Louis Cecil Audia
Mar 14, 2023
Obituary Louis Cecil Audia, age 77, of Pennington Gap, Va passed away late Tuesday evening March 14, 2023 while at the VA Medical Center in Mt. Home, Tennessee Born in Spokane, Washington July 9, 1945, he was the son of the late Samuel and Marjorie McElyea Audia. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. Honorably...
Dennis 'Denny' Alsup Ii
Mar 13, 2023
Obituary Dennis "Denny" Alsup II age 40 of Pennington Gap, VA was born June 3, 1982 in Big Stone Gap, VA and passed away March 13, 2023 in Winston Salem, NC. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis J. Alsup, paternal grandparents Robert and Amelia Alsup, maternal grandparents Ted and Priscilla Williams. Denny is survived by his mother...
Jearleen Rachel Parker
Mar 13, 2023
Obituary Jearleen Rachel (Hopkins) Parker, age 77 of Big Stone Gap, Virginia went to be with Jesus on March 13, 2023. She was born to Shirley and Rose Hopkins on July 17, 1945. She is survived by four children Rosie Parker, Sandy Blair (Jeff), Lander Parker (Keyla), Teresa Casey (Vince). She leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She...
James Lee 'Jim' Collins
Mar 11, 2023
Obituary James "Jim" Lee Collins was born on August 6, 1963 in Norton, VA and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pennington Gap, VA on Saturday March 11th. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth "Libbie" Bertha Collins Allen, and his father James M.R. Collins. He is survived by his mother Roberta Collins of Pennington Gap, VA,...
Jack Verlin Whited
Mar 9, 2023
Obituary Jack Verlin Whited, 85, of the Woodway Community went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his residence. Jack was born on April 2, 1937 in St. Charles, Virginia in the Monarch Community. He was a life long resident of Lee County. Jack retired from Central Supply after over 40 years of employment. He was...
Ralph Martin Davis
Mar 8, 2023
Obituary Ralph Martin" Marty" Davis born on September 28, 1969 in Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away suddenly on March 8, 2023. Marty had an infectious smile, and a loving heart. He loved to have fun no matter what he was doing, he would find a way to make it enjoyable. He loved family and friends, and helping anyone he could...
Remington Joseph Barber
Mar 5, 2023
Obituary Remington Joseph Barber of Blackwater, was born July 13, 2022 in Norton, VA and passed away March 5, 2023 at the age of 7 months. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Mike Mooneyhan, great-grandparents Evan and Shirley Napier, great-uncles Kevin Barber, Anthony Ely, Darrell Parks and Joseph Napier. Remington is survived by his parents Jason and Arielle...
Regena Robbins
Mar 4, 2023
Obituary Regena Ann Moore Robbins, age 74, of Woodway, VA passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. If you knew her, you knew her as someone who loved her family more than anything and did whatever she could to make sure they were taken care of. She worked as a nurse for many...
William David Mcalister
Mar 4, 2023
Obituary William David McAlister, 83, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord and the love of his life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his daughters home surrounded by his family. William was born on November 2, 1939 in Lee County, Virginia. He worked as a roofer for over 40 years until his retirement. William was a loving husband,...
Arnold David Scott
Mar 4, 2023
Obituary Arnold David Scott, age 77, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1945 in Barboursville, KY, and was a lifelong resident of Lee County, VA. He formerly attended St. Charles First Baptist Church. Big Dave was a coal miner for over 31 years. He loved hunting and fishing, and was...
David Wayne Hughes
Mar 2, 2023
Obituary David "Huey" Hughes December 29, 1962-March 2, 2023 David Hughes, age 60, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. David retired from Lee County Sheriffs Department and enjoyed spending time floating Powell River and riding his Harley with his buddies. He was preceded in death by his mamaw who raised...
Paul Sylvester Laforce
Mar 1, 2023
Obituary Paul Sylvester LaForce, 71, of Coeburn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Paul was born on November 19, 1951 to the late Elijah and Mary Eppie LaForce. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Johnny LaForce, Boyd Bowen, Earl LaForce, Tavis LaForce, Alanzo LaForce, and Dan LaForce; sister Barbara...
Wilson Hazen Woodard
Feb 28, 2023
Obituary Wilson Hazen Woodard, 87, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Lonesome Pine Hospital with his family by his side. Wilson was born on December 1, 1935 to the late Manard Woodard and Kate Chase Hobbs Woodard in Lee County. He was a proud UMWA coal miner for over 30 years....
Ray Coomer
Feb 28, 2023
Obituary Ray Coomer age 64 of Sneedville, TN was born in Wise County, VA on May 30, 1958 and passed away February 28, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN after an lengthy illness of ALS. He was retired, loved hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. He was saved at a young age. He is preceded in death...
Shirley Mae Garrett Sanders
Feb 25, 2023
Obituary Shirley Mae Garrett Sanders age, 87 of Jonesville, VA was born February 3, 1936 in Harlan, KY but lived most of her life in Lee County, Virginia and passed away February 25, 2023 in Jonesville, VA surrounded by her loving family. Shirley had been a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church for 40 years and loved and enjoyed many...
Don H. Sexton
Feb 24, 2023
Obituary Don H. Sexton, age 68 of Pennington Gap, VA was born on May 23, 1954 and passed away February 24, 2023. Don was of the Baptist Faith and worked most of his life as a bus driver for Lee County Public Schools. While working with the school systems he touched many lives. He was preceded in death by his...
Ronald W. Franks
Feb 24, 2023
Obituary Ronald W. Franks loving husband of Nan Franks of the long hollow community passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Ronald had been a Federal mining inspector for 31 years. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Grace Farmer Franks and brother Kenneth Franks, one daughter Susan Franks-Drake...
Ester Barber
Feb 23, 2023
Obituary Ester Barber of age 91 of Jonesville, VA passed away February 23, 2023. Ester was born on February 23, 1932 in Darbyville, St. Charles, VA. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Maggie Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Barber, son Gary Barber, brother Joe Wilson, and great-grandson Talon Barber. Ester is survived...
Cynthia Lee Burgan
Feb 19, 2023
Obituary Cynthia Lee Burgan age 69 of Jonesville, VA was born October 1, 1953 in Michigan and passed away February 19, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Tipton and Rita Noe. Cynthia is survived by one son Greg Jaster of Belleville, IL, two daughters Jessica Jaster of Jonesville, VA and Kelly Skidmore of Denver,...
Dean Mitchell Lawson
Feb 19, 2023
Obituary Dean Mitchell Lawson, 69, of Pennington Gap ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. Mitchell was a Coal Miner of 20 years and owner of "Lawson Repair 0-35". He was a man of many hobbies than can be found on his YouTube channel Radiocom100, such as...
