Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...