All Obituaries

Crystal Jennelle Shrewsbury, 49 of Christiansburg, VA. formerly of Princeton WV was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday June 4, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem NC. after a short battle with surgery complications. Born September 20, 1973, she was the daughter of the late James “Eddie” Jennelle and Frances Whitt Jennelle. Crystal was a graduate of Oakvale High School and Little French Beauty Academy. She was a beautician for many years until she made a...

Jerry James Davis of Princeton, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 29, 1977, in Winston-Salem NC. to James Hatfield Davis and Diane Elizabeth Blankenship. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather Ronnie Blankenship include his sisters Corina Davis and Mandy Lucas and husband Tony. Nieces and Nephews Laiken, Seth, Noah, Jeff, and Josiah Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jerry Davis will be held Tuesday June 6, 2023, at 7 PM from the...

Carol Christmas Smith, 82, of Princeton, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 30, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Walter Christmas and Gloria Watson. Carol Smith was a devoted wife, loving mother, and homemaker. She was member of Green Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by stepfather Gene Watson, brother Tim Watson, Sister-in-Law...

James William Ruble Sr. died peacefully May 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 8, 1954, to the late James Wesley Ruble and Elsie Lee Ruble. James was a volunteer firefighter for several years serving with the Oakvale Volunteer Fire Department while his health permitted. He retired from the Princeton Moose Lodge #1521 after 16 years. James was of the Baptist Faith. He was a family man above all else. He is preceded in death in addition to his parents by his siblings...

Deborah Kaye “Debbie Red” Harris, 65, Princeton died Sunday May 7, 2023, at Charleston Area Medical Center General. Born April 1, 1958, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Willis Hill and Norma Joyce Hill. Debbie worked for 43 years for Minova. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by  Michael Harris and brother Calvin Michael Hill She is survived by her daughters Tina Lucas (Dakota) and Terri Harris (Timothy Billings). Fiancé of 12...

Calvin Abert Browning, 74, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, entering Heaven on May 11, 2023. He was born December 9, 1948, in Justice, WV to the late Leonard and Stella Browning. In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded by two brothers: Kenneth Browningand Leland Browning. Calvin was a ‘66 graduate from Gilbert High School, followed by successful careers in coal...

Phyllis Inez Reed Skeens 83 of Elgood, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home. Born in Elgood on August 5, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Delmer Reed and Virgie Virginia White Reed. She loved her flowers, gardening, cooking, crafts and reading her Bible. But most of all she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jasper “Jess” Skeens. Left to cherish her memories are one son, Billy Skeens and wife Becky...

James Gelaspie Bailey, 84, of Christiansburg VA, died April 19, 2023, in Roanoke VA. He was born July 19, 1938, to the late A.H. and Nita Bailey, Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Doris Hall Bailey. 3 Children Jamie and wife Catherin Tommy and wife Lesa and Joey and wife Stephanie. 8 Grandchildren, 3 Stepsons Timothy Long, Scott Long, Clark Vest. Funeral services to celebrate the life of James Bailey will be held Friday April 21, 2023, at 2:30 P.M. from the Chapel of Fredeking...

Maurie Jefferson Farmer, 66, of Twin Oaks Circle Princeton, died Friday April 21, 2023, at Charleston Area Medical Center Hospice.  Born January 13, 1957, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Robert and Sibyl Farmer. He is survived by siblings Donald Farmer and fiancé Robin, Larry Lee Farmer, Glena Marie Farmer. Several Nieces and Nephews, Numerous Friends and Cousins. Memorial services to celebrate the life of Maurie Farmer will be held at 12:00 Noon Sunday April 30, 2023,...

Larry Joe Eagle, 74, of Kellysville WV, was reunited with the love of his life, Wanda Gale Eagle Saturday April 16, 2023. Born December 8, 1948, to late Emory Mason and Ella Louise Eagle.  Larry was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a 50 Year Member of IBEW Local 466. Larry enjoyed farming, raising animals, his daily card games with Squeaky and Missy, watching football games and playing football games with Harper and Kylie. Larry could be found watching westerns when he wasn’t eating at...