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John David Wright
Jan 28, 2022
John David Wright, 74 of Princeton West Virginia formally Wrights Mountain, Rock, West Virginia passed away at home on Friday January 28th, 2022.
John was the son of the late David and Virginia Cullop Wright.
In life, we love you dearly
In death, we love you still
In our hearts, you hold a place no one else will ever feel.
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Kevin Wayne Mabe
Jan 28, 2022
Kevin Wayne Mabe, 58, of Rock, WV, departed the world to be with his Heavenly father on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and love.
Wayne was born on September 29, 1963 in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles William and Anna Alberta Mabe. He has an associate’s degree in civil engineering and surveying...
Ryland Fairly Mitchem
Jan 27, 2022
Ryland Fairly Mitchem, 72, of Bluewell, WV passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1949 in Bluewell, WV, he was the son of the late Everett William Mitchem and Juanita Crowder Mitchem Hoge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin daughters, Michelle and Melissia Mitchem; and two brothers, Dale...
Linda Dean Shilling
Jan 27, 2022
Linda Dean Shilling, 71, of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born on January 4, 1951 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Wall Mullins. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield and was a member of the Duhring Church of Christ. She...
Carol Jane Epperson
Jan 26, 2022
Carol Jane Epperson, 61, of Rock, WV passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield Emergency Room. Born September 26, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert Junior and Lula Jane Dickerson Epperson. She was a life-lone resident of Rock, WV and was as homemaker. In addition to her parents, Carol was...
Wanda Scott Hornick
Jan 23, 2022
Wanda Scott Hornick, 78, of Welch, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Loving Hands Adult Care in Bluefield.
Born on September 23, 1943, in Welch, she was a daughter of the late John Walter and Ellen Slone Scott. She had been a resident of McDowell County for most of her life and was a member of the...
Christie Ann Szakacs
Jan 23, 2022
Christie Ann Szakacs, 61, of Bluefield, VA, departed this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 10, 1960 in Union, WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles William and Anna Alberta Campbell Mabe. She was a faithful member of MapleView Church of Christ. She enjoyed sending...
Marline Ellison Basham
Jan 23, 2022
Marline Ellison Basham, 74, of Bluefield WV, passed away on January 23rd, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after battling a short illness.
Marline was born in Bluefield, WV on November 26, 1948, to Chalk Ellison and Hazel Pizzini. She attended Montcalm Middle School and High School. Marline is preceded in death by her mother Hazel Pizzini, her father Chalk Ellison...
Robin Leigh Gallinger
Jan 22, 2022
On the morning of January 22, 2022, Robin Leigh Gallinger, 57, or Bluefield, VA, went to be with her heavenly father. She was surrounded by her loving family in her own home. Robin worked at Bluefield Hematology Oncology for 27 years. She loved her job and co-workers dearly. Robin coached basketball, loved watching sports and cherished her time and adventures...
Dennis Paul Pennington
Jan 22, 2022
Dennis Paul Pennington of Glenwood received his heavenly reward and was carried into the arms of Jesus January 22, 2022, at Princeton Health Care surrounded by family. Born January 28, 1961, in Princeton to Cecil (Gene) Pennington and Eula Pennington.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Pennington. He is survived by his father, Gene Pennington of Glenwood;...
Delton Stanley Sparks
Jan 20, 2022
DeIton "De" Stanley Sparks, II, of Bluefield, VA died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Tazewell Hospital.
Born on June 21, 1975 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Peggy Hutchens Sparks of Nemours, WV and the late DeIton Stanley "Hambone" Sparks. He had lived in Bluefield, VA for the past 9 years and was of the Roman Catholic...
Robert Charles Wilson
Jan 20, 2022
Robert Charles Wilson, 52, of Bluefield, WV passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born January 14, 1970 in Heidelberg, Germany, he was a son of the late Otis and Marie Helen Boulanger Foote. Robert was a jack of all trades and could do anything he set his mind to. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Joey Delbert Gills
Jan 19, 2022
Joey Delbert Gills, 75, of Rocky Gap, Virginia and formerly of Bluefield, WV passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Born on January 23, 1946 in Bluefield, West Virginia he was the son of the late Steward and Callie Scott Gills. Joey was a retired machinist for Pike and served with the National Guard. He was a resident of Rocky...
Darrell C. Belcher
Jan 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of Darrell C. Belcher, MD, 81 of Bluefield, West Virginia, on January 19, 2022. He is survived by his partner of 28 years, Regina Gwinn Eckle of Green Sulphur Springs, WV, brother Danny Belcher, Burlington, NC, wife and mother of his children, Ollie B. Belcher (married 1961-1981) four children; Julia...
Bobby Ray Clark, Sr.
Jan 19, 2022
Bobby Ray Clark, Sr., 67, of Monroe, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born November 3, 1954, he was a son of the late Junior Lee and Lena J. Spicer Clark. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for the Board of Education in Monroe, NC. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in...
Earnest Dean Bailey, Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
Earnest Dean Bailey, Jr., 39, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 after a long hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Born April 8, 1982 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Barbara Jo Walker Bailey and the late Earnest Dean Bailey. In addition to his father, JR was preceded in death by a sister, Belinda Gail Bailey. He...
Ida Mae Henderson
Jan 17, 2022
Ida Mae Henderson, 79, of Rock, WV passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA. Born June 15, 1942 in Braxton County, WV, she was a daughter of the late George and Sara Barker Skidmore. Ida was a member of Denver Wesleyan Church in Denver, NC and was retired from Home Health Care with Abernethy Center...
Vickie Elaine Williams
Jan 17, 2022
Vickie E. Wright Williams, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on January 17, 2022 at her home.
Born on April 5, 1955 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Juanita Arrington Wright. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and later became a beautician and hair stylist for 31 years before retiring. She was...
Jeffrey Nelson Lambert
Jan 17, 2022
Jeffrey Nelson Lambert
Jeffrey Nelson Lambert, 47, of Anawalt, WV, died Monday, January 17, 2022. He was the loving son of Willard and Linda (Hess) Lambert of Anawalt, WV.
Born December 23, 1974, in Bridgeton, NJ, he moved to West Virginia as an infant and lived there throughout his life. He was a graduate of Mount View High School. He...
Nancy Lee Godfrey
Jan 16, 2022
Nancy Lee Godfrey, 90, of Bluewell, WV, and formerly of Maybeury, WV received her Heavenly Wings on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her daughter Theresa’s home.
Born on December 12, 1931 in Maybeury, she was a daughter of the late James (Jim) and Frances CaCammo Coppola. Nancy was a homemaker and married to Dutch for 72 years. She never met...
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