Obituaries

Jun 3, 2024

Willard Rowe, 75, went to be with the lord on June 3, 2024, at his home in Pennington Gap, VA.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents Ruby DePew and Curtis Rowe, his brothers Winford Rowe and wife Sue and Kenneth Rowe, sister Betty King, daughter Gina Rowe, brother in laws Roy Witt, Lowell Edwards, Carl...

Jun 1, 2024

Cora "Jeweline" Robbins Witt, age 91, of Pennington Gap, passed away Saturday Morning, June 1st, 2024 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on March 10, 1933 in Keokee, Virginia to the late Charles and Myrtle Robbins. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

May 31, 2024

Jacky Wilson McClusky, Jr., age 61 of Pennington Gap, passed away Friday afternoon while at the Lee County Community Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 11, 1961. He was retired after many years as a butcher. He is preceded in death by his father Jacky, Sr.

Survivors include his wife:...

May 29, 2024

Margaret McPherson, 74, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Lee County Community Hospital.

She was born on August 11, 1949 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Henry and Lillie Hopkins Davis. She was a homemaker and housewife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

May 24, 2024

Lisa Darlene Coomer, 61, of Pennington Gap passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at her residence.

Lisa was born on February 27, 1963 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Irving Dennison and Lois Napier Dennison.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Coomer; sister, Sonya Dennison Shuler...

May 20, 2024

Wilburn Junior Hale, Jr. 49, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Wilburn was born on July 8, 1974 in Pennington Gap. He worked as a block mason for many years. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and friend.

Wilburn is preceded in death...

May 17, 2024

Nancy Pauley, 74, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Nancy was born on December 7, 1949 in Saint Charles, Virginia. She was a member of First Baptist Saint Charles. Nancy worked as a substitute teacher for many years touching the lives of many students that went through the Lee County...

May 12, 2024

Carolyn Faye Baker, 68, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home.

Carolyn was born on May 10, 1956 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Burley Blondell and Mary Snowden. She was a resident of Lee County and she spent her time taking care and cleaning offices....

May 10, 2024

Doris J Robinette, 90 of Kettering, OH, passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Robinette, in June of 2009. She was also preceded in death by brothers Leonard and Bobby, and sister, Betty, as well as her parents, Clyde and Corabelle Hall.

She is...

May 8, 2024

Gretta Faye Martin McKnight, 52, of Norton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Gretta was born on June 13, 1972 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Truman and Sally Ann Boggs Martin. She worked as the supervisor of the housing authority for the City of Norton for many years.

May 2, 2024

Ruby Sage Cox

(April 12, 1930 - May 2, 2024)

Stickleyville, VA

Ruby Cox age 94 peacefully departed this life at her home on May 2, 2024 following a brief illness. Ruby was born in Stickleyville Virginia to the late Arthur and Ovie Sage. She was a woman of extraordinary faith, a friend,...

May 1, 2024

Lawrence Edward Hall, 82, was born April 25, 1942, in Lee County, Virginia to the late Herman and Ethel Hall. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1, 2024, at UT Medical Center due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Lawrence had a big heart, never met a stranger, and took time to help...

Apr 29, 2024

Mark Dwayne Hartsock, Jr., 29 of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Mark was born on April 24, 1995 in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a 2013 graduate of Lee High School. His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family. He enjoyed...

Apr 27, 2024

Gary Lynn Thompson 76 years old

Born September 12,1947 in Pikeville, Ky

Died Saturday, April 27, 2024

Preceded by

Parents: Wallace and Pauline Fitch Thompson

and

Preceded in death by 7 sisters and 2 brothers:

Mary McCoy, Betty Taylor, Freda Phelps, Jessie Thacker, Jennie Lou...

Apr 20, 2024

Jessica Lee Snodgrass, age 76, of Rose Hill, VA sadly passed away in the evening hours of Saturday, April 20, 2024 while at the Middlesboro (KY) Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 26, 1948 a daughter of the late Alex and Emma Lee Hall Miles in Jonesville VA. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Bethel...

Apr 20, 2024

Patsy Anne "Granny GAGA" Sarver, age 88, of Pennington Gap, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the peaceful comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1936 a daughter of the late John Wesley and Maggie Begley Lane. She was also preceded...

Apr 19, 2024

Leila Ruth Gibson, age 86, of Pennington Gap, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home with her daughter Vickie Lawson by her side. Ruth has joined her husband of 56 years, Earl Lee Gibson. She was born June 27, 1937 a daughter of the late Ira and...

Apr 18, 2024

Adine Bishop, 81, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side.

Adine was born on February 24, 1943 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Dewey and Martha Fritz. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County and was...

Apr 13, 2024

Larry G. Freeman Sr, 68, of Dryden passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Larry was born on March 2, 1956 in Dryden, Virginia to the late Ollie and Margaret Freeman. He worked as a carpenter for many years.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his...

Apr 12, 2024

"Love you this morning"

Roberta Lee Collins, age 84, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, April 12th, 2024.

Roberta was born on Monday, June 26th, 1939 in Appalachia, Virginia. Roberta worked on the farm with her husband and she was the gatekeeper to her family. She was a loving mother, a proud grandmother,...