Bruce Bailey
Dec 24, 2025
Bruce Calvin Bailey, Age 68, passed away on December 23, 2025, at his residence in Ewing, Virginia, after a brief illness in care of Hospice.
He was born January 22, 1957, in Wise County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Betty (Shepherd) Bailey of Keokee, Virginia, and his first wife...
James Joyner
Dec 20, 2025
James Joyner, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
James was born on October 18, 1959, to the late William and Louise Joyner in Maryland. James was a proud coal miner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three brothers, Bill Joyner, Dennis Eugene Joyner, and...
Rhonda Barker
Dec 17, 2025
Rhonda Lynn Spears Barker, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at her home in Keokee, Virginia after battling several health issues.
Rhonda was born September 29, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jake and Betty Spears.
She attended college and worked in retail and management for a few years. She loved her job...
Adrian Reasor
Dec 14, 2025
Adrian Daniel Reasor, 86, of Lapel, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1939 in Lee County, Virginia.
Adrian graduated in 1957 from Pennington High School and then went to serve in the United States Air Force. He worked and retired from Firestone. Adrian moved to Florida...
Sherry Smart
Dec 13, 2025
Sherry Ann Smart, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Sherry was born on September 5, 1966.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Arthur E Albanesi and Samantha Smart; as well as her significant other, Allen Albanesi; step sons, Kenny Albanesi and Arthur...
Glenna Eldridge
Dec 11, 2025
Glenna Sue Eldridge, 60, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Glenna was born on June 3, 1965, to the late Clyde and Ada Millsap.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Jane Williams, Evelyne Sampson, and Patricia Ann Spivey; brothers, Jack...
Earl Collins
Dec 5, 2025
Billy Earl Collins, 87, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
Born on April 3, 1938, in Jonesville, Virginia, Billy grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He spent many dedicated years working for Auburn Gear, from which he later retired.
Billy is...
Thelma Wood
Dec 3, 2025
Thelma Francis Carter Wood, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Thelma was born on February 25, 1948 to the late Glennie and Georgia Carter in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter,...
Betty Davis (Williams)
Dec 2, 2025
In Loving Memory-Betty Lou Williams
Born October 30,1963 - Died December 2, 2025
Belly went to be with the lord after a brief battle of small Cell lung, stomach and brain cancer at the age of 63.
Betty was a gentle natured soul to most that Knew her. She was always carrying a...
Amanda Branham
Nov 28, 2025
Amanda Lynn (Sluss) Branham, passed away peacefully in UVA Medical Center on November 28, 2025. She was surrounded by all of her loving family.
Proceeded in death by her parents Debra (Morgan) Sluss & Arthur Sluss.
Survived by her husband of 30 years Donnie Branham. Son Tyler Branham & wife Allison. Tanner Branham & wife...
Brenda Holman
Nov 26, 2025
Brenda Sue Holman, 77, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Brenda was born on February 20, 1948, to the late Joe Evans and Darlys Jessee in Pennington Gap, Virginia. She worked for Piggly Wiggly and Food City for over 30 years. Brenda was a member of St. Charles...
Robert Patterson
Nov 25, 2025
Robert Wayne Patterson, 28, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in St. Charles, Virginia.
Robert was born on June 19, 1997 to Terry Patterson and the late Angela (Hartman) Patterson.
Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his uncle, Ronnie Patterson; his grandmother, Ruth Lucille Whirlow Britton....
Joe Phillips
Nov 24, 2025
Joe "Joe Bud" Edwin Phillips, 82, of Ocoonita, VA, entered into heaven on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born to the late, Ciecro and Maude Phillips, Joe Bud lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and quiet strength. A proud Vietnam Veteran, a dedicated coal miner for the UMWA for Westmoreland...
Virginia Dillman
Nov 22, 2025
Virginia Ann Lankford-Dillman, born August 14, 1944, in Plymouth, England, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Though born overseas, she made her lifelong home in Rose Hill, Virginia, where she built a life filled with love, creativity, and family.
Virginia was a gifted pianist, a talented photographer, and a devoted artist. Her creativity...
Patricia Fleenor
Nov 20, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Lucille Fleenor, 67, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at her home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Pat was born on September 26, 1958 to the late Jess and Flora Jones in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bill...
Myrtle Ruth Hilton
Nov 9, 2025
Myrtle Ruth Hilton - June 30, 1945 – November 9, 2025
Myrtle Ruth Hilton, 80, proudly walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday (November 9, 2025). A devoted Christian, loving homemaker, and the best Mom and Nan-Nan anyone could ask for, Mom lived her life with grace, faith, and endless love.
Mom's greatest gift...
Barbara Webb
Nov 3, 2025
Barbara Sue Webb (Catron), 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Barbara was born on December 2, 1949, to the late Ira and Mary Catron in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Glenn Whited
Oct 19, 2025
Glenn Roger Whited Sr., 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Roger was born on April 24, 1940, to the late Carson and Clara Whited in Kentucky. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
Along with his parents, he is...
Judith Benfield
Oct 14, 2025
Judith Claudette Benfield, 72, went to to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Ridgecrest manor nursing home in Duffield, Virginia.
Judy was born on March 27, 1953 to the late Virgil and Shirley Robbins in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Kurby...
Bobby Lamb
Oct 4, 2025
Bobby Daniel Lamb, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home in Gate City, Virginia.
Bobby was born on June 13, 1948 to the late Howard and Minnie Lamb in Virginia. He worked as a coal miner for many years. Bobby was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother,...
