All Obituaries

Bernice Smith Meadows, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  She was born on July 5th, 1921 to Leonidas G. & Mary S. Smith.  She married her longtime friend and love, Truman P. Meadows, on March 8, 1940 in Pearisburg, VA who preceded her in death in 1986. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings:  Kenneth A. Smith, Loretta D. Pendleton, Paul R. Smith, Calvin G. Smith, Doris R. Thomas, and Jeanette L....

Judy Dianna Symns, 72, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek VA. She was born Sunday November 03, 1946 in Kelly’s Tank, WV to the late Leonard G and Mary L. Symns, Judy spent most of her life in her hometown of Kelly’s Tank, WV where she was raised before moving to Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA Judy attended school at the Willowton School in Kelly’s Tank. She was a member of the Saunders Grove Baptist Church. Judy...

Darrell Eugene Holdren, 57, of Cheesy Creek died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born December 29, 1961 in Princeton he was the son of the late Fred Eugene Holdren and Carol Sue Meadows Holdren. Darrel was a retired farmer working his own farm raising cattle and hay. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was of the Protestant faith. Darrell was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include cousins, Michael Meadows (also his...

Freeman A. Whitt, 86, of New Zion Road, Princeton died Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home. Born December 31, 1932 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Elbert Whitt and Iva Gray Thomas Whitt. Freeman retired from the Dean Company in Princeton in 1994. He loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Kellysville Church of God;   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his two sons Danny and Howard...

Jodi Lynne Harris, 52, of Bluewell died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home. Born June 22, 1966 in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Junior Billings and the late Shirley Holland Billings She was a graduate of Oakvale High School class of 1985 and attended First Baptist Church in Bluewell while her health permitted. Jodi is preceded in death by her brother Keith Billings In addition to her Father she is survived by her 3 sons Derik Duane Billings and wife Katrina of Bluewell, Aaron Lee...

Paul Bane Crawford, 85 of Glen Lyn, VA went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.  He was born in Mercer County, WV on July 11, 1933.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Andrew Crawford, his son Gregory, his granddaughter, Elisha, a nephew, Cephas Blankenship and his 5 brothers Edward, Harold, Franklin, Alfred and Charles and 5 sisters Louise, Captola, Lourine, Polly and Frances. He is survived by his...

Roy E. Pendleton, 97, of Browns Road, Kellysville, WV died Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Beckley June 4, 1921 he was the son of the late James and Kate Thompson Pendleton. Roy retired as Unit Supervisor with Appalachian Electric Power at Glen-Lyn after 37 years of service. He was a member of New Zion Regular Baptist Church and was very active while his health permitted. For many years Roy was the contact person for New Zion Cemetery for plot information and arranging for burials. In...

Arnold “Ray” Stafford, 76, of Keaton Lane, Princeton died Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield. Born July 30, 1942 in Ronceverte, he was the son of the late William W. Stafford and Maude Arvella Bailey Stafford Ray proudly served in the United Sates Air Force. He worked at Douglas Sporting Goods for 37 Years and attended Gospel Light of Faith Church in Kellysville while his health permitted. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one...

Pamela Lynn Hill, 60, of Bristol, Virginia formerly of Cheesy Creek Road, Oakvale died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.Born July 27, 1958 in Winston Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Sylvia Hylton Hill and the late Donzel Eugene Hill Pamela worked for VDOT as an Engineer for their bridge division. In addition to her mother she is survived by three children Chance Lail of Bristol, VA, Dakota Lail of Johnson City, TN and Blaze Wright of Bristol, VA Three Brothers Donzel E. Hill Jr. of...

Nancy Owens, 92, of Princeton, formerly of the Cheesy Creek area, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital.  Born May 29, 1926, in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Mae Monk Hazelwood.  She was a faithful member of Full Gospel Assembly Church in Princeton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Owens; three sisters; and two brothers.  She is survived by one sister, Esteline Nelson...