Norma Jean Eldridge
Dec 6, 2022
Obituary Norma Jean Eldridge was born September 11, 1940 in Virginia Lee, VA. She passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in the comfort and presence of her loving family. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Ray Eldridge, shortly after graduation in the same year. Her faith and belief in...
Bertha Ann Cupp
Dec 5, 2022
Obituary Bertha Ann Cupp age 64 of Duffield, VA was born March 25, 1958 in Harlan, KY and passed away December 5, 2022 at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband James Cupp, her life companion Robert Turner, parents Daniel and Margaret Howard, one sister Macy Howard and one brother Carl Howard....
Minnie 'Maude' Smith
Dec 2, 2022
Obituary Minnie 'Maude' Smith was born on January 30, 1941 in Blackwater, Va. She gained her eternal wings on December 2, 2022. Although little, she was one of the strongest her family has ever seen. She had experienced hard times, lost two sons, and had many more trials people had never known about because she didn't want anyone to worry....
James Marvin Bartley
Nov 28, 2022
Obituary James Marvin Bartley age 98 of Ben Hur, VA was born May 28, 1924 in Dryden, VA and passed away November 28, 2022 at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Jean Bartley, parents Nicholas Rhea and Virgie Bartley, sisters Ruth Bledsoe, Helen Kirk, and Ethel White,...
Dorothy Mullins
Nov 27, 2022
Obituary Dorothy (Dottie) Mullins It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dottie. She passed away peacefully on November 27th at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Mullins, father Olin (Rat) Byington, grandparetns Bill and Josephine Wynn, Raymond and Mattie Byington. She is survived by her sons Robert Cody, Shawn and Monica...
Doris Haynes
Nov 26, 2022
Obituary Doris Haynes age 82 of Pennington Gap, VA was born September 2, 1940 in Pennington Gap and passed away November 26, 2022 at the Lee County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Hobert "Pee Wee" Haynes, parents Ruben and Hazel Crusenberry and several brothers and sisters. Doris is survived by one daughter Jackie Harber and husband,...
Madeline Sue Ratcliff
Nov 23, 2022
Obituary Madeline Sue Ratcliff, 59, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born, June 8, 1963 at St. Marys Hospital in Norton, VA, to Velma and Earl Russell. Sue graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with a degree in Secretarial Science and Business Management. She worked as an executive...
Etta Ruth Bowens
Nov 22, 2022
Obituary Etta Ruth Bowens age 91 of Pennington Gap, VA was born December 31, 1930 in Virginia Lee in St.Charles, VA and passed away November 22, 2022 at Lee Health & Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. Etta enjoyed crafting, gardening and making quilts. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Bowens and her parents William "Cracker" Wallen and...
Anna Lee Biggs
Nov 21, 2022
Obituary Anna Lee Biggs age 76 of Pennington Gap, VA was born on July 13,1946 in wise, va and passed away November 21, 2022 in Pennington Gap va. She was preceded in death by her husband James Biggs. Her parents Baxter and Susie Yeary. One sister Mildred Dozier. Three brothers Dave yeary, Coy yeary and Johnny Yeary. Two great grand...
Emily Jane Scott
Nov 19, 2022
Obituary Emily Jane Scott age 94 of Pennington Gap, VA was born February 23, 1928 in Pennington Gap, and passed away November 19, 2022 at Lee Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Denison, parents, one brother Earl Mullins, one sister Lillian Gibson. She is survived by one daughter Brenda of California, two brothers Jimmy...
Brenda Machelle Hartsock
Nov 18, 2022
Obituary Brenda Machelle Hartsock age 49 of Jonesville, VA was born March 19, 1973 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away November 18, 2022 in Harlan, KY. She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother Jack and Jerry Stevens, her late husband Mark Woodard, granddaughter Jaelyn Woodard, grandmother Juanita Lane, grandfather Steve Middleton and a nephew Robert Stevens...
Melvin Thomas Coomer
Nov 18, 2022
Obituary Melvin Thomas Coomer age 52 of Jonesville, VA was born January 1, 1970 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away November 18,2022 at Lee County Community Hospital. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting ginseng and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father George Coomer, his grandparents, one cousin, several aunts and uncles. Melvin is survived...
David Daniel Graham
Nov 18, 2022
Obituary David Daniel Graham age 70 of Dryden, VA was born August 16, 1952 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away November 18, 2022 in Dryden. He was preceded in death by his parents Benny and Virginia Graham, two brothers Jack and Jerry Graham and two sisters Ann Mullins and Cathy Bailey. David is survived by two brothers Walter Graham...
Linda Rhea Crusenberry
Nov 16, 2022
Obituary Linda Rhea Crusenberry age 44 of North Carolina, was born March 23, 1978 in Harlan, KY and passed away November 16, 2022 in West Virginia. She was born and raised in St. Charles, VA and was a traveling Lab Technician. She was preceded in death by an infant sister April Dawn Crusenberry, grandparents Bert and Pearl Buchanan and Clarence...
Gregory Mark Testor
Nov 16, 2022
Obituary Gregory Mark Tester age 57 of Jonesville, VA was born November 5, 1965 in Orleans, France and passed away November 16, 2022 at his home. Mark never knew a stranger and was willing to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Tester. Mark is survived by his mother Norma Hazel Tester of the...
Carolyn Joyce Copeland
Nov 14, 2022
Obituary Carolyn Joyce Copeland age 68 of Jonesville, VA was born May 12, 1954 in St. Charles, VA and passed away at her home on November 14, 2022. She had worked as office manager for 25 years at Lee County Animal Hospital before retiring. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sheila Ann Copeland, mother Ruby Lane, father Ishmeal...
Grover Byrd Sexton
Nov 13, 2022
Obituary Grover Sexton passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, with his beloved dog Susie by his side. Known as Hawkeye to many of his fellow coal miners, he spent much of his life working in the mines. He was a former mining superintendent for companies including Bill Jessee Trucking, JAD Coal Company, Fox Knob Coal Company and more. He was...
Charles Edward Music
Nov 7, 2022
Obituary Charles (Bob) Edward Music age 87 of the St. Charles Community was born October 8, 1935 and passed away November 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son Paul Music and daughter Rosemary Music Hopkins. Charles is survived by his children Cathy Woods, Marty Music, Tracy Phillips and Kevin Music, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service...
Ronald Dale Petrey
Nov 4, 2022
Obituary Ronald Dale Petrey age 54 of St. Charles, VA was born July 26, 1968 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Gracie Petrey and five brothers Cecil Jr., Tommy, Jerry, Bobby and Eddie Petrey. Ronald is survived by his wife of 31...
Vilene Dowell
Nov 2, 2022
Obituary Vilene Dowell age 88 of Rogersville, TN was born April 2, 1934 in Jonesville, VA and passed away November 2, 2022 in Morristown, TN. She was preceded in death by two sons Burley Eugene Dowell, and Robert Lee Dowell, her parents Joe and Willie Garrett, three sisters Georgie Eagle, Mary Lee Garrett, and Thelma Jean Garrett, four brothers Andrew...
