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Mary Wright
Nov 5, 2020
Mary H. Poe Wright, 94, of Bluewell, left this earthly life to begin her life in Heaven on November 5, 2020.
She was born in Bluewell, WV to parents, J.B. And Ida Hambrick Poe on October 19, 1926. She was married to Bob Wright for 62 years before he preceded her in death. She is survived by her three children,...
Beulah Grace Cook
Nov 4, 2020
Beulah Grace Cook, age 95, of Bramwell, WV departed this life on Wednesday November 4, 2020, peacefully in her home.
She was born on December 13, 1924 in Marianna, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Goff and Emily Vida Belcher Cook. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking, especially her made from scratch pies. She also enjoyed...
Solomon Samuel Sowers
Oct 30, 2020
Solomon Samuel Sowers, 67, of Rock, WV passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 1, 1953, Solomon was a son of the late Charles Edward and Eula Belle (Hubbard) Sowers. He was a faithful member of the Montcalm Church of God. Solomon was a retired CNA at Princeton Community Hospital and loved to fish and...
Wayman A Lambert
Oct 29, 2020
Wayman A. Lambert, 72, of Anawalt, WV took his heavenly flight on Thursday, October 29, 2020, leaving behind his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Mary (Winebarger) Lambert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Lydia (McPeak) Lambert. He worked for the McDowell County Board of Education where he retired after 32 years of service.
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Shirley Sue Constantino
Oct 25, 2020
Shirley Sue Ferrell Constantino, age 85, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Northfork, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Glenwood Park Nursing Facility. She was born in Twinbranch, WV on January 18, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Flora and Embry Ferrell.
Sue was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was active in her church, Sacred...
Ronald Lester French
Oct 25, 2020
Ronald Lester French, 68, of Kell Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on December 5, 1951 in Bluefield, he was a son of Edith Dillow French of Bluefield and the late Wylie French, Jr. He was a former employee of Smith Services.
In addition to his father, he...
Joline Hope Damron
Oct 24, 2020
Joline “Jo” Damron (born Joline Hope Coleman) of Bluefield, WV formally of Welch WV passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Altamonte Springs, FL. She was born at Caretta, West Virginia on July 10, 1928. Her parents were Ruth (Fine) and Charles Coleman.
Jo was second youngest of five siblings and was predeceased by her sisters, Naomi Everett and...
Mary Mitchem
Oct 23, 2020
Mary Pride Goodloe Mitchem, 65, of Coaldale, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 3, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Wirt Goodloe, Sr and Scharlottie Goodloe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earnie and Junior; and a close family friend, Emma Jean McKinney.
Survivors include her husband,...
Robert Harold Barker, Sr.
Oct 17, 2020
Robert Harold Barker, Sr., 81, of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home.
Born on January 3, 1939 in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late William Arthur and Beulah Anderson Barker. He was a member of the Brushfork Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner of 47 years. He...
Jacquelyn Walker
Oct 12, 2020
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Walker, 66, of Bluewell, WV, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Born on June 10, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Howard “Bud” Shrader and Naomi Maxine Surface Shrader. She had been a lifelong resident of Bluewell and was a graduate of Princeton High School and was the Valedictorian of her medical...
Harry Thomas Comer
Oct 10, 2020
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Harry Thomas Comer, 79, of Airport Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Born on August 20, 1941 in Maybeury, WV Son of Edward L. Comer and Eva Sexton Comer. Harry was a graduate of Northfork-Elkhorn High School, class of 1960, was a member of the Band, played football, basketball, & baseball. Active on...
Betty Jo Bridgeman
Oct 9, 2020
Betty Jo Bridgeman, 87, of Camp Creek, Formerly of Bluewell, passed Friday October 9, 2020 at GlenWood Park Retirement Village.
Born on March 3, 1933 in Bluefield, VA, she was a daughter of the late James Weldon and Millie Agnes Smith Thompson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was of the Christian faith with the...
Lucille Steele
Oct 7, 2020
Ms. Lucille Mildred Whittaker Steele, 83, of Vallscreek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Mercer Nursing and Rehab Center in Bluefield.
Born on March 24, 1937 at Whittaker Ridge in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Hobert McKinley Whittaker and Fannie Bell Crockett Whittaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
George "Jerry" Gerald Maxwell
Oct 6, 2020
George Gerald Maxwell "Jerry" age 78, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Crumpler, Wv passed away Tuesday, October 6th at Charleston Area Medical Center after a short illness. Born on October 25th, 1941 in Crumpler, WV, he was the son of the late George Raymond Maxwell and Alma Maxwell. Jerry was a graduate of Northfork-Elkhorn High School in 1959. He was...
Brad Timothy Gwyn
Oct 5, 2020
Brad Timothy Gwyn, 44, of Crumpler, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.
Born on October 8, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a son of Buddy and Candy Gentry Jones of Crumpler. He had been a lifelong resident of Crumpler and was as a truck driver.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Dakota Gwyn of McDowell...
Karen Jane Davis
Oct 3, 2020
Karen Jane Davis, 60, Abbs Valley, VA, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home. Born December 19, 1959 in Bluefield, WV, Karen was a daughter of the late Otis and Geraldine Dillon Howell. She was a life-long resident of Abbs Valley, a member of the Church of God, and was retired from St. Luke’s Hospital where she worked...
Garnett Marie Workman
Oct 2, 2020
Garnett Marie Prevento Workman, 100, of Davy, WV, went to be with Jesus and all those whom she loved on Friday, October 2, 2020 while surrounded by her family.
Born on December 27, 1919 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lula (Farley) Mullens. Garnett was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She...
Juanita Sheppard
Sep 26, 2020
Juanita Sheppard of Bluefield, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home this day, the 26th of September, 2020. Her beloved husband, Curtis Sheppard, preceded her in death. Left behind are her children, a son, Jeffrey Sheppard, a daughter, Vanessa Sheppard, both of Bluefield, VA, and her daughter, Teresa Baker, and her husband, John Baker, of Bluefield, WV, two grandchildren, Justin...
Elbert L Gipson
Sep 25, 2020
Elbert "Gip" Gipson, age 81, resident of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away Friday, September 25th, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital due to pneumonia.He is survived by 2 daughters: Judith Radabaugh of Colorado Springs, CO, Andrea Gipson Sweet of Baton Rouge, LA and two grandsons, Greg Bell of Baton Rouge, LA and John Radabaugh of Colorado Springs, CO.Preceded in death by...
Billy Joe Graham
Sep 23, 2020
Billy Joe Graham, Sr., 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born August 27, 1948 in Welch, WV, Billy was a son of the late Joseph and Bethel Mitchem Graham. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years of service and was a member of the UMWA. In addition...
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