Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Chris Lynn Newsome, age 56, of Big Stone Gap, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. He was born on Saturday, May 13th, 1967, to Dennis Harvey Newsome and Mattie West Newsome.

Chris was a hardworking logger who was dedicated to his craft. He was loved by many and will be deeply...

Mar 20, 2024

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA -

Edith June Bush, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. She loved her family, camping, playing cards, fishing, and the color purple.

She was born in Castlewood, Virginia on February 16, 1933. She...

Mar 16, 2024

Huston Frank Bailey, Sr, age 86, of Jonesville, VA passed away peacefully Saturday March 16, 2024 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 1, 1937 in Keokee, VA a son of the late Virgil and Mary Collier Bailey.

He moved to LaSalle County, IL in 1953 and married the...

Mar 16, 2024

Armand Ernest Belanger, Jr. age 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, while at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He is survived by 4 children. Michael (wife Andrea) Belanger, Michelle Belanger, Armand, III (wife Morgan) Belanger, Derrick (wife Jennifer) Belanger, one stepdaughter, Cindy, sister, Bonnie Belanger and many grandchildren.

He was a...

Mar 14, 2024

George Lee Stewart, age 65 of Jonesville ,VA

Passed away on Thursday March the 14th, 2024 at Bristol Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born to George and Emma Stewart on November the 20th, 1958.

Lee loved farming and his animals. He also loved visiting and spending time with the Lee...

Mar 8, 2024

Cameron Lee Collier Sr., age 62, of Keokee, VA, passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Norton Community Hospital.

Born on Sunday, March 12th, 1961 in Keokee, Cameron was a beloved member of the Reed Creek community. Cameron worked as a coal miner and a carpenter until his retirement. He attended St. Charles Baptist Church when...

Mar 7, 2024

Rene Vocke, age 60 of Jonesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, June 4th, 1963 in Pasadena, California.

Rene is survived by her loving sons, Keith Vocke and wife Sarah, and Jeremy Vocke and Brandy. She was a devoted grandmother to Ava Vocke, Lily Vocke, Trinity Vocke, Liam Vocke,...

Mar 5, 2024

Doris Jean Bernardine, 85, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her residence.

Doris was born on May 20, 1938 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Charles Lee Boggs and Flora Marcum Boggs Lambert. Doris proudly obtained her GED all while being a mother and working to provide...

Mar 5, 2024

Sarah "Janie" Jane Gibson, 67, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. She was born on Saturday, June 2nd, 1956 in Saint Charles, Virginia.

Janie is survived by her sister, Iline Huff and husband Gary of Dryden; brother, Jerry Rose of Indiana; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceeded...

Mar 3, 2024

Dennis Ramon Speak age 69 of Rose Hill, Virginia entered eternal rest on March 3, 2024 with Kathy, the love of his life by his side.

Dennis was born November 21, 1954 in Rose Hill, Virginia. He attended Flatwoods Elementary and Flatwoods High School where he excelled in the sports of baseball and basketball. Dennis joined the...

Mar 2, 2024

Corretta Lyvonne Watterson Cooley , 54, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 in her home.

Corretta was born on November 4th, 1969 to Harold Leon Watterson and Ethel Watterson (Watterson) in Kingsport. Corretta spent most of her life in Church Hill. She went to college at ETSU and got her associates degree in...

Mar 2, 2024

Lance Wayne Bryson, age 42, of Harlan, Kentucky formally of St. Charles, Virginia passed away Saturday evening, March 2, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 4, 1981 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia a son of JoAnn Haynes Bryson Woodard and the late Daniel Wayne Bryson. He was a coal miner and attended Lee High School....

Mar 1, 2024

Alvin Elishia Rutherford, age 92, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap. He was born on Tuesday, June 23rd, 1931 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Worth Rutherford and Helen Redwine Rutherford.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred,...

Feb 29, 2024

William "Bill" Michael Brooks, 53, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Chestnut Grove Assisted Living.

Bill was born on September 2, 1970 in Lee County, Virginia. Bill had a light about him and will be deeply missed by all his family, friends, and the staff of Chestnut Grove...

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...