One of seven children, Opal Maurine Collins was born in Draper, NC on September 3, 1927. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold C. Farley and her second Paul Fortuna, Jr. 77, of Princeton died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born November 17, 1947 in Princeton he was the son of the late Harold Jessie Bowden and Clara Helen Mitchell Bowden. Born November 28, 1962, in Princeton, to the late Ellis and Molly Kirby. Kathy was born and raised in Princeton, WV. Frances loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born, February 11, 1952, in Welch, he was the son of the late Richard and Edna Blankenship. Born October 30, 1947 in War, WV he was the son of the late Harry E. Gates and Anice Oxley Gates. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Kidwell and Clark Kidwell; two sisters, Rhonda and Elizabeth; and stepson, Jeffrey Johnson, Jr. Gary was born July 31, 1952 in. Born April 27, 1943 in Vivian, WV he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Legato Fortuna. In addition to his father, he is survived by his companion, Nicole Bailey and her children, Brianna Bailey and Logan Howard; two half-sisters, Melissa James Henry Munsey, Jr., 56, of Princeton, died Monday, August 17, 2020. Row was born in Welch, WV, March 24, 1950 to the late Charlie and Wilma Kennedy Miano. Born September 8, 1948 in Kopperston, WV, he was the son of the late James Russell Hall. In addition to her parents one brother, Robert L. Miller, Pearl Elizabeth Fortner, 94, of Princeton, passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. Survivors include herchildren Michelle Akers (Charles), Heather Brinkley. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Sandra; daughter Michele Bailey; grandchildren, Mackenzey, Jett, and Lincoln; brother, Steve and wife Lynn; sister Debbie; brother-in-law, Bobby Christian; and his faithful canine companion and best buddy, Rosco. Sonny was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War and was a retired truck driver. Born in Lowton, OK June 27, 1935 he was the son of Robert and Gladys Ray. For assistance, please call us at (304) 425-8131. He is survived by one son James E. (Jim) Thomas II and Raymond Hampton Clark, Sr., 87, of Princeton died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. While growing up in Mercer County, Elese was adored by her parents, friends, and neighbors. Funerals & Obituaries. Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. He was a member of several organizations while his health permitted including V.F.W Post # 3065 in Baltimore Maryland, Vietnam Veterans of America, Post #451 and James Jimmy Edward Harry Jr., of Rich Creek, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Salem Virginia Veterans Hospital. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Chapel in Princeton, a member of the Lois June Faulkner Harloe, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 at her home in Fairfax, Virginia. Born July 26, 1930 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Albert Henry Holdren and Nancy Holdren. She was surrounded by her family who adored her. He was a gentle independent soul, who loved painting, air brushing, gardening, shopping, eating, and cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Lawrence Dewey Cleek; and her second husband Elbert Oxley; two brothers, Quincy Pearl Riggs, 76, of Princeton died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her residence. Brenda retired as a sales associate from Wal-Mart and was of the Baptist faith. Frank is survived by his wife, Angela Lynn Brown, daughters Laura Williams and Angellica Shanholtzer, son Nathan Brown and stepdaughter Laura Lanham. Born May 8, 1951, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Phil Henry Fry and Hattie Alpha Bonham Fry. She was a Princeton Community Hospital Benny Bryant "B.J." Born July 27, 1934 in Welch, WV he was the son of the late Dennie Noe and Hazel Love Noe. To plant a tree in memory of Harold Boyd Wolfe III, please visit. Born December 23, 1931, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie Candler. He was born on January 22nd, 1929 in Princeton WV. Born June 6, 1936 in Lerona she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Eva Caldwell. Mary formerly worked for her husband's business Whittaker's Jewelry in Princeton and also formerly worked at Maidenform in Princeton. He graduated from Princeton High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. Susie formerly worked in Travel Management and was a graduate of Concord University. He is survived by his father, Timothy J. Cordle; mother, Shelby Mullins; siblings, Sheila Phillips and husband Billy, James Danese Elizabeth Barton, 89, of Princeton died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. An independent spirit from birth, she packed a bag at age 19 and set off on her own. Doris Lee Bradley, 76, of Princeton died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence. Margaret was a graduate of Bluefield High School and West Virginia Business College. She graduated from Boone High Paul Michael Kizer, 29, of Shady Spring, WV, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Beckley. "R.C." In addition to his parents, he was Mary Ellen Hand Whittaker, 86, of Princeton died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born March 17, 1933 in Helen, WV she was the daughter of the late J. E. Hand and Anna Jane Neely Hand. She was a retired Financial Planner for HEW Federal Credit Union in Washington, DC with twenty years Sybil Ann Thomas, 84, of Princeton Health Care in Princeton, WV passed away March 4, 2020. Morris graduated from Pineville High School. 8. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Sylvia Rosalie Patterson-Shipp entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 following a short illness at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one sister, Veronia Spriggs. In addition to his beloved parents, he was preceded in everlasting life by One Grand Daughter: Celia Arguello Four Brothers: Daniel Byrd, George Byrd JR, Luther Byrd (peewee) One Sister: Brenda Price He leaves to cherish his memory: Five Children: Ivy Byrd, Anna Byrd, Paula and Manuel Roy Levi Byrd, 67 departed this life February 5,2023 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Alice was born on February 10, 1935 in Princeton, WV. Dorothy Wade Roanoke VA. Dorothy Mae Fulcher Wade, 86, formerly of Princeton WV passed away on 01/07/2023 at Roanoke Memorial with her family by her side. Contact Born June 23, 1933 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Carl Bish and Edith Mullens Bish. She was a well-earned, honored member of the Madge M. "Susie" Arrington, 72, of Princeton died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Glenwood Park Retirement Village in Princeton. 304-425-2282 In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Della Mae Thomas Pitzer and his second wife, Georgia Pitzer; two sons, Thomas Eugene "4x4" Pitzer and Taken much too soon from a family that loved her dearly. Ms. Davis was born in Princeton, the daughter of Wilbert Charles and Rhoda Brown Jackson. Born June 9, 1962 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Jennings Williams, Jr. and Nora Coburn Williams. For full obituary please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Before retirement Teddy worked as a cook, bartender in local establishments and worked as a driver for the Commission on Aging. She was born September 8, 1946 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Russell and Gladys Patterson. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jessica Louise Harden Jones Smith of Princeton, West Virginia, who passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 40, leaving to mourn family and friends. Born August 14, 1928 in Coaldan, VA she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Lowe, Sr. and Virginia Ethel Lowe. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? She had defeated the cancer but succumbed to other complications. Johnny was a retired disabled coal miner having worked for CONSOL Coal Company in their Turkey Gap operation. was well known for his excellent masonry skills and was the retired owner/operator of Belcher Masonry. Born November 5, 1946 in Princeton he was the son of the late John Hugh Bridges and Lula Rose Woodyard Bridges. She will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by husband James ("Jim"), daughters Toni Takarsh (Jeff) and Carrie Maiya (Girish), and grandsons Carter Takarsh, Vir Maiya, and Max Maiya. He was preceded in death by his parents Bruce Wirt Thomas & Stella Pauline (Bailey) Thomas; also by his wife of 57 years Marjorie Dorton Thomas, and wife of 8 years Charlotte Easton Thomas. Before retirement James worked in coal for U.S. Steel and was the Foreman at Gary #14 in McDowell County. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Born in Princeton October 27, 1940 he was the son of the late Roba C. Belcher, Sr. and Della Mae Green Belcher. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Patteson and Exie Vene Gore Patteson. Munsey was a former carpenter and a member of the Princeton Praise and Worship Center. Born July 28, 1978 in Bluefield she was the daughter of Paul E. Sage and Pamela Bailey Sage of Bluefield. He was born in Princeton on December 30, 1932, the son of Fred A. Williams and Reba Smith Williams. Obituary Seaver Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Princeton Obituary Jo Ann Lou Knopp Conley, 93, of Charleston, WV, passed away on February 21, 2023. It is a time to share memories, receive condolences and say goodbye. Darrell loved working in his workshop and Sarah Elizabeth Pettrey, 70, of Hardy, VA, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her residence. A funeral service was held on Friday, March 3rd 2023 at 1:00 PM at the same location. Born June 25, 1926 in Pocahontas, VA she was the daughter of the late George Thomas Gentry and Lida Pennington Gentry. Erma was a bookkeeper most of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ennis and husband George; son, Joseph Dye III and wife Rodney Dale "Rocky" Kinser, 57, of Matoaka, formerly of Matheny, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Glenwood Park Retirement Village in Princeton. Harold was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School, Concord Janet White Winfrey, 88, of Christiansburg VA, formerly of Princeton, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022 at her daughter's home in Christiansburg surrounded by her loving family. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister, Vicki Teel; George Richard Martin, 82, of Speedway died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his residence. Elese was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 14, 2020. Contact. Born November 11, 1936 in Athens she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Oxley and Sallie Bolin Oxley. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in Peterstown, WV and Rich Creek, VA most of her life. BornNovember 17, 1952, in Princeton,he was the son of the lateLuther Eugene Bowles and Pearl Bowles of Oceana. Donna was a member of the Princeton Praise and Worship Center, and owned Blankenship Cleaning Services. Buster formerly worked as a mobile home mover and transporter. Rebecca was a graduate of Princeton High School and Bluefield State College. Born in Wood Bay, WV, April 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Quincy and Beatrice Stone Polk. James "Jimmy" Harry Jr. Billy was a retired Sergeant in the US Army, and volunteer for the Veterans Center and P.O.W. Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. Born, March 22, 1965, in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of Morris Jackson Blankenship, 71, of Willowton Road, Princeton, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at WVU-PCH in Princeton. Born in Princeton February 8, 1956 he was the son of the late Mary Alice Lucas Hicks and Steve Hicks, Sr. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying and respecting all wildlife. Gail was the retired owner and operator of E.C. She was a graduate of Park Central High School. Danny was retired from Sage Custom Machine Shop with twenty-eight years service. Troy Lee Jenkins, 89, of Beckley died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. There he met and married Margaret Pruett in 1949 and Patricia Ann Oxley Byrnside, 83, of Rowlett, TX formerly of Athens, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020 At Murray Senior Care Home in Sachse, TX. Order by 3:00PMThe day before. Born July 16, 1989 in South Charleston, WV, he was the son of Dawn Matherly of Calera, AL and the late Henry Paul Kizer. Jeffray Alan Kidwell, 58, of Lashmeet died Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence. Roselawn Funeral Home 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740 Immediate Need Full Website Roselawn Funeral Home 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740 Phone Number (304) 425-8103 Beautiful, peaceful and staff are very kind and compassionate Chastity - September '20 gimme fonts Born October 29, 1934 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late George D. Anderson and Mary Depan Anderson. Born November 21, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Sue Ally and Frank Jones. He loved taking care of his many animals, providing a great life for them all over the years. Harold Boyd Wolfe, III 55, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday January 26, 2022 following a brief illness. Paul was a 2007 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley. She was a 1953 graduate of Peterstown High School and a John Marvin Hyatt, 90, of Princeton died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Skip to content. Of Princeton, died peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born June 24, 1948, in Bud, WV, he was the son of the late Charles and Hilda Shrewsbury Ross. She is survived by : her parents, William David Jones (Sharon) of Athens and Delma Sue Harden; the father of her children Roy Lee Smith of Princeton; her children, Jacob of Princeton, Joshua Smith of Princeton and Farrah Smith of Princeton; her grandparents, Virgil Harden of McComas and Mildred Harden of Princeton; and her parents-in-law, Roy and Kathy Sparks.