All Obituaries

Sister Madge Gray (94) of Elgood, West Virginia was born July 27, 1926 in Glen Lyn, Virginia.  She passed on December 24, 2020 at Princeton Health Care in Princeton, West Virginia.  Sister Gray was the daughter of the late Walter Sherman Symns and Lucy Mary Walker Symns. Sister Gray was a dedicated member of Thompson Memorial Baptist Church of Elgood, West Virginia for many years.   She served wherever she was needed whether it was cleaning, making sure the church was...

Wilma Kathleen Holdren, 79, of Princeton died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born November 9, 1941 in Elgood to the late David Lee and Luiza Ruth Easter Akers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Delmar Holdren, siblings David, Marshall and Lawrence Akers and Ella McManaway. She was of the Baptist Faith. Wilma loved spending time with her Grandchildren. She is survived by her children Dale Holdren and Companion Sherry...

Allene Blankenship, 90, of Rich Creek formerly of Oakvale died peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. She was born January 12, 1930 in Mercer County to the late William Hall and Lockie Southern Hall. Allene was incredibly talented with her crafts and loved to make gifts for everyone. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Blankenship. Her longtime friend and companion John Shuck. Grandson Eric Lawrence, Siblings Virginia...

Cressinda “Joy” Whitlow, 41, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away suddenly at her home, December 4, 2020. Joy was born April 15, 1979 and lived in Christiansburg most of her life, also residing in Wytheville and Floyd County most recently. Joy was a 1997 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Joy was traditional in the fact that she never missed a birthday or holiday with a hand written card. She was selfless and generous in giving of her time to anyone in need. Joy was the name...

Joanne Waldron Smith, 68, of Oakvale, gained her Angel wings on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She will be celebrating Jesus birthday with him in person this year, and with the loved ones she has so dearly missed. She was born, March 20, 1952, to the late Cecil Joe Waldron and Ethel Whitt Waldron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph William Waldron.  She is survived by her husband, Michael Allen Smith of...

Richard Lee Brown, 91, of Green Valley died on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. He was born October 3, 1929 at Hardy to the late Benjamin Brown and Cleo Ratliff Brown, Richard was retired from the railroad where he worked for 36 years as a car man. He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. Richard enjoyed to coon hunt, was an avid fan of boxing and cooking. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his wife’s Joan Turner Brown and Pansy...

Robert John Perkins, 69, of Webster Street, Princeton, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital.  Born March 3, 1951 in Princeton, he was the son of the late Alfred and Daisey Powell Perkins. Robert worked for Mike and Pam Cecil at Industrial Floor Systems. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Perkins. Surviving are one daughter, Bobbie Jo Lester and husband, Jason; One granddaughter, Mary Katelyn Farley; One grandson,...

Margaret Carol Comer Guynn 71 of Hillsville, VA passed away in Forsythe Medical Center Winston Salem, NC Saturday November 21, 2020 of congestive heart failure and other complications. Margaret was born at Princeton Memorial Hospital Princeton, WV December 23, 1948 to Claude and Mary Comer living at Kellysville, WV through her younger life, she attended and graduated in 1967 from Oakvale High School Oakvale, WV then moving to Hillsville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray...

Teressa Lynn Clemons, 60, of Oakvale, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born November 13, 1960, to the late Giles Clemons and Glenda Mae Whitt Clemons. Along with her parents she was proceeded in death by one sister Sabrina “Little Sissy” Clemons. She is survived by her fiancé Rodney meadows of 20 years. Her Step mother Anna Sue Hicks. Her son Howard “Frankie” Rowe, fiancé Melissa and one step son Andrew...

Donald Lewis Clyburn, 76, of Kellysville, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 25, 1944 in Bristol, TN he was the son of the late Roy and Myrtle Hill Clyburn. Honoring Donald’s wishes he was cremated, and no services will be held. Online Condolences may be shared with the family via www.fredekingfs.com. Arrangements by Fredeking Funeral Service, in Oakvale.