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Tommy Joe Holmes

Tommy Joe Holmes

Oct 4, 2021

Obituary Tommy Joe Holmes was born in Keokee on January 14, 1955 and joined his family in heaven on October 4, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. He departed this life with his loving wife of 46 years, Connie, by his side. He was a retired coal miner of 35 years where he worked for Westmoreland Coal Company and...

Anna Lee Dotson

Anna Lee Dotson

Oct 1, 2021

Obituary A celebration of life service will be held for Anna Lee Dotson from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday, October 9,2021 at Corner Stone Baptist Church on sugar run rd. in Jonesville, VA . Services

Dennis John Alsup

Dennis John Alsup

Sep 24, 2021

Obituary Dennis John Alsup was born August 3, 1952 and passed to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 24, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. Born the first of a set of twins to Robert and Amelia English Alsup at Lee General Hospital in Pennington Gap, Dennis was blessed with an independent, outgoing, and adventurous spirit....

John Franklin 'Jay' Short

John Franklin 'Jay' Short

Sep 18, 2021

Obituary John Franklin (Jay) Short age 78 of Jonesville, VA was born December 20, 1942 in Jonesville and ran into the arms of the Lord, September 18, 2021 at Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell, TN, after a stroke in April. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motor cycles, 4-wheelers, and his horse Maudie. He was a very big CB fan...

Farron Dwight Rivers

Farron Dwight Rivers

Sep 17, 2021

Obituary Farron Dwight Rivers 60 years old, was born July 18, 1961 in Chicago, IL and passed away September 17, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Farron spent most of his life in the Robbins Chapel Community of Keokee, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Stoney and Janice Rivers and his brother Mickey Rivers,...

Barbara Jean Mullins

Barbara Jean Mullins

Sep 16, 2021

Obituary Barbara Jean Mullins age 81 of Pennington Gap, VA was born December 17, 1939 in Pennington Gap and passed away September 16, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN, she was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry "Bud" Mullins, parents George and Beulah Patrick, one brother Michael Patrick and two...

Karen Michelle Clark

Karen Michelle Clark

Sep 16, 2021

Obituary Karen Michelle Clark age 50 of Pennington Gap, VA was born February 14, 1971 in Pennington Gap and passed away September 16, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Doris Clark. Karen is survived by one son David Howard of Pennington Gap, VA, one daughter Hiwatha Howard of Bassett, VA and step-daughter...

Mary Ida Collins

Mary Ida Collins

Sep 14, 2021

Obituary Mary Ida Collins, age 73, of Yorktown, Virginia was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on March 24,1948 and went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She lived in Yorktown, Virginia most of her life and was employed with York County Schools as a bus aid to handicapped, deaf, and blind children for 40 years....

Billy Joe 'Bill' Ridings

Billy Joe 'Bill' Ridings

Sep 13, 2021

Obituary Billy Joe "Bill" Ridings was born on Monday, May 5, 1947, in St. Charles, Virginia, to the late James "Snook" Ridings and Bernice Parsons Ridings. He entered into his heavenly home on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 74. He was a graduate of St. Charles High School. Bill was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1967...

James Arthur Hurst

James Arthur Hurst

Sep 11, 2021

Obituary James Arthur Hurst, age 74, of Jonesville, passed away Saturday, September11, 2021 at Lee Health and Rehab Center in Pennington Gap, Va. He was born February 2, 1947, to the late Mitchell and Leona Hurst in Rose Hill, Va. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County and a deacon of the Cedar Hill Christian Church. He was preceded...

Lenford 'Gizmo' Tabor Sr.

Lenford 'Gizmo' Tabor Sr.

Sep 9, 2021

Obituary Lenford "Gizmo" Tabor, Sr age 84 of the Woodway Community in Pennington Gap, Va. was born Thursday June 17th, 1937 in Pennington Gap, Va. and passed away Thursday September 9th, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He served in the Army with the 11th Airborne Division Angels and spent time in Germany, loved to go...

Ruby Madeline Ely

Ruby Madeline Ely

Sep 9, 2021

Obituary Ruby Madeline Ely was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on November 4th, 1928 and departed this life to her eternal home on September 9, 2021, at the home of her Caregivers, son and daughter-in- law, Windell and Phyllis Ely. Rubys greatest love in this life was for her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She loved to sing His praises...

Elmer Ray Warner

Elmer Ray Warner

Sep 5, 2021

Obituary Elmer Ray Warner age 81 of Dryden, VA, was born December 28, 1939 in Jonesville, VA and passed away September 5, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Petis and Cora Warner and one daughter Hope Taylor. Elmer is survived by one daughter Melissa Warner of Rose Hill, VA,...

James Eugene Haynes Jr.

James Eugene Haynes Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Obituary James Eugene Haynes, Jr. age 73 of Jonesville, VA was born October 14, 1947 in Ben Hur, VA and passed away August 30, 2021 at his home.He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam and had owned Papa Bears Market in Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Alice Haynes and one brother...

Martha 'Marthy' Kegley

Martha 'Marthy' Kegley

Aug 29, 2021

Obituary Martha "Marthy" Kegley age 73 of St. Charles, VA was born October 24, 1947 in St. Charles and passed away August 29, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her daughter Natasha Jessee, husband June Kegley, parents Burley and Mary Blondell and brothers Syndney Blondell and Everett "Junior" Blondell. Martha is survived by her sons Curtis...

Gearldine Garrett

Gearldine Garrett

Aug 24, 2021

Obituary Gearldine Garrett age 72 of Jonesville, VA was born April 12, 1949 in Oklahoma and passed away August 24, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was a homemaker and attended Corner Stone Baptist Church on Sugar Run. She loved doing crafts, baking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Tammy R. Thompson

Tammy R. Thompson

Aug 21, 2021

Obituary In Loving Memory of Tammy R. Thompson age 60 of Palm Bay, FL Born: June 18, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL Passed Away: August 21, 2021 in Melbourne, FL Service: 10:30 AM Province Funeral Home 11:00 AM Procession to Deary Family Cemetery Dryden, VA, Officiating: Billy Bates Preceded by: Mother Omea (Kathy) D Thompson, brother Troy Thompson, Nephew Micheal Wilcox,...

Wilfred Daniel Parsons

Wilfred Daniel Parsons

Aug 16, 2021

Obituary Wilfred Daniel Parsons age 71 of Jonesville, VA was born August 18, 1950 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away August 16, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Pearl and Dorothy Parsons, and a brother-in-law Bob Barnette. Wilfred is survived by his wife Carolyn Parsons of the home,...

Peter Lin Denson

Peter Lin Denson

Aug 13, 2021

Obituary Peter Lin Denson age 62 of Jonesville, VA was born May 23, 1959 in Knox, IN and passed away August 13, 2021 at his home. He enjoyed watching movies and eating Little Debbie snack cakes. He was preceded in death by a daughter Amy Middleton, his parents Ransel and Elinore Denson, one sister Denise Langley and one brother Anthony...

Clint Nicholas Warf

Clint Nicholas Warf

Aug 11, 2021

Obituary Clint Nicholas Warf age 36 of Ewing, VA was born May 14, 1985 in Middlesboro, KY and passed away August 11, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Ronnie and Jawhana Warf. Clint is survived by his son Brandon Kirk of Bristol, VA, his daughter Cady Grey of Knoxville, TN, one brother Jeff Warf...

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