Obituaries in Princeton, WV

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...

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 ...

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...

Pansy Jane Traylor 92 of Speedway WV passed away and gained her heavenly wings on Sunday October 26 2025 at her residence. Born February 27 1933 in Knoxville TN she was the daughter of the late Benjamin B. Donaldson Sr. and Gladys May Donaldson. Pansy trusted in the Lord Jesus at the age of 13 at Ar...

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...

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...

With love and sadness our family shares the passing of Michael Royce Gilpin on November 29 2025. Born on August 2 1950 Michael was a steady memorable presence in our lives and we loved him deeply. He had a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that shaped who he was. Those who knew him will remember hi...

Jabez Carl J.C. Anderson 71 of Princeton passed away Monday October 20 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke VA. Born May 22 1954 in Mullens WV he was the son of the late Henry Carl Anderson and Velma Ruth Anderson. J.C. was a graduate of Mullens High School and went on to earn a Bachelors de...

Though our sweet baby girl never took a breath on this earth she filled out hearts from the moment we knew her. Our little one leaves behind parents who dearly love her Stormie and Justin Hankins a brother Owen a big sister Olivia and her twin sister Montana.

Alma Alexander Jackson Hill 80 of Princeton passed away on Tuesday January 13 2026 at Star City Nursing and Rehab in Roanoke VA. Born April 13 1945 in Dott WV she was the daughter of the late Mattie Bell Alexander Hendricks and Charlie Madison Hendricks. In addition to her parents she was preceded i...

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 ...