The Obituary Section

Jennifer Williams Bettis

, West Virginia

Praise and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the life of Jennifer Ann Williams Bettis. On Friday March 6 2026 Jennifer quietly transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton WV. Jennifer was born on February 18 1957 in Bluefield WV to the late James A. Williams and Clara E. Libby Scales Williams Ferguson. Early life she attended Community United Methodist Church in Pocahontas VA. She dedicated her life to God again while in Killeen TX. Jennifer graduated from Pocahontas High School and Virginia State University in Ettrick VA where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Education. Jennifer was employed by Hills Department Store in Bluefield WV Kingsport TN and was the manager in Cincinnati OH. She managed Marshall stores in Chicago Indiana and Maryland. She opened Cititrends Stores in VA and NC. She then moved to Texas and worked…

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Sible Hall

, West Virginia

Sible Jane Hall 79 of Speedway died peacefully Monday March 30 2026 at her home with her family at her side. Born March 2 1947 at Pilot VA she was the daughter of the late James Jefferson Horton Mary Jane Miller Horton. Jane graduated from Athens High School. Up until her retirement Jane worked as a phlebotomist for Princeton Community Hospital and at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg VA. She attended Painters Chapel Church at Speedway. While her health permitted she enjoyed working in her garden working puzzles. Jane was a person who didnt shy away from hard work. In addition to her parents she was preceded by four siblings Shelby Sherman Sylvia Stanley. Survivors include her husband of 40 years Michael Dale Hall son Edward Lee Whittaker wife Jenny daughter Susie Michelle Lanley husband John 6 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren and one on the way. One brother Sherell Jack…

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Roberta Christine "Chris" Orlicki

, West Virginia

Roberta Christine Chris Orlicki 56 of Bent Mountain Road Lerona died suddenly Sunday evening March 29 2026 at her home.Born November 23 1969 in Chicago IL she was the daughter of the late Robert Odell Atwood Virginia Louise White Atwood. Chris graduated from Princton High School Class of 1989. She had worked as a caregiver DJ at the Green Valley Skating Ring for many years. Chris was well known for her classes in Martial Arts. She was a faithful and devoted member of Calvary Chapel Church in Princeton. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother sister. She along with her husband John were foster parents to over 35 children. In addition to her parents she was preceded by six brothers and 3 sisters including sister Rhonda Bailey. Survivors include her husband of 30 years John E. Orlicki two children Matthew Orlicki Courtney Amanda Jewell Ethan five adopted children Xander Tiraria…

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Stewart Gunnoe

, West Virginia

September 26, 1977

Stewart James Gunnoe 49 of Princeton died Sunday March 29 2026 at his home.Born September 27 1977 in Beckley he was the son of James Stewart Janis Marie Martin Gunnoe.Stewart had been employed at Lowes of Princeton Security guard at Mercer Mall and worked in the maintenance area for the Chuck Mathena Center.He loved playing games Star Wars and being with his family. In addition to his parents James Janis he is survived by two brothers Jason Martin Gunnoe wife Laura Taylor Austin Gunnoe wife Paulina nieces and nephews who he loved dearly Rian Ronan Sean Soren Emil Lucia Elena.In honoring his life his wishes are being honored he will be cremated.Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com.

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Steven Lewis

, West Virginia

Steven Dewayne Lewis 65 of Lilly Grove Princeton died Friday March 27 2026 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington. Steve graduated from Princeton High School. He earned his EMT certification he had worked for Princeton Rescue Squad and as a volunteer firefighter with East River Fire Department. He was an avid collector of motorcycles. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his wife Cassandra Louise Robertson Lewis son Brandon Lewis and brother Bernard Lee Lewis Survivors include his sister Theresa Chipman of Princeton niece Charissa Brinkley nephew Casey Ryan Mills Two greatnieces Alyssa Lawless Hailey Mills one greatnephew Logan Mills. Funeral services will be held 100 P.M. Friday April 3 2026 in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Robby Shorter officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Garden in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family Friday from Noon…

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Jr. Freddy Howell

, West Virginia

Freddy Glen Howell Jr. 59 of Kegley passed away Saturday March 28 2026 at his residence. Born June 24 1966 in Princeton he was the son of Nancy Elaine Shrader Howell and the late Freddy Glen Howell Sr. Junior was a lifelong resident of the area and a longtime employee with Allens IGA where he served many years as a produce manager. He was also previously employed with Industrial Fasteners. He was most recently employed through the Commission on Aging Lighthouse Program in his most fulfilling role as caregiver to his father. Junior loved music movies and entertainment. He was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan since childhood and also the Washington RedskinsCommanders. In addition to his father Freddy was preceded in death by his brotherinlaw Mark Hamm. He is survived by his mother Nancy Howell of Kegley his sister and best friend Kimberly Howell Hamm of Princeton his niece…

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