Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Shirley (Noonie) Ann LaForce Lane, age 87, of Gate City, VA (Alley Valley community) passed away Thursday evening (February 29, 2024) at her residence after a illness. She was born on July 5, 1936 a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Alice Sendia (Kimbler) LaForce.

She was the widow of Banner Eugene Lane and is also...

Feb 28, 2024

McKenzie Faith Clark, age 21, of Jonesville, VA, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

McKenzie was born on Sunday, November 10th, 2002 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

McKenzie is survived by her...

Feb 26, 2024

Brandy Lynn Tomlinson, 50, of Duffield, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 26th, 2024 at her residence,

Brandy was born on October 21st, 1973 in Baltimore. Maryland to Roger Rourke and the late Shelva Tomlinson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Brandy is survived by her sons, Michael Tomlinson and wife Angel,...

Feb 26, 2024

Charles "Chuck" W. Sarver was born on February 5, 1943 to Ray and Gladys Sarver. He joined his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson's. Chuck was a Veteran of the United States Army. During his service he toured Germany and many different areas of the U.S.A. Later he served as a Lee...

Feb 24, 2024

Bill Unthank, age 77, of Jonesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. He was born on Monday, August 19th, 1946 in his hometown of Jonesville, Virginia. He grew up in northern Virginia and moved back to Lee County after he married.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, John M. Unthank, and mother, Edna...

Feb 23, 2024

Scott Jeremy Peters, age 47 of Newport TN passed away suddenly Friday February 23rd at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol TN.

He is preceded in death by his biological mom, Pamela Fowler and his grandmother, Peggy Derby.

Scott is survived by his adopted mom who raised him Deanne McGlynn of Union Illinois. His wife...

Feb 22, 2024

Tony Curtis Garrett age 62 of Keokee, VA was born January 7 1962 in Keokee, and went to be with the Lord February 22, 2024 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA.

Tony was preceded in death by his father Pat Garrett, Jr. and his step-son Holio Huff.

He is survived by his...

Feb 16, 2024

Billy Wayne Storm, 73, of Pennington Gap, Virginia formerly of Caldwell, Texas passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Per Billy's wishes there will be no formal services and he will be cremated.

Billy Wayne Storm and his family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.

Feb 15, 2024

Charlie Monroe Baker was born on May 27, 1943. Passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 2:40 P.M. Charlie departed his earthly home for his Heavenly Home. Therefore, we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (for we walk by faith, not by sight:) We are confident,...

Feb 14, 2024

Thomas Raymond Mullins, 72, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing and Rehab.

Thomas was born on January 2, 1952 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Carson Mullins and Sarah Holcomb Mullins. He was known all over Lee County as the "Lawn Mower Man". Raymond was...

Feb 12, 2024

Billy Gordon Sarver, 77, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Billy was born on February 19, 1946 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Rex Sarver and Willie Oaks Sarver. He was a coal miner by trade and worked for West Moreland Coal Company...

Feb 9, 2024

Glenda Darlene Byington, 70, of Big Stone Gap passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Glenda was born on December 27, 1953 in Lee County, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father, Houston Morris Byington and mother, Colene Bledsoe Byington. as well as her brother's Gary and James Byington.

Feb 4, 2024

Carl E. Rains, 88, of Church Hill passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Carl was born on April 16, 1935 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Ethridge Rains and Lilly Mae Bronson Rains, He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Army National Guard....

Feb 4, 2024

Royce Harold Mize, 90, of Flatwoods Community passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee.

Royce was born on July 25, 1933 in Ben Hur, Virginia to the late Luke Mize ad Mildred Lipps Mize. He proudly served his county in the United States Navy. He loved...

Feb 3, 2024

Verlin Roy Martin, Sr., 81, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence.

Verlin was born on November 12, 1942 in Lee County, Virginia to the late James Arnold Martin and Mary Alice King Martin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. After serving his...

Feb 2, 2024

Elishea Faye Calton, age 43, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, while at the Lee County Community Hospital. She was born February 18, 1980 in Big Stone Gap, VA a daughter of the late James and Ella Faye (Jessee) Calton.

She is preceded by her brother: Timothy Ray Calton and a uncle: Jesse...

Feb 1, 2024

Mary Ann Neale, age 84, of Glade Spring, VA went to be with her Lord Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2024 peacefully at her home. She is now free from pain and resting in the arms of her Savior. Mary was born February 13, 1939 in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Tom and Cordie...

Jan 30, 2024

Cecil Lee Hudson, Sr. 84, of Jonesville, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his residence in Ocoonita, Virginia.

Cecil was born on February 25, 1939, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late George Franklin Hudson and Rosslee Irene McElroy Hudson. Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After...

Jan 29, 2024

Sue Ann Brown, age 76, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away Monday afternoon, January 29, 2024 following a lengthy illness while at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 20, 1947 in Lee County and was of the Baptist faith.

Sue was a retired Registered Nurse with over 45 years service at...

Jan 27, 2024

Barbara Corine Harless, 84, of Stickleyville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Barbara was born on March 2, 1939 in Giles County, Virginia to the late Leonard and Lena Hale Perdue. Barbara was a home maker and enjoyed loving and caring for her family. She was a...