley of Kentucky; sisters, Milissa Rhodes of Virginia, Elizabeth Danieley...
McKinley Christian
Dec 7, 2025
McKinley "Kenny" Christian 83 of Lindside, WV entered his enternal rest on December 7, 2025. Born on January 13, 1942 in Welch, WV he was a son of the late Monroe and Chloie Combs Christian. McKinley lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and unwavering love for his family. A faithful man with a servant's heart, he followed the...
Marvin Sizemore
Nov 30, 2025
On November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM Marvin Danny Sizemore went home to be with his heavenly father after a stay at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he has happily lived for the last 13 years.Danny was born January 14, 1949 to Minnie Gay Altizer and Marvin Beggie Sizemore in Bandy,VA. He lived in...
Enos Sanson
Nov 30, 2025
Enos Sanson, 75, of Anawalt, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Bluestone Health and Rehab in Bluefield.
Born on February 10, 1950 in Pike County, KY, he was a son of the late Willard and Luria Trent Sanson. He was of the Holiness faith and was a former employee of the bus company in Anawalt.
He was preceded in...
Leslie Ronald Hatfield
Nov 29, 2025
Leslie Ronald Hatfield, age 86, of Bluefield, WV rejoiced in a homecoming with our Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025, at his home.
Born July 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Jay Hatfield and Edna Johnson Hatfield Lester. He served in the United States Marine Corps where he traveled to 13 different countries. He was a proud...
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