Obituaries

Judy Lynn Kade 81, of Princeton, died peacefully Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born July 18, 1944, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Ishmael Byron Kade & Ada Brewster.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Dr. William Lee "Jim" Lovern, stepson, James Eric...

Jennie Lou (Carper) George, age 90, was born July 3, 1935, in Princeton, West Virginia, and passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on February 15, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
A celebration of Life will be held on June 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church, 311 Browns Lane,...

Carolyn Carper Craft, passed away on April 2, 2026.
Born on May 3, 1930, in Boissevain, Virginia, to Grady and Ruth Carper, she spent most of her life in Princeton, WV as a cherished member of the local community.
To read the full obituary and to leave online condolences please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com.

Roger W. Peraldo went to be with his heavenly Father on March 26, 2026 in Plano, TX. Roger was married for 57 years to Emma June (Hill) Peraldo, who preceded him in death in May 2021. The son of the late Ernest E. Peraldo and Stella (Maxine) Eanes, Roger was born and raised in Bluefield, WV. He was preceded in death...

John Oliver Winslow Paine was born in Bluefield West Virginia's Bluefield Sanitarium on December 10, 1957 to Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Paine. John was named for his Great Grandfather, a Captain in the Union Army who served in the Maine regiment during the Civil War. John attended Memorial Elementary School, Fairview Junior...

Ethel Louise Belcher Nash, age 90, of Princeton, WV passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1935, in Athens, WV to McHerschel and Birdie Ethel Belcher. Ethel married Frank Nash of Elgood WV on June 13, 1953. Together they built a life centered around family, business and service to the Mercer...

Harold Gene Shrewsbury, 75, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1950, to Ken and Nina Shrewsbury.
Born and raised in Beeson, WV, Harold was known for his tireless dedication and love for his family. He was a hard-working coal miner, and he retired in 2006. Harold was a humble...

Minnie Domineca Horton, 88 of Bluefield, WV passed away peacefully on
Saturday, March 21, 2026 while cradled in her son, Michael's arms &
surrounded by family & loved ones.


Minnie was born on December 07, 1937 to the late Tony Rose & Ruth Rose
Claycomb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Betty Louise Taylor Blevins of Princeton, WV departed this world on Friday,
March 20, 2026 and entered into her eternal home in glory, serenaded by
angels up to the throne. When God created her, He broke the mold because He
wanted only one of her. She was loving, kind, patient, and most of all she
knew how to pray....

Catherine (Betty) Elizabeth Long Tabor, 88, formerly of Bluefield VA, passed away peacefully on March 10 2026, in Prince Fredrick MD.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, March 24 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, with Father Renier Supranes officiating. Burial will follow at Maple...

With great sadness the Gilpin family shares the passing of Michael (Mike) Royce Gilpin, 75, of Eastover, NC, previously of Princeton, WV, on November 29, 2025.
Born on August 2, 1950 he was the youngest son of Thomas R. Gilpin Sr. and Geraldine Gilpin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He...