Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

Leonard Hamilton Angel, age 76, of Jonesville, VA, passed away at Lee County Community Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2024. Leonard was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on August 18, 1948, to Leonard Angel and Margaret (Hall) Angel. Leonard lived most of his life in Hamilton, Ohio. Leonard dedicated his life to his children and grandchildren. He was a Hero...

Sep 19, 2024

October 2, 1930 — September 19, 2024

Harlan, KY formerly of Jonesville, VA

Eula Gray (Browning) York, 93 passed away peacefully on Thursday morning of September 19, 2024 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center with family by her side.

Born October 2, 1930, she passed just shy of her 94th year Birthday....

Sep 13, 2024

Izaiah Maxwell Edwards, 25, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Izaiah was born on June 29, 1999 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Izaiah was a bright light in his family and loved his family and friends dearly.

Izaiah is survived by his wife, Sam Stapleton; his son, Wyatt Edwards; his...

Sep 11, 2024

Alma Jean Metcalfe, 86, of Harrogate, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at her home. During the days she worked, Alma was a truck driver and took great pride in it. She will be missed by her friends and family who loved her dearly.

Alma was preceded in death by her...

Sep 11, 2024

Phyllis Faye Disney passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home in Keokee, Virginia. Phyllis' soul will continue living through her adoring family and friends. Phyllis was a caring woman who, throughout her lifetime, devoted herself to her religion and the people around her. Phyllis was born May 22, 1944, to a large family, Phyllis was a...

Sep 9, 2024

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

Kathy Smith McDowell,...

Sep 6, 2024

Clark Edward Helton, aged 67, of Pennington Gap, VA, formerly of Harlan, KY passed away suddenly on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at his home. Clark was a retired coal miner/;and surveyor and was of the Baptist Faith. Clark was known for his love for his family and friends, golfing, and UK Football "Go Big Blue".

Clark was...

Aug 29, 2024

Ada Cook, 69, of Jonesville, passed away at her home on August 29, 2024 after a period of illness with her loved ones by her side.

Ada was born to Adrian and Grace Belcher on August 24, 1955 in St. Charles, Virginia. She grew up in Lee County, moving as a young adult to Indiana and then...

Aug 28, 2024

Sherri S. Province age 61 of Dryden, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Sherri had worked in the family business (Province Funeral Home) most all of her life. She enjoyed NASCAR and watching Survivor.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Charlie Province.

Sherri...

Aug 27, 2024

Debora Renee Dove, 55, of Jonesville, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, September 17th, 1968 in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Debora dedicated her life to being a loving mother and homemaker. She was predeceased by her mother, Janice. Debora will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love...

Aug 25, 2024

Floyd Raymond Bledsoe Jr., 55, of Jonesville, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 25th, 2024. Born on Wednesday, April 2nd, 1969. Floyd worked for several years and was well known around lee county as the Cable Man. Floyd will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Sue...

Aug 23, 2024

Dovie Morene Holmes Musick , age 78, of St. Charles, Virginia was born in Keokee, Virginia on May 21, 1946, and passed away in Pennington Gap, Virginia on August 23, 2024.

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother for many years. She was a strong-willed woman that put everyone else before herself. She loved...

Aug 22, 2024

Gary Keith Herron, age 63, of Dryden, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. He was born on Monday, February 20th, 1961 in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Gary was predeceased by his loving father, Alvin Jack Herron, and mother, Ruby Garrett Herron.

He was survived by his loving wife Tammy Herron, brother Roger Herron and wife,...

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.

Left...

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...