Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

Dale Kennedy Jarnigan, 63, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his residence.

Dale was born on March 11, 1962 in Lee County to the late Earl and Jean Jarnigan. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County and of the Baptist faith.

Along with his parents he...

Apr 13, 2025

Augusta Faye Combs Sinon, 79, of Jonesville, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Middlesboro, KY hospital on October 10, 1945 to Lee County, VA parents R.L. (Bob) Combs and Della M Edens Combs. Her grandparents were M.O. (Meb) and Amanda Chance Combs of Lee County, and W.S. (Sherman) and Frances J....

Apr 10, 2025

Bonnie Louise Woods, 84, went top be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia.

Bonnie was born on April 3, 1941 in Virginia.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Virgil Woods; four sisters, Dorothy, Judy, Juanita, and Margaret; and a daughter, Donna...

Apr 9, 2025

Johnny Patton Stewart, 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home in Jonesville, Virginia.

John was born on March 22, 1962 to the late George and Emma Stewart in Pennington Gap, Virginia. John had previously attended Russells Chapel Church.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death...

Apr 9, 2025

Linda Lou Marcum Williams, 74, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Linda was born on February 13, 1951 in Maryland to the late Carl Marcum and Opal Barnes Marcum. Linda worked for several years as a seamstress at DeRoyal before her retirement. Linda was a...

Apr 6, 2025

Randy Wayne Evans, 76, went to be with Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia surrounded by his family.

Randy was born on June 10, 1948 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late William and Marine Evans. Randy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his time in the military,...

Apr 3, 2025

Mary Helen Dearry, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary was born on August 19, 1952 to the late Morgan and Estell Deary.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, James, Richard, and Faire Deary; and three sisters, Omea...

Apr 2, 2025

Wilburn (Will) Lynn Baker, 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home in Jonesville, Virginia surrounded by his family.

Will was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith. He was an avid Harley and motorcycle rider. During his working days, he was a coal miner for many years and was...

Apr 1, 2025

Ricky Dean Bishop, 66, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2025, at his home in Dryden, Virginia. He was born on October 13, 1958 in Stickleyville, Virginia. Ricky was a proud member of Dryden Baptist Church.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Nadine Bishop; step father and best friend, CW...

Mar 24, 2025

Bobby Wayne Stapleton, 66, of Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away on March 24, 2025.

Bobby was born on December 9, 1958 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Kyle Sluss and Anna Mae Stapleton Sluss. He was a welder and fabricator by trade until his retirement.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death...

Mar 22, 2025

Mark Anthony Sloce, 56, of Ewing went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mark was born on August 8, 1968 in Wise, Virginia to the late Joe Sloce and Ollie Brock Sloce. Mark started driving a truck at 16 years old and drove a truck until he opened Mark's Auto...

Mar 21, 2025

B.R. Haynes, 69, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025 at her home in Pennington Gap, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Haynes was born on September 26, 1955 to the late James and Thelma Coeburn in St. Charles, Virginia. She was a manager at Dollar General for over 36 years.

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Mar 16, 2025

William E. "Bill" Fleenor, Jr. 68, of Big Stone Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

Bill was born on May 14, 1956 in Keokee, Virginia to the late Elmer Fleenor and Evie Bledsoe Fleenor. He was the youngest of 9 children,

Mar 15, 2025

Cecil Franklin Lewis, 77, of St. Charles went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Cecil was born on March 13, 1948 in Lee County Virginia to the late Wilson Lewis and Edith Bellamy Lewis. Cecil honorably served his country in the United States Marines. Cecil worked for several...

Mar 13, 2025

Ronnie Harold Woodard, 74, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital.

Ronnie was born on August 24, 1950 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Henry Coolidge Woodard and Maudella Robbins Woodard Cooksey. He worked for several years as an electrical mechanic in the coal mines. He...

Mar 11, 2025

Robert Lee Burgan, Sr. 71, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2025 at his residence.

Robert was born on February 17, 1954 in Ohio. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 17 years.

Robert is preceded in death by his father, Carl Burgan;...

Mar 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved mother, Lisa Witt, who left us on March 11th, 2025 at the age of 61. Surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments. She was a woman of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Her passion for...

Mar 10, 2025

Charles Elbert Thompson

12/22/1935~3/10/2025

Charles Elbert Thompson was born (or fell out of the Christmas tree, as his mom, Rosie, would say) on Sunday, December 22, 1935. He was born to the late Rosie Thompson Ledford and the late Elbert Thompson.

Charles was proceeded in death by his parents, his grandson Benjamin Andrew...

Mar 7, 2025

Jerome Hiram Wright, 82, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House.

Jerome was born on December 14, 1942 in Tallapoosa, Georgia to the late James Wright and Bertha Acreman Wright later moving to Alabama where he would call home. Jerome worked for Delta for several years as...

Mar 6, 2025

Jack "Old Paw" Garrett, 80, of Church Hill, Tennessee formerly of Lee County went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Jack was born on May 24, 1944 in the Millers Chapel community of Jonesville, Virginia to the late Walter Garrett and Eliza Seabolt Garrett. He proudly served his...