Obituaries

Jesse Will Howington Sr. CWO4 USMC retired, of Tazewell, VA, passed away on December 13, 2025, at UVA Charlottesville, VA with his devoted and loving wife at his bedside. Born July 30,1950, he was preceded in death by parents Connor Bruce and Phyllis Lee Howington, as well as brother Samuel Lee Howington. He is...

Nita Jean Dennison, 95, of Welch WV, died January 13, 2026, at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary WV.
She was born December 28, 1930, in Gary WV, a daughter of the late Gertrude W. And C. Roland Dennison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Jones.
She was a graduate of...

Freddy Glen Howell, 80, of Kegley, passed away January 10, 2026.
Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton.
Please visit www.bailey-kirk.com for full obituary and service information.

Dearest family and friends, I am deeply saddened to announce that my loving mother, Gail L. (Adams) Wilson, 78, of Evanston, Illinois, formerly of Bluefield, Virginia, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, at the Endeavor Hospital, Evanston, Illinois, after battling a lengthy illness.
Gail,...

Nancy Carolyn Smith Jones, 90, of Princeton, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home with her daughters by her side.
Born August 6, 1935, in Cherry Falls, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bert W. and F. Paulette Smith of Princeton. Nancy was a graduate of Marshall...

Mike Cortellesi, age 77, of Tazewell, VA, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
Born October 30, 1948, in War, WV, he was a son of Mike Francis Cortellesi and Dorothy Hicks Cortellesi.
Mike attended McDowell County Schools and graduated from Big Creek High School in 1966.

After Army service with the 9th...

James Ervin Cahill, 93, of Princeton, passed away early Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born February 28, 1932, in Princeton, he was the son of the late William Loy and Bertha Lockhart Cahill.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his siblings William...

James "Jim" William Fry, Jr., 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City TN.
Born on December 8, 1943, in Princeton, WV, Jim was the son of James W. Fry, Sr. and Thelma E. Fry (Hawks). He graduated from Princeton Senior High School and went on to...

On December 18, 2025 Billie J Hylton, her soul and spirit departed the physical body and entered the eternal spiritual fellowship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Billie lived 93 years dedicating her life as a homemaker creating a Christian environment, offering spiritual influence to family, friends and...

Marcella "Marcy" Zane Scott, 89, of Tallahassee, passed away on December 25, 2025.
Marcy was born on February 8, 1936, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Raleigh and Ruth Simmons. She was a former resident of Ann Arbor, Houston and San Antonio prior to moving to Tallahassee in 1986. She had a long career in Personnel...

Rudolph "Rudy" Dillon Jennings was 102 at the time of his peaceful death on December 25, 2025.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life and scattering of ashes will be held for family at the family gravesite at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...