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...
Keith Edward Ritchie
May 17, 2026
Keith Edward Ritchie, 63, passed away on May 17, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee. Keith was born on August 3, 1962 to the late John and Gilda Ritchie in Norton, Virginia. Along with his parents, he is preceded by his brothers, Tony, Jerry, Joni, and Randy Ritchie. Those left to cherish his memory is his son, Brandon Ritchie; daughter, Kymberly Heldreth...
Dennie C. Smith
May 17, 2026
Dennie C. Smith, 73 of Pineville, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Pineville on November 24, 1952, a son of the late James Cawood “JC” and Rosetta Carnes Smith. Dennie had been an Emergency Medical Technician for over 20 years in both Bell and...
Barbara Ann Jones
May 15, 2026
Barbara Ann Jones, 83, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Barbara was born on July 22, 1942. Known for her warmth, dedication, and unwavering faith, Barbara was a devoted member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Her spirit was a source of inspiration and strength for not only her...
Rebecca Emily Wynn
May 12, 2026
Rebecca Emily Wynn, 25, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2026 at her home in Jonesville, Virginia. Rebecca was born on September 30, 2000 to her father, John Evan Wynn and late mother, Heather Lynn Whitt. She had a deep passion for horses, dogs, cats, and all animals. Along with her mother, she is preceded in...
William Randall Oliver
May 6, 2026
William (Pejib) Randall Oliver, 54, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Pejib was born on June 29, 1971 to C.D. Oliver and Juanita Oliver. He is preceded in death by his father, C.D. Oliver; grandparents, Ellen Oliver, Willie and Vitis Marcum Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Juanita Oliver;...
Billy Ray Haynes
May 6, 2026
Billy Ray Haynes, 87, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026 at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia. He was born on September 5, 1938, Billy lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to his family and community. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Wadleigh DD-689 for six years. Following...
Irene Thomas
May 6, 2026
Irene Thomas, age 91, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on May 6, 2026 at Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, VA. Irene was born on August 23, 1934 to the late Rosie and Wright Stewart. She had been a homemaker most of her life. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Jack Thomas; Son Dwight Thomas; Grandson...
Terry Ann Ritchie
Apr 24, 2026
Terry Ann Ritchie (Price), 63, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home in Jonesville, Virginia. Terry was born on June 3, 1962 to the late Loyd and Emma Price in Dayton, Ohio. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ritchie Sr.; brother, Loyd Price Jr.; son, Jimmy Lee Ritchie Jr. Those...
Sylvia Collins
Apr 23, 2026
Sylvia Louise Collins, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.
Sylvia was born on July 18, 1949 in Jonesville, Virginia.
She is preceded by her mother, Ruth Collins.
Those left to cherish her memory is her sister, Barbara Diffenderfer; brothers, Cecil Collins and...
Joel Patrick Bledsoe
Apr 22, 2026
Joel (Jody) Patrick Bledsoe, 57, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. Joel was born on September 21, 1968 in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Joel proudly served his country and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Joel is preceded...
Carolyn Cope
Apr 19, 2026
Carolyn Jean Cope, age 59, of Jonesville, VA passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 while at her home.
She was born in Pennington Gap, VA on June 19, 1966 a daughter of the late Albert and Barbara (Russell) Gibson.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Larry Cope and 2 brothers:...
Kenneth Davis Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Kenneth Maxwell Davis, Jr. of Rose Hill, VA passed away at home April 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 20, 1958, the son of the late Kenneth M and Betty Sue Fee Davis.
He attended Lincoln Memorial University, graduating in December 1990 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science. This...
Norma Boggs
Apr 17, 2026
Norma Jean Boggs (Strunk), 65, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Norma was born on January 18, 1961 to the late John and Mabel Strunk in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale...
Melissa Stapleton
Apr 16, 2026
Melissa Lynn Hilton Stapleton, October 9, 1975 – April 16, 2026
Melissa, 50, left her earthly body on April 16, 2026. Melissa was known in our family as the one who was always ready for anything. She had a way of making everyone laugh and never hesitated to speak her mind.
Though she faced her...
Curtis Perry
Apr 14, 2026
Curtis Lynn Perry, 54, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Curtis was born on August 31, 1971 to the late George and Nannie Perry in Oregon. Curtis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Along with...
