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,...
Stella Dean Carroll
Sep 4, 2026
Stella Rose Carroll age 83 of Jonesville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026. Stella was avid gardener with a love for flowers, birds, dogs, and most of all, her family. Stella would have said her kids and family were the most important things in her life. Stella is preceded in death by her parents...
Tammy Leona Shepherd
Aug 29, 2026
Tammy Leona Shepherd age 60 of Jonesville, Virginia passed on Saturday, August 29, 2026 surrounded by her family. Tammy was know as a person of great love. She never had an ill word to say of anyone. Tammy was an avid collector of lighthouses, and enjoyed going to the beach and visiting antique shops. Tammy enjoyed life with her lifelong...
Jakob A Howard
Aug 26, 2026
Jakob A. Howard, 15, of Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Jakob was born on January 31, 2011 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Melanie Hope Bryant and David Howard. Jakob was a laid back person who enjoyed life, his friends, and his family. He was a former student...
Kenneth Dale Ricketts
Aug 26, 2026
Kenneth Dale Ricketts, 73, of Duffield passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at his residence. Kenneth was born on December 19, 1952 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Zebedee and Gracie Mae Burke Ricketts. Kenneth was a coal miner by trade. He was a simple man with a big personality. He loved his family and his close circle...
Alvin Bruce Copeland
Aug 24, 2026
Alvin Bruce Copeland, age 73, of Jonesville, VA went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, August 24, 2026, while at the Norton Community Hospital. He was born July 30, 1953, in Pennington Gap a son of Billy Bruce and Eulalah (Kirk) Copeland. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1974 after attending Lincoln Memorial University and began a...
Ashley Michelle Dowell
Aug 21, 2026
Ashley Dowell-Grubbs went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ashley loved her children deeply and would want to be known by that. Ashley is preceded in death by her father: Paul Dowell, maternal grandparents: Lewis and Mickey Smith, paternal grandparents: Emory and Charlcie Dowell, and father in law: Clayton C. Grubbs. Left...
Christine Nuzzo
Aug 20, 2026
Christine (Smith) Nuzzo, age 63, of Rose Hill, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, August 20, 2026 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap. She was born October 28, 1962 in New York, a daughter of the late George and Ethel Mae (Johnson) Smith. She was a retired Nurse and was a veteran of the US...
Danny Ray Horner
Aug 8, 2026
Danny Ray Horner age 36 of Dryden, VA. passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Danny was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Danny would have wanted to be known as a loving father and a family man. Danny is preceded in death by his sister, Samantha Wheeler, his loving aunt...
Isaac Jimmie Briggs
Aug 3, 2026
Isaac "Jimmie" Briggs age 88 of Jonesville, Va., previously of Unicoi, Tn. went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2026. Jimmie was a selfless person and giver by nature. Jimmie was a dedicated husband and father. He served in various capacities through his life such as a deacon in Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church, but he wanted to...
Timothy Von King
Aug 2, 2026
Timothy Von King age 65 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Timothy started life in the propane and trucking industry, but finally retired to do the job he loved most fishing. Timothy was an avid outdoorsman, but his family was what mattered to him the most. Timothy is preceded in death by his loving parents...
Julie Ann Smith
Jul 29, 2026
Julie Ann Smith, 56, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence. Julie was born on April 7, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert Smith and Diane Daniels Smith. Julie was a loving mother, caring grandmother, proud sister, and gracious friend. Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Jackie Don Wolfe
Jul 25, 2026
Jackie Don Wolfe age 64 of Jonesville, VA. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2025 Jackie faced life's challenges with great strength and resilience. He was loved by all who knew him Jackie is survived by his faithful companion in life Donna Scott, one son: Earl Jackson Scott of the home, two daughters: Summer (Maurice) Moore...
