Nancy Sue Province
Oct 22, 2026
Nancy S. Province, 89, of Pennington Gap, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehab. Nancy was born on November 10, 1936 in Bryant, Indiana to the late Roman Braun and Thelma Frank Hinshaw. Nancy graduated college from Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nancy met Charlie Province while attending college...
Fannie Mary Blanken
Oct 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Fannie Mary Blanken "Monkey". Born September 8, 1944 to the late Will Pat and Ida Dearry Lawson, she was a homemaker and caregiver. She will be remembered for her faith, laughter, love and caring for others. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents, Fannie was preceded...
Wanda Beatrice McFarland
Oct 20, 2026
Wanda Beatrice McFarland, 84, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Lifecare Center in Hilton Head Island, SC. Wanda was born in Jonesville, Virginia on January 3, 1942 at home to Dan H. and Sally M. Mullins. Wanda also lived in Fairfield, CA, Concord, CA, Freemont, CA, Castle Rock, CO, Alexandria, IN, College Station, TX, Kingsport, TN and...
Elton Hobbs
Oct 17, 2026
Elton L. Hobbs, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after a 14-year battle with mantle cell lymphoma. He was born on June 7, 1947. Elton is a veteran of the United States Army. Additionally, Elton worked for Westmoreland Coal Company for over 15 years, spent several years with the Lee County Sheriff's Office,...
Taz Nelson
Oct 17, 2026
Jimmy Lee "Taz" Nelson, age 72, of Dryden, Virginia, went to his heavenly home, following a long-term illness, surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at sunrise. Born March 25, 1954, in the Big Hill community of Lee County, Virginia to the late Ray Nelson and Virginia Burton-Boggs, Taz devoted his life to being a loving son,...
Betty Corrine Crusenberry
Oct 16, 2026
Betty Corrine Hines Crusenberry March 12, 1964 – October 16, 2026 Betty Corrine Hines Crusenberry, of Jonesville, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 12, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Benjamin H. Hines and Betty J. Hines. Betty was truly one...
Earl Evans
Oct 15, 2026
Earl Evans, a beloved resident of Tazewell, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on Friday, March 4th, 1949, in Ewing, Va, Earl was a cherished member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Earl was preceded in death by his loving parents, Herman Evans and...
Donna Joe Sternberg
Oct 12, 2026
Donna Joe Sternberg, born on July 12, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Although she was born in Chicago, Donna spent most of her life in Pennington Gap, Virginia, where she built a life filled with family, friendships, love, and countless memories.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose heart...
Irvin McPherson
Oct 12, 2026
Irvin McPherson, 65, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his residence. Born, November 3, 1960, he was a son of the late James Clay McPherson and Georgia Pugh McPherson amd worked in commercial and residential construction, Surviving are his daughters, Melanie Taylor and Alicia McPherson; sister, Mildred Anderson; brothers, James McPherson, Jr, Rocky McPherson and...
Robin William Hilton
Oct 12, 2026
Robin William Hilton, 75, of the Hickory Flats Community passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1951, he was a son of the late Emanuel Richard (E.R.) Hilton and Emma Jane Wilder Hilton in Pennington Gap, VA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and...
Charles Verlin Coleman
Oct 10, 2026
Charles Verlin Coleman, 80, of the Hickory Flats community went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after an illness. Born March 12, 1946 at Leona Mines, VA, he was a son of the late Verlin (Cat) Coleman and Virginia Zion Coleman and retired from Powell Mountain Coal Company. In addition to his...
James Coolidge Woodard
Oct 5, 2026
James C. ( JC ) Woodard, 80, of Six Lakes, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Born in Keokee, Virginia, he was a son of the late Henry and Maudella Woodard Cooksey, and a retired HiLo Operator with the Saturn Automotive Company. JC was a veteran of the U.S. Army having...
Earl Franklin Shirks
Oct 1, 2026
Earl Franklin Shirks departed this life on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at the age of 82. Earl was born on Thursday, May 10th, 1944, in St. Charles, Virginia, and spent his later years at Heritage Hall Rehabilitation in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Earl was a dedicated and hardworking individual, having spent his career as a coal miner before retiring. His...
Mary Lee Dean
Sep 25, 2026
Mary Lee Dean, 75, of Weber City went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Nova Health and Rehab. Mary was born on April 14, 1951 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late George Dean and Mary Spurlock Dean. Mary was of the Pentecostal faith and an avid believer in her Lord. She was a loving sister,...
Virgal Ray Pearson
Sep 19, 2026
Virgal Ray Pearson, a resident of Dryden, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on Tuesday, September 13, 1966, in Seminary, Virginia, Virgal was known for his love of the great outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, which brought him immense joy throughout his life. He is survived by his loving sister, Margaret...
Leslie Ely
Sep 18, 2026
Leslie Clay Ely August 20, 1946 - September 18, 2026 Les' "Cowboy" Ely, 80, passed away in his home on Friday September 18, 2026. Born August 20, 1946 to Frank Ely and Cora Johnson Lewis in Dryden VA, he was a retired carpenter and project superintendent, known for his skill, his work ethic and his willingness to teach others the...
Louie Kenneth Garrett
Sep 18, 2026
Louie Kenneth (Bud) Garrett, age 91, of Dyden, VA passed away Friday afternoon, September 18, 2026 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lee County, VA on June 29, 1935, he was a son of the late Asher and Ressie Mae (Stapleton) Garrett. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired after 32...
Rosco Chester Lane
Sep 18, 2026
Rosco Chester "RC" Lane, age 66 of Gate City, VA passed away early Friday Morning, September 18, 2026 following a lengthy illness with his family by his side. RC was a avid outdoorsman and worked as a carpenter most of his life, mainly with Ronnie Tipton Construction. He was a beloved father and grandfather and friend to many. He was...
Darlene Hatfield
Sep 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Hatfield, 60, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and cherished friend, who left this world on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1966, Darlene graced the lives of those around her with warmth and kindness throughout her 60 years. Darlene was born in Hancock Co, Tennessee...
James Oscar Holmes
Sep 5, 2026
James Oscar “Oscar” Holmes, 87, of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. Oscar was born on October 12, 1938, in Jonesville, Virginia, where he was raised and spent his early years. He was the oldest of his siblings and grew up in a close-knit family. Being the oldest brother was an important part of who Oscar was,...
