Obituaries

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...

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;...