Obituaries

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,...

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Thomas Williams, 50, of Pennington Gap passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his residence.

Michael was born on October 10, 1973 in Pennington Gap, Virginia. He worked several odd jobs throughout his life. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.

Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Brenda...

Apr 5, 2024

Betty Jane Hilton, 85, of Pennington Gap, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehab Center in Pennington. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Lee County, to the late Mack and Maggie Fleenor Garrett.

She was preceded by her husband, Jack Hilton, son, Bruce Hilton, brothers Dewey, Bud, Fred, Joe,...

Apr 4, 2024

William Joseph "Billy" Ketron, age 37, of Hiltons, received his heavenly rest Thursday morning, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was welcomed by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born July 12, 1986 in Kingsport TN a son of Ricky Joe Ketron and Lisa Michele Luster. Billy loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending...

Apr 3, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Baxter, 70, of St. Charles, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his residence.

Ronnie was born on November 19, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ronnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a jack of all trades and helped many people around with odd...

Apr 3, 2024

Donnie Ray Bryson, age 61, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family after an illness. He was born June 28, 1962 in St. Charles a son of the late Ray Douglas Bryson and Shirley Ann Webb. He was a Graduate of Pennington High School, a Veteran of the US Army and...

Apr 1, 2024

Billie Sue (Hall) Johnson, age 84,of Jonesville, went to be with the Lord Monday evening, April 1, 2024 after an illness while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 18, 1940 a daughter of the late Robert Lee Hall, Sr and Thelma Ruth Stapleton Hall. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Mar 31, 2024

Wayne Maurice "Dirt"/"Mad Dog" Maddux, age 63, of Pennington Gap, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a illness with his family by his side. He was born February 10, 1961 a son of the late Coach Cecil Maddux and Lexie DeMoisey Maddux in Norton VA. He was a maintenance man for the railroad and for the last...

Mar 31, 2024

Randy Milton Lee Sr., age 58, of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away on Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Randy was born on Wednesday, July 28th, 1965 in Abingdon, Virginia. Randy proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army. Randy was a loving husband, caring father, proud grandfather, and loyal...

Mar 28, 2024

Teresa Delph, 57, of Big Stone Gap passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her residence.

Per her wishes she will be cremated with no formal services.

Teresa Delph and her family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.

Mar 26, 2024

Carrie Dameron Payne, 64, of Ewing passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Carrie was born on October 8, 1959 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Billie Price and Otis Dameron. Carrie spent her life caring for others as a CNA loving and caring not only her family, but...

Mar 25, 2024

Evon J. Bales, 77, of Ewing, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

Evon was born on Friday, June 28th, 1946 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Otis Eads and Glessie Wilder Eads. She retired after...

Mar 25, 2024

Terry J. Hilton, 83, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Terry was born on August 5, 1940 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Horace Hilton and Oma Neeley Hilton. Terry had many odd jobs after his retirement from being an inspector for VDOT....

Mar 25, 2024

Auburn "Aubie" Olinger, 69, of Dryden went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Auburn was born on October 19, 1954 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ernest Olinger and Estelle Edens Olinger. He worked as a coal miner for several years until his retirement....