Obituaries

Local Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Obituaries

Monica Leigh Baldwin-Stultz

Monica Leigh Baldwin-Stultz

Jul 8, 2026

Monica Leigh Baldwin, age 44, of Bluefield WV, left this earth for her eternal home on July 8th, 2026. 

Monica was born in Bluefield, WV on July 5th,1982. She was born to Sharon Surway Baldwin and James Baldwin. Monica was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Aaron "Josh" Stultz, whom she loved and missed dearly. Maternal grandparents Mike and Sophia...

Sherry Lynn Miles

Sherry Lynn Miles

Jul 21, 2026

Sherry Lynn Miles, 54, of Peterstown, WV, formerly of Montcalm, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. 

Sherry worked for Aramark for over 22 years. Loved to collect Native American and wolf memorabilia. 

Sherry was proceeded in death by her brother James Edward Shrader, adopted Father Olen Kirby, adopted Mother Edith Taylor Kirby,...

Donnie Goins

Donnie Goins

Jul 19, 2026

Donnie Grayson Goins, 81, of Bramwell passed away on July 19, 2026. Born on June 27, 1945, he was the fifth son of Glen and Pearl Dillon Goins of Simmons River Road. He was a 1964 graduate of Bramwell High School and later that year, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Harman Goins. They settled in Bramwell and...

Freida Gail Cason

Freida Gail Cason

Jul 19, 2026

Freida Gail "Granny" Cason, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in the presence of her loving family. Born on January 3, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia, Freida was the cherished firstborn of her family, embarking on a life that would be marked by dedication, kindness, and an unyielding love for those closest to her.

Freida’s upbringing in Pulaski shaped her gentle...

Joan Meade

Joan Meade

Jul 18, 2026

Joan Moore Meade, 78, of Princeton, WV passed away on Sunday July 17th, 2026. 

Born on November 15th, 1947 in Bluefield, WV she was daughter of the late Vernal and Geniva Moore. She was a lifelong Resident of Princeton and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband for over 50 years William Meade and Daughter...

Heath Thomas Johnson

Heath Thomas Johnson

Jul 14, 2026

Thomas Heath Johnson, 59, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at WVU Medical in Princeton, West Virginia. 

Born on December 27, 1966, Heath was a proud graduate of Richlands High School in Richlands, Virginia. He worked as a master welder for much of his life, taking pride in his trade and the work of his...

Kathy Morgan

Kathy Morgan

Jul 14, 2026

Kathy Jean Lambert Morgan, 64 of Anawalt, WV passed away July, 14 2026 at Bluestone Nursing Home in Bluefield, WV. Kathy was born July 16, 1961 in Welch, WV to Isaac and Dorothy Lambert. She was married to her first husband David H. Thorn for 17 years until his passing on January 3, 1995. She married Richard Morgan in October...

Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis

Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis

Jul 12, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Klimaitis, loving matriarch, friend, and a kind presence in the lives of many, departed this world on July 12, 2026, peacefully at her beloved home on Airy Street in Bluefield, West Virginia. She drew her last breath just one day after celebrating her eighty-fourth birthday, closing her walk with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the town...

James Thomas Haynes

James Thomas Haynes

Jul 11, 2026

James Thomas Haynes, affectionately known as Jimmy to family and friends, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital following a brief illness. He was 66 years old. 

Born on September 2, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late George and Louise Haynes, Jimmy grew up in Welch where he attended Welch Elementary...

Charles Martin Garrison

Charles Martin Garrison

Jul 10, 2026

Charles Martin Garrison, born on January 1, 1972, in Bluefield, West Virginia and a graduate of Bluefield High School, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House at the age of 54.

Charles was the son of the late Harry and Lydia Garrison, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his brothers Billy Garrison, Charles...

Tyler Cole Williams

Tyler Cole Williams

Jul 5, 2026

Tyler Cole Williams, age 19 of Vinton, VA passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Tyler had a kind heart and was loved tremendously by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. 

Tyler attended Montcalm High School and completed his diploma through Penn Foster Virtual Academy in 2023. Tyler was working as...

Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr.

Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr.

Jul 5, 2026

Johnny Wayne Punturi, Sr, 71, of Bluefield, VA passed away on July 5, 2026 at his son's home. Johnny was born on March 25, 1955 in Bluefield, WV. He worked at and retired from Flowers Bakery. Johnny was preceded in death by his father Nindo Punturi, Sr and mother Ethel Punturi, as well as his brothers Billy Ray Punturi and...

Alice Faye Whitehead

Alice Faye Whitehead

Jun 30, 2026

Alice Faye Whitehead, 86 of Kimball, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 29, 1939 in Big Four, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Ethel Faye Campbell England. Alice has retired at a Certified Nursing Assistant after forty-two years of service and she was a good and faithful...

Robert Eugene Myers

Robert Eugene Myers

Jun 30, 2026

Robert Eugene Myers, 66, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 23, 1960 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Marie Chrisley Myers and the late William E. Myers. In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, David Estil Myers; his loving...

Warren Phillip Perdue

Warren Phillip Perdue

Jun 30, 2026

Warren Phillip Perdue, at age 86, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. Born on April 25, 1940, he was a resident of Bluefield, WV most of his life where he worked as a coal miner and in construction before moving to Tazewell, VA when he retired. Warren lived a life dedicated to...

Roger Lee Martin

Roger Lee Martin

Jun 28, 2026

Roger Lee Martin of Coalwood/Welch, WV, born on January 1, 1949, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Anita June Blankenship Martin. Roger was a proud father to Matthew Martin and wife Leanne and Patrick Martin and girlfriend Billi Jo Coleman. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Bret Martin, Jaxson Martin, Alston Gilbert,...

William Howard Coppola

William Howard Coppola

Jun 28, 2026

  William H. Coppola passed peacefully away June 28, 2026, at his home. William was a diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator for Keystone for more than 30 years. He would work at Keystone during the day and build his mobile home park that he and his late wife owned in the evenings. He was the last surviving brother of...

Patricia Jean Call Speaks

Patricia Jean Call Speaks

Jun 28, 2026

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Patricia Jean Call Speaks, who departed this life on June 28, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on March 17, 1940, in Coaldale, West Virginia, Patricia's journey was one marked by dedication, compassion, and enduring love for her family.

Patricia was the daughter of Jones and Lettie Call, both of whom preceded...

Margaret Ann Fowler

Margaret Ann Fowler

Jun 26, 2026

Margaret Ann Billips Fowler, 70, of Bluefield Va. passed away peacefully at home June 26th, 2026. Born December 14, 1955, she was the daughter of late Carl E. Billips and Pearl Marie Stallard Billips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Lee Fowler, brother Earl Marvin Billips, sister Della Mae Hanks, and...

Alfreda Frances Perdue

Alfreda Frances Perdue

Jun 19, 2026

Alfreda, lovingly known as Bo, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, June 19, 2026.

She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on June 15, 1933, to parents Alfred and Minnie Perdue. She married Stewart (Bill) Perdue and raised a family in Brushfork, West Virginia. They also lived in Bland, Virginia for some years after their children were...