Obituaries

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....

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,...