Memorial Funeral Directory

Jerome Adair Jackson, age 72, formerly of Princeton, passed away at his home in Xenia, Ohio on January 21, 2023, in the care of Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia on January 22, 1950. Most of his youth he was raised in Princeton, West Virginia where his parents Herman and Wilma Easter Jackson resided. Later after the death of his parents, Jerome came to live with Bob and Eleanor Muncy, who were long time residents of Xenia. Jerome made many friends here in Xenia, while he attended Green Ink. Jerome has been involved with the Toward Independence Program in Xenia and has been a big part of their family for many years. Words cannot express the kindness and love he...

Betty Jo White Lambert of Richmond, VA went on her journey to eternal life to be with Jesus on October 15,2022. Full obituary can be viewed at memorialfd.com The Lambert family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.

Hugh Arthur Campbell, 69, of Pipestem, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 29th, at his home. Born in Logan, on July 1st, 1952, he was the son of the late Hugh Alderson & Phyllis Jean Campbell. Additionally, he was proceeded in death by his sister Janice Campbell Buckley. He is survived by his loving wife Cindy Campbell, three children David (Andrea) Campbell of Princeton, Beth (Scott) Melton of St. Albans, Matt (Stephanie) Campbell of Lewisburg and nine grandchildren, Grace, Abigail, Sarah, Isabelle, Eli, Caleb, Rein, Eliza, and Ava. Stepchildren, Tammy Morse (David & Raven) of Aynor SC, and Bill Dunn (Melanie) of Charlottesville VA as well as a host of colleagues and...

With regret and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Lee Wingate, age 71 of Bluefield, Virginia. Dennis passed away on January 19, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from Covid-19. Dennis was born August 17, 1950, in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Carl Wingate and Mattie Vaught Wingate. Dennis enjoyed reading, cooking, watching college football, and spending time outdoors with his beloved dog, Molly. He was a member of the Green Mountain Hunting Club where he spent a lot of his weekends with his best friends, Barry, Bradley, and Brian Guynn, Kermit Osborne, and Jeff Ratliff. He was a graduate of Rural Retreat High School and Wytheville Community College. Dennis retired from...

Joseph Michael Pedigo, 48, of Princeton, died Wednesday afternoon, January 19, 2022, at Princeton Community Hospital with his family by his side. Born October 3, 1973, in Bluefield, son of Danny Pedigo & Debbie Mitchell Pedigo of Bluefield. Joe was a graduate of Bluefield High School and served his country with the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Precision Technical Services in Princeton. Joe was a devoted family man, was a die heart Bluefield Beaver and Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed NASCAR. Those left to cherish his memory, his loving and caring wife of 26 years, Ashleah Ann Lewis Pedigo, three children: Kayla Pedigo-Foley (Boss), Brittani Pedigo-Tabor (Brandon), & Benjamen...

Hazel G. Barlow, 85, of Bassett VA, formerly of McDowell County, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Sovah Health Hospital, Martinsville, VA. For full obituary please go to www.memorialfd.com. The Barlow family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.

Mary Ann Wiley, 80, of Suffolk, formerly of Quail Valley Manor in Princeton, West Virginia, died early Thursday December 2, 2021, Born December 3, 1940, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late William A. Blyth & Martha Ann Gallop Blyth. Mrs. Wiley was a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1959. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed decorating and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Haskel Mason Wiley along with five brothers. Survivors include two sons: David Wiley & Steven Wiley, a brother Ralph Blyth along with several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 6, 2021, at...

Larry Dale Mattas, 69, of Arbor Ridge Drive, Bluefield, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born, August 28, 1951, in Logan, WV, he was the son of the late Jack Mattas and Treva Holstein Mattas. Larry was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Larry loved his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the lottery. He was a retired miner with Patriot Coal Company in Logan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Mattas and a brother, Jerry Mattas. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Evelyn Jean Thacker Mattas; Four children, Chris, Tina, Julia-Faith and Morgan Mattas; Three...

Alvin Ellis Gurganus II, 70, of Princeton died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 17, 1951, in Onslow County, NC, he was the son of the late Alvin Ellis Gurganus and Belle Harris Gurganus. Alvin was a 1973 graduate of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a BA degree in Chemistry, his BS degree in Pharmacy from MUSC in 1978, his J.D. law degree from Campbell University in 1987. He had retired from practicing law several years ago. He enjoyed traveling when his health permitted, loved to watch the History Channel to learn more about WWII. Alvin was an avid Tar Hill Basketball fan. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 40 years, Marcia...

Joseph "Joe" James Friedl, Jr. born December 10th, 1940 in Welch, West Virginia passed peacefully July 14, 2021 at home in Vienna, Virginia with his wife of nearly 60 years Betty Rae Foy Friedl, of Madison, West Virginia by his side. Joe Jr. is the son of the late Hall of Fame McDowell County and Concord University Football coach Joseph James Friedl, Sr. and Sallie Harlan Friedl of Harlan, Kentucky. He will be sorely missed by all of the lives he touched. In addition to his wife Betty Rae, he leaves behind: three brothers, Chester Harlan Friedl (the late June Hughes Friedl) of Tazewell, VA, William Henry Friedl of Sarasota, FL, John Dexter Friedl (Jean) of Tucson, AZ and one sister Sallie...

Margaret Susanne (Susie) Bell, 70, of Princeton died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness. Born June 28, 1951, in Appalachia VA., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Jack Young and Betty Jane Wallace Young. She was a graduate of Powell Valley High School and had attended Clinch Valley College as well as Bluefield State College. Susie had retired from Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center as Director of IT with 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. While her health permitted, she enjoyed traveling, going to band competitions to support her daughter and granddaughter. Susie was an animal...

GLENNA RUTH COLANERO (Farley),76 years old, became an Angel in Heaven on January 6, 2021. She was born the daughter to late WilliamWetzel and Goldie Faye Farley of True, WV, on January 4, 1945 in Summers County,WV. Glenna grew upon True Rd, near Pipestem State Park, with her parents and two sisters. (Patty Farley of True, WV andJuanita Phillips husband Donald of Lerona, WV) Patty, Glenna and Nita shared a very special bond andlove for each other. A love so great that it was admired upon by many.Glenna was prone to illness throughout all stages of her life. She was scarred with polio at a very youngage, then later in childhood diagnosed with epilepsy, but whether she was receiving the highest...

Glenna Ruth Colanero, 76, of True, WV passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete with Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.

William Shaler Cockrell, 70 of Princeton, WV passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 23, 1950 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Robert H. & Pauline Roush Cockrell. He lived in Eleanor for his first 6 years then the family moved to Parkersburg. Bill was a member of the first graduating class at Parkersburg South High School in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart Myra in 1971. Bill graduated from WVU in 1972. He was commissioned into the U.S. Army where he proudly served 20 plus years, moving 13 times in those twenty years, and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1993, he moved to Princeton where he became the Director of the...

Lahoma Lee Farley Schuller, 94, of Bluefield, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the home of her personal care provider after a long struggle with Non-Hodgins Lymphoma.Born May 13, 1926, in a small town outside of Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dr. James Robert "Dr. Bob" Farley of Delbarton, WV, and Gladys Mae Carnes Farley Palmerof Bluefield, WV.Lahoma was a former art teacher at Fairview Junior High in Bluefield, WV, and retired from Bluefield Middle School in the early 1980's.She earned her degrees and her Masters' plus 30 from Concord College now University, Marshall University and Bluefield State College.Mrs. Schuller was a member of Bluewell United...

Helen Marie Steele passed away on June 23, 2020 in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Cora Cannaday Steele. Helen was born March 29, 1926 at Bearwallow, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Civil, Robert, William, Jr. and Ray Steele. Helen worked at the DuPont in Martinsville, VA for 47 years. She was a member of the Calvary Christian Church in Martinsville, VA for many years. Helen enjoyed participating in all of the activities with her church family. After retiring, Helen spent time traveling to Australia, Canada, and throughout the United States. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Lois I. White of Madison,...

Melissia Elaine Ellis, 60, of Princeton formerly of Baisden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, June 25, 2019 at the home of her long-time companion and friend Freddie Gunter. Born December 3, 1958 at Welch, she was the daughter of the Clara Angeline Goodman Cline. While living in the Gilbert area, Elaine was a florist for Clarice's Flower Shop. While her health permitted, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Steven R. Ellis Sr. and three siblings, Marsha Hager, Renea Hundley and Tim Cline. Those left to cherish her memory, her devoted companion, Freddie Gunter; Two sons, Steven R. Ellis...