Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2026

Waylon Lee Thomas Whitaker was born on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to parents Neleh Virgin and Willis Whitaker while at UVA Medical Center and it was there he went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Waylon experienced hand holding with his mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from his...

Feb 18, 2026

Walter Glenn Woodard, 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Walter was born on March 29, 1951, to the late Luard and Charlene Woodard.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in by a son, James Willis Woodard; step mother, Barbara...

Feb 18, 2026

Gene Counts of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, service, and deep love for both family and the mountains he called home.

Born on October 19, 1939, in Bartlick, Virginia, to James and Hazel Counts. Raised in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Gene...

Feb 18, 2026

Brittany Marie Leonard, 27, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee.

Brittany was born on January 13, 1999 in Norton, Virginia.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Heather Leonard; grand mother, Sandra Collins.

Those left to cherish her memory is...

Feb 17, 2026

Robert Ray Smith, 84, passed away on February 17, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.

Robert was born on December 13, 1941, to the late Bill and Nora Smith. Robert spent his years working in the coal mines after proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in...

Feb 8, 2026

Ecclesiastes 7:2 - "It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart"

Phillip Neal Hass of Duffield, VA. Born December 29, 1961, departed this life Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his...

Feb 7, 2026

Virgil Mooneyhan, 89, passed away on February 7", 2026 at his home in Jonesville, Virginia.

He was born on November 4*, 1936 in St Charles, Virginia, the second of six children, to the late Archie and Dulcie Mooneyhan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in his death by his siblings and his wife...

Feb 3, 2026

Billie Jean Fultz, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia.

Billie was born on June 2, 1943 to the late George and Josephine Osborne.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters; and a daughter in law,...

Feb 3, 2026

Kenneth David Robinette, 72, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Dryden, Virginia.

Kenneth was born on July 28, 1953, to the late L.E. and Anna Robinette in Duffield, Virginia. He was a coal miner and was an outdoorsman. Kenneth loved the New York Yankees and had a strong passion for animals.

Feb 3, 2026

Debra Ann Caudill, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home in Dryden, Virginia.

Debra was born on August 11, 1964, to the late Tommy and Lorene Cochran in Lee County, Virginia. Debra loved Elvis Presley and was one of his biggest fans.

Along with her parents, she...

Jan 29, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Kirk, 74 of Jonesville, Virginia went to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Norton Community Hospital. She passed peacefully after years of medical problems, to suffer no more.

She was born on September 171951 in Lee County VA.. Sandy was a Lifelong member of Adamant Missionary Baptist...

Jan 27, 2026

Ovlen Lee Robinette, 84, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home in Duffield, Virginia. He was praising the Lord up until he went to sleep and went home. He was a loving, caring, and humble man. He was a long time attendant of Jasper Central Baptist Church, where he spent many years...

Jan 26, 2026

Ola Russell, 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home in Jonesville, Virginia.

Ola was born on October 28, 1936 to the late James and Minnie Gregory in Cedar Hill, Virginia. She was a member of Cedar Hill Christian Church. She had been a teacher in the Lee County School...

Jan 26, 2026

Gracie Hall October 20th 1936 - January 26th 2026

Gracie is preceded in death by her parents Hillery and Maggie Collins

Brother Lee Collins Sisters Thelma Collins, Addie Hilton, Hazel Redwine Shirley Collins and Dorthy Thomas.

She is survived by her husband Charles Hall

Children Teresa Munsey, Roger (Rhonda)Hall Debra(Bill) Poore,...