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Jessie Faye Smyth

Jessie Faye Smyth

May 15, 2021

Obituary Jessie Faye Smyth age 87 was born May 12, 1934 the daughter of the late Doc and Zella Lockhart Clawson, and passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Lee Health and Rehab Center. Jessie was a retired Head Start teacher with Lee County Public Schools, and continued working with children after her retirement by volunteering at a local elementary...

Nancy Louise Raynolds

Nancy Louise Raynolds

May 11, 2021

Obituary Nancy Louise Reynolds age 62 of Pennington Gap, VA was born December 7, 1958 in St. Charles, VA and passed away on May 11, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela Begley, parents Fred and Anna Rutherford, one brother Joe Rutherford and one sister Shirley. Nancy is survived...

Cindy Calton

Cindy Calton

May 10, 2021

Obituary Cindy Calton age 53 of Jonesville, VA went home to be with the lord on Monday, May 10, 2021 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband James Calton and parents Ruby and William Stapleton Sr., great-niece Brianna Nicole Cope. She is survived by a special partner and companion Norman Jacobs, three brothers, William Stapleton...

Doris Jean Eisenmenger

Doris Jean Eisenmenger

May 8, 2021

Obituary Doris Jean Craig Eisenmenger age 81 of Pennington Gap, VA was born April 29, 1940 in St. Charles, VA and passed away May 8, 2021 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by one daughter Melissa Morgan, her parents Floyd and Roxie Craig, four sisters Ruby Lane, Lola Newton, Elizabeth Stokes and...

Kevin Wayne Barber

Kevin Wayne Barber

May 7, 2021

Obituary Kevin Wayne Barber born December 30, 1975 passed away at the age of 45 at his home on May 7, 2021 in Jonesville, VA. Kevin is survived by his parents Lynn and Debra Barber of Jonesville, VA, one brother Jerry Barber (Chasity) of Jonesville, VA, sister Jennifer Hay (Charlie) of Pennington Gap, VA, nephews Jerry, Jason and Josh Barber,...

Glenn Allen Martin

Glenn Allen Martin

May 5, 2021

Obituary Glenn Allen Martin age 82 of Pennington Gap, VA was born October 5, 1938 in St. Charles, VA and passed away May 5, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin Martin, parents Nina and Truman Martin, and one sister and brother-in-law Patricia Schieb and husband, Fred. Glenn is survived by his wife Sonya...

Sylvia Ellen Marcum

Sylvia Ellen Marcum

May 5, 2021

Obituary Sylvia Ellen Marcum age 84 of Jonesville, VA was born August 16, 1936 in Lee County, VA and passed away May 5, 2021 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Pennington Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her grandson Benji Marcum, parents Franklin and Media Young, sisters Minerva Young, Dorothy Nelson and one brother Frank Glen Young. Sylvia is...

James Cecil Crabtree Jr.

James Cecil Crabtree Jr.

May 4, 2021

Obituary James Cecil Crabtree, Jr. age 90 of the Woodway Community of Pennington Gap, was born July 3, 1930 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away May 4, 2021 in Kingsport, TN. He had been a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a Welder. He was preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Crabtree, his parents Laney and James Crabtree,...

Anthony Wayne Ely

Anthony Wayne Ely

May 3, 2021

Obituary Anthony Wayne Ely, 62, was born in Wise County, VA on August 29, 1958. He passed away on May 3, 2021. He resided on Old Woodway Road for the past 15 years, but was originally from Pucketts Creek. Anthony retired from V.F.P. after 15 years of employment, had worked at Norris Industries for 18 years and held many other...

Robert 'Mike' Hartsock

Robert 'Mike' Hartsock

May 3, 2021

Obituary Robert (Mike) Hartsock age 58 of Pennington Gap, VA was born December 5, 1962 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away on May 3, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Mike was of the Pentecostal Faith. He worked with Phillips Tree Experts for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Mindy...

Shirley Ann Richards

Shirley Ann Richards

Apr 28, 2021

Obituary Shirley Ann Richards, age 84, passed away on April 28, 2021. She was born December 7th, 1936 in St. Charles, VA to Jessie and Edith McElyea. She married the love of her life, Billy Lynn Richards on July 18, 1954 in Gate City, VA and together moved to Indianapolis in 1965. Shirley was called mumum and enjoyed spending time...

Richard 'Rich' Samuel Carter

Richard 'Rich' Samuel Carter

Apr 27, 2021

Obituary Richard "Rich" Samuel Carter II, born July 7, 1967, went home to Glory on April 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Richie was an 1986 graduate of Pennington High School, where he was a fabulous Bobcat mascot for two years, proud class clown, and friend to all. He lived in several places as an adult, but loved his time...

Brenda Evelyn Seiber

Brenda Evelyn Seiber

Apr 25, 2021

Obituary Brenda Evelyn Seiber age 78 Pennington Gap, VA was born July 19, 1942 in Keokee, VA and passed away April 25, 2021 in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Margaret Fleenor, her husband Farris Seiber, one son Todd Seiber, one grandson Jon Carson. She is survived by one son Scott Seiber...

Frederick Allen Moore

Frederick Allen Moore

Apr 24, 2021

Obituary Frederick Allan Moore age 54 of Gate City, VA was born in Maryland on June 3, 1966 and passed away April 24, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Fredrick and Roberta Moore. He is survived by two sons Fredrick Moore and wife, Aleatha of Columbia, SC, William Moore...

Ernest Ray Mullins

Ernest Ray Mullins

Apr 21, 2021

Obituary Ernest Ray Mullins age 92 of Jonesville, Virginia was born May 26, 1928 in Pound, Virginia and passed away April 21, 2021 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a Veteran in the US Army and was part of the Lee County school system for over 20 years serving as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. He was preceded in death...

John Wesley Parsons Sr.

John Wesley Parsons Sr.

Apr 20, 2021

Obituary John Wesley Parsons Sr. age 69 of Dryden, VA was born January 15, 1952 in Dryden and passed away April 20, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. At the request of Mr. Parsons he will be cremated. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.provincefuneralhome.com. Province Funeral Home of Pennington Gap is in charge of...

Ricky Joe 'Rick' Nelson

Ricky Joe 'Rick' Nelson

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary Ricky Joe "Rick" Nelson born February 24th 1958 to Grover and Dorothy Nelson, stepped over in Heaven April 17th 2021. He was a life long resident of Rose Hill, VA and a member of Balls Chapel Church. He is reunited in heaven with his father Grover Nelson, mother Dorothy Nelson, brother in law Richard Hilton, and several special aunts...

Robin Elaine Lester

Robin Elaine Lester

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary Robin Elaine Lester, age 59 of Jonesville, VA was born January, 19, 1962 in Jonesville, VA and passed away April 4, 2021 in Jonesville, VA. She preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lorene Marsee. Robin is survived by one son Adam Hall and wife Ginny of Pennington Gap, VA, two brothers Steve Marsee of Harrogate, TN and...

Earnest Silas Christian

Earnest Silas Christian

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary Earnest Silas Christian age 76 of Pennington Gap, VA was born July 13, 1944 in Lee County, VA and passed away April 4, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Venus Christian and one brother William Christian. Earnest is survived by three sisters Linda Ridings and husband, Eddie of Jonesville, VA, Robin...

Golvin Jones

Golvin Jones

Apr 3, 2021

Obituary Golvin Jones age 73 of Pennington Gap, VA was born February 25, 1948 in Bonny Blue, VA and passed away April 3, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Emma Jones, two brothers Carl and Charles Jones and two sisters Wilma Jones and Helen Jones Kinser. Golvin is survived by one brother...

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