Obituaries

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...

Jul 10, 2024

Lonnie Ray Thomas Sr, 75, of Kingsport passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence.

Lonnie was born on November 22, 1948 in Pucketts Creek in Lee County, Virginia to the late Lewis and Pansy Rogers Thomas.

Along with his parents Lonnie is preceded in death by his wife, Tuya Thomas; brothers, Roger...

Jul 8, 2024

Josephine Louise Bailey was born on July 6, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 8, 2024. She was deeply loved and touched the hearts of many during her short time here on earth.

Josephine is survived by loving parents Cheyenne Cody and Lee Bailey and grandparents Shawn and Monica Cody, as well...

Jul 6, 2024

Betty May Minor Newman, 95, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. She was born on Sunday, October 28th, 1928 in Lee County, Virginia.

Betty was a dedicated home maker who lovingly cared for her family. She is survived by her sons, Johnny Minor and Billy Lee Minor; her daughter, Brenda Minor; along with...

Jul 4, 2024

Elizabeth Ruby Sue (Hall) Hines, 81, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. She was born on Monday, February 15th, 1943 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late Alonzo B. Hall and Sally Debord Hall. Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker and beloved member of her community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her....

Jul 2, 2024

Helen Thompson Creekmore, 82, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Helen was born on September 8, 1941 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Virgil Thompson and Celestia Kirk Thompson. Helen was a proud graduate of the University of Virginia where she obtained her...

Jun 30, 2024

William Gerard "Bill" Sinon, age 81, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home in the Beech Grove Community, Jonesville, Virginia. He was born August 6, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to William Sinon and Alberta Fae Holland Sinon who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Barbara Bush Sinon; and brothers...

Jun 28, 2024

Mrs. Frances (Bowen) Mullins, age 79 of Mount Airy, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Friday, June 28, 2024, with family and friends at her bedside. She was born July 24, 1944, in Kingsport, Tennessee and was a graduate of Rye Cove High School, in Scott County, Virginia. She was employed by Greene Supply in Kingsport, Tennessee,...