Aug 22, 2025

Freddie Vaughn Adkins, age 68, of Bluefield, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord peacefully on August 22, 2025. He was born May 23, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, to the late Claude and Cora Lee (Lambert) Adkins. Freddie was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, whose kindness and love for life touched everyone...

Aug 19, 2025

Joan H. Lusk, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born February 6, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Nora Bennett, and is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lusk Jr.

She is survived by her two sisters, Dathern Williams and Janie Thomas; daughter Misty Via and husband...

Aug 17, 2025

William McGowan Banks, 74 of Princeton, WV passed away at his home Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born August 5, 1951, he was a son of the late William McGowan Banks Sr. and Mary Goldsmith Banks. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Banks. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving...

Aug 14, 2025

James "Jimmy" Mainard Meachum, aged 48, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1977, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to David H. Meachum and Sharon K. Meachum (Hale). James remained a local his entire life. He was one of three brothers, who were always causing mischief when they were...

Aug 11, 2025

Chad Robert Blevins, age 40, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on August 11, 2025.

He was born on January 14, 1985, in Bluefield, West Virginia as the second son of Charles and Candy Blevins. Chad from an early age with his brother, Chris Blevins, discovered a love for the arts. He found his imagination to create...

Aug 8, 2025

Dallas Clayton Miller passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025. He was born November 17, 1945, in Montcalm, West Virginia, to the late Clayton and Ruby (Hall) Miller. After graduating from Montcalm High School, Dallas worked his way through Bluefield College. He was recruited to work at IBM. In 1966, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he...

Jul 27, 2025

Diane Akers Tibbs, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 27, 2025. She was born July 30, 1943, to the late Herman and Ruby Akers. Diane was very devoted to her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and neighbor. She was also a dedicated English and Spanish teacher for...

Jul 25, 2025

Jerry W. Smith, aged 76, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Piedmont, WV. He was the son of the late Chester and Helen Smith.

Jerry proudly served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad for 28 years. He loved...

Jul 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Lynn Austin Vien, 85, announce her passing on July 16, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving children, Heidi Lynn Vien Crawford, Robert Keith Vien, Andrea Lee Vien, Claire Denise Vien, and sons-in-law James McKeivier and Phillip Crawford. She was preceded in death by her parents Sumpter Hewson Austin...

Jul 6, 2025

Mark Wayne Jones, 65 of Crumpler, WV passed away July 6, 2025. Born December 20, 1959 he was a son of Opal Jane Jones (Simmons) and the late Buddy Wesley Jones Sr. He worked around the mines for many years. Mark enjoyed tinkering with many different things and was very good at all of them. He especially enjoyed restoring...