Obituaries in Princeton, WV

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...

Betty Jean Gillespie 90 formerly of Highland Avenue Princeton WV went home to be with the Lord on November 11 2025. She passed peacefully in her home in Spotsylvania VA. Betty was born on December 28 1934 in Coalwood WV. She worked in management at multiple businesses and department stores over the ...

Carolyn Sue Sherwood 74 of Princeton passed away on Wednesday November 12 2025 at Nelsons Personal Care Home in Princeton. Born December 18 1950 in Bluefield WV she was the daughter of the late Jerry Kyle Caldwell and Margaret Anne Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he...

James Arnold Roland age 68 of Princeton West Virginia passed away on January 3 2025 in Princeton. He was born on May 6 1957 in Bluefield West Virginia and lived a life rooted deeply in family loyalty and quiet dedication. James was preceded in death by his father James Preston Roland and his beloved...

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...

Thomas Edward Tom Stanton 73 passed away suddenly on Sunday December 14 2025 at Wythe County Hospital in Wytheville VA. Born December 6 1952 in Bluefield WV he was the son of the late Sue Lee Frankie Frankenfield and Earl James Frankenfield Sr. Tom was a graduate of Bluefield High School. He then we...

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 ...

Maxine Howerton Rhinehart 97 of Spring Hill FL formerly of Princeton passed away Friday November 28 2025 in Spring Hill. Born June 30 1928 in Lamar WV she was the daughter of the late Fred Howerton and Ethel Shrewsbury Howerton. Maxine retired after 29 years of service as an LPN for the State of Mar...

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...

Amy Beth Compton Redden 37 of Rock Hill SC formerly of Bluefield WV passed away and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday November 15 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born in Bluefield WV on August 9 1988 to Jerry Compton Sr. and Becky Compton. Amy was a 2006 gra...

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...

Douglas Eugene Brinkley 68 of Princeton passed away on Friday November 14 2025 at The Maples in Bluefield WV. Born October 3 1957 in Princeton he was the son of the late Paul Dayton Brinkley and Mary Vivian Long. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Gay Brinkley one...