Virginia Sparks

 Nicholas "Nicky" B. O'Brien 67 of Ronceverte, our brightest star, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his home.Nicky was born January 14, 1958 in White Sulphur Springs to the late James Lewis and Nancy Sparks O’Brien.Nicky was loved by all who knew him. He had a sense of...

Edgar Lee Estep 91 of Glen Burnie Maryland passed away Thursday November 27 2025 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. He was born April 29 1934 at Beckwith West Virginia and was the son of the late Curtis Estep and Laura Sparks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death b...

Carl Edward Johnson Jr, 55, departed this life Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his sister’s residence in Jolo, WV. Carl was born May 1, 1970, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Carl and Ocie Blevins Johnson.Carl had many trades in his life including coal miner, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, an...

I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing. ALYCE ALEASE LINDA CHAMBLISS peaceful...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Ola Virginia Lemings Sparks who departed this life on Monday December 22 2025 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Velvert J. and Bonnie Pruett Lemings. Mary Ola was a cherished wife mother sister grandmother grea...

AUGUSTA Thomas P. Sparks 65 of Augusta Maine passed away on Wednesday Jan. 27 2010 at the Maine Veterans Home Augusta following a long bout with cancer. He was born on March 13 1944 in Mineola New York son of Henry and Mary Sparks. He is survived by his brothers Henry Sparks from Norfolk Virginia an...

Martha Louise Hill age 58 passed away suddenly on Friday December 26 2025 at Norton Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Martha was a devoted wife loving mother and cherished grandmother. Her life was defined by her deep love for her family whom she treasured above all else. She will ...

Philip Larry Sparks, age 80 passed away Friday October 24, 2025, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Grundy, VA. He was born July 24, 1945, in Patterson, VA and was the son of the late William Turner and Stella West Sparks.Larry was of the Christian faith, a retired coal miner, truck driver and member of...

Deanie Clifton, age 77 passed away Thursday October 9, 2025, surrounded by her family at Clinch Valley Medical Center. She was born in Grundy, VA on August 21, 1948.She was proceeded in death by her parents William Turner and Stella Sparks, two brothers Clifford Sonny Sparks, Ransom “Chubby” Sparks,...

Janice “Yvonne” McClanahan Evans, 68 years of age, of Jolo, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at McDowell Healthcare Center. Born February 21, 1957, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Addaline Puckett McClanahan.Yvonne was of the Pentecostal faith enjoyed do...

Frank Hyatt, 72 years of age, of Jolo, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born July 6, 1953, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of the late John and Clair Rowe Hyatt.Frank was a retired coal miner and an avid outdoorsman. He loved trading, riding his four wheelers and spending time with his...

Cassie Mullins Coleman, 73 years of age, of Hurley, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born November 25, 1952, in Hurley, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mable Scarberry Mullins.Cassie was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Church of God. Sh...

Ruby Marie Blankenship Hicks, 73 years of age, of Raysal, WV, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. Born January 19, 1952, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Blankenship and Thelma Kidd Rose.She was an avid gardener who loved flowers...