Obituaries

Mar 28, 2026

Martha C. "Marty" Roberts, 74, of Trafalgar, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children.

Marty was born on April 19, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late Willy and Effie (Odessa) Leonard. A proud graduate of Decatur Central High School's Class of 1969, she spent...

Mar 28, 2026

Anna Lou Napier, affectionately known as Ann, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 100.

Born on February 15, 1926, she lived a long and purposeful life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her community. She was of the Baptist faith.

Ann was preceded in death by her...

Mar 27, 2026

Wanda Kay Carter, 68, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home in Rose Hill, Virginia.

Wanda Was born on December 26, 1957, to Margaret Milwee and the late Harold Milwee in Painesville, Ohio.

Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly Hart and Sherrie Bradley; brothers, Randy...

Mar 22, 2026

Linda Fay Bledsoe, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:15 am at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Linda was born on June 18, 1949 to the late Woodrow and Lillie Oxford in Lee County, Virginia.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated.

Linda Fay Bledsoe and her family...

Mar 19, 2026

Ronnie Glen Bailey, age 75, of Keokee, VA entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Ronnie was born on April 3, 1950, to the late Virgil and Iva Bailey. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Huston and Claude and...

Mar 17, 2026

Sandra Jean Yates, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Sandra was born on August 20, 1964, to the late Samuel and Lottie Norman.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Yates.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Mar 15, 2026

John Wayne Middleton, 77, of Smith, KY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Hazard, Kentucky.

John was born on December 25, 1948 to the late John and Joyce Middleton.

He is survived by his 3 children.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026,...

Mar 9, 2026

Jesse Bonner Bowman age 53 of Pennington Gap VA was born on October 2, 1972 in Baltimore Ma., and passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:24 A.M.

Jesse is preceded in death by his loving mother Sandra Walton, and father Charles Bowman.

Jesse is survived by his loving wife Kimberly...

Mar 6, 2026

Linda Martin-Coleman, born on, November 21, 1956

Linda Martin-Coleman, age 69, of Jonesville, VA, went to her heavenly home on March 6, 2026 at her home.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Preceded in death by: Her parents, Clyde and Betty Ruth Martin; one sister, Brenda Hughes Bolling; three...

Mar 4, 2026

Roger Dale Scott Jr., age 41 of Jonesville entered his eternal home on March 4, 2026.

Roger was preceded in death by his father, Roger Dale Scott Sr., who he adored.

Roger was born on February 12, 1985. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who loved his family more than anything...

Mar 2, 2026

Imogene Shupe, 88, went to be with the Lord on, Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.

Imogene was born on June 22, 1937, to her parents, Dan and Bessie Lovell in Virginia.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce Wright and Charlene Fleenor; a brother, Donald...

Mar 1, 2026

Sherry Lynn Collins, 61, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Sherry was born on November 21, 1964, to the late Millard and Charmie Gilliam.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Jean Collier; a brother, Randle...

Mar 1, 2026

Kimberly Sue McPherson, 60, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Kimberly was born on April 13, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her father, Erman Flinders.

Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Ethard (Pudge) McPherson; mother, Mona Wade (Herman);...

Mar 1, 2026

Tammy Lynn Williams age 54 a proud resident of St. Charles, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Tammy is preceded in death by her loving mother Phyllis Bryant, sister Betty Lou Davis, and brother Rufus Wayne Bryant Jr.

Tammy is survived by her daughter Bridget Cox (Chris) ,son Gavin...

Feb 27, 2026

Dorothy Anita Reasor, 86, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.

She was born on February 10, 1940 to Odas and Lilly Nelly (Griffin) Hall in St. Charles, Virginia.

Dorothy worked in administration at Riverview Hospital and enjoyed sewing.

She is survived by her...

Feb 26, 2026

Larry "Woody" Woods, age 72, of Jonesville, Virginia, was born on August 14, 1953, to the late James Woods and Pansy Allen Woods. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jay Woods. Larry went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026.

Woody began working as a coal miner at a...

Feb 26, 2026

Teddy Wayne Thacker, 71, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Norton Community Hospital.

Teddy was born on May, 28, 1954 to the late Milford and Pearl Thacker. Teddy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He loved his motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.

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Feb 26, 2026

Joann Horton, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.

Joann was born on September 16, 1936, to the late Lyndsey and Myrtle Burchett in Virginia. She was a lifetime member of Lone Branch Baptist Church in Jonesville. Joann spent more than 30 years between teaching head start...

Feb 21, 2026

Geneva "Ginny" Castellenas, age 92, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, February 21, 2026 while at the Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine (Poteet) Livesay on April 12, 1933 in Possum Hollow, VA

She was a proud retiree of General Motors, Detroit, MI and...

Feb 21, 2026

Sarah Yvonne Fuchs, known lovingly as Yvonne, age 62, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2026.

Yvonne was born in Pennington Gap, VA in August 1963. She lived a life marked by deep faith, abundant love, and joyful laughter. She had a bubbly personality and a warm, radiant spirit that...