Chambers & James Funeral Homes

08/22/2026

Billy Ray Walters, 87, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his residence, with his dear wife and family by his side with the assistance of Valley Hospice.

Billy was born on November 26, 1938, in Runnelstown, MS. He was the son of the late Daniel Paul Walt...

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08/21/2026

Before we were a funeral director, office staff, funeral attendants, guest relations and the team you know today… we were just kids posing for our back to school pictures!

We’re taking a little trip down memory lane and sharing some of our staff’s school photos. Think you can match each childhood face to the member of our funeral home team today? We’ve grown, changed, and come a long way—but those smiles are still part of who we are.

Wishing all the students, teachers, and families in our community a wonderful school year!

08/21/2026

Alan Hughes Bown 84, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at home.

Born on October 28, 1941 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Alan was the second oldest of five sons born to the late Philips B. and Lois (Grayburn) Bown.

Loving husband to the late Joa...

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08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

It is Tuesday, Do you ever notice the noise or a busy day happens around even in grief.

08/08/2026

Supporting our community, our friends and even you. Today we participated in the Cancer Walk in Toronto a color run. It sometimes means more when a friend is battling but sometimes it is just about empowering others that we are here for you all the time!

08/07/2026

Michele Lynn (Bilak) Riggs, 61 of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 in the comfort of her home with the assistance of Valley Hospice and her dear family at her side.

Michele was born on November 30, 1964 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of Michael “Mike” Bilak a...

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08/03/2026

Join us in celebrating, Jeff Gilkey, if you didnt see him at the funeral home parking cars or working in the door. We are sure you will find him on his birthday golfing at Williams! Wish him a Happy Birthday!

08/02/2026

Proud to be a sponsor for Garibaldi 100th Celebration in addition to participating in the 5k, parade and the bands. If you caught a picture or video of us drop it in the comments! We would love to see them

08/01/2026

Busy evening sponsoring our community, Wellsburg Downtown and the packed streets of the Garibaldi 100th celebration being a part of all our communities as the Community’s Funeral Homes. Look for us at the City 5 k and the Parade!