Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2025

Clarence Howard Goins was born in St. Charles, Virginia, on March 7, 1926, in Lee County, Virginia, and passed away at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, Virginia, on March 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Dovie, for seventy years. Clarence was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, son, and sibling. He was a...

Mar 5, 2025

Helen Sturgill, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her home in Jonesville, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on August 25, 1946 to the late James William Smith and Cora Lee Smith (Skinner). She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed...

Mar 5, 2025

Lucy Ann Peters Burgan, 88, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital.

Lucy was born on July 28, 1936 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ernest Peters and Madlena Allison Peters. Lucy was a proud homemaker and loved caring for her family.

Along with...

Mar 3, 2025

Everett Carroll Noe, 90, of the Ocoonita Community of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Holston Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Everett was born on September 18, 1934 in Grays Knob, Kentucky to the late Everett Brown Noe and Rossilee Carroll Noe. Everett proudly served his country in the United States...

Mar 2, 2025

Virginia Lewis, 92, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Virginia was born on May 14, 1932 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Bill Lawson and Lizzie Roark Lawson. She devoted her life to caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. Her home was always...

Mar 1, 2025

Ollie "J.R." Freeman, Jr. 65 of Dryden went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

J.R. was born on September 6, 1959 in Dryden, Virginia to the late Ollie Freeman Sr. and Margaret Freeman. J.R. proudly served his country in the United States Army. After...

Feb 27, 2025

Bruce E. Boggs, 61, of Appalachia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Heritage Hall of Big Stone Gap.

Bruce was born on June 7, 1963 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Creed Boggs and Joyce Sorah. Bruce was a handyman by trade serving the community for many years.

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Feb 27, 2025

Robert Dickson Hayes, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home in Ben Hur, Virginia.

Robert was born on January 31, 1938 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Willard and Clara Hayes. He was a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, class of 1963. Robert completed his residency...

Feb 19, 2025

Tony Curtis Yates, 65, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence.

Tony was born on March 16, 1959 in Yuma, Arizona to the late Jerry Yates and Josephine Marshall Yates. Tony worked for several years as a coal miner until his retirement. He loved to fish, and...

Feb 18, 2025

Sheila Jeanenne Robbins Lamb, 73, of Gate City, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Sheila was born on June 22, 1951 in Keokee, Virginia to the late Howard Robbins and Wanda Fisher Robbins. She was a CNA and a caregiver for MEOC for many years until...

Feb 16, 2025

Kimberly Joy Maness, 59, of Dryden passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Kim was born in Indiana and moved to Virginia with her parents.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Maness; brother, Carl Maness; grandparents, Creed and Mae Maness; and maternal grandparents.

Those left to cherish...

Feb 16, 2025

Rhonda Jacqueline Holmes, 70, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence.

Rhonda was born on January 8, 1955 in Keokee. Rhonda loved to embroider, sew, and crochet, spend time with her family and friends, and care for her family. Rhonda was a loving aunt, caring sister, and adored...

Feb 15, 2025

Michael Holding, 62, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Michael was born on January 7, 1963 in Norton, Virginia to the late William Isham Holding III and Sue Frances Liddle Vaughn. He grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia before moving to Fredericksburg, Virginia until finding home in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael...

Feb 15, 2025

Heather Marie Leonard, 48, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Heather was born on April 18, 1976 in Wise County, Virginia to the late Marvin Wayne Chandler and Sandra Garrett. Heather was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and...