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Ronald Ball (Coach R.B.) 1949 - 2024With a thankful heart, Ron Ball has earned his heavenly reward. Ron loved life and all it held, but after a 2 year battle, Ron's life concluded after a short stay at Duke University Hospital. Ron craved the excitement of living life to its fullest extent. Sports, and the coaching of sports, dominated his life....Obituary
JoAnn Knowles 1946 - 2024oAnn Eades Knowles, 77. of Princeton, died peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Dogwood Crossing in Tazewell VA. Born August 28, 1946, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" W. Eades and Nalva Jo Wiley Eades. JoAnn graduated from Athens High School in 1963 and worked as a teacher's aid at...Obituary
Cyrus Lilly Jr. 1931 - 2024Cyrus "Sonny" Truman Lilly, Jr., 92, of Mill Dam Road, Spanishburg, died peacefully, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Bowers Hospice in Beckley with his family by his side. Born, October 12, 1931, he was the son of the late Cyrus T. Lilly, Sr., and Ethel Stovall Lilly. Sonny was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather,...Obituary
Elizabeth West 2024Elizabeth "Betsy" Hicks West, 81 of Bluefield, VA, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born in Coward, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Dudley and Mary McAllister Hicks. Betsy was a medical technologist and Laboratory Director at the Clinch Valley Medical Center. She was an active member of First Baptist...Obituary
Michael Breeden 1980 - 2024Michael Shawn Breeden, 43 of Princeton, WV passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born November 13, 1980, he was a son of Douglas Richard Breeden Sr. and Phyllis Ann Roberts. Michael was a graduate of Princeton High School where he excelled at football. Later, Michael developed a love...Obituary
David Skewes MD 1930 - 2024David Jessop Skewes MD, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Dublin, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church and a former Captain in the U. S. Air Force. David graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1956, and began his medical practice in Coalwood, W.Va....Obituary
Mary Hovis (Ellison) 1949 - 2024Mary Kandace Hovis, 75, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born April 29th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Ellison and Gaye McGrady Ellison. Mary was a woman of many passions and talents. She had a deep love for reading and found joy...Obituary
Pastor Jerry Martin 1936 - 2024Pastor Jerry Carroll Martin, 88, of Wayside, W.Va., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke (Va.) Memorial Hospital. Born April 28, 1936, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Garnet Martin (d. 1998) and Lena Martin (d. 2008). Jerry grew up on Unity Road in Athens, W.Va., and...Obituary
Bobby Hicks 2024Bobby Ray Hicks of Bluefield, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. To view full obituary please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com.Obituary
Cpl. Ray Lilly 1933 - 1951After 73 years, Cpl Ray Kirby Lilly will be laid to rest in his beloved mountains of West Virginia. Known as Kirby to his family, he was born on January 19, 1933. The only son of Lake and Cordy Lilly and brother to four sisters, Eva Barker, Norma Hamm, Carol Louise Roland and Patricia Smith. Kirby joined the Army...Obituary
Carol Lusk 1930 - 2024Carol "Lucille" Lusk, 93 of Bluefield, WV passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home. Born May 12, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Starling and Martha Pruitt. Lucille was of the Christian faith and was a member of Greenview United Methodist Church for approximately 75 years. Lucille worked at National Coil,...Obituary
Vivian Comer 2024Vivian Virginia Comer, 89, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. For full obituary, visit www.cravens-shires.comObituary
Mary Choate 1946 - 2024Mary Ellen Choate, 77 of Princeton, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center in Winston Salem, NC. Born June 21, 1946 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bob Krulatz and Sophia Maddow Krulatz. Mary Ellen was a 1964 graduate of Northfork Elkhorn High School and also a graduate of...Obituary
Doris Hamer 1945 - 2024Doris Carol Hamer, age 78 of Tazewell, VA passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Dogwood Crossing in Tazewell, VA. Born October 3, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Claude Honaker and Bessie Thelma Salyers Honaker. Our mother enjoyed a good book, Elvis Christmas music and keeping a grandchild—most of all,...Obituary
James Austin 2024James Rudy Austin departed this life on May 5, 2024. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, sharing a birthday with his mother and his great aunt. He is survived by his beloved wife and life partner, Betty; his children, James Andrew Austin, Edward Scott Austin, and Bethany Campbell Austin Murphy; his...Obituary
Chase Miller 1984 - 2024Chase Ryan Miller, 39, went to his heavenly home May 2, 2024. After a long, courageous battle against cancer, Chase won the final victory and found the ultimate healing in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ. Chase was a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a beloved son and brother. Chase graduated...Obituary
Connie Pace 2024Connie Kay Pace, 75, of Princeton, passed away peacefully at her home on May 2, 2024. Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and a friend to many. Born in Point Pleasant, WV, to the late Roy E. Woomer, Sr. and Pauline M. Woomer. She graduated from Point Pleasant High School (head...Obituary
Shirley Farmer 1938 - 2024Shirley Carol Farmer, 86, of Bluefield, WV, passed Friday, April 26, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Claypool Hill, VA. Born January 21, 1938, in Squire, WV, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle Altizer Harrison. Shirley had been a resident of Bluefield, WV since 2010. She was a member of College...Obituary
Jerry Byrd 2024Jerry Lee Byrd, 69, of Bluefield, VA, passed away April 26, 2024 in Roanoke, VA. Born in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late McConley and Dottie Neece Byrd. Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Pocahontas High School and later employed as a coal miner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one...Obituary
Terri Jessup 1968 - 2024Terri Michelle Hines Jessup, 55, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Princeton passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her residence. Born August 15, 1968 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Lance Neil Hines and Betty Jane Porterfield Hines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...Obituary

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