Obituaries

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...

Jan 25, 2024

Jacqueline Faye Wilson, 62, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25th, 2024.

Jackie, as known by her friends and family, was born on May 28, 1961, in Pennington Gap, VA to Jay & Dora Rash. She was the youngest daughter of 10 children. She attended Weber City First Baptist...

Jan 19, 2024

Wanda Alice Martin Blevins, 51, of Atkins, Virginia and formerly of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Wanda was born on February 4, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Wanda was an LPN for several years until her retirement. A member of the Lee County Garden Club. Had...

Jan 15, 2024

Dave Malone, age 84 of Keokee, VA, passed away early Monday morning, January 15, 2024 at his home with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Dorchester, VA on August 16, 1939, a son of the late Walter and Lola McQueen Malone (Harber). He was a coal miner, working for J&P...

Jan 12, 2024

Johnny Wayne Bartley, age 73, of Jonesville, VA, the Ben Hur Community, passed away Friday afternoon, January 12, 2024 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap.

He was Born in Lee County, VA the son of the late James Marvin and Jean Terry Bartley on January 23, 1950. He was of the Baptist...

Jan 12, 2024

Mildred Ruth Ely, age 66, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away Friday morning, January 12, 2024 while at the Lee County Community Hospital. She was born April 2, 1957 a daughter of the late Evan and Shirley McKinney Napier. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

She is also preceded in death by: Husband, Anthony...

Jan 11, 2024

Earnest Barnette, age 68, of Keokee, VA went to be with the Lord Thursday morning (January 11, 2024) after a lengthy illness while at the Lee County Community Hospital. He was born April 27, 1955 a son of the late Bramell and Reba Robbins Barnette. He was a life long resident of Lee County, VA and was of the...