Obituaries

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...

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....

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 11, 2026

Donna Earthel (Marcum) Hopkins, age 74, of Jonesville, VA passed away early Saturday, April 11, 2026 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA.

She was born March 16, 1952 a daughter of the late Hermon and Lucille (Wilson) Marcum and was the widow of the late Benny Hopkins, Sr. She was a...

Apr 5, 2026

Martha Jane Fields, born May 30, 1955, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by love.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Albert Pittman; her husband, Melvin Fields; her sisters, Lillie Fields and Patty Miser; and her brother, Earnest Pittman.

She is survived by her loving children, Melissa...

Apr 5, 2026

Noah "Martin" Cain, JR, age 82, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Martin was born July 24, 1943 in Edison, TN (Hawkins Co.) a son of the late Noah Martin (SR) and Rosa Parker Cain. They moved to Sullivan County in 1948. Martin began working for Cain Brothers Construction...

Apr 3, 2026

Catherine Sue Martin, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Sue was born on June 7, 1947 to the late John and Bernice Scott in Jonesville, Virginia. She was an avid Tennessee fan. Sue spent her time working as the Cafeteria Manager at Morristown East High School until her...

Mar 30, 2026

Patricia Anne (Tweety) Robbins, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home in Norton, Virginia.

Pat was born on August 24, 1952, to the late Milford and Pearl Thacker. Pat was a lifetime member of the ladies VFW and a member of Grace Point Pentecostal Church....

Mar 28, 2026

Martha C. "Marty" Roberts, 74, of Trafalgar, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children.

Marty was born on April 19, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late Willy and Effie (Odessa) Leonard. A proud graduate of Decatur Central High School's Class of 1969, she spent...

Mar 28, 2026

Anna Lou Napier, affectionately known as Ann, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 100.

Born on February 15, 1926, she lived a long and purposeful life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her community. She was of the Baptist faith.

Ann was preceded in death by her...

Mar 27, 2026

Wanda Kay Carter, 68, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home in Rose Hill, Virginia.

Wanda Was born on December 26, 1957, to Margaret Milwee and the late Harold Milwee in Painesville, Ohio.

Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly Hart and Sherrie Bradley; brothers, Randy...

Mar 22, 2026

Linda Fay Bledsoe, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:15 am at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Linda was born on June 18, 1949 to the late Woodrow and Lillie Oxford in Lee County, Virginia.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated.

Linda Fay Bledsoe and her family...

Mar 19, 2026

Ronnie Glen Bailey, age 75, of Keokee, VA entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Ronnie was born on April 3, 1950, to the late Virgil and Iva Bailey. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Huston and Claude and...

Mar 17, 2026

Sandra Jean Yates, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Sandra was born on August 20, 1964, to the late Samuel and Lottie Norman.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Yates.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Mar 15, 2026

John Wayne Middleton, 77, of Smith, KY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Hazard, Kentucky.

John was born on December 25, 1948 to the late John and Joyce Middleton.

He is survived by his 3 children.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026,...

Mar 9, 2026

Jesse Bonner Bowman age 53 of Pennington Gap VA was born on October 2, 1972 in Baltimore Ma., and passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:24 A.M.

Jesse is preceded in death by his loving mother Sandra Walton, and father Charles Bowman.

Jesse is survived by his loving wife Kimberly...