Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Randall Cooper, Sr., 72, of Stone Creek, Virginia announce that he passed lovingly into the arms of Jesus on February 14, 2025.

Gary was born on July 23, 1952 in Pennington Gap, Virginia, the youngest of ten children. He grew up in a loving and close-knit home...

Feb 14, 2025

Bernard Keith Noe, 89, of Ocoonita went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Bernard was born on January 11, 1936 in Jonesville, Virginia in Hubbard Springs to the late Everett Brown Noe and Rossielee Carroll Noe. Bernard honorably served his country in the United States Army during the...

Feb 12, 2025

Audrey Ann Warner, age 70, of Ft. Blackmore, VA went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2025 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on October 16, 1954 a daughter of the late Odell and...

Feb 8, 2025

Cinda Lee Brewer, 68, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 at her home in Pennington Gap surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 14, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. Cinda loved watching Nascar races.

Cinda is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Barbara Woodard; her husband of 39...

Feb 8, 2025

Virginia S. Cowan, age 74, of Harrogate, TN, formally of Loyall, KY passed away Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2025 while at the Tri-State Health & Rehabilitation after an illness.

She was born December 12, 1950 in Harlan County, KY a daughter of the late Lemuel and Lucinda Ball Cowan.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Pauline Spivey, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital.

Mary was born on September 28, 1944 to the late Thomas and Hattie Bowers Wagner.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, James Edward Mosko and Glenn Edward Spivey; 4 sisters,...

Feb 5, 2025

John Merrill Miner Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his childhood home. He was surrounded by faithful friends and beloved companion Coucho, after a short battle with life and cancer.

He won the battle of life, doing what he loved. Throughout his life living on the farm, he was an avid Harley man, enjoying...

Feb 4, 2025

Bobby Joe Hensley, 78 of Cawood passed away on Tuesday afternoon of February 4, 2025 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

Bobby Joe was born in Harlan to the late Robert and Maxine Ramsey Hensley. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co., he was self employed coal operator, logging and trucking business. When not working he...

Feb 3, 2025

Brenda Sue Bailey, 72, of Ewing, Virginia, passed away on February 03, 2025.

Born on September 22, 1952, to Shultz and Cornia Bailey, Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother and a treasured friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Shultz Robinson Bailey and Cornia Barnes Bailey, and her brother, John Dickie Bailey....

Jan 30, 2025

James Earl Oaks, 67 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025 peacefully at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

James was born on February 28, 1957 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Paul Sr. and Birdie Nelms Oaks. He graduated from Pennington High School in 1975, where he enjoyed playing basketball, track,...

Jan 29, 2025

Mabel Eldridge Vangelakos Viscovich passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in the scenic hills of Harlan County, Kentucky, on May 14, 1936, Mabel was the beloved daughter of the late J.O. and Nannie Coomer Eldridge.

Throughout her long and full life, Mabel was known for her unwavering dedication and...

Jan 26, 2025

Clona Corriana Dollar, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Dryden, Virginia.

Clona was born on December 23, 1934 in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Henry and Kathleen Mickles.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Birdie Barlow, Jenny Smith, and...

Jan 25, 2025

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James Buford "JB" Robbins, age 71, of Dungannon, VA passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born October 8, 1953 in Lee County, VA a son of the late Buford and Margaret Robbins.

JB was a well known carpenter having worked for years with Hines & Hines Construction of Jonesville,...

Jan 24, 2025

Dorothy Inez Satterfield, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Dorothy was born on March 27, 1947 to the late John and Bonnie Carter.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donnie "Dane" Satterfield and a son,...