Obituaries

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,...

Jan 25, 2026

Charley Cecil Moore, 84, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation.

Charley was born on June 6, 1941, to the late James and Laural Moore in Rose Hill, Virginia. He was a proud member of Air Force. Charley worked in the coal mines as an electrician for over 38...

Jan 25, 2026

Tashauna Lashay Muse, 32, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Tashauna was born on November 9, 1993, to the late Ray and Vera Muse.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Karrmella Muse.

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Jan 24, 2026

Charles David Corbin, 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Charles was born on June 12, 1952, to the late Charles and Ollie Corbin in Lee County, Virginia,. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Charles spent many years in the coal mines...

Jan 20, 2026

Thelma Earnestine Ward, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Thelma was born on January 2, 1937 in Pennington Gap, Virginia. She spent over 30 years as a cook for Lee County Schools.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice...

Jan 9, 2026

Linda Lou Collins, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Linda was born on January 6, 1942, to the late Otis Eugene and Nannie Ellen Fisher in Ben Hur, Virginia.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Fugate; and a...

Jan 8, 2026

Shirley Ann Philpot, beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 82. Born on November 16, 1943, in Brookside Kentucky, Shirley spent her life nurturing her family and community with love, kindness, and an unwavering faith.

As a devoted homemaker, Shirley touched the...

Jan 5, 2026

Michelle Lynn Edgar, 58, went to be with the Lord at her home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Michelle was born on May 24, 1967, to the late Billy and Brenda Britt in Lee County, Virginia. She worked as a CNA for many years.

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

Jan 3, 2026

Peggy Marie Bledsoe, 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her home in St. Charles, Virginia.

Peggy was born on December 4, 1947 to the late Charles and Bernice Taylor.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Bledsoe Sr.; brothers, Jimmy Taylor, Charles...

Jan 1, 2026

Dora Mae (Fink) Hale of the Eastern Star Community, entered the New Year in the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday Morning, January 1, 2026.

The youngest daughter of the late Herbert and Lillie Fink, Dora celebrated her 93rd birthday December 11th.

A native of Sullivan County she was a 1950...

Dec 31, 2025

Ricky (Rick) Dale Kinser, 62, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Rick was born on February 7, 1963, to the late Everet and Gloria Kinser in Lee County, Virginia.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles; and a nephew, Michael McMurray.

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Dec 30, 2025

Betty Jean Young, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Kentucky.

Betty was born on July 27, 1938, to the late Rutherford and Frankie Gilbert (Huff) in Lee County, Virginia.

Along with her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Essie Young; a...

Dec 29, 2025

David Ray Ward, 61, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025.

David was born on January 31, 1964, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Bernice Ward; brother, Billy Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Thelma Ward; brother, Charlie Ward;...

Dec 29, 2025

Pam Grace Reed, age 59, of Woodway, VA, went home to be with God on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home.

Pam was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Carolyn Grace, and a brother, Randy Grace.

Pam is survived by...

Dec 28, 2025

Sherry Lynn Hedrick, 59, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Sherry was born on October 7, 1966 in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Robert and Mary Pearson.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Hedrick; two sons, Steven Hedrick...