All Obituaries

John Clinton Weatherly, 88 of Adairs Run Road, Princeton passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side. Born October 6, 1935, in Kellysville, WV, he was the Son of the late Jesse Clinton Weatherly and Lina Mae Crawford Weatherly. John was a 1955 graduate of Oakvale High School, he had been a resident of this area most of his life. After graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After the Air Force, John worked at...

Diana Kay Lusk, 70 of Princeton died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Montgomery. Born in Princeton on August 30, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Nelson and Mary Viola Hazelwood Nelson. Diana loved her Lord with all her heart and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was formerly employed at Johnston’s Inn in Princeton and previously taught Sunday School at Voice of Calvary Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her...

Dovie Elizabeth Hazelwood, 79, of Princeton died Monday October 2, 2023, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital. Born October 14, 1943, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Otis Craddock and Martha Holland Craddock. Dovie was a devoted homemaker; she took great pride in her cooking skills and had a love for rescuing cats. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Donzie Hazelwood, Granddaughter Erin Hazelwood, and sibling Linwood Craddock. She...

Lois “Wilma” Owens, 89, of Princeton died peacefully on Sunday August 27, 2023, at Princeton Health Care Center. Wilma was born January 11, 1934, in Princeton to the late Charles Rastus Thompson and Lydia Hill Thompson. She worked for 19 years at the Maiden Form Corporation. In addition to his parents, she is preceded in death by her husband George Taylor Owens, Children Oscar and Michael White, Grandson Derek Brinkley. 7 Sisters and 3 Brothers. Those left to cherish her...

Patricia “Patty” Clemons, 72, of Goodwyns Chapel Road finished her course in her courageous battle of cancer on Monday August 22, 2023, at her residence. Patty was born March 21, 1951, in Princeton to the late Charles Robert “Charlie Bob” Thompson and Hazel Coletta Miller Thompson. Patty was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She worked for many years at Roller Floral in Princeton.In addition to his parents, she is preceded in death by her...

James Dale Perkins, 86, of Powell Mountain Road died on Sunday August 6, 2023, at his residence. James was born October 19, 1936 on Powell Mountain to the late Alfred Perkins and Daisy Powell Perkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Bobby, Roger and Dorothy.Stepson Brian Lester. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Piney Perkins,...

Lena Bailey Miller, 90, of Princeton died on Sunday July 30, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 13, 1933, in Peel Chestnut Mountain McDowell County to the late Frank and Della Bailey. Lena was a devoted homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Oakvale Freewill Baptist. Lena loved to spend time with her family from outings to game time. She was a wonderful and beautiful person who is going to be missed dearly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

John Franklin Yost, 59 of Princeton died Thursday July 27, 2023, in Princeton. Born June 18, 1964, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Linda Billings Yost and Mallory Yost. He loved his dogs, gardening, and fishing. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his father Mallory, include his son, Jonathon Yost, and wife Erin. Grandchildren Brailyn, Landon, Joel, and Adalyn. Siblings Tammy Dove and husband Steve, Mark Yost, and Elizabeth Yost. Long time companion Patty Crews....

William “Uncle Will” Byron Kelley, 57 of Hayes Valley Road, Princeton died suddenly, Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home. Born in Tampa, Florida on February 6, 1966 he was employed as a heavy equipment operator with A&A Energy in Sophia. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his mother Connie Absher Kelley and Arnold Kast, Father, Emory Byron Kelley and wife Annie. Children, Dakota Byron, Austin Lee, Blake Kelley and Dakota Cheatwood. Brother, Brad “Omar”...

Pansy Ruth Easter Bowling, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 16, 2023, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was 92 years old. Born on May 6, 1931, to Okie Hampton and Ibera May Edwards Easter in Elgood, West Virginia, as one of 10 children.  A beacon of strength, love, and resilience for her family and friends. Pansy’s life was deeply rooted in love and family. On September 27, 1947, she married her husband of 54 years, William “Bill” Ray...