All Obituaries

Ryan Dean Keen, 22, of Princeton passed away Wednesday August 31, 2022. Ryan was born on December 25, 1999 to Gene Keen and Tammy Lee Keen, Tammy J. Keen also had the blessing of calling Ryan her son for most of his life. Ryan was an avid coon hunter with a deep love for his past dogs Roxie and Breeze. Ryan was known for his fine mechanical skills when working on vehicles. Ryan is a graduate of Pikeview High School . He will lovingly be remembered for his smile, dimples, and shining blue...

Helen Frances Alley, 84, of Princeton passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born July 3, 1938, in Elgood, to the late Jasper and Mabel Comer. Helen worked 18 years for the Mercer County Board of Education.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George (Frank) Franklin Alley, a daughter Kathleen Peak, two brothers, Bennett Comer and Jasper Everett (Cook) Comer and a sister Evelyn McCroy. Survivors include her sons,...

Vicky Lynn Knight, 48, passed on to be with the lord Monday September 5, 2022. She will be remembered for her love of people and her love of god. She was preceded in death by her mother Carolyn Jones and father Charles Barie. She is survived by her husband Joseph Knight Jr. her sister Andrea Coalson, brother Charles Barie Jr and her sons Ryan Thompson and Garrett Thompson. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. 

Virgil Clifford Conner Jr. 66, of Princeton, died suddenly Thursday August 11, 2022, at his home. Born February 10, 1956, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Virgil Clifford Conner and Clara M Conner. In addition to his father Clifford Conner, he is preceded in death by his niece Melissa. Virgil is survived by his mother Clara M Conner, Children Tara Conner, Samantha Conner and Andrew Conner, Grandchildren Larry Bland III (Trey), Isaiah Bland, Gavin Taliaferro, Sister Hazel Mae Wimmer...

Alma Virginia Hill Comer went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Ridge Care Assisted Living in Princeton. Born in Princeton on September 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Teula Hill of Oakvale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Comer, and a brother Jerry Hill. Alma was a devoted member of New Zion Regular Baptist Church in Elgood while her health permitted. She was a member of the East River Ruritan Club, in Oakvale...

William (Bill) Orrin Slade, of Princeton, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully at home on August 3rd, 2022.  The son of the late Ralph and Pansy Slade, Bill graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1953, Bluefield College in 1958 and received an Electrical Engineering degree from Virginia Tech in 1960. Bill is survived by his wife Donna of 40 years, daughter Wendy, son William, daughter-in-law Amanda, granddaughters Parker Grace and Lennox Rose, sister Nancy...

Wallace Edward Heath, 85, of N. State Street Athens, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Villages at Greystone, in Beaver. Born June 6, 1937, in Salisburg, MD, he was the son of the late Harry Upton Heath and Marie Morris Heath. Wallace served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. Wallace loved the Lord and was a servant of God having served as the minister at Ada Church of Christ. He was not only a member of but had served as Chaplain for the local chapter of the Veterans of...

James Hopkins, 77, of Bluefield passed away Saturday July 9, 2022, at Pine Lodge Nursing Home in Beckley. Born September 12, 1944, in McDowell County. Survivors include his friend and caretaker Frank Wilson, his friends at West Virginia Manor and his Church family.  Graveside services will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.  Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.fredekingfs.com.

On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Chap Eugene Southern passed away. Chap was born on February 9, 1969, in Princeton, WV, to Arnold E. and Brenda L. Southern. Chap loved his family and loved being outdoors.  He loved to hunt and would look forward to hunting season each year.  He loved being in the mountains.  Chap loved lending a helping hand to whoever needed help. Chap was a high school graduate of Oakvale High School, class of 1987.  He put many years in at Norfolk and...

Colten Allen Kanode, 22, of Old Bluefield Road, passed Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his residence. Born June 29, 1999, he was the son of Timothy Kanode and Michelle Kanode Bolden. Colten was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School. He was a mechanic by trade. Colten worked for Ramey Ford. Left to cherish his memory include his wife,  Megan Petrin Kanode; His parents, Michelle Kanode Bolden, Timothy Kanode, Marsha...