All Obituaries

Paul "Hopsing" Junior Belcher of Bluefield passed away Sunday October 10, 2021. Services will be announced at a later date. 

Rodney Dale Meadows, 47, of Willowton passed away unexpectedly Monday September 27, 2021, at his home. Rodney was born February 10, 1974, to the late James and Evelyn Meadows. Rodney was an equipment operator and loved being outdoors and working on vehicles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving partner of nearly 20 years, Teressa Clemons, and brother Larry Randall Meadows Those left to cherish his memory are his son Andrew Copenhaver and wife Brooke, grandson...

Billie Jo “Jody” Weatherly, 77 of Princeton died Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, Virginia. Born November 1, 1943 in Pearisburg she was the daughter of the late William Maynard and Stella Ratcliffe Denty. She was a member of the Kellysville Church of God and was a loving, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Weatherly, and one sister, Carmello “Connie” Lee. Left to cherish her...

David Paul Smith, 67 passed away Sunday Sept.12 2021 in Steubenville Ohio. He was born in Akron Ohio to the Late William and Elizabeth Smith. He moved to Princeton where he worked at Flowers Bakery for 33 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Glenda Smith and sister Kathy Martin of Akron OH. Survivors include his daughter Laura and Glenn Williams of Lerona, WV, son Nathan and Marice Brown of Weirton, WV.  His Brother William (Peggy) Smith of Canal Fulton...

Melanie Jo Ellis, 39, died Friday, August 13, 2021, in a car accident on U.S. State Route 460 at Oakvale. Born October 30, 1981, she was the daughter of Delorse Jean Marcum-Bowles and Kenneth Darrell Bowles Melanie was raised in Eckman, WV and has been a long time resident of Princeton. She was a graduate of Mt. View High School and attended church in Rich Creek, VA. Melanie loved being a caregiver to those in her community. She loved crafting, fishing with...

Donald Bowles of Cheesy Creek Road, Princeton passed away August 10, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bowles and Lara Bowles Shaffer. He is survived by his wife, Laura. Sons, Christopher, Kenneth, Donald. Grandchildren, Jordon, Patrick, Matthew, Taylor. Great grandson Patrick Jr. Sisters Mildred Bowles Booth, Sandi Steele. Nephews Ed Booth, Robert Booth, Aaron Cline, Austin Shaffer. Donald was of the Christian faith. He attended Oakvale...

Pauline (Polly) Elizabeth White, 75, of Princeton, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 9, 2021. Born November 2, 1945, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late James Alvin and Mamie Adline Blevins. Polly was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church of Princeton. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters crafting, quilting, and whatever they could get into. She deeply loved and enjoyed her family. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She...

Florance “Imogene” Thomas, 87, of Oakvale died peacefully on Friday July 30, 2021, at her home. She was born February 07, 1934 in Bozoo, WV to the late Eula Reed and Bernard Reed She was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church while her health permitted. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Charles “CB” Thomas, her daughter Patricia Causby, Granddaughter Jennifer Warlick and her siblings, Charles Reed and Sylvia Brown.  Those left...

Linda Lou Fitzwater, 76, of Kingsport Tennessee formerly of Oakvale died peacefully on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She was born March 13, 1945 in Oakvale to the late Juanita Harry and Travis Harry, Linda loved people and crocheting. She had a passion for Elvis and loved her family very much. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bobby) Fitzwater, her son Robbie Fitzwater and her siblings, Junior Harry, Steve Harry,...

Joel Lane Combs Sr., 65, of Lexington, NC went to be with the Lord July 17, 2021. Born September 29, 1955, in Denton, NC. He was the son of the late Amelia “Ann” Long, and Clallan “Ray” Combs (Virginia “Mama Jean” Combs).Joel was a construction worker by trade. He loved art, music, cars, and the country. Joel is survived by his children, Joel L. Combs Jr. (Renee), Lakeisha Gainey (Brian), Sabrina Long (Joey), Josh Long (Lacey), Matthew Long, Justin Combs...