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Darla Watkins
Oct 21, 2021
Darla Marshall Watkins, 43, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home.
Born on July 15, 1978 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of Sharon Lambert Baldwin of Hot Springs, VA and the late Curtis Marshall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Dale Watkins.
Survivors in addition to her mother include a...
David Carrington Nester
Oct 20, 2021
David Carrington Nester, 60, of Bluefield, WV passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. Born March 19, 1961 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Rachel Spangler Nester and the late William Henry “Buddy” Nester. David was a lifelong Bluefield resident, a driver for Bluefield Area Transit and was a veteran of...
Rondie Earl Hicks
Oct 17, 2021
Rondie Earl Hicks, 80 yrs. old of Shumate Farm Lane, Bluefield, WV, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Dante, Virginia (Russell County) on July 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Adam Bloom and Martha Nellie (Holbrook) Hicks. He was preceded in death by his brothers Vernie and Allen...
Devon Wesley Farmer, Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
Devon Wesley Farmer Jr, 70, of Skygusty, West Virginia left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He had been a resident of McDowell County for the last 50 years.
He was born to Devon Wesley Farmer Sr and Betty Imogene Kirby Farmer on January 28, 1951 in New York. He was raised in Bluefield...
Patricia Ann Honaker
Oct 7, 2021
Patricia Ann Honaker
May 27, 1943 to October 7, 2021
Montcalm WV----Patricia Ann Honaker, 78, of Montcalm WV gained her wings Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Jenkinjones, WV to the late Dora Ethel and Charles Henley. Patricia worked hard to get her GED and was very...
Raymond Michael Hale
Oct 5, 2021
Raymond Michael Hale went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021 at the age of 68. Born on March 9, 1953 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Mary Wampler Hale Baldwin and late Earnest Cecil Hale. Raymond was of the Catholic faith but held his Pentecostal roots dear. He loved culinary arts and he...
Ashley Dawn Price
Oct 5, 2021
Ashley Dawn Price, 37, of Bluefield, WV went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born October 27, 1983, she is the daughter of Darrell Wayne Price and the late Melissa Faye Price. She was a life-long resident of the Bluefield area, and a graduate of Tazewell High School. Ashley was a precious young lady who loved to...
Rita Darlene Poe
Oct 5, 2021
Rita Darlene Asbury Poe, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, with her husband and loved ones by her side.
Born on March 9, 1958, in Ohio, Rita is the daughter of the late Fred Asbury and Carlene Bailey Asbury. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, ShaylahMia Grace...
Christopher Wayne Smith
Oct 3, 2021
Christopher Wayne Smith, 51, of Frederick Court, Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home with his wife and children by his side.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wallace and Dot Smith and maternal grandparents, L.B. and Irma Cook.
Born on October 1, 1970 in Pontiac, MI, he was a son...
Wanda Faye Money
Oct 3, 2021
Wanda Faye Woodard Money, 69, of Wittens Mill Road, Tazewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her home.
Born on July 30, 1952 in Anawalt, WV, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Betty Kidd Woodard. She had been a resident of Tazewell for 15 years and worked for Hickory Farms for 17 years...
Larry Edward Meadows
Oct 3, 2021
Larry Edward Meadows, 73, of Marellen Avenue, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home. Born on March 3, 1948 at Winding Gulf, WV, he was a son of the late Lawrence Edward Meadows and Celesti Tessan Hungate Meadows. He had been a resident of Bluefield for more than 30 years and was retired from Smith...
Kevin M. Keys
Oct 3, 2021
Kevin M. Keys, 48 of Bluefield, WV passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born January 14, 1973. Kevin was such a kind soul that loved his family, friends, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed music, movies, collecting knives, cookouts, playing cards, and fishing. He worked at Smith Services in Princeton,...
Sherry Mullins
Oct 2, 2021
Sherry L. Mullins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, age 59 and resident of Pulaski, VA went to her heavenly home on October 2, 2021 with her family by her side at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
Sherry was born on April 8, 1962, to Earnest and Dorothy Copley in Welch, WV. Sherry was a graduate of Baileysville...
William Harold Godfrey
Oct 2, 2021
William Harold “Dutch” Godfrey, 90, of Bluewell, WV, formerly of Maybeury, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home. Born December 1, 1930 in Hemphill, WV, he was a son of the late Edward and Ann Thomas Godfrey. Dutch was a retired coal miner with 38 years of service, was a very proud member of the UMWA and was...
Ronald William Phillips
Oct 2, 2021
Rev. Ronald William Phillips, 83, of Bluefield, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born on January 27, 1938 at Herndon, WV, he was a son of the late Garland T. and Wanda Halsey Phillips. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 30 years...
Jo Ann Scarberry
Sep 30, 2021
Jo-Ann Scarberry, 60, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Born April 7, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Berked Dillor and Loriane Scarberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Delbert Dillon.
Survivors include her daughter, Tiffany Shrewsbury; sister, Barbara Sarver; and niece, Denise Blankenship.
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James Robert Hanshaw
Sep 30, 2021
James Robert Hanshaw, 64, of Brushfork, WV finished his “Journey of Faith” and gained his Heavenly reward on September 30, 2021. Born November 13, 1956, he was a resident of McDowell County for 50 years before moving to Mercer County. He was a retired McDowell County school bus driver, where he met many wonderful co-workers, teachers, and students of whom...
David Lee "Poppy" Fowler
Sep 30, 2021
David Lee “Poppy” Fowler, 70, of Bluefield, VA passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born April 5, 1951 in McDowell County, WV, he was a son of Bonnie Lawson Fowler and the late Billy Lee Fowler. David retired after 32 years as a Federal Mine Inspector, was a veteran of the United States...
Billy Joe Fowler
Sep 28, 2021
Billy Joe Fowler, 65, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 28, 1956 in Welch, WV, he was a son of Bonnie Lou Lawson Fowler and the late Billy Lee Fowler. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father, Billy was preceded...
Ruby Alice Marshall
Sep 28, 2021
Ruby Alice Lester Marshall, 92, of Hemphill, WV, entered into her eternal home peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 and heard the words “well done my good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord.” Born May 10, 1929 in Marytown, WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Virgie Kennedy Lester. In...
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