Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Norma Jean Boyles, age 87. pf Amelia, Va., passed from this life on July 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Boyles, and her daughter, Nancy Gail McMillian, and is survived by her children, Carlene Heath of Mechanicsville, John Wesley Boyles of Sutherland, and Michael James Boyles of Keysville, Va., and her sister; Judy Belcher of Princeton,Va., Also survived by seven grandchildren. Services and interment will be private.

Sharon E. Pruett, age 86, of Johns Creek, GA (formerly of Princeton, WV), passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on February 28, 1936, in Packsville, WV to parents Wilber and Mattie Wright. Sharon met the love of her life (Harold Pruett) while in college and married on February 28, 1956. She was married for 64 years before Harold's passing in 2020. She earned an Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial at National Business College in Roanoke, VA and achieved the Accredited Record Technician (ART) designation. She was a member of the WV State chapter of the American Medical Records Association and held various positions including State President. Sharon started her career in Charleston...

Morgan Shott Gibson [1951 - 2022] Morgan Shott was born August 21, 1951 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was the second daughter to Edwin "Ned" E. Shott and Doris Bradford Shott. Both of her parents preceded her in death along with brother Robert Bradford Shott of Carolina Beach, NC and brother-in-law Alfred Forbes of Bluefield, WV. Morgan lost her five-year battle with cancer on April 6, 2022, in Houston, TX. Morgan was survived by her husband Everett K. Gibson, Ph.D. of Houston, TX and her son Bradford Pierce Gibson of Round Rock, TX. She is survived by her sister Martha Sue "Mopsy" Forbes of Bluefield, WV and brothers Thomas C. (Brownie) Shott of Katy, TX and Daniel C. (Sandy)...

Paul Etter, 82, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the loving husband to the late Bernice Etter for 62 years. Born on December 2, 1939, in Gratton, VA, he was the only son of George Etter and Ercel (Bourne) Etter. Paul served in the US Army and was a retired truck driver, having worked for Ryder/P.I.E and Preston Trucking companies. Mr. Etter is survived by his sons: David Etter and Mark Etter and his wife, Susan, and grandchildren: Luke and Abbie Etter as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 27, from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike Frederick,...

Patricia "Pat" Marino, 80, of Ripley passed away February 6, 2022. She was born on October 18, 1941 in Welch, WV. Pat was raised by her parents and grandparents, the late Noah and Eliza Mahaffey and the late William and Lorena Balcoe. She married Frank J. Marino (deceased 2015) and together they raised two children who made them very proud, Lori Ann Marino Mahan, a retired teacher and Joseph Michael "Mickey" Marino (deceased 1988). Pat spent her life helping others. Even though she was disabled since she was 52-- with a syndrome called P.O.T.S.-- she made it her life's mission to help her family through school and life. She spent countless hours tutoring family members over the phone by...

Marion G. Hazelwood of Frederick County, MD, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2021. Born January 17, 1940, in Elgood, WV, he was the son of the late Fred C. and Edna Hazelwood. He was the beloved husband of Glenna (Williams) Hazelwood. After graduating high school in Athens, WV, he joined the Army and served his country as a paratrooper in Germany. After his military service, he returned to Athens, where he met and married his beautiful wife. He became a stone mason in Maryland, working on many of the buildings in Washington, DC, including Watergate; and also helped build the Potomac Edison building in Frederick, MD. He then worked for Safeway,...

Edgar "Eddie" Raymond Riffe, 53, of Coalwood, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Martinsville, VA. Eddie was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He worked for Asplundh and Davy Tree companies as a tree expert, arborist, and foreman for many years while living in Denver & Maiden, NC. In addition to his grandparents, Eddie is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra A. Riffe, and father, Edgar E. Riffe. He is survived by his girlfriend, Ginger Greene, of Davy, daughter Elliana Riffe of Ohio, former wife and mother of Elliana, Dreama Mills of Ohio, and brother, Joey Riffe and wife Tiara of Bluefield, WV. A Memorial for Eddie...

Ira Scott Ray, 92, died November 20. Visitation Tuesday 2:30-Service 4:00pm Pace Chapel. Graveside Chapmanville, WV November 24, at Highland Memorial Gardens at 12:00pm. www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com

Phyllis Carol Shrewsbury, 82, formerly of Princeton, WV, passed away on November 4, 2021 at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, Charleston WV. She was born to the late Gilbert and Maude Pearl (Mann) Shrewsbury of Kegley WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenny Shrewsbury, 4 sisters and a brother. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Sharon Wall (Tim) of Montcalm, WV, Melissa Kennedy (John) of Buffalo, Diane Looney (Guy) of Princeton, WV and Becky Harmon of Princeton, WV, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. In accordance with Phyllis wishes she was cremated and there will be no formal services.

Mary "Lynn" McCue Burney of Wilmington, NC, wife of Russell T. Burney, Jr., passed away on October 23, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1947 in Bluefield, WV to Dr. Ralph William McCue, Sr. and Mary Ellen Gilliss McCue. Lynn grew up in the golden age of Bluefield. After Graduating from Queens College in Charlotte, NC, she moved to Richmond, VA to work for First and Merchants National Bank (VOA). She met Russ there and in 1973, they moved to Wilmington to live, work and raise a family. She worked for United Carolina Bank for twenty-three years and, most recently, with Live Oak Bank for eleven years. Lynn is predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband, of fifty-one years, Russ;...

SSgt. William Benjamin King Ret. USAF was born on February 9, 1934, in Freeman. He peacefully transitioned from this journey on June 14, 2021, with his family by his side. He attended and graduated from Bluestone High School in Mercer County, class of 1952. William joined the USAF at the tender age of 18 to help provide for his family. During his military career, he had the opportunity to meet current and future heads of states as well as develop lifelong and lasting friendships. At the height of the "Cold War", his travels led him to Berlin Germany, where he would meet the love of his life, Renate. To this union, two sons were born whom also had the distinct opportunity to experience the...

Richard "Dick" Lee Morris age 86 of Dacula, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. Born in Bluefield, WV, Dick was a veteran and served his country in the US Army intelligence branch. Following his discharge from military service, he graduated from Concord College with a BS in Business Administration. Dick rose through the ranks of the SSA and retired from The Department of Health and Human Services as The Associate Regional Administrator for Medicare over the 8-state southeast region. He was a member of the Decatur Elks Lodge for many years and was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church where he volunteered in many different capacities. Dick was known and loved for his...

mother, wife, devout Franciscan, and pioneer, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Loreto S. Santiago. She leaves behind her three daughters, Lorelee Wilkes and husband Sam, Jo Anne Stafford and husband John, and Gerardeen and husband Anthony, and four grandsons, Drew, Noah, Hunter, and Bryce, along with a legacy of a life spent practicing her Catholic faith. She always placed the needs of others before her own and never spoke an unkind word to or of others, in both her personal and her professional life. She had a passion for orchids, gardening, cooking, and music. She was a pioneer woman of the 20th century. As a child in...

Amanda Rose Bass Bailey McCraven, 44, passed away on May 18, 2021 after a short illness. Amanda was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher McCraven. She is survived by her son, Dustin, his fianc?e, Leah, and granddaughter, Madison Dawn Baily; three beautiful daughters, Amy Christina McCraven, Abigail Lauren McCraven and Alyssa LeeAnn; parents, Jim and Brenda Bass; brother Jason (Cassie) Bass; nephews, Michael and Hunter Bass; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Amanda was a graduate of Graham High School in Bluefield, VA. Sheenjoyed doing arts and crafts and was very talented. A celebration of life will be held at Macedonia United Methodist Church, 12332 Mudfork Road, Falls...

James Hartley Hodges, 85, of Kenna was reunited with his wife, Dorothy on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. James is survived by his sons Michael (Jennifer) and Brandon (Trish); grandchildren Emilee, Milo, Alyssa and Eliot; brothers Bob, Bill, Randy and Benny; Sisters Bonnie and Donna. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his wife Dorothy, James was preceded in death by his parents James and June Hodges and a sister, Mavis Jim was raised on a dairy farm in Monroe County, part of a large and hard-working family. An avid reader from a very young age, every extra penny he could scrape up was spent on comics and books....

Dorothy Kay Hodges, 74, of Kenna passed away Thursday, May 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy is survived by her husband Jim; sons Michael (Jennifer) and Brandon (Trish); grandchildren Emilee, Milo, Alyssa and Eliot; sisters Carrie and Karen; brothers Dave and Dannie. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents Hobert and Belle Raines she was preceded in death by sisters Glenis and Patty and brothers, Jackie, Paul and Gene. Dorothy was born and raised on "the farm" in Kenna, part of a large and amazingly close family. Hobert and Belle raised their children to be strong and independent, and Dorothy was...

Betty Jane Mullins Davis, 85, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home in Keen Mtn. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Eli and Okla Mullins; the love of her life, her husband of 60 years, Billy Joe Davis; brothers, Dillis Mullins and his wife Shelby, and Douglas Mullins. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Karen Gail Horn of Richlands, and Sherry and Bobby Keene of Belfast; grandchildren, Jaimie Horn Tuggle and her husband Mark of Cedar Bluff, Ritchie Horn and his wife Amy of Pounding Mill, Kelli Keene Hess and her husband Jason of Abingdon, and Kim Keene Ray and her husband Derek of Belfast; great grandchildren, Justin Hess, Elin Grace Tuggle, Ean and Easton...

Jean Hudgins Barnes passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Wayne T Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Eula Austin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Garnet C Barnes, brother Herbert Austin and three sisters Alma Lanter, Arnolene Hall and Gelenna Walker. She is survived by one brother, Mack Austin of Fort Mill, South Carolina; daughter, Linda Rutherford of Fort Mill, South Carolina; step-daughter Connie Cannon of Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandson Keith Rutherford of Port Richy, Florida; granddaughter, Julie Cobb of Lenoir City, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren and two great...

Mary Anne Walls Jones ( Shoda), 96, passed away February 12, 2021. Mary's life is the catalyst to a television piece, "Ruby's House," that is in development, that spans from 1903 until present day. It will be produced in McComas, and Bluewell, West Virginia. It will be dedicated to, Mary Anne Shoda, her life and legacy. She was born in McComas, West Virginia on August 8, 1924, one of 7 children of the late William and Veda (Boich) Shoda. Mary Anne was a devout Catholic, and she truly loved life. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Merle Wayne Jones and daughter, Patricia Ann Hazard. She will be dearly missed by her son, William Curry...

Marilyn Louise Lackey, 85, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 1, 1935 in Welch, WV, daughter of the late Earle & Helen Louise (Roberts) Wood. Marilyn earned her Bachelor's Degree at Concord College in Athens, WV, followed by her Master's Degree from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. She taught public school, but the majority of her career was at Concord College professor and finished as an administrator in the education department. After retiring, Marilyn moved to Myrtle Beach where she lived for more than 30 years. Marilyn loved her family, cooking, and hosting gatherings for loved ones and spending her summers traveling with her...

Charlie R. Thomas, 80, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. Charlie and his wife, the late Betty Sutphin Thomas had retired to Pawleys Island in 1998 from Bluefield after they both had long careers with Flowers Bakery. Charlie was a veteran having served 4 years in the US Air Force. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge at Pawleys Island- Lodge #900. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Betty and granddaughter Erinn White-Hollo. Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Cathy White and husband David of Bristol, VA, Sherri Wright and husband Tim of Highland Village TX, and Teresa Baxley of Pawleys Island, SC. Also five...