Michael Ray Ratliff
May 26, 2026
Captain Michael Ray Ratliff passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and loved ones at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va after a courageous battle with liver cancer and a sudden infection that he could not overcome. His passing has left a tremendous void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Michael was raised in Premier, West Virginia,...
Sylvia Rae Spooner
May 22, 2026
Sylvia Rae Spooner, 74, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on May 22, 2026.
She was born on November 10, 1951, in Westminster, Colorado to Gustave and Emma Beckner. Growing up, she made beautiful memories visiting her many aunts and uncles, and her favorite niece Laura. She had a close bond with her older...
Cora Lee Lambert Adkins
May 18, 2026
Cora Lee Lambert Adkins 84 of Bluefield, WV passed away May 18, 2026 at her home. Born April 5, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Jessie Elander Lambert and Annie Bell Jones Lambert. Cora was a homemaker and spent the majority of her life taking care of her family. Cora loved to go shopping and every time she...
David Lee Hartwell
May 17, 2026
David Lee Hartwell, 77 of Princeton, WV passed away Sunday May 17, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Princeton, WV. Born November3, 1948 he was a son of the late Vernie C. Hartwell and Annie Jane (Kirk) Hartwell.
David enjoyed his career of truck driving, traveling the USA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death two of his four...
John Kirby "Johnnie" Walker
May 11, 2026
John “Johnnie” Walker, Jr., 52 passed away at his home May 11, 2026. Born September 3, 1973, he resided in Princeton and had a great passion for cooking and music. His heart belonged to his beloved canine companion, Badger. John and Bager would spend hours outside together playing frisbee.
John is preceded in death by his grandparents Joe and Freddie “June”...
Della Sue Campbell
May 10, 2026
Della Sue Campbell, 66, of Lucoma, NC passed away on May 10, 2026 in Wilson, NC. She was born on November 17, 1959 in Mullens, WV to the late Bernard R. Campbell Sr. and Lorene "Betty" Davidson Campbell. Della was a graduate of Mullens High School, class of 1977 where she served as Valedictorian. She later attended Concord College, graduating...
Terry Lynn Sisk
May 8, 2026
Terry Lynn Sisk, age 73, of Cool Ridge, WV, passed away May 8, 2026. He was born October 9, 1951, in Bud, WV to the late Dewey Sisk and Pansy Hylton Sisk. Terry graduated from high school and went to college. He became a coal truck driver and was employed with Duster Trucking for many years. He shared his passion...
Barbara Anderson
May 8, 2026
Barbara Bell Anderson, formerly of Princeton, WV passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. Her husband, Everett Gilbert Anderson and other family members were at her side. Barbara was born May 2, 1939 in Arista, WV and moved to Princeton as a young child. She lived the majority of her life in Princeton, before moving to an assisted living facility...
Patricia Putiyon
May 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patricia Mitchell Putiyon
Patricia Putiyon, age 80, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on July 6, 1945, in Hemphill, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Mary Shoemaker Mitchell and Matt H. Mitchell. Patricia was a woman of immense warmth and creativity. She spent countless hours crafting beautiful quilt...
William Ray Hatcher
Apr 15, 2026
William Ray Hatcher, 91 of Bluefield, WV passed away April 15, 2026 at his home. Born September 25, 1934 he was a son of the late William and Blanche Hatcher. William served in the United States Marine Corp and was very proud to have served his country. William enjoyed trucking, running dozers, farming, attending old antique car shows and sharp...