Kyle J. Proffitt and Mable Nila Proffitt of Roanoke, VA. Tanya was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton. BornNovember 6, 1951,in Frank Edward Brown, born October 6, 1952, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 27, 2022. He worked for US Steel as a Chief Electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Precious Brown; granddaughter, Skylynn Brown; Patricia Jean Perry, 70, of Linthicum, MD, formerly of Athens died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at her residence. Copyright 2018 - 23 Born December 19, 1945, in Princeton. While growing up in Mercer County, Elese was adored by her parents, friends, and neighbors. Request a Book of Memories Memorial Website. Born in Lowton, OK June 27, 1935 he was the son of Robert and Gladys Ray. . Born July 7, 1961 in Welch he was the son of William and Nancy Kidwell. Located in Princeton, WV Seaver Funeral Home 1507 N Walker St, Princeton, WV 304-425-2282 Send flowers Obituaries of Seaver Funeral Services Inc Marisa Pavona Brown February 25, 2023 (59 years old) View obituary Ila Frances Garrett February 23, 2023 (77 years old) View obituary James Eugene Broyles February 23, 2023 (92 years old) View obituary She was a 1963 graduate of Princeton High School and was a member of Lilly Grove Baptist Church. She was a retired Principal at the Anthony Correctional Center in White Sulphur Springs. Gail Eugene "Radio Man" Cullop, 81, of Beaver, WV, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 17, 1945 in Premier, WV he was the son of the late Marvin W. "Bill" McCarthy and Norma Virginia Perkey McCarthy. Born October 23, 1962 in Welch he was the son of Betty Cleary West and the late Kennison West. She was a devoted member of Lillian Marie Cooper, 91, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Pisgah Road in Princeton died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Davis Community Long Term Care in Wilmington. Virginia enjoyed all sports Phil Bonham "Buddy" Fry, 69, of Princeton, WV, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. His Battles and Campaigns Timothy Blankenship, 57, of Princeton died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at CAMC in Charleston. He was preceded in death by his father and siblings, Ralph West and Sharon Renae West. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. She attended Lerona United Methodist Church and was a longtime Carl Yeilding Reed, 93, of Pineville, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stanley Sandra Gayle Dove,71ofPrincetonpassed awayWednesday January 4,2023,at Pine Lodge Nursingin Beckley. She was preceded in death by sister, Keri "Bug" Hinds; maternal grandparents, Lillie and James Murphy; and paternal grandfather, Taylor Smith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kimberly William Darrell White, 62, of Princeton died Sunday, May 13, 2019 at his residence. Born April 13, 1942 in Guyan, WV he was the son of the late Van Buren Walker, Sr. and Pearl Morgan Walker. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and Kathleen Ellison Hight, 97 of Lerona died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Treasures of Age Personal Care Home on Browns Ridge Road in Lerona. James Frederick (Freddy) Williams of Princeton, WV died suddenly January 12, 2010 at his home. Born October 29, 1934 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late George D. Anderson and Mary Depan Anderson. She retired in 2013 from Rish Equipment where she was the purchasing and payables secretary and John E. Wilborn, 80, of Princeton died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Glenwood Park Retirement Village in Princeton, WV. Born September 22, 1981 in Princeton he was the son of Benny Bryant Gray, Sr. of Carlisle, OH and Carolyn Denise Snow Dishner of Princeton. She graduated from Gary District High School, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bluefield State College, and her Master's Degree and Dallas Boyd Fowler, Jr., 69 of Bluefield died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA. Born September 25, 1924 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Margaret Virginia Trail. She retired from BB&T after 20 years of Hella Jeanette Struif Edge, 97, of Princeton completed her earthly journey suddenly, peacefully, and unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a graduate of West Virginia Business College in Bluefield, WV. Born November 28, 1962, in Princeton, to the late Ellis and Molly Kirby. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | He worked as a mechanic for Valley Performance in Green Valley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by Irmgard Erika Atwell (Linz), 73, of Princeton, WV, gained her wings on April 7, 2020 at her residence after a long battle with breast cancer. He was Pentecostal Holiness faith. There is no photo or video of Jessica Louise Harden Jones Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Her father died during a conflict in WWII when she was very young, and her mother married Herman Rose who raised her as his own. Survivors include two children, Yvonne Kinser and Kyle Kinser both of Florida; one brother, Ronnie Kinser of Oceana, Dennie Clark, 68, of Coal City, WV, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Rosanna was a graduate of the Class of 1955 of Princeton High School. She is survived by her husband, Earl J. Vickie Ann Bouvier, 69, of Princeton died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Welch, she was the daughter of Roberta Sue Price Hudler of Wytheville, VA, and the late James Owen Lusk, and step-daughter to Robert Hudler. He was born September 8, 1934, at Widemouth Creek, Mercer County, WV. She attended Lerona United Methodist Church and was a longtime Richard Scott "Rick" Shrader, 71 of Princeton, WV gained his wings on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Most notably, Liz was impactful in 4-H, both at a local and state level, where she shared her knowledge of crafts and her ability to encourage young minds and hearts. Born in Pipestem July 4, 1922 she was the daughter of the late William Henderson and Lou Farley Ellison. Born May 1, 1965 in Princeton he was the son of Jettie D. Taylor Burkett of Princeton and the late Billy Eugene Burkett. Born March 16, 1932 in Gary he was the son of William G. Spicer and Mamie Robinson Spicer. Amanda was the mother of Damien, Alexis and Kayden Milam; daughter of Rhonda Milam and stepfather, James Milam, and Donald Presutti and stepmother Susan Wood; sister of Robin Presutti and Shelva Jean White, 83, of Princeton died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her residence. Horeb Geraldine Harvey Cahill, 96, left God's earthly care for God's eternal reward on October 16th. BornNovember 6, 1951,in PrincetontoBernard Combs and Emo Jean Ramsey. She is Richard Eggleston, 83, of Princeton died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Veterans Area Medical Center in Beckley, WV. A Celebration of Elese's Life will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Survivors in addition to Edith "Carroll" Barth of Princeton died peacefully at her home Saturday, April 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer. Born May 27, 1942 in Bluefield she was the daughter of the late Albert Washington and Flora Burger Washington. He was an avid sports fan, especially for Big Creek High School, Concord University and WVU. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Fink; son, Michael Todd Dye; and one brother and sister. As an outstanding football player, he was recruited by many John Emmitt Gobble, Jr., 84, of Bluefield died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Maples in Bluefield.Born November 26, 1935 in Bluefield he was the son of the late John E. Gobble, Sr. and Mary Price Gobble. Born January 25, 1957 in Bluefield, WV she was the daughter of Lonnie Bert Sneed of Princeton and the late Patricia Lee Faulkner Sneed. Row was born in Welch, WV, March 24, 1950, to the late Charlie and Wilma Kennedy Miano. BornNovember 17, 1952, in Princeton,he was the son of the lateLuther Eugene Bowles and Pearl Bowles of Oceana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Costello; three sisters and one Frances S. Witt, 92 of Pearisburg VA went home to be with her lord and savior Sunday, June 21. We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Corinne Bonneau Legere, 92, of Princeton, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Glenwood Park Retirement Home. Born in Princeton February 8, 1956 he was the son of the late Mary Alice Lucas Hicks and Steve Hicks, Sr. Born in Ft. Payne, Ala., Reverend Burgess was a longtime resident of Chattanooga and N. Georgia. close. She was born June 1, 1943 in Anawalt, WV to the late Paul Scarberry and Ruth Compton. Junior Lee Clark, 60 of Princeton died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. . Born August 13, 1948 in Leckie, WV she was the daughter of the late Norman and Dessie Evans. His grandchildren, Beverly, Danielle, Erica, Kristan, Annabelle and Arik. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. A U.S. Army veteran, he retired from GTE with twenty eight years of service. Johnny was a retired disabled coal miner having worked for CONSOL Coal Company in their Turkey Gap operation. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton. In addition to his parents, he Ronald Leonard Patterson, 62, of Bluefield died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. James was a retired maintenance Johnny Ray Bridges, 73, of Princeton died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at The Maples in Bluefield, WV. Dianna was a 1975 graduate of Princeton High School and attended Bluefield State College. Funerals & Obituaries. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the service hour on Saturday. Doris retired as a legal secretary having last worked at Saunders, Austin, Prudish and Flanigan Law Office in Princeton. Born August 13, 1962 in Princeton he was the son of Elsa Marie Foley Akers of Lake Panasoffkee, FL and the late Kenny Akers. Born September 6, 1942 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Clifford Earl Wimmer, Sr. and Virginia Baldwin Wimmer. Sheila retired from Jonhston's Inn & Restaurant in Princeton after 25 years of service. Born June 6, 1936 in Lerona she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Eva Caldwell. He was a member of the Mt. Born October 14, 1968 in Princeton he was the son of Alex Juba, Jr. and Pamela Sue Juba of Princeton. Born July 15, 1942 in Peterstown, WV she was the daughter of the late Daniel "Dan" Riffe and Helen Martin Riffe. For full obituary and service information please visit www.seaverfuneralservice.com. She transitioned to her new home on May 10, 2020. She was a graduate of Sophia High School and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Princeton. Harold Boyd Wolfe, III 55, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday January 26, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born November 16, 1931 in Squire, WV to the late Isaac Wade Osborne and Alpha Myrtle Jessee Osborne, She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and aBingo fanatic. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Seaver Funeral Home in. To plant a tree in memory of Harold Boyd Wolfe III, please visit. He was a member of Christ Temple Church in Princeton. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Florence Thelma Alice Taylor Smith, 84, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Sarena Mitchem; and one nephew, Eric Hill. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold C. Farley and her second Paul Fortuna, Jr. 77, of Princeton died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. Donna was a member of the Princeton Praise and Worship Center, and owned Blankenship Cleaning Services. Learning about grief and mourning can help you survive and eventually heal. In addition to his beloved parents, he was preceded in everlasting life by One Grand Daughter: Celia Arguello Four Brothers: Daniel Byrd, George Byrd JR, Luther Byrd (peewee) One Sister: Brenda Price He leaves to cherish his memory: Five Children: Ivy Byrd, Anna Byrd, Paula and Manuel Roy Levi Byrd, 67 departed this life February 5,2023 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. In addition to traveling and crafting, she loved gardening, loved a good mystery show (Murder She Wrote! She is survived by Riley Dee O'Neal, 44, of Princeton, West Virginia died on October 17th, 2019 in an automobile accident. She retired April 30, 2015, after working 20 years in the office at Princeton Village Apartments. He worked long wall for CONSOL Coal Co. Itmann mine and retired as a heavy equipment operator for Pounding Mill Quarry. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. Online condolence may be made by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Terms of Use | Nancy Kathy Snow Belcher of Princeton, WV passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2020. John was a graduate of Beaver High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. He was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church in Tazewell, VA. Following college at Ball State University, Liz was employed as a teacher for the US military and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Harold maintained a private law practice during his entire career where he served countless individuals and families with sound legal representation. Visitation will be Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A graduate of Concord College, Fred was for many years the owner of Williams Cycle Shop in Princeton. Due to the unexpected passing of Harold, the family would appreciate monetary gifts, in lieu of flowers, to help provide for expenses and other needs. Odessa formerly worked at Jennings Skating Rink in Princeton. Paul was a graduate of Princeton High School and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton. Gary was born July 31, 1952 in. John Wilson Gates, 72, of Athen died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Cassell's Board and Care in Princeton. Funeral arrangement under the care ofSeaver Funeral Services Inc, Seaver Funeral Home 1507 N Walker St, Princeton, WV 24740, Resthaven Park Cemetery Princeton, WV 24740. At the time of Thom's passing he was in the hearts of those he loved the most. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Mae Hall of Princeton; one brother, Herbert "Chuck" Hall of R. Charlene Foley Westfall, 81, of Lecanto, FL died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her residence. He was a gentle independent soul, who loved painting, air brushing, gardening, shopping, eating, and cooking. Others left to cherish his memory are his siblings Charles "Matt" Wolfe and wife Shannon and their children; Jessica Wolfe Goins and her children Bentley and Gemma; a special uncle John Wolfe; special friends Gary Hamm, Dr. Ron Billips, Dr. Todd Smith; his legal assistants Tyler Myers and Laurie Greiert, and a host of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters,Heather Weeks and Ashely Weeks;Grandchildren, Coalson Odle, Tori Odle andtwins, Debra Lynn Weeks, 57, of Goodwins Chapel Road, Princeton, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at WVU-PCHin Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Allen Terrence Shane St. Clair, Sr., 76, of Radford, VA, formerly of Princeton, dies Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. There he met and married Margaret Pruett in 1949 and Patricia Ann Oxley Byrnside, 83, of Rowlett, TX formerly of Athens, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020 At Murray Senior Care Home in Sachse, TX. Memorial gifts of love may be sent to 1300 South Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740, care of Kathy Wolfe. In addition to her parents she is Patty June Scarberry Sublett, 77, passed from earth to the presence of the Lord on July 25, 2020 at Princeton Health Care Center. So family and friends can honor his life, there will be a time of sharing and celebration on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 (today) from 5-7 p.m. at the Karen Preservati Center in Princeton. Lynne was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 14th, 1951 to Flavia and George Moore. Jenny was born in Princeton, WV, March 20, 1982, fittingly enough on the first day of Spring, to Donna Maddox and Roy Maddox. and Poirot), enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and took great pleasure going on adventures with Jim. Rebecca Louise Harvey, 71, of Princeton died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her residence. Born December 23, 1931, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie Candler. Fredrick was a retired heavy Mary Aileen Bailey, 93 of Princeton died Monday, June 15, 2020 at Princeton Health Care in Princeton, WV. He was a member of several organizations while his health permitted including V.F.W Post # 3065 in Baltimore Maryland, Vietnam Veterans of America, Post #451 and James Jimmy Edward Harry Jr., of Rich Creek, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Salem Virginia Veterans Hospital. He was a member of the U.M.W.A and a former Mandy Lynn Smart, 41, of Kensington Ct. in Princeton formerly of Giles County, VA died Friday, August 2, 2019, at her residence. Harold was a retired framer in the construction business and had been a resident of Bluefield since 2017 moving here from Fairburn, GA. Born May 26, 1950 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Victor Norman Bouvier and Jo Ann Weis Bouvier. EmmaDean was born May 27, 1939 in Elgood WV. She was retired from Juanita Laverne Lilly White, 88, of Princeton died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born December 18, 1986 in Logan, WV he was the son of Elsie Rutledge of Princeton and the late David Rutledge, Sr. Born June 9, 1962 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Jennings Williams, Jr. and Nora Coburn Williams. Her love for God and church was Kathleen Ellison Hight, 97, of Lerona, died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Treasures of Age Personal Care Home on Browns Ridge Road in Lerona. Would you like to offer Jessica Louise Harden Jones Smiths loved ones a condolence message? She was. Association. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Della Mae Thomas Pitzer and his second wife, Georgia Pitzer; two sons, Thomas Eugene "4x4" Pitzer and Taken much too soon from a family that loved her dearly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, an infant boy. Pallbearers will be Howard Harvey, Travis Harvey, James Hill, David Johnston, Mike McPherson, and Ernie Rickman. Full obituary can be viewed at www.seaverfuneralserice.com. Ellen was a 1966 graduate of Princeton High School and a James Joseph Colbird, 28, of Princeton, died Thursday, January 7, 2021. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, uncle and friend who loved his family verymuchespecially his grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Charles Richard Blankenship, 63, of North Tazewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence. Founded in 1930, our locally owned independent funeral home has been striving to meet the needs of area families, from our early days on Thorn Street to Mercer Street and our current location on the Athens Road. Born November 17, 1959 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Covar and Georgia Rorrer Bailey. Before retirement she worked as a Social Worker for the WV DHHR and Strother Drug in Joe Eugene White, 89, of Princeton died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his residence. Born May 20, 1959, in McDowell County, he View full obituary Shelia Lynn Southern Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts March 19, 1969 - January 20, 2023 Shelia Lynn Southern, 53, of Old Oxley Road, Athens, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home. Danny was retired from Sage Custom Machine Shop with twenty-eight years service. Fred also leaves his beloved friend and companion of over thirty years, Dr. Harriet H. Duncan of Princeton, WV. He served for four and a half years, the last eight months of which were arguably Ernestine Wiley Smith, 100, formerly of Princeton, WV died peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Communications in Beaver. He is survived by three sons, James S. Williams and wife Gina of Leesburg, VA, Barry G. Williams of Blacksburg, VA, and Edward (Allen) Williams of Spanishburg, WV, his ex-wife, Ima Jo Mills Williams, their mother; two grandsons, James J. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Moore; daughter, Angela Enice Moore; Kenneth S. "Badger" Martin, 88, of Lerona died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital. "The lighting of a Memorial Candle allows visitors to leave a symbolic gesture of". For most of her life she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Buddy Emden Lee Syres, Jr., 47, of Newton, NC, a former resident of Princeton, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at his residence. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Born June 23, 1933 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Carl Bish and Edith Mullens Bish. She was the daughter of the late John Willis Hill and Laura Thomas Hill. Corinne retired after 25 years of teaching from Mercer County Schools, last teaching at Lashmeet-Matoaka Elementary School. Born in Mullens, WV March 30, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Dennis Paul and Bertha Louise Billings Vance. While living in Bluefield, she was a member of Carr Memorial Methodist Church and graduated as valedictorian from Kenneth Eugene Elliott, 64, of Bluefield, WV died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Summers County Nursing and Rehab. In addition to her parents she Helen "Lou-Lou" Williams Kessler, 57, of Rich Creek died October 3, 2019, at her residence. On Sunday morning, November 10, 2019 our beloved father, James Elbert Repass, 80, of Princeton received his crown in Heaven. Born November 16, 1927 in Old Town, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Modeste Bonneau. Born December 3, 1950 he was the son of the late Florence Martin. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. His great grandchildren, Darion, Lexi, Nick, Rowan, Ava Rose Frank Edward Brown, born October 6, 1952, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 27, 2022. The Honorable Thomas Michael "Mike" Porter, 69, of 238 Maple Acres Road (Glenwood Park) in Princeton died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. Frank is survived by his wife, Angela Lynn Brown, daughters Laura Williams and Angellica James Jimmy Edward Harry Jr., of Rich Creek, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Salem Virginia Veterans Hospital. He was the retired owner and operator of Jack Wade Paving. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Born December 3, 1954 in Princeton he was the son of the late Estil and Alice Linkous Elliott. Daniel was retired from furniture Van Buren Walker, Jr., 77, of Princeton died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital. Judy retired from Belk in Bluefield where she worked in the Human Resource department. Sheikela was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and worked in the restaurant business. Elizabeth G. Betty Murphy Friends may call at Seaver Funeral Home from 12:00 noon to the service hour on Tuesday. James retired from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. where he worked as a plane fueler for many years. For numerous years, Rowena Miano "Row" Harman, 69, of White Sulphur Springs, WV, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 1:15 PM surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Ronald was a graduate of Bluefield High School, formerly employed at Bluefield State College, and former co-owner of Patterson Janitorial Yvonne M. Bratton, 75 of Bluefield, WV died Thursday, February 6, 2020. Wilma Lee Starcher Wade, 68, of Princeton, left this world to join the love of her life, her husband, Russell Burman Wade on August 7, 2020. Born September 7, 1992 in Bluefield he was the son of Angela Dawn Colbird and the late Joseph Leonard Colbird, Jr. James was a graduate of Wyoming East High School, and was a cook at Hardees in Princeton. Born May 22, 1920 in Iaeger, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Mathew and Pearl Lee Day. Born July 3, 1929 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Kidd, Sr. and Emma Mae Thompson Kidd. Evelena was a retired owner operator and driver for over 40 years for A.B.