Obituaries

Aug 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Ruth Johnson, of Woodway, VA, on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 in Big Stone Gap, VA. Born on Monday, April 27th, 1942 in Pennington Gap, VA, Norma was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Billy Lee Johnson, Sr.,...

Aug 17, 2024

Danny Gray Goins, age 74, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Danny was born on Friday, September 2nd, 1949 to the late, Sam Henry Goins and Pearl Lawson Goins. Danny was a family man. He loved his children, siblings, and especially his grandchildren.

Along...

Aug 16, 2024

Charles Crit Woodard, age 70, of Elwood, IN, formerly of Pennington Gap, VA passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024. He was born on Monday, June 28th, 1954 in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Robert Woodard, mother, Golden Crusenberry Woodard, and his beloved dog, Jake. He is survived by his loving...

Aug 14, 2024

Terry Andrew Clontz, 62, of Keokee, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, June 12th, 1962.

Terry was preceded in death in by his parents, Carl Leroy Clontz and Virgie Marie Carroll Clontz; brother, Ronnie Clontz; and sister, Valorie Marie Clontz

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Aug 12, 2024

Boyd Dale Martin, age 69, of Bean Station, TN, passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, March 23rd, 1955 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Boyd was a member of Lone Branch Baptist Church and found great joy in his faith. Boyd will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love for his community....

Aug 7, 2024

Deloris Peters age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Lee Health and Rehab.

Deloris was born in Lee County, VA., the daughter of the late Daniel Ewing and Edith Payne Ewing.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Peters; son, William David Peters; and brother, Andy Glen Ewing.

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Aug 4, 2024

Donnie "Sarge" Lynn Ely, 64, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his residence.

Donnie was born on Monday, May 23rd, 1960 in Dryden, Virginia. He worked as a welder for several years.

Donnie was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ruth Ely; grandparents, Phillip and Allie Harless and...

Aug 1, 2024

Roy Lee "Hyde" Grizzle, born on December 29th, 1941, passed away on August 1st, 2024, at Lee Health and Rehab.

Roy was born on December 29, 1941 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Woodrow Grizzle, Sr. and Lila Grace Gibbons Grizzle. He worked for several years as a butcher and a farmer before his retirement.

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Aug 1, 2024

Tracy Lane Surber Hughes, age 55, of Pennington Gap, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.

Tracy was born on Saturday, July 5th, 1969, to the late Howard and Ruth Bailey Surber. Tracy was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She had a kind and...

Jul 27, 2024

Jeanette Marie Goodwin, 68, of Jonesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at Ridgecrest Manor.

Born on Friday, November 4th, 1955, Jeanette was the daughter of the late, John Heflin and Mary LoSchiavo Heflin. she worked for over 20 years as a dietary Aide. She was known for her kind heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering...

Jul 26, 2024

Ronald C Smithson, 63, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, July 26th, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol. He was born on Saturday, March 11th, 1961 in Lee County Virginia to the late Quillie Smithson and Stella Davis Smithson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Ralph Smithson; niece, Teresa Minor;...

Jul 25, 2024

Charles Franklin Dickens Jr., 62, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. He was born on Friday, May 4th, 1962 in Baltimore, MD.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Samantha Mae Dickens; father, Charles Dickens Sr.; mother, Betti Harris; mother in law, Ticia Blevins; and father in law, Samuel Blevins.

Jul 24, 2024

James Glenn Hensley, age 76, of Ewing, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.

James was born on Thursday, November 20th, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked as a bookkeeper for many years for the Kentucky State Highway Department.

James was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hensley; his mother, Pauline Sams Hensley;...

Jul 24, 2024

Ruth Kathleen Jessee Fultz, 102, of Bardstown, KY formerly of Pennington Gap, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 24th, 2024 at home.

Ruth was the definition of loving, caring, selfless and kind. She was the best mom, sister, aunt, grandma, Mamaw, Sugar and friend one could ever hope for. Our hearts are broken, but we rejoice...

Jul 18, 2024

Christiana Young, affectionately known as Baby to her friends and family, passed away on July 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM in Pennington Gap, VA at Lee Heath and Rehab Ctr. She passed quietly and without pain; leaving behind a legacy of love, and kindness of spirit. Born on May 23, 1963, in East St Louis, Illinois, to Edward Trout,...

Jul 18, 2024

Mona Jeanette Vanoy Orender, age 61, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. She was born on Friday, October 5th, 1962 in Saint Charles, Virginia.

Mona was preceded in death by her father, Louie Vanoy; her mother, Dorvie Lorene; brothers, Cleophas Vanoy and Clyde Vanoy.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jul 18, 2024

Jeral Rhea Robbins Sr., age 77, of Duffield, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. He was born on Sunday, December 1st, 1946 in Lee County, Virginia.

Jeral worked as a Lineman and was dedicated to his profession. He will be remembered for his hard work and commitment to his job, his love of farming, and...

Jul 17, 2024

Jeffery Scott Kirk, age 60, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. Born in Maryland on April 28th, 1964, Jeffery was the beloved son of Gene Kirk and Blanche Brown Baumgardner.

Jeffery served his country proudly in the United States Army during Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He was a devoted son,...

Jul 14, 2024

Polly Jane Davis, a resident of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at the age of 79.

Polly was born on Friday, July 28th, 1944 in Pennington Gap, VA to her late parents Ben F Carroll and Nelly Rayburn Carroll. Polly spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, taking care of her family...

Jul 13, 2024

Barbara Sue "Bobbie" Wright, age 84, of Keokee, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehab.

She was born on Thursday, September 7th, 1939. Barbara was a beloved member of the Keokee community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was known for her kind heart, gentle...