Obituaries and funeral notices from Bluefield area
Obituary notices for Ira Franklin Hodges 82 of Bluefield with services at Cravens Shires Bluewell and burial in Roselawn Princeton. Also listed are notices for Mary Sue Elmore 85 of Princeton and Raymond H Frazier 69 of New Orleans formerly Princeton, including survivors and pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hodges
Ira Franklin Hodges
Horton Road
Bluefield
Cravens-Shires
Bluewell
Cleve Young
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton
Rocky Mount
East End Baptist Church
Winding Gulf
Jo Anna Hodgins Hodges
Ray Hodges
Onie Hodges
Randolph Hodges
Garland Hodges
Donald Hodges
Nathan Hodges
Goshen
Ind
Arthur
Ella Gray) Taylor
Montcalm
Robert
Geraldine) Buckner
Rocky Gap
Carl Horton
Dwayne Horton
Michael Horton
Arthur Carver
Harold Barker Jr
Timmy Barker
Walter Mason
Mary Sue) Elmore
Mercer County
Mike F
Alice Virginia Smith
First Christian Church of
Majestic Steam Laundry
Tommy Woodrow
Walter
Bud"’ Elmore
John D
Mickey) Johnston
Helen Wovell
William G
Lois) Damron
Virginia Beach
H.A
Flora) Brewster
Guy
Lola) Miller
Burns Wornal
Memorial Funeral Directory
Athens Road
Gene Harman
Russell Hutchins
Norman Bragg
Yessie Shrewsbury
Everett Cahill
Mason Murphy
Pete DeLong
Bob Whittaker
Bruce Blankenship
Raymond H. Frazier
New Orleans
James and
Birdie Crawford Frazier
Air Force
Marvin Frazier
Charles Frazier
Alexandria
Oakwood
Roger W. Murray
Aliquippa
George W. Seaver
Copeland
Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield Area
Obituaries and funeral notices record Emmett Proffitt and Mirtha Wilson among others, detailing births, spouses, children, and survivors. Services conducted in Bluefield area churches, with burial at local cemeteries and viewings at Mercer Funeral Home. further notices omit details for several related families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Arlo Proffitt
Bluefield
Zella Anton Proffitt
Raleigh Witten Proffitt
Sterling Grocery Co
First Church of God
Airport Road
Johnny
James Proffitt
Mattie Brewster Proffitt
Lorraine Hutchinson
Ruth Lavender
Anaheim
Calif
Raleigh Proffitt
Albuquerque
N.M
Frank Proffitt
Norfolk
Ira
Estel
Aubrey Proffitt
B.G. Bowersox
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Mercer Funeral Home
Christmas Parade in Bluefield Aims for Saturday Feature
The annual Bluefield Christmas parade runs from Bland and North streets to Bluefield Supply Co on Saturday beginning at 11 am. City officials, school bands, cheerleaders, scouting groups, and local clubs join Celebrities include Mayor Paul Cole and Sheriff Don Hare with prizes totaling over 400 dollars for best floats in four categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T
Santa Claus
Bluefield
Paul Cole
Mercer County
John Hughes
Don Hare
Bluefield Friends
Bland
North Streets
Bluefield Supply Co
Greater Bluefield Jaycees
Junior Civitan Club
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield City Board
Blazer
Bluefield High School
High Stepping Rangers
BHS
Bluefield Junior High
BJHS
Glenwood
East River
Bluewell
Princeton High School
Quota
Bluefield Shrine Patrol
Matoaka
IAH
Scott Street Baptist Church
Graham High School
Pocahontas
East River Street
Montcalm
Brushfork Baptist Church
Bluefield College
McDonald’s
Stone and Thomas
Lorton Lick Baptist Church
Jaycees
Bramwell
Princeton Bank & Trust
Glenwood Jr
Miss Jr. Civitan
Jr. Civitan
W.va
Bluewell Fire Dept
Bluefield Fire Department
Beaver
Mitchell Stadium
Ric Harriman
Faith Sadler
Junior Civitans
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publication Details
Publication details for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph include address, establish date, and Associated Press membership. It lists mailing and home delivery rates, subscription zones, and notices for address changes and advertising representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
Associated Press
West Virginia
Audit Bureau of Circulation
P.O. Box 208
W Va
Landon Associates
Bertha Yerxa Death Notice in Abbs Valley VA Area
Bertha Yerxa also known as Bertha Hypes Yerxa, 77, of Abbs Valley Virginia, died Wednesday night at Rodriguez Pocahontas Union Funeral Home in Pocahontas Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gay
G.G.”’ Auvil
Douglas Ave
Princeton
Mercer
George W. Seaver
Bertha Hypes Yerxa
Abbs Valley
Bluefield
Rodriguez-Pocahontas
Polan wary on tax hike tied to Marshall Medical School
1983 column notes Polan may oppose a state tax increase next year though he does not rule out options. A plan to raise the soft drink tax to fund all three West Virginia medical schools faces concern. He argues a $1 per case rise would push business across borders and hurt merchants in border districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polan
Marshall University Medical School
West Virginia University Medical School
Kennedy rules out 1984 bid amid divorce pain
The Kennedy family and aides attended as he ruled out a 1984 presidential run or draft. He cited family duties to Patrick Kara and Teddy and said he would not seek the presidency in 1984 while leaving open a future run. Mondale praised his early decision and Glenn noted the shift among contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Joan
Patrick
Kara
Teddy
United States
White House
Mondale
Kennedy
John Glenn
Ohio
Judge Orders Sth District Recount
ABINGDON Virginia Washington County judge ordered a recount in the 9th District congressional race after a day-long conference between Republican William Wampler and Democrat Frederick Boucher. Circuit Court Judge J Aubrey Matthews set December 14 for the recount after canvassing results gave Boucher a 1123 vote edge. Wampler expects little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon
Washington County
J. Aubrey Matthews
William Wampler
Frederick Boucher
Boucher
Wampler
House of Representatives
Welch Christmas Parade Set for Saturday in Welch
Welch Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas Parade starting at 10 a.m. in Welch. The lineup includes more than 40 entries and five area marching bands. Parade routes run from the county library on Howard Street to McDowell Street, with awards for four trophy categories. Local entries can still join by calling 436-3101 or the Chamber at 436-4448. Nearby, a car fire behind McCann Motors damaged a Bradley GT valued at about 7995. the cause remains undetermined and the car was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lewis Adkins
Northfork
Welch Hospital of Natural Causes
Richardson Funeral Home
Keystone
Willie Smith
Lucy Howze
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Littlesburg Road
McDowell County
Sophie Wagstaff Adkins
Lesley Adkins
Florida Jean Hunter
Vera Harrell
Brooklyn
Loretta Smith
Charleston
Brenda Rutledge
Warren Bright
Anthony Claytor
Raymond Lee Jr
Cornelia Moorman
Donald Watkins
Robert Lee Henderson
Freddie Armstead
McKinley Scott
Edward Hairston
WELCH
Welch Chamber of Commerce
New County Library
Howard Street
Wyoming Street
McDowell Street
Post Office
Ken Roberts
Roberts
Tazewell
McCann Motors
Gary McCann
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Walter Elmore
Raymond Frazier
Emmett Proffitt
Mirtha Wilson
Mirtha L. Wilson
Jones St
George R. Bolden
Oak Grove
Ellison
Mary Scott
Helping Hand Circle
Mildred Lewis
Grady L. Price
James Hamlet
Earl Hamlet
Richard Davis
Don Alexander
John Thompson
Mrs
Lonzie Justice
Lonzie
Mary Jane) Justice
Lockyear Ave
Cleveland
Panther
Wilburn
Margaret Thorpe Lester
Kromex Corp
Jack
George Justice
Paul
Norma Jean) Brooks
Woodbridge
Lena Williams
Indianapo Ab
Fanning Funeral Home
Saeger
David Gibson
Noah Justice
Friends
Albert Billips
Albert
Martha) Billips
North Tazewell
Peery and St. Clair Funeral Home
Charlie Sublett
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell County
Horsepen
Charles Burton
Jim Williams
Bob Turner
Elisha Duncan
George Litz II
George William Litz, II
Carmel
San Francisco
D. Keith Clarke
Walnut Grove Cemetery
James G
Lucy B. Riggins Litz
Daily Telegraph
Bland Street Methodist Church
California
American Family Assurance Co
Hawaii
Canada
Great Britaan
U.S. Navy
Frances Evans Litz
James Tiffany Litz
Richmond
Oma E. Bowling
Peterstown
Roanoke
Broyles
George N
Hattie Harrison Bowling
Celanese Corp
Rich Creek
Albert J. Bowling
Woodlawn
Glen H. Bowling
Coaldale
Junior Bowling
Marysville
Tenn
Leonard
Ellen) Sturdivant
Addiwell
Susie) Kitts
Rochester
N.Y
Blakely
Henry Lee
Fritz Daniel
Jacqueline Hicks Blakely
Big Creek
Brewster Cemetery
Alberta
Ora Atwell
Douglas Funeral Home of
Hardin
Beulah
Grundy
Little Prater Church of Christ
Michael Trent
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Grundy Funeral Home
Joe Adkins
Ida Rowland
Ida L. ‘‘Doll’’ Rowland
Bowling St
George W. Seaver Funeral Home
H.O. Willis Jr
H.O
Taylor, Mich
Haysi
Rufus Smith
Rebecca Willis
George Auvil
Bertha Yerxa
T.V. Evan G. R.A. West
Ethel Kennedy
Sth
Welch Parade
Danforth Insurance Agency Auto License Service
U.S
Abc’s
Princeton- Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Center For Economic Action
Small Business Development Center
Concord College
Athens
Center For Economic Action Regional Small Business Development Center
Rainbow Ceramics
Mercer St
Princeton, WV
Fundamental Christian Church
New 460
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