Obituaries

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,...

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...