Patricia Ann Anderson Neal, 68, of 155 Village Green Circle in Princeton, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born October 18, 1942 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Ray Anderson and Elsie Ayers Anderson. Patricia was a graduate of Princeton High School and was a member of the Memorial Church of Christ in Princeton. She was a secretary with Feutchenberger & Barringer Legal Corporation in Princeton. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Neal and wife Lesley and Eddie Neal and wife Christina, all of Princeton; three grandchildren, Tara Neal, Johnathan Neal and companion Kourtney Short, and Kyle Neal; three great-grandchildren, Conner Neal, Madilyn Neal and Aiden Neal; and one brother, David Anderson and wife Donna of Roanoke, Va. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Reverend Larry Dyer officiating.

Curtis Edward "Eddie" Bailey, Jr., 73, of Lashmeet died Saturday, August 6, 2016. Born November 22, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio he was the son of the late Curtis E. Bailey, Sr. and Mary Lou Caldwell Bailey.  He was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee of Valley Bell Dairy in Beckley, Kitchekan Fuel Corporation in Hiawatha, B & G Trucking in Matoaka and retired from H. T. Bowling Construction in Dublin, VA.
   Eddie enjoyed doing projects around the house, outdoor chores, cutting firewood and watching NASCAR. He especially loved spending time with his grandson. The family extends special thanks to Rick Atwood and Martha and James Ford.
   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Dale Bailey, David Wayne Bailey and Roger Lee Bailey: one sister, Sharon Wheeler and special family friends, Ruby and Edsel Hurst. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sarah Tibbs Bailey; two sons, Brian K. Bailey and special friend, Melissa Ward of Princeton and Dwayne Bailey and wife, Leslie of Princeton; one grandson, Kyle Edward Bailey, who was the "apple of Paw Paw's eye"; three brothers, Freddie "Bobo" Bailey of Princeton, Robert Keith Bailey and wife, Deborah of Princeton and Michael Scott Bailey of Princeton; seven sisters, Patricia Bailey and husband, Wayne Linkous of Asheboro, NC, Connie Espinola of St. Petersburg, FL, Cynthia Miller of South Carolina, Betty Thorn of Asheboro, NC, Sandra Guill of Princeton, Debra Lawing of Princeton and Melissa and John Laign of Pittsboro, NC and several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Ford officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers were Ricky Hurst, Rick Atwood, Wayne Linkous, Michael Bailey, Sean Ward and Robert Jarrells.
   Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Bailey may be made to American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.​

Ron L. Bailey, 73, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, formerly of Princeton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.  Ron was a 1960 graduate of Princeton High School.  He served his country for eight years in the Air Force. He was married to Penny.  The family has honored Ron’s request that he be cremated and services held at a later date.

Patricia (Pat) Baker Anderson, 79, of Princeton died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 after an extended illness. Born November 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James Baker and Charlotte Staton Baker.
Patricia (Pat) Baker Anderson
   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Jim Bob Baker and son, Christopher Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Myron Anderson; her son, Robert Anderson and several cousins.
   In her early adult years, Pat was a schoolteacher and taught in both Oakvale and Matoaka. She would later join her mother in the family business, Baker Sanitary Supply, where she would succeed her mother in the day-to-day operation of the business until her own retirement. However, throughout her life, faith was at the core of everything she did and how she treated others. Pat was a faithful member of the congregation of First Baptist Church Princeton where she served in various capacities, including church committees, teaching Sunday school classes and leading many Woman’s Missionary Union initiatives. She was quick to help others, provide a compassionate ear and offer support.
   Pat also cared deeply for her family and was particularly interested in heredity. She had always wanted to trace her lineage back to the American Revolution and after working diligently to collect familial records and information, she became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution just prior to her death.
   Funeral services were held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Tommy Carpenter officiating.

Ronald (Ronnie) Edward Coleman, 74, of Princeton, died Saturday, February 04, 2017, at Princeton Community Hospital of complications from pneumonia. Born July 10, 1942, in Rhodell, WV, he was the son of Cecil Coleman of Princeton and the late Charles Edward (Eddie) Coleman. Ronnie received his BS degree from Bluefield State College and completed graduate work at VPI. He worked at the Forest Products Lab for 10 years, then at Compton Construction until his retirement. He was a member of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton. He was a member of Princeton Masonic Lodge #134 AF&AM, Knights Templar in Bluefield, WV, and Princeton Elks Lodge #1459. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors. He worked outside most of his life and loved to fish, hunt with his hunting dogs, and play golf with his Elks buddies. He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandsons. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tish Coleman of Princeton; daughters, Amy Coleman Montgomery and husband Dr. Dan Montgomery of Princeton, and Meg Coleman Carpenter and husband Jason Carpenter of Princeton; three grandsons, Caleb Carpenter, Alex and Edward Montgomery; brother, Doug Coleman of Winston-Salem, NC; and sisters, Kathy Coleman, Joyce Coleman, Drema Wright and husband Charlie, and Linda Morgan and husband Al, all of Princeton. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ronnie was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Reverend John King officiating.

Joyce Marie Cooper Ailstock, age 72, of Chesapeake, VA on March 6, 2015.  No details available except that she was survived by her husband, George, who died on Sept. 19, 2015.

Harry Leon Covey, age 74, of Sevierville, TN went home to the Lord on September 15, 2017. Born on December 19, 1942 in Greenville, TN and adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Franklin Covey, Harry would grow up in Princeton, WV, and graduated from Princeton Senior High School as a member of the Class of 1961. Harry worked 17 years in the coal mining industry.
   Upon meeting the love of his life, Margaret, the two married and relocated to Sevierville. He was a faithful man of God and member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He enjoyed his retirement from construction with his beloved family and would spend his days fishing.
   Harry is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Margaret Ashburn of Callao, VA; his daughters, Cynthia Stacy and her husband, John Stacy of Bluefield, VA, and Susan Papadimitriou of Rocky Gap, VA; his grandchildren, John Stanley Stacy II of Bluefield, VA, Rachel Stacy of Sevierville, TN, Sarah Stacy Moriconi and her husband, Neal Moriconi, of Atlanta, GA, and Flora Papadimitriou of Rocky Gap, VA; sisters, Brenda Mitchell of Kalamazoo, MI, and Ann Beck of Hartsville, SC; and last, but certainly not least, his precious dogs, Coco, Max, and Ana; and his cat, Lucy.  A memorial service was conducted on Sunday, September 17th in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Rev. Curtis Wells officiated.  Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

Angelus Gay “Gail” Demont Sanders, 72, of Bowling Green passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Mary Washington Hospital.  Gail was born in Princeton, W.Va., on Sept. 19, 1942, and attended Princeton High School. She was happily married to Douglas Sanders for 55 years. She was a military wife for 16 years, raising her children while Doug was away for more than a year at a time on assignments with the Navy. She was a member and deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Bowling Green. Gail was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was active in the Red Hat Society.
   Survivors include her husband, Douglas Sanders; three children, Ron Sanders (Patty), Larry Sanders (Lori) and Sharon Loftin (Steve); a brother, Billy Demont; five grandchildren, Jami, Isac, Allison, Michael and Dawn (Jody); two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob; and numerous nieces and nephews.
   A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Calvary Baptist Church, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Connie Elmore Bennett, CAMBRIDGE, Md. — Connie Elmore Bennett, 65, of Cambridge, Maryland, died on February 13, 2008. She was born and raised in Princeton, West Virginia. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1960 and later moved to Washington, D.C. where she became a court stenographer and met her husband, Ron Bennett. They married in 1971 and moved to Cambridge, where they had since resided. Her parents were the late Clarence C. Elmore and Louise Elmore, both of Princeton. She is survived by her husband, Ron Bennett, her daughter, Susan Bennett Stimpson, son-in-law, Daniel Stimpson, daughter, Tricia Bennett Getsinger, son-in-law, Matthew Getsinger and grandchildren, Caroline, William, Grace, Jack and Matthew. Her grandchildren were her heart's life and joy. She is also survived by her sister, Christine Elmore West, her brother, "Sonny" Elmore, her niece, Lynn Bayle, and her nephews, Michael West, Thomas West and Samuel West, and her cousins, Linda White Renzi and Robert White. A memorial service was held at Thomas Funeral Home in Cambridge on Saturday, February 16th at noon. She was buried at her birthplace, Princeton, West Virginia, on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. "Bucky" Elmore, 78, of Roanoke passed to his Heavenly home on the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Mabel W. Elmore; daughter, Angela (Mike) Collins; granddaughters, Megan (Jeff) Fisher, and Miranda Collins; sister, Sarah (Richard) Barnett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill (Linda) Williams; nieces, Heather Williams, Holly (Scott) Martin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alfred (Laura Ann) Williams; nieces, Tammy Williams and Janet Humphreys and their families; and many special and cherished friends.
    Bucky was a man of strong faith, had a huge heart, and always loved to make someone laugh. He was blessed with a strong circle of friends, a family that he loved and cherished, and granddaughters that were the apple of his eye.  He enjoyed talking about history, the wild west, and pretty much anything outdoors.  He loved sharing adventure tales with his daughter and granddaughters along with instilling a strong belief in God to ensure they had a solid foundation.  Bucky was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church.
    The family would like to offer a special thanks to the Staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent service and care.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Riverland Road Baptist Church or Clearbrook Baptist Church.
    Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road.  A graveside service was conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, West Virginia.  The family received friends at the Simpson Funeral Home prior to the service.

Michael C. “Mike” Farley, 81, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023, at William Childs Hospice House in Melbourne, FL after a 7-month battle with lung cancer.  Mike was born in Princeton, West Virginia on April 29, 1942, to the late Roy N. Farley and Madge A. Stiltner Farley.  He was preceded in death by a brother Robert Farley.  He grew up in Princeton attending church with his family and an active member of the Boy Scouts of America where he earned his badge as an Eagle Scout, the highest rank of the BSA.  Mike graduated from Princeton High School in 1960, attended Concord College in Athens, WV and began his career at North American Rockwell in 1963.  Mike served his country in the United States Army Reserves for 9 years as a Military Police Sharpshooter.  In November of 1977, Mike married his wife, Barbara and they made their home in Melbourne, Florida for over 45 years with an endless love for each other and Jesus Christ.  He continued his career at Rockwell – Collins in the service parts department until his retirement in 2002.  Mike and Barbara enjoyed the first 13 years of their retirement as seasonal workers at Disney World’s – Animal Kingdom.  Mike was a devoted Christian and spent each day in prayer for his family and friends.
    Mike is survived by his wife, Barbara Dillon Farley of Melbourne, FL; his daughter, Donna L. Prentice (Steven) of Land O’ Lakes, FL; his sons, Michael Shawn Farley (Laura) of Madison, AL and Jonathan Cleve Farley (Sendra) of Muncie, IN; his stepson, Danny Carl Shrewsbury of Pinellas Park, FL; his grandchildren, Thomas Michael Farley Prentice (Seychelle) of Lecanto, FL; Gabrielle Desirae Conner (TJ) of Princeton, WV, Brittany Anne Pena (Preston) of St. Augustine, FL; Cameron Simpson Farley of Madison, AL and Caroline Elizabeth Farley of Madison, AL; his great-grandchildren Judah Gil Pena of St. Augustine, FL and Piper Katlyn Conner of Princeton, WV.  He is also survived by his brothers, David Farley (Jan), of Princeton, WV and Pat Farley of Pittsburgh, PA.
    A service celebrating Mike’s life was held Monday, August 7, 2023, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory with his dear friend of 30 years, Dr. David H. McKinley officiating.  Burial followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Park in Princeton.  

Benjamin Franklin Ferguson, age 76 passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his home in Marion, VA.  Ben was born in Princeton, WV to the late Fred Ferguson and Vivian Combs Ferguson. Ben spent the majority of his adult life as a public servant having served in the US Air Force, retired from Virginia Department of Corrections after 23 years of service at the Marion Correctional Treatment Center and worked for the Smyth County Sheriffs Department in the court system and on litter control. He was a member of the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667, the Smyth County Moose Lodge and the Tazewell County Moose Lodge. Ben was a genuine person who never met a stranger and was a friend to all.  He is survived by his wife and best friend of 47 years, Cindy Ferguson; his son, Craig Ferguson of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Jonathan Ferguson, Alyssa Ferguson and Samantha Ferguson; his brother, Fred Ferguson and wife Lisa of Raleigh, NC.  Funeral services were held at 2PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from the Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Tracy French, age 78, of Princeton, WV passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at his home after a three-year battle with cancer.  Born August 17, 1942, in Princeton, WV he was the son of the late Charles Herman and Lillian Alleen Hill French.  He was a graduate of Princeton High School, class of 1960, and Bluefield State College in 1976. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and WVU Mountaineer fan.  Tracy retired from the Norfolk Southern Corporation with almost 35 years of service.  He served as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Mullens, WV and served several local churches as their pastor. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in Vietnam during 1965 and 1966 with the 39th Signal Battalion. He was member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, Princeton Masonic Lodge 134, Valley of Bluefield Scottish Rite and Valley of Charleston Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Melrose Community Church. 
   Tracy was preceded in death by his parents, son Herman Tracy French II, brother Douglas Houston French, sisters Dorothy Anne Snider and Margaret Martin. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Carol Panashy French of 54 years.  Daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) Alleen French, Son-in-law, Jeffrey Alan Goff, grandchildren, Matthew Zachary Goff, Lillian Carol Goff, and Jade Elizabeth Goff all of Princeton, WV,  step-granddaughter, Mallori Ryan Goff, sisters, Ellen Faye Stephenson (Tommy) of Vinton, VA, Mary Bradley (Tommy) of Cashmere, WV and Virginia Hansbarger of Princeton, WV.  
   Funeral services to celebrate the life of Tracy French were held July 9, 2021, at the Melrose Community Church with Pastors David Panashy & Richard Godfrey officiating.  Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton.  Family and friends served as pallbearers.

Rondle "Ronnie" W. Shelton, 69, of Island Street, Princeton, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. orn July 4, 1940, in Mt.Airy, North Caroline, he was the son of the late Bill and Rachel Chandler Shelton. onnie graduated from Princeton High School and was a member of the Burke Memorial Baptist Church on Thorn Street in Princeton. Ronnie worked for Smith Transfer for 10 years. He retired from the Mercer County Board of Education after 26 years of service. After his retirement, he enjoyed some of his favorite past times, watching TV, going to flea markets, and most of all, his grandchildren. His family meant the world to him and he meant the world to us. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. We will miss you. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janice Cooper Shelton, his daughter, "The One & Only" as he would say, Tonya Tracy & husband Bobby. Grandchildren: Katelyn, Courtney & Robert Tracy, DaSean, Daffeni KiAirah & DeVon Sibley. Aunt, Dorothy Quesenberry of Norfolk, VA. Sister-in-law, Joyce Whittaker & husband Roy of Narrows, VA, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Jim Simmons officiating. Burial followed in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.

PETERSTOWN, WV — Ronald Dayton Skeens, age 82, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his residence.  Born May 18, 1941 in Princeton, WV, he was the son of the late Dayton and Alice “Susie” Skeens White.
    Ron had a spirit of determination to overcome anything within his path.  Rising early to deliver papers in his family’s neighborhood before reporting for school, working part-time at ACME to help supplement the family finances and striving to do what he could to make life easier for his family. Ron showed musical talent early in school and was so gifted that by high school, he joined the Concord Commanders and played saxophone gigs as far away as Nags Head, North Carolina.  His musicianship was impeccable, and he continued to play for the community throughout his life.  Ron was a soloist and enjoyed music his entire life, and directed his church choir for many years at Rich Creek United Methodist church.  He was an active member of the Rich Creek Lions club for many years and never missed working a Friday night bingo of the “Ox Roast”
   While his love of music was cut short while serving as the local band and choir director at Narrows High school for many years, he started the next chapter of his life by receiving a degree in school administration from Radford University and becoming a principal.  He had tremendous faith in himself and always kept striving.  Ron exceeded all expectations due to his spirit of determination.  A family man who dearly loved his wife, Clara, and sons, he was there to attend every basketball game and school event.  He wanted the best for his boys, and they are a testament to Ron’s dedication as a father.  After Clara’s death, Ron met and fell in love with his second wife, Shelia, who has been devoted to making a home and caring for Ron. She has been a blessing and comfort to Ron, making his life easier as his health declined.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Mae Hill Skeens; brother, Darrell Skeens; and an infant brother, Melvin Gilbert Skeens.  Survivors include his wife, Shelia Skeens of Peterstown, WV; two sons, David Skeens and wife Heather of Riner, VA, and Timothy Skeens and wife Alicia of Lexington, KY; two brothers, James Skeens and wife Gwendolyn of Greenbackville, VA, and Larry Skeens and wife Janice of Madison, AL; one sister, Shirley Weikle and husband Louie of Princeton, WV; three grandchildren, Casey Marie Skeens, Justin Lee Skeens, and Austin Skeens; two step-grandchildren, Kaylie Renea Peak, and Anisley Jane Perdue.
    Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV with Pastor Aubrey Whitlow officiating.
    The family suggests memorial donations in Ron’s memory be made to the First Presbyterian Church 702 Memorial Blvd, Narrows, VA 24124.

Kerby Clifton Smith, Jr., age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on January 17, 2015 at Acosta Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born in Princeton, West Virginia on February 25, 1942 to the late Kerby C. Smith, Sr. and Edna Booth Smith. Kerby earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and was a teacher in the Duval County School System. He retired in 1993 after many years of dedication and service to the young men and women he taught. Kerby is preceded in death by his parents, Kerby Sr. and Edna Smith; sister, Oma Morgan. Kerby is survived by his lifelong companion, Becky Spires and many friends and loved ones. 

Betty Jean Spurlock Maxwell, 68, daughter of Thomas Walter Spurlock and Vacie Lee White passed away March 28, 2011, at Haven Hospice (Gainesville, FL). She was bom Nov. 17, 1942 in Princeton, WV. Betty also known as "Betty Boop" was a retired Insurance Manager for Western Southern Life Insurance. Betty loved to play bingo and often traveled to see friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Janice Galimore and Gladys Bailey. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years James Maxwell, her sister Edith Price of Atlanta, Ga. and uncle James White of Princeton, WV. Other survivors include her five sons, Thomas Dehart of Gainesville, Richard Dehart (Becky) of Huntington, WV, David Dehart (Jessie) of Gainesville, Daniel Dehart (Story) of Burbank, CA and Stephen Maxwell (Becki) of Gainesville, 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many wonderful friends and other family.

Terrance Shane St. Clair, Sr., 76, of Radford, VA, formerly of Princeton, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.  Born August 28, 1943 in Princeton, he was the son of the late Elmer J. St. Clair and Eva Nelson St. Clair.  He was a 1960 graduate of Princeton High School where he played football and a 1972 graduate of Concord University. Terry was a retired Allstate Insurance Agent.  He formerly worked at Kendrick Men’s Store, Stag Men’s Store, and former manager at Sears in Elizabethton, TN.  He attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton and formerly coached Little League Basketball.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Carr St. Clair.  Survivors include one daughter, D. Paige Marshall and husband Jeff of Fairlawn, VA; one son, T. Shane St. Clair, II and wife Laura of Jumping Branch, WV; three grandchildren, Carley St. Clair, Matthew St. Clair, and Daniel Wimmer; one brother, Dr. Thomas “Tom” St. Clair and wife Denise of Bastian, VA; and a half sister, Janet St. Clair Norman and husband Stan of Beckley, WV.
    A private family funeral service was conducted at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Dan Jividen officiating.  Inurnment was at Resthaven Park Cemetery Mausoleum in Princeton.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Humane Society, PO Box 5723, Princeton, WV 24740.

Barbara Stepp Rumburg, 80, of Spout Spring, VA died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of Dr. Howard Rondel Rumburg.  Born in Princeton, West VA, on February 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Loraine Blankenship Stepp and Curtis H. Stepp.
   In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth D. and Kenneth Dunn of Lynchburg and Sara R. and Andy Westmoreland of Yadkinville, NC; six grandchildren, Jeremy Dunn (Grace), Andrea Dunn, Joshua Guill (Summer), Emily McCraw (Daniel), Allison Guill, and Olivia Guill; four great-grandchildren, August, Sully, Alexandra, and Gabrielle; a brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Barbara Stepp of Christiansburg, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
   A funeral service officiated by Rev. Mark Liddle was held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church, 127 Woodland Road, Appomattox, VA.  A graveside service officiated by Rev. Andy Rice wasi held Friday, June 2, 2023, at New Zion Cemetery, Elgood, WV.
   
Roy Dennis Taylor, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, July 23, 2010 at his residence while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 29, 1943 in Princeton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ray Hardy and Alice Louise Dobbins Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a Princeton High School graduate and owned and operated R. T. Automotive in Gaithersburg, Md. He retired in 2005 and enjoyed fishing, cooking, baking, gardening and canning. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1483, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jo Gardner Taylor, at home; one son, Brian Hud Taylor, Gaithersburg, Md.; three daughters, Michelle Fuller, Mt. Airy, Md., Yvette Sparks, Cape Coral, Fla., and Nicole Taylor, Gaithersburg, Md.; one sister, Betty Lou Bailey, Micanopy, Fla.; two brothers, Danny Ray Taylor, Madison, Va., Butch Taylor, Cape Coral, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Justin, Cassidy and Morgan Fuller, all of Mt. Airy, Md., Ashley and Blaise Sparks, both of Cape Coral, Fla. Memorial services were conducted at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Molesworth Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, Md.

William Lee Tolliver, 74, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He died of Multiple Myeloma at Lansdowne Hospital in Leesburg, VA.  Lee was born January 26, 1942, the son of the late Dennie and Carrie Tolliver of Princeton, WV. He graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, WV in 1960. A year after high school graduation, he married his sweetheart, Jewell Martin, and moved to Northern Virginia. They were married for 55 years. Lee was a retired meat cutter having worked for Safeway thirty-seven years and a 32nd Degree Master Mason of Lodge 217 in Springfield, VA. He was an honorable man, who devoted his time to family and friends. He also thoroughly enjoyed trains, gardening, hunting, fishing, taking care of vehicles and working with tools. He is survived by his sister, Linda Bowling of Princeton, WV, his daughter, Kimberly Millner (Marty Millner) of Yorktown, VA, his son, Michael Tolliver (Tammie McDevitt) of Leesburg, VA, four grandsons, Ross Millner, Mason Millner, Jonathan Tolliver and Justin Tolliver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Tolliver, his father, Dennie Tolliver, his mother, Carrie Tolliver, and one sister, Opal Mawalls. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center (654 Athens Road, Princeton, WV 24740) with Pastor Chuck Coburn officiating.
   Inurnment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton.    On line condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of William Lee Tolliver to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. The mailing address is 5540 Falmouth Street Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230 or telephone 1-804 673-5690.

Linda Lee White Renzi, 77, Davidsville, PA passed away December 23, 2019 at Windber Woods.  Born September 6, 1942 in Princeton, WV.  Daughter of Conley L. and Girlie M. (Kade) White.  Preceded in death by parents, an infant daughter, brother Robert White and niece Connie White.  Survived by husband Joe Renzi; sons Ned and wife Cheryl, Murrysville and Joseph and wife Leanne, Meyersdale and grandchildren Nicole, Matthew, Hayley and her husband Shawn Baer and Lydia.
   Linda was a graduate of Princeton High School, Princeton, WV. Also a graduate of Concord (WV) College, where she was a three-time Outstanding Female Athlete while competing in track, basketball, softball, gymnastics and swimming.  She taught Health and P.E. at Richland High School for 30 years, where she led the girls' volleyball team to seven PIAA State Championships and five runner-up finishes.  Her Richland girls' volleyball teams claimed 25 District 6 titles and 28 league and conference crowns.  Led Richland High School boys' volleyball team to seven District 6 championships.  Led the Richland girls' basketball team to more than 500 wins and coached a Lady Rams javelin thrower to a PIAA state championship in 1975.  Richland girls' volleyball program won its first of four straight state championships in 1983 (1983 to 1986) and won gold in 1996, 1999 and 2000.  Named head coach of the Pitt-Johnstown women's volleyball team in 2005 after spending the 2002 and 2003 seasons as an assistant coach and the 2004 season as the interim head coach.  In nine seasons, led UPJ to a 136-119 record.
   Named West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) Coach of the Year in 2012 as UPJ went 18-8 overall and 10-4 in the conference. Inducted into the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1995.  In 2002 she was inducted into the Cambria County Area Sports Hall of Fame and later was a member of their selection committee.  Member of the PIAA Board of Directors as the Girls Athletic Representative.  Member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Benscreek.
   In her spare, time she enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and being with her grandchildren and watching them in their many activities.  The family would like to thank all the healthcare workers for their compassionate care given to Linda in her time of need.
   Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville.  Funeral Mass was held Saturday, December 28th at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Benscreek, PA.  Committal Richland Cemetery.  To express condolences or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

Julene May Whittaker Sexton, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.  Born May 21, 1942 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter Frazier and Violet Mae Holdren Whittaker.
   She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Berkeley Springs.  She sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women.  Julene was a 1960 graduate of Princeton High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Carroll County Community College in Westminster, MD.  She had worked as a machine operator at Black & Decker, was a substitute schoolteacher and retired as an administrative assistant with the Carroll County Roads Department in 2002.  She liked to travel and dote on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
   Julene is survived by her husband of 59 years, Arnold Junior Sexton, at home, her children, Arnold Jeffrey Sexton and his wife Kelley of Eddy, TX and Deana June Sexton Usary and her husband Richard of Boonsboro, MD, five siblings, Gloria Ellis of Fresno, CA, Basil Whittaker and Geraldine "Gail" King, both of Berkeley Springs, Delbert Whittaker of Princeton, WV, Wayne Whittaker and Danny Whittaker, both of North Carolina, seven grandchildren, Moody Evans and Jolene Woolbright, both of Troy, TX, Mandi Evans and Joshua Frazier Sexton, both of Eddy, TX, Jacob Sexton, of Groesbeck, TX, Sarah Jean Usary of Leesburg, VA and Kathleen "Katie" Jewel Usary of Boonsboro, MD, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings, Clarence Whittaker, Ralph Whittaker, Walter F. Whittaker, Jr., Bertie Geordon, Lloyd Whittaker, Franklin Whittaker, Ruth "Ilene" Atkins, Kenneth Whittaker and Donzie Whittaker.
   Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 6958 Winchester Grade Road, Berkeley Springs, WV with Pastor Lloyd McCanna officiating.  Interment was in Mt. Olivet Church Cemetery.

Darla Gay Winfrey Pitzer, 80, of Princeton, died peacefully early Saturday morning, November 26, 2022.  Born April 15, 1942, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Claude Homer Winfrey & Ruby Gaynelle Pruitt Winfrey.  Darla was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1960 and served as treasurer for all class reunions for over 50 years. She was a retired employee with the Mercer County Court, working in the Clerk’s office with more than 30 years of service. 
   Darla had been a faithful member of the Church of Christ both in Princeton & Pearisburg VA.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  Darla will be remembered for always wearing a smile on her face and holding hands with her devoted husband Johnny.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a granddaughter Faith Roach. Sister Peggy Barie.  Survivors include her husband of 41 years, John M. Pitzer, two children, Sherri Dobbins (Robert), Anthony David “Tony” Roach, two grandchildren, Christopher Dylan Dobbins (Selena), Jesse Ryan Dobbins (Becca), five great grandchildren, Colin & Makena Dobbins, Carter & Mason Dobbins & Conor Arcuri. Sister Donna Oliberio. 
   Services were held at Noon, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton with John Scott officiating.  Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.