Russell Lane Mathena's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Bluewell, West Virginia

Russell Lane Mathena

February 22, 1949 - December 21, 2025 (76 years old)

Bluewell, West Virginia

Russell Lane Mathena's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Bluewell, West Virginia

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Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield

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Russell Lane Mathena

February 22, 1949 - December 21, 2025 (76 years old)

Bluewell, West Virginia

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Russell Lane Mathena Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Lane Mathena of Bluewell, West Virginia, who passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Mildred. He is survived by: his wife Joanna; his children, Chad Mathena, Laurie Higgins, Jami, Robert Harvey, Misty and Scotty Carpenter; his grandchildren, Ethan Harvey, Laken Harvey and Gage Thompson; his children, Kyler Carpenter and Brynley Carpenter; and his siblings, Peggy Grubb and Cary Christian (Suzi).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of "Tricky Ricky" to the Christian Acres scholarship fund at 1351 Evangelism Rd., Bluefield, WV 24701 or online at christianacres.camp.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield



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500 CHARACTERS

Sat

Dec 27

Visitation

MapleView Church of Christ
194 Robins Rest Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

Sat

Dec 27

Celebration of life

MapleView Church of Christ
194 Robins Rest Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

Mon

Dec 29

Graveside service

Grandview Memory Gardens
38659 Gov George C. Peery Hwy, Bluefield, VA 24605

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