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Homer Jackson Moore
May 2, 2025
1st Peter 5:10. In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen.Homer Jackson Moore, 89, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed...
Charles William Haines
May 1, 2025
Charles William Haines, 58, of Anawalt, WV, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born March 14, 1967, in Vineland, NJ, he was the son of the late James William and Helen Williams Haines. Charlie was a lifelong resident of McDowell County. Charlie worked in construction for many years; he was a hard worker and...
Doris Hensley
Apr 30, 2025
Doris Fowler Hensley, age 72, previously of Skygusty, WV, passed away peacefully from long term health complications on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV to Coy Fowler and Irma Mitchem Fowler. She worked for the McDowell County Board of Education beginning in 1978...
Sandra Kay Tiller
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra Kay Tiller, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born January 2, 1960 in Tampa, FL, she was a daughter of the late James Coeburn, Sr. and Nellie Lusk Coeburn. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in...
Alice Catherine Pennington
Apr 29, 2025
Alice C. Poole Pennington, 91, a longtime resident of Montcalm, WV, left this world on April 29, 2025 after a short illness.
Alice was born on April 17, 1934 in Goodwill, WV to Jim & Leslie Poole. She was a graduate of Bramwell High School (1952). She was an employee of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for twenty years. Alice was a...
Bobby Lee Bateman
Apr 29, 2025
Bobby Lee Bateman, 92, of Beaver, WV departed this life on April 29, 2025. Bobby lived his life of Christian faith. He had his own relationship between himself and his Heavenly Father. Bobby was born October 28, 1932 in Kimball, WV, the son of the late Roy Lee and Dora Lee (Taylor) Bateman.
Bobby grew up in Kimball, WV, attending Welch...
Teresa Lee Billings
Apr 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Lee Munsey Billings, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and Gigi. Teresa passed away on April 29, 2025 in Wytheville, VA at the age of 67. She was born on November 10, 1957 in Bluefield, WV to Eldon and Priscilla Munsey. Teresa graduated from Bluefield High School in 1976....
Christopher Whitt
Apr 26, 2025
Christopher Whitt, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home at the age of 73, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his beautiful family.
Chris was born on November 11, 1951, in Welch, WV and grew up in Pageton, WV. He was the son of the late Rodney and Lois...
Jimmy Dale Wright
Apr 23, 2025
Jimmy Dale Wright, 67, of Rock, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Bluestone Healthcare in Bluefield.
Born on July 6, 1957 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Claude H. and Susie Edna Akers Wright. He was a retired brick mason and attended the Wesley Chapel Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Wright and...
Michael Anthony Umberger
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Anthony Umberger, 54, of Bluefield, WV passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 7, 1970, he was a son of the late Nathan Alva and Louise May Flowers Umberger. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Edward Umberger.
Those left to cherish Michael's memory are his...
Wayne Douglas Head
Apr 21, 2025
Wayne Douglas Head, 77, of Bluefield, WV lost his battle with cancer on April 21, 2025 with his daughter, Emma, by his side. He was born to Luther and Elizabeth Head on January 3, 1948.
Wayne loved taking and collecting pictures and reading the newspaper. He used to share pictures and newspaper clippings with his dad before he became sick with...
Robert Allen Barnes
Apr 20, 2025
Robert “Bob” Allen Barnes, 85, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Glenwood Healthcare Center.
Born September 15, 1939 in Berwind, WV, he was a son of the late Frank and Sylvia Sexton Barnes. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired Mine Equipment salesman.
Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are...
Tonia Rae Chancey
Apr 20, 2025
Tonia Rae Chancey, 54, of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 10, 1971 in Spencer, WV, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Fletcher Price and the late Harry Lee Smith, Sr.
Those left to cherish Tonia's memory are her mother, Elizabeth Price of the home; sons, Dustin Reed of Wadesboro, NC, Brian...
Virgil Huston Harden
Apr 18, 2025
Rev. Virgil Huston Harden, Sr., 85, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at WVU Princeton Community Hospital, after a long battle with several health issues. Virgil passed away while surrounded by his family whom he loved more than life as well as the Lord.
Virgil was born in Max Meadows, VA on December 31, 1939 to Howard Cassell Harden and Susie...
Everett Roy Bishop
Apr 18, 2025
Everett Roy Bishop, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully on Friday April 18th; he was 87.
Born on February 19th, 1938 in Welch West Virginia, Everett began his work life at Welch hardware store and following several years at Sears Roebuck, he started and operated his own electrical contracting company known as Besco.
He served on the development committee of Mountain View...
Janice Faye Wyatt
Apr 15, 2025
Janice Faye Wyatt, 72, of Princeton, WV passed Tuesday, April 15, 2024, after a long illness at Mercer Nursing and Rehab Center in Bluefield, WV.
Born August 4, 1952 in Mercer County, WV, Janice made her home in the Montcalm area. She was the daughter of the late Coy and Laula Dunn. Janice was a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed attending...
Diana Lynn Proffitt
Apr 14, 2025
Diana Lynn Proffitt
April 27, 1965 – April 14, 2025
Diana Lynn (Jones) Proffitt, 59, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born on April 27, 1965, in Bluefield, WV, Diana was the beloved daughter of Madeline McClanahan and Howard Jones, and stepdaughter of the late Coy McClanahan.
Diana was preceded in death by her loving husband and soulmate,...
Robert Wiley Meredith
Apr 14, 2025
Robert Wiley Meredith Age 82 of Bluefield WV died peacefully on April 14 2025 with family by his side. Born August 16 1942 to the late WR (Buss) Meredith and Buelah Mae Kemp in Northfork WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers Richard (Dickie), Jimmy and sister Nancy Childress, and infant sister Beverly. Those left to cherish...
Joyce Ann Gentry
Apr 13, 2025
Joyce Ann Gentry, 77, of Crumpler, WV, departed this world and entered into her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, with her children by her side.
Joyce was born January 4, 1948 to the late Woodrow and Delma Reed Jennings. She is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Gentry, brothers,...
Herbert James Cline
Apr 12, 2025
Herbert James Cline, 93, of Heatherwood Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his home.
Born on May 14, 1931 in Panther, WV. He was a son of the late Rev. Andy and Lilly Belle Blankenship Cline. He was a veteran of the US Army and had been a resident of Bluefield since 1976. He was...
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