Obituaries in Princeton, WV

Sherry Ann Basham French 61 passed away peacefully at her residence in Princeton on Wednesday November 12 2025. Born January 15 1964 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late William Bryan Basham and Ila Sue Bridges Basham. She was known for her dedication and kindness during her long career hav...

Edward Fast Eddie Chapman Powell 78 passed away at home after a sudden medical event on Thursday December 11 2025. He was born March 4 1947 to the late Walter E. Powell Jr. and Christine Price Powell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce Elaine Williams Powel...

Linda Beasley Mann of Princeton WV was born March 29 1943 passed away November 20 2025 after a hard battle with cancer. A special thank you to some amazing friends and caretakers Paul Chris Lynn Darlene and Wanda. Also sincere appreciation to Mercer Healthcare nursing staff and CNAs Amedisys Hospice...

Henry Jackson "Junebug" Collins Jr. 74 of Bastian VA passed away Thursday December 11 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley WV. Born July 6 1951 in Bluefield WV he was the son of the late Henry Jackson Collins Sr. and Dorothy Beryl Bailey Collins. Henry devoted 33 years of his life to coal mining ...

Ashley Nicole Cordell 36 of Lashmeet passed away on Sunday November 16 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 5 1989 in Princeton she was the daughter of Deborah Cordell Coomes and her husband and stepfather to Ashley Willie Coomes of Lashmeet and the late Daniel Stroupe. In addition to he...

John Lee Eller 43 of Princeton left this earth peacefully as the snow fell quietly on January 25 2026 surrounded by family and friends. John was born May 31 1982 to Jack and Judy Eller at Bluefield Regional Hospital. John was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School in 2000 and completed his educa...

Connie Mae Lester 75 of Rock went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday January 7 2026. Born November 10 1950 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Steve Vernon Hicks and Mary Alice Lucas Hicks. Connie graduated Little French Beauty Academy and went on to own and operate Conn...

With hearts full of love and sorrow our family announces the passing of Christopher David Dillard affectionately known to us as Chris who transitioned on December 26 2025 at the age of 50. Chris was a cherished son brother and uncle and to us he was simply familysteady kind and deeply loved. Chris w...

Hubert Lawrence Hall 95 of Princeton WV passed away on Saturday December 20 2025 at Princeton Health Care Center. Born January 26 1930 in Bluefield he was the son of the late John and Katherine Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jane Looney Hall one daughter Teresa...

Danny Ray Pee Wee Pacitto Jr. 49 of Matoaka passed away on Saturday January 3 2026. Born August 2 1976 in Princeton he was the son of Danny Ray Pacitto and Karen Christine Toodle Pacitto of Matoaka. Pee Wee loved life and loved his family. He never met a stranger but could also be quiet and never ha...

Roy Fredrick Freddy Bowden 69 of Walkertown NC passed away Thursday November 20 2025 at his residence. Born March 23 1956 in Miami Beach FL he was the son of the late William Luther Bowden and Betty French Bowden. Freddy was a 1974 graduate of Princeton High School. While in West Virginia he worked ...

Caudill Wesley Wellman Jr. 87 of Princeton passed away on Monday November 10 2025 at the Ridge Care Assisted Living facility in Princeton WV with his son by his side. Born August 1 1938 in Bluefield WV he was the son of the late Caudill Wesley Wellman Sr. and Mary Slayers Wellman. In addition to his...