Obituaries

Nov 1, 2024

Walter G. Garrett, 85, of Pennington Gao, VA was born in Lee County, VA on Thursday, January 12, 1939 and passed away, on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his residence.

Walter had proudly served his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Marines where he was in Boot Camp in 1956 at Paris Island, S.C. and served...

Oct 31, 2024

Johnny Landford Cantor age 79 of Blackwater, VA went to be with Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home.

Johnny was a born again Christian and went to his eternal home.

He is preceded in death by his Sons, Johnny Quinton Cantor and Mark Dee Cantor, Father Harry Cantor, and Mother Thelma McKinney...

Oct 31, 2024

Mary Ellen Johnson age, 84 of Pineville, Ky went to be with the Lord on Thursday,October 31, 2024.

Mary was such a sweet and innocent person that was loved by those who knew her.

Mary is preceded in death by her Father Aaron Johnson, Mother Eliza Wilder and her Brothers Gene Johnson,and William Johnson

Oct 28, 2024

Brenda Britt, 76, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence.

Brenda was born on July 29, 1948 in St Charles to the late Bill Collins and Myrtle Johnson Collins. She worked for several years as the manager at Hardees. Brenda was a loving mother, caring Mamaw BB,...

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Sue Williams, 53, of Jonesville passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Carolyn was born on May 14, 1971 in Rockville, Maryland. Carolyn worked as an accountant for several years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Williams; sister, Karen Lee Williams....

Oct 23, 2024

Gregory "Greg" Marshall Cody, 52, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Dryden went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Greg was born on August 29, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Greg was a 1991 graduate of Lee High School. He excelled in football and continued his...

Oct 22, 2024

Joann Haynes Bryson Daniels Woodard, 68, of St Charles went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Joann was born on October 19, 1956 in Lee County to the late Pearl and Bernice Haynes. JoAnn was a loving wife, a caring mother, a proud grandmother, and a faithful friend....

Oct 19, 2024

Debbie Roberta Bartheld Garrett, 65, of Big Stone Gap went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Heritage Hall of Big Stone Gap. Debbie was born on May 2, 1959 in Stone Creek.

Debbie is preceded in death by her mother, Lola Mae Marshall Perry; brothers, Paul, Jerry, Joe, and Herman Perry; sister,...

Oct 19, 2024

Lee Yap Tan, 64, of Pennington Gap passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

Lee was born on March 17, 1960 in the Philippines. Lee was a physician in the Philippines before moving to Lee County and becoming a Physical Therapist. He served the community proudly and was adored by his patients. He earned...

Oct 12, 2024

Curtis P. Bledsoe, 67, of Keokee, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Curtis was born on April 21, 1957 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Thomas Edward Bledsoe and Ethel Payne Bledsoe. Curtis worked as a carpenter and later as a coal miner and he...

Oct 11, 2024

Roby Christopher Raymond Branson, 41, passed away at his home in Jonesville, VA.

Roby was born on May 12, 1983 in Canton, Illinois. He was an avid baseball card collector and he loved the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dalles Branson; a niece, Destiny Lynn Branson; and fur friend,...

Oct 9, 2024

Jack R. Dillman, 76 of Rose Hill, VA passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Hatton and Martha Carter. Brother Oscar "Tad" Dillman, infant sister Barbara, sisters Opal Brock and Rebecca (Peggy) Putman and husband Robert. Also best friend J. Caldwell.

He...

Oct 9, 2024

Billy Earl Hounshell, affectionately known as "Chili" age 61 of Rose Hill, VA passed Wednesday afternoon at his residence with his family by his side.

He was a truck driver and farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Geneva Cupp Hounshell, one brother David Hounshell, one sister Carolyn Hounshell and a...

Oct 8, 2024

William "Bill" Roger Smith, 80, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Bill was born on May 6, 1944 in Lee County, Virginia. He was a retired coal miner for over 38 years. Bill honorably served his country in the United State Army. Bill loved his family and...

Oct 8, 2024

Fay McKay Elliott, 84, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Fay was born on March 24, 1940 in Dawson, Georgia to the late, James Harris and Mable Giles. Fay's greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with them and caring for...

Oct 7, 2024

Debbra Lin Pace

August 24, 1955 - October 7, 2024

Debbra L. Pace, 69, of the Woodway community in Pennington Gap, Virginia, passed away on October 7, 2024. She attended Twin Springs High School. She was a previous employee of DeRoyal in Rose Hill, VA, and Mountain Empire Older Citizens in Big Stone Gap, VA....

Sep 26, 2024

Terry Patrick Powers, 62, went to be with the lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1962 in Norton, Virginia to the late, Hugh Patrick Powers and Ruth Ann Marie Stidham Powers. Terry honorably served his country as a proud member of the United States Marines. After his service to our...

Sep 23, 2024

Anthony Dale Slayton, 64, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born on December 30, 1959 in Covington, Virginia.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen Hoke and Phyllis Slayton Wallen.

Those left to cherish his memory include, his sons, Paul Jared Slayton...

Sep 22, 2024

Mark Sidney Edens, age 74 of Vinemont, AL passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1950 to Eugene "Gene" Edens and Hazel Ruth Edens. Mark spent his early years in Jonesville, VA then moved to Mt. Carmel, TN before transferring to Alabama.

He was...

Sep 21, 2024

Jack Ray Tkautz, age 66, of the Stone Creek Community passed away September 21, 2024 following an ATV accident. He was born on October 10, 1957 in Painesville, Ohio.

He worked many years for Great Eastern Construction and retired from Over the Road Long Haul Trucking. He loved taking road trips with his friends on his Harley....