Betty G. Sheets

Jun 20, 2026

Betty Gay Stowers Sheets, age 80, of Bastian, VA passed away at her home on Saturday June 20, 2026. Born January 6, 1946 in Clear Fork, VA and raised in Bland County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Bernard Stowers and Stella Bea Pruitt Stowers. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by two...

David "Randy" Cannady

Jun 18, 2026

David Randall “Randy” Cannady, 75, of Elkhorn, West Virginia, passed away on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and dearest friends. Randy was a joyful, light-hearted spirit who carried a quick wit and a lifelong, kid-like sense of wonder wherever he went.

For nearly 40 years, Randy’s true passion was flying radio-controlled aircraft. As a longtime, devoted...

Michael O. Jones

Jun 11, 2026

Michael "Mike" Jones 58 of Bluefield, WV passed away June 11, 2026, in Roanoke VA. Born January 22, 1968,8 he was a son of the late James Calvin Jones and Frances Billings Jones. Mike was known for being an excellent mechanic. He loved old cars and working on them to fix them up. He and his wife, Barbara, loved going...

Glennys Charlene Davis

Jun 3, 2026

The world grew a little quieter on June 3, 2026, when Glennys Davis ("Ma Ma") left us, to enter her heavenly home after a life defined by love, generosity, and the kind of presence that made others feel at home. A devoted Christian woman, she lived her faith, daily, and now rests in the presence of her Savior, reunited with...

James Welker

Jun 2, 2026

James “Jim” Welker, of O’Fallon, Illinois, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at the Liberty Village Medical Center in Maryville, Illinois. Jim was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Anna (nee Vasilovic) and Harry L. Welker. Jim always valued work, and at the age of 9 he began his first of many jobs when he became a newspaper delivery boy, operating...

Brian "Pops" Young

May 29, 2026

Brian “Pops” Young, 63 of Princeton, WV passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at Hubbard’s Hospice House in Charleston, WV after fighting a long hard battle. He was Born March 23, 1963, in Columbus, OH. Brian had a history of working transportation for Door Dash and security where he met the love of his life, Mendi. He was recently...

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...