Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Jim Stevens Tribble Sr, 63, of Duffield went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on January 5, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Joseph Tribble and Doris Cavins Tribble. He worked as a coal miner until his retirement. Jim was a...

Dec 24, 2023

Wilma Sue Saylor, 68, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born on April 5, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky. Wilma was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many,

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 23, 2023

Dorothy Carroll, 76, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on October 10, 1947 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late Mack and Mary Elizabeth Shackleford Moore. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Dorothy...

Dec 22, 2023

Preacher Kelly Dykes, age 88, of the Sullivan Gardens Community of Kingsport, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, December 22, 2023, following a lengthy illness. He was born and has resided in Kingsport his entire life. He was a true God called preacher that dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He was a...

Dec 17, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Johnson Troxal, 87, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Mary was born on May 8, 1936 in Lee County to the late Ellis and Hazel Harless Pleasant. She was a faithful member of Belchers Chapel Church. Mary was a loving mother,...

Dec 17, 2023

Blanche Naomi Baumgardner, 76, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home.

Blanche was born on July 11, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Jessie Yeling Brown.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Baumgardner; two...

Dec 15, 2023

Gloria McAlister passed away Friday December 15th at the age of 81. Though she will be dearly missed she was laid to rest at the Clark Cemetery off Klondike Road beside her husband Bobbie Lee McAlister and Father John Caudill.

She is survived through her children Michael Blaine McAlister, Robin Lisa Ball Tankersley, Samuel Delano Ball, Janet...

Dec 11, 2023

Stacey Leann Fields, 38, of Blountville went to be with the Lord and gained her angel wings on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Through tragedy comes light and Stacey gave the ultimate gift of life through organ donation. Stacey saved multiple lives through her selfless act of organ donation.

Stacey was born on...

Dec 9, 2023

Betty Lou Scott, age 78, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Betty was born on December 15, 1944 in Lee County, and was a lifelong resident of Lee County, VA. She formerly attended St. Charles First Baptist Church. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend

She was...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard Garfield Hubbard, Sr., 81, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ballad Health Hospice House.

Richard was born on October 16, 1942 in Wagner Town, Virginia to the late James Rufus and Bess Mullins Hubbard. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 21...

Dec 3, 2023

Vass Junior Brewer, 65, of Pennington went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence.

Vass was born on April 25, 1958 in Salem, Indiana to the late W D and Barbara Delph Brewer. He was the proud owner of Brewer Logging company and owned and operated it for many years alongside...

Nov 25, 2023

Donald Ray Belcher, age 67, of Pennington Gap, Virginia, passed away Saturday evening (November 25, 2023) at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.

A native of Lee County, VA, he was born March 14, 1956 a son of the late Herbert Belcher and Ellen Isom Belcher Lemar (Sammy).

Nov 25, 2023

Margaret Louise Robinette, age 73, of Duffield, VA passed away early Saturday morning (November 25, 2023) at her home after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Margaret was born March 19, 1950 a daughter of the late Clyde and Sally Bledsoe Phillips. She was one of eight children and was a member of Irondale Baptist Church where...

Nov 25, 2023

Monty Ralph Ingle, 63, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence.

Ralph was born on February 6, 1960 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late John and Annie Carroll Ingle. He was a faithful member of the Pennington Gap Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

Along with...

Nov 14, 2023

Barbara Jessee, 85, of Duffield went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Lee Health and Rehab,

Barbara was born on August 24, 1938 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ruben and Hazel Alsup Crusenberry. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, caregiver, and friend.

Along with...

Nov 8, 2023

Shirley Katherine Collins, 83, years old entered into Heaven November 8, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer at Lee County Community Hospital.

Shirley was born November 25, 1939 in Lee County, Virginia to Hillery and Maggie Collins and was the baby of 7 children. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet demeanor that won the hearts...

Nov 4, 2023

Connie Michelle Domoe, 54, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Connie was born on June 24, 1969 in Norton, Virginia to the late J.C. Stidham, Jr. and Shirley Winegar Stidham. Connie was a jack of all trades and worked many jobs. She was a teachers aide...

Oct 31, 2023

Margaret B. Long went to her heavenly home October 31, 2023 at the age of 92.

Margaret was born in Calvin, VA on October 27, 1931 to James R. and Bertie Barker. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Lee County, VA. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Homemaker. Margaret worked for Cas Walkers in Appalachia, Va...

Oct 30, 2023

Geraldine Marie Martin Clouse, 86, of Rose Hill went to be with the Lord and entered her eternal heavenly home on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Geraldine was born on October 19, 1937 in Rose Hill to the late Chester and Bernice Minton Martin. Geraldine worked as a personal care aide for many...

Oct 29, 2023

Loran Edward Delph, age 79 of West Carrollton, went home to his Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 4, 1944, in St. Charles, VA, the son of the late Earl & Gertrude (Surber) Delph.

Mr. Delph was a retired...