He attended West Virginia University and returned to school later in life to earn his Regina Jo Hess, 56 of Princeton died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence. Born February 1, 1948 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late John Vernon Arrington and Dorothy Edna White Arrington. He was preceded in death by his father and siblings, Ralph West and Sharon Renae West. Joe was a graduate of Princeton High School and Concord University. The Honorable Thomas Michael "Mike" Porter, 69, of 238 Maple Acres Road (Glenwood Park) in Princeton died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. She was a retired seamstress at Maidenform, Inc. in Princeton and a former President of the International Ladies Garment Worker's Fredrick Charles "Papa" Showalter, 68, of Princeton died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence. To follow Harold's story, enter your email. A Celebration of Elese's Life will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. Liz was an active member in many community organizations, including support for her daughters' various school groups and PTAs. She is survived by husband James ("Jim"), daughters Toni Takarsh (Jeff) and Carrie Maiya (Girish), and grandsons Carter Takarsh, Vir Maiya, and Max Maiya. Born October 14, 1935 in Alpoca, WV she was the daughter of the late Leodis Neal and Exie Mae Wynn Neal. He was an avid sports fan of all types of sports but especially he loved watching the Pittsburgh and WVU teams. Founded in 1930, our locally owned independent funeral home has been striving to meet the needs of area families, from our early days on Thorn Street to Mercer Street and our current location on the Athens Road. He enjoyed working with electronics, talking politics, Geneva Ruth Osborne Nicewonder, a resident of Beckley and formerly of Princeton, West Virginia, died on December 20, 2018, at Harper Mills in Beckley, West Virginia. Ralph spent his early years in Mason County, WV before moving to Tazewell, VA in 1946. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Corinne Bonneau Legere, 92, of Princeton, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Glenwood Park Retirement Home. 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. Born September 25, 1924 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Margaret Virginia Trail. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? In addition to his parents one brother, Russell Wade, preceded him in death. He is Fred Lee Allen, 65, of Maybeury died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Golden Harvest Health Care in Welch. In Michael D. Maskello, 69, of Princeton succumbed to his illness on August 16, 2020. (40 years old). She was a member of David Michael Shumate, 46, of Princeton died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. She is James Edward Showalter, 73, of Bluefield died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Evelena was a retired owner operator and driver for over 40 years for A.B. For numerous years, Rowena Miano "Row" Harman, 69, of White Sulphur Springs, WV, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 1:15 PM surrounded by her beloved family and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three Tanya Denise Sage, 41, of Princeton died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Thomas and Ida Noble Thomas. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Loretta worked in custodial services for the Mercer County Board of Education for 35 years. Born on November 2, 1992 in Bluefield, West Virginia he was the son of the late Faye Redd. One of seven children, Opal Maurine Collins was born in Draper, NC on September 3, 1927. Survivors include herchildren Michelle Akers (Charles), Heather Brinkley. She was a graduate of West Virginia Business College in Bluefield, WV. Obituary Seaver Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Princeton Obituary Harold "Butch" Boyd Wolfe, Jr., 75 of Athens, WV died Monday, August 31, 2020, at Princeton Community. Search Princeton obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. He spent much time in and around his garage working on his vehicles, especially spending time working on his drag racing mustang. BornNovember 17, 1952, in Princeton,he was the son of the Dorothy Mae Fulcher Wade, 86, formerly of Princeton WV passed away on 01/07/2023 at Roanoke Memorial with her family by her side. Betty Carroll (nee) Jackson Davis, 93, of Bluefield, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Joyce Patton, 86, of Princeton died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Princeton Health Care. Kathy was born and raised in Princeton, WV. Born June 24, 1948, in Bud, WV, he was the son of the late Charles and Hilda Shrewsbury Ross. Kenneth worked as a salesperson in the Automotive Retail industry. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a salesman John Dayton "Jack" Miller, 82 of Princeton died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Mary Heath Private Care Home in Camp Creek. Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. Odessa formerly worked at Jennings Skating Rink in Princeton. Corinne retired after 25 years of teaching from Mercer County Schools, last teaching at Lashmeet-Matoaka Elementary School. He was a member of the U.M.W.A and a former Mandy Lynn Smart, 41, of Kensington Ct. in Princeton formerly of Giles County, VA died Friday, August 2, 2019, at her residence. Thomas was a decorated veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II in the 82nd Airborne Division. 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. Rebecca was a graduate of Princeton High School and Bluefield State College. Harold was a retired framer in the construction business and had been a resident of Bluefield since 2017 moving here from Fairburn, GA. When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. 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 March 25, 1936 in McComas, WV he was the son of the late Dock Eggleston and Amanda Preston Eggleston. He was also a big supporter of various community events and fundraisers, giving of his time and money to help improve the quality of life in his community. Virginia Lorene Smith, 72 of Rock, WV died Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence. Thom was raised and Brenda Jane Thompson, 73, of Princeton, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence. All Rights Reserved. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Florence Thelma Alice Taylor Smith, 84, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Dennis' passion in high school was track and Mr. Freddie Edward Rhodes, 80, of Bluefield, WV died on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness. Born February 19, 1955 at Mercer Memorial Hospital in Princeton WV to the late George Byrd Sr and Gladys Sue Olivine Landreth, 91, of Princetondied peacefully on Saturday January 28, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital. Before retirement James worked in coal for U.S. Steel and was the Foreman at Gary #14 in McDowell County. Born in Princeton October 27, 1940 he was the son of the late Roba C. Belcher, Sr. and Della Mae Green Belcher. She was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Beth Haga. He was a retired Construction Supervisor with Ephesians 4-2: "Be completely humble and gentle: Be patient, bearing with another in love." Online condolences may be made by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Erma was a bookkeeper most of her life. Dennis Jerome Walls was born September 6, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan to Katherine (Walls) Palmer and the late Tommy Newsome. Our Calendar | She was born on October 31, 1922 in Welch, West Virginia; the daughter of Pasquale and Concetta Polito Quattrone. Born December 18, 1986 in Logan, WV he was the son of Elsie Rutledge of Princeton and the late David Rutledge, Sr. She was a native of Mercer County, born and raised in Green Valley on her family's dairy farm, Clover Dew Dairy. Rebecca Louise Harvey, 71, of Princeton died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her residence. Born December 16, 1951 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Mildred Godbey Starcher. 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. Liz was preceded in death by her mother Gizella "Giz" Sophia Gall and father Ignatz "Iggy" Andrew Gall. Born in Princeton December 26, 1961 she was the daughter of the late James E. "Big Jim" and Clara Louise Thomas Belcher. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. He retired at 65 from Orders Construction Company of St. Albans and was a member of The United Steelworkers of America. Willard loved playing music, Teddy Jack Skeens, 79, of Princeton died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born June 22, 1940 in Princeton he was the son of the late John G. Waldron and Pansy Skeens Waldron. Verneta was a retired seamstress with Maidenform, Inc. in Princeton and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. John Edward Kizer, 26, of Cool Ridge, WV, died Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Crab Orchard. Plan Ahead | In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Pauline Eva Mayhew, 92, of Lewisburg, formerly of Princeton, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg. She was a homemaker and an avid doll collector. She was a loving mother to two wonderful boys. Mary formerly owned and operated the M&M Grocery with her daughter Melissa and was manager of the Omelet Shop. For full obituary and service information please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Born April 21, 1947 in Odd, WV she was the daughter of the late Charles Stewart and Edna Hogston. She is preceded in death by her Frances Mae O'Dell, 92, of Princeton died Friday, June 19, 2020 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV. Jonathan was formerly employed at Roy's Lawn Service. Born November 11, 1936 in Athens she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Oxley and Sallie Bolin Oxley. Born January 28, 1928 in Aracoma, WV she was the daughter of the late Louis Roncaglione and Hazel Burgess Roncaglione. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. He was a 2012 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley where he played baseball and basketball. Born May 16, 1956 in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late Bill White and Evelyn Mills McKinney. David was a graduate of Mullens High School. Jack retired from the Celanese Corporation in Pearisburg after 20 years of service. Born March 3, 1960, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late William Jefferson "Willie" Reece and June Marie Webb Reece. Born July 27, 1934 in Welch, WV he was the son of the late Dennie Noe and Hazel Love Noe. Born April 13, 1942 in Guyan, WV he was the son of the late Van Buren Walker, Sr. and Pearl Morgan Walker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kimberly William Darrell White, 62, of Princeton died Sunday, May 13, 2019 at his residence. A.J. Darrell loved working in his workshop and Sarah Elizabeth Pettrey, 70, of Hardy, VA, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her residence. Mary was an active member of the Pentecostal Revival Center in Princeton when her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stanley Wade in May 2022; parents, Claude and Lura (Wall) Fulcher; parents-in-love, Kyle and Flora (Blankenship) Wade; sisters-in-love: Hazel Wade Pollard, Lena Wade Basham, Mildred Wade Haywood, and Aretta Wade Mitchell; brothers-in-love: Gene Wade, Warren Lee Wade, James Pollard, Cecil Mitchell, Clyde Dorothy Mae Fulcher Wade, 86, formerly of Princeton WV passed away on 01/07/2023 at Roanoke Memorial with her family by her side. He was employed in the Information-Technology Department of American Airlines in Charlotte and previously worked in the same field for Evelena Gore White, 82, of Princeton died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born May 16, 1937 in Mercer County, WV she was the daughter of the late Charles Grant Gore and Leotie Pettry Gore. He was an avid sports fan, especially for Big Creek High School, Concord University and WVU. Buster formerly worked as a mobile home mover and transporter. Once back stateside, she took a teaching job in Denver, CO. Liz, then, decided to pursue a master's degree in math education, which brought her to the University of Connecticut. He graduated from Princeton High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. Born July 7, 1957 in Bluefield he was the son of the late Rosevelt and Louie Mae "Pinky" Anderson Patterson. Aderrius was a 2012 graduate of Graham High School in Bluefield, VA, and attended School at Fred Moody Canaday, Jr., 89, of Princeton, formerly of Dunbar, WV died Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his residence. Once married, Liz and Jim settled in Princeton (Jim's hometown). She was retired from the maintenance department at Princeton Community Hospital and formerly worked at Maidenform, Inc. in Princeton. For full obituary please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com. To follow Elizabeth's story, enter your email. 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. She was preceded in death by sister, Keri "Bug" Hinds; maternal grandparents, Lillie and James Murphy; and paternal grandfather, Taylor Smith. He was a graduate of Athens High School and earned his Billy Joe Southern, Sr., 42 of Hiddenite, NC died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. Sarah was an active lifelong member of Princeton Presbyterian Church, volunteered as a foster grandparent for The Kid Connection and spent several years Alfred Lawrence "A.J." Marvin was a retired Fire Chief with the Princeton Fire Department with thirty years service. We are available 24 hours a day. She was retired from Juanita Laverne Lilly White, 88, of Princeton died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. She attended Lerona United Methodist Church and was a longtime Carl Yeilding Reed, 93, of Pineville, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one sister, Veronia Spriggs. She was an Robert Alexander Redd, 27, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying and respecting all wildlife. Growing up Mary Sue Smith, 75, of Princeton went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Born January 20, 1944 in Princewick, WV she was the daughter of the late John Bonham and Hazel Kinkaid. Susie formerly worked in Travel Management and was a graduate of Concord University. Born July 15, 1930, in Lowe, WV, he was the son of the late Carl Lee Jenkins and Earnie Rinehart Jenkins. She was a graduate of Sophia High School and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Odessa May Martin, 85, of Princeton Health Care Center, a former resident of Peterstown, died at her residence on Wednesday, July, 24, 2019. Additional Frederick Jackson "Jack" Coon, 95 of Princeton departed this earthly world with grace to join his devoted wife, caring family, and wonderful friends in Heaven on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Princeton. It is a time to share memories, receive condolences and say goodbye. Born March 16, 1932 in Gary he was the son of William G. Spicer and Mamie Robinson Spicer. She will be sadly missed by all. Born November 28, 1962, in Princeton, to the late Ellis and Molly Kirby. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Marie Mullins Rowe; four daughters, Teresa Rowe, Tina Marie Rowe and McKinley Worthington, 67, of Rock, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Fink; son, Michael Todd Dye; and one brother and sister. Born July 10, 1961 in Princeton she was the daughter of Roberta Gore of Bluefield and the late Charles Hayes. Obituaries | Born in Spring Creek, WV, on April 14, 1924, Jean was the daughter of the late Drs. In keeping with Harold's wishes, he will be cremated and no formal services will be conducted. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one Jackie Bird "Jack" Oxley, 91, of Princeton died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Richard formerly worked in explosives in Washington State and in the construction business upon his return to this area. Rich Creek, Virginia. Born June 9, 1962 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Jennings Williams, Jr. and Nora Coburn Williams. Harold was born October 2, 1966 in Princeton, WV. She was a retired Principal at the Anthony Correctional Center in White Sulphur Springs. Gail Eugene "Radio Man" Cullop, 81, of Beaver, WV, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 19, 1945, in Princeton. Survivors include two children, Yvonne Kinser and Kyle Kinser both of Florida; one brother, Ronnie Kinser of Oceana, Dennie Clark, 68, of Coal City, WV, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Harry was a faithful member of Silver Springs Baptist Church. A U.S. Army veteran, he retired from GTE with twenty eight years of service. Sarah was a retired hairdresser and a 1967 graduate of Princeton High School. Born February 24, 1951 in Greenville, WV she was the daughter of the late Robert Frederick Pitzer, Sr. and Allie Marie Pitzer. Born in Princeton on August 25, 1959, he was the son of the late Maitland "Jughead" and Elizabeth Hansbarger "Betty" Warren. Prior to moving to Knoxville, TN, in the spring of 2018, Florence had been a long-time resident of Princeton, WV where she and husband Ray Sarles lived for 54 Carol Louise Whitacre, 80, of Princeton died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Maples in Bluefield. Born August 2, 1921 in Hanover, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl Frederick Struif and Ena Klinker Struif. Barron was a graduate of Princeton High School and was known for his excellent mechanical Timothy D. "Pussle", 37, of Beckley departed this world and gained his Heavenly wings on January 11, 2020 with his family by his side. Evelyn was a homemaker and a member and Sunday school teacher at Rogers Street Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Kessler; brother, Kenny Williams; and sisters, Liz Shuck and Julia Williams. She loved to camp, fish and spend time with her family. John's field was carpentry, but he was a jack of all trades. "Doc" Peters and Eva P. (Maness) Peters. Survivors include one sister, Debbie Shumate of Athens; and stepfather, Larry Shumate of Donna Marie Blankenship, 59, of Princeton died Friday, March 13, 2020 at Glenwood Retirement Village. He was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church in Tazewell, VA. Afterwards, Liz was employed by Mercer County Public Schools for over two decades. He worked long wall for CONSOL Coal Co. Itmann mine and retired as a heavy equipment operator for Pounding Mill Quarry. After teaching in elementary schools in southern West Virginia for several years, she moved to Born in Nettie, WV, on November 21, 1923, Dr. Oscar Jerrell "Jerry" Bailes was the son of the late Worth and Anna (Rock) Bailes. She is survived by her husband, Earl J. Vickie Ann Bouvier, 69, of Princeton died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Charles R. and Lillie O. Holliday. She attended Lerona United Methodist Church and was a longtime Richard Scott "Rick" Shrader, 71 of Princeton, WV gained his wings on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He enjoyed everything from working in the yard and on various building projects to relaxing with a good movie or listening to music. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired coal miner, and former Deputy Sheriff in McDowell County. Judy retired from Belk in Bluefield where she worked in the Human Resource department. Dennie was a disabled coal miner and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. At the time of Thom's passing he was in the hearts of those he loved the most. A graduate of Concord College, Fred was for many years the owner of Williams Cycle Shop in Princeton. He served for four and a half years, the last eight months of which were arguably Ernestine Wiley Smith, 100, formerly of Princeton, WV died peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Online condolence may be made by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com. He was a Korean War Veteran. Sheikela was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and worked in the restaurant business. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of First Christian Church in Bluefield and had worked as a Sales Clerk at Kresge's. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Before retirement, Lena worked as a receptionist at Dr. Erma Lee Candler Childers, 87, of Princeton died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 3, 1976 in Princeton he was the son of Jimmy Lee Kanode, Jr. and the late Daphine Kanode. Wilma was a supervisor in the laundry department of Princeton Community Hospital and formerly a stockroom manager at Evelyn June Stinson, 90, of Princeton died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Princeton Health Care Center. Frank is survived by his wife, Angela Lynn Brown, daughters Laura Williams and Angellica James Jimmy Edward Harry Jr., of Rich Creek, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Salem Virginia Veterans Hospital. Others left to cherish his memory are his siblings Charles "Matt" Wolfe and wife Shannon and their children; Jessica Wolfe Goins and her children Bentley and Gemma; a special uncle John Wolfe; special friends Gary Hamm, Dr. Ron Billips, Dr. Todd Smith; his legal assistants Tyler Myers and Laurie Greiert, and a host of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. She was a 1943 graduate of Princeton High School and attended Concord College. Rachel went home at approximately5:00 AMon October 3, 2018. 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. He enjoyed his fur babies until he could no longer take care of them.