Michael Vernoy Lane
Jul 20, 2026
Michael Vernoy Lane, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Nickelsville, Virginia, on July 20, 2026. Born on May 28, 1958, Mike was the son of the late Vernoy Lane and Loretta Lane Joplin. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, the late Marion Joplin. Mike is survived by his wife, Brenda Graham Lane; daughters, Whitney Lane...
Patsy Marie Pridemore
Jul 20, 2026
Patsy Marie Pridemore age 81 of the Pucketts Creek Community passed away July 20, 2026, in Pennington Gap, Va. Patsy was born November 11. 1944 in Pennington Gap, Va. She attended the Free Pentecostal Church of God at Pucketts Creek for forty years' Patsy worked in the in a local sewing factory, the five and ten store for many years...
Edna Geneva Oaks
Jul 15, 2026
Edna Geneva Oaks, age 90, of Jonesville, VA went be with the Lord Wednesday July 15, 2026 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 4, 1936 in Fork Ridge, TN a daughter of the late Luther and Lula Mae Million Johnson. She was a homemaker and was noted to be a special wife, mother...
Stella Ruth Yeary
Jul 11, 2026
Stella Ruth Yeary, age 82, of Pennington Gap, VA went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, July 11, 2026 while at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born July 26, 1943 in Pennington Gap a daughter of the late Roy Cleve and Hazel (Hacker) Goins. She was a member of the Rocklick...
Johnny Lawrence West
Jul 9, 2026
Johnny “John” Lawrence West, age 53 of Rose Hill, Virginia, left us too soon to be in the arms of Jesus on July, 9th 2026. He was born on April, 23rd 1973 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, to Robert McKinley & Della May (Collins) West. He was a loving husband, a proud father, papaw, and brother. He was a friend to...
Carlos Fee
Jul 6, 2026
Carlos Dwayne Fee, 59 of Jonesville ,VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4th 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of Lamb's' Chapel Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Flatwoods High School. The son of Earl and Barb Fee. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Robert Fee....
George Sinclair Cooksey Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
George Sinclair Cooksey, Jr. age 93 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026 surrounded by those he loved. George was a hard worker, dedicated family man, and all around good guy. He would do anything for anyone. In addition to his parents the late George S. Cooksey, Sr. and Mabel Cooksey, he was preceded in death...
David 'Moon' Earl Mullins
Jul 2, 2026
David Earl “Moon” Mullins, 78, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. David worked as a coal miner for many years and enjoyed listening to oldies music. Throughout his life, he experienced both joys and hardships, leaving behind memories that were unique to each person who knew him. He was preceded in death by his...
Joseph Lee Belcher
Jun 17, 2026
Joseph Lee Belcher, 54, of Pennington Gap, Virginia Passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Joseph was born on April 23, 1972 and resided in St Charles, Virginia during his childhood years. Joseph was a coal miner during his early adult years, and later retired from long-haul trucking. Joseph was...
Nell Marie Gilliam
Jun 14, 2026
Nell Marie Gilliam, 89, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side. Nell was born on January 19, 1937 in Pennington Gap to the late Clyde Hall and Cora Bell Ramey Hall. Nell was a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her family....
Wanda Sue Catron
Jun 13, 2026
Wanda Sue Catron was born on July 9, 1944 in St. Charles, VA to Acie and Kitty Barnett. She passed peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by her children. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Acie and Kitty Barnett; her sister, Faye; her husband, Harvey J. Catron; daughter, Wanda Hearn; granddaughter, Leia Laningham; and great grandson,...
Charlene Statzer
Jun 10, 2026
Doris "Charlene" Haynes Statzer, 82, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehab. Charlene was born on May 31, 1944 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Paskel Haynes and Mary Fletcher Haynes. Charlene loved her family and cherished them helping her siblings raise their children as her own....
Charles Ronnie Hilton
Jun 9, 2026
Charles Ronnie Hilton, 82, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his residence. Charles was born on October 14, 1943 in St. Charles to the late Horace Hilton and Oma Wise Taylor Hilton. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his time in the service he worked...
Daniel Stephen Early
Jun 5, 2026
Daniel "Bear" Early, 74, of Stickleyville went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. Daniel was born on December 21, 1951 in Stickleyville, Virginia to the late Ellis Early and June Parsons Early. Daniel was a jack of all trades wearing many hats throughout his career. He was a truck driver and...
Laura Sue Lane
Jun 4, 2026
Laura Sue Lane, 88 of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4th. Laura was born July 12,1937 in Pennington Gap, VA to the late Wilbur and Loda (nee Hughes) Martin. Preceding her in death are her beloved husband of 72 years, Noah Lane in May of 2025, her siblings Ana Mae “Jo”, Marcella, Johnny “Bud”, Kay, Wanda and Danny.
Laura...
Alan Ray Gailey
May 31, 2026
Alan Ray Gailey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family Alan was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed shooting targets with his friends Alan enjoyed going to church with his friends and family Alan is preceded in death by his parents Olan and Patsy Gailey, and brother Robert Gailey...
Matthew Randall Lee Pierson
May 25, 2026
Matthew Lee Pierson - December 3, 1999 – May 25, 2026 Matthew Lee Pierson went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. He was a devoted Christian who attended Riverland Church in Summerville, South Carolina. Matthew loved his family dearly and had a special love for his pets. Matthew and his fiancée, Charity Byrd, shared a love for...
Stephen Edward Surgener
May 23, 2026
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephen Edward Surgener. Our beloved father and friend passed away peacefully on May 23rd at Nova Health and Rehab, surrounded by the warmth of his family. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on December 2nd, 1974, to Ronald (Steve) and Brenda Surgener, Stephen was a man with an...
Robert W. Rhodes
May 20, 2026
The Lord was ready and He called his faithful son Robert W. “Bob” Rhodes home to walk the streets of gold beside Him on May 20, 2026 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born to Claire C. and Margaret V. (Feigh) Rhodes in Pittsburgh on January 10, 1941, at the age of seventeen, he entered the United States Army. Bob proudly...
Nellie Leister
May 18, 2026
Nellie Oliver Leister, 82, departed this life for her heavenly home on Monday, May, 18, 2026. Nellie was born on April 1, 1944, in St. Charles, VA, to the late Wheeler and Mary Oliver. She was three of six children. Shortly after graduating from St. Charles High School as salutatorian of her class, Nellie moved to Sykesville, MD, where she...
