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Rev. Jimmy Don Ewing Sr.

Rev. Jimmy Don Ewing Sr.

Nov 8, 2020

Obituary REV. JIM EWING Rev. Jimmy Don Ewing, Sr., age 81, of Pennington Gap, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020 surrounded by his family at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee after a brief illness. He was born on April 12, 1939. He had been a faithful pastor at the Free Pentecostal Church...

Geneva Faye Ewing Agee Jones

Geneva Faye Ewing Agee Jones

Nov 8, 2020

Obituary Geneva Faye Ewing Agee Jones, age 80, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home. She was born December 18, 1939, in St. Charles, VA to the late Neal and Cleo Ewing. Geneva worked in the community for many years and never meet a stranger. Geneva is preceded in death by her parents Neal and Cleo Ewing; her...

Ruth Eleanor Carroll Hughes

Ruth Eleanor Carroll Hughes

Nov 7, 2020

Obituary Ruth Eleanor Carroll Hughes age 81 of Pennington Gap, VA was born in St. Charles, VA on February 27, 1939 and passed away November 7, 2020 at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband William Tobias Hughes, parents Benjamin and Nellie Mae Carroll, three sisters Ruby Jean McGill, Louise Taylor...

Larry Eugene Crider

Larry Eugene Crider

Nov 6, 2020

Obituary Larry Eugene Crider, age 64, of Dryden, VA, passed away November 6, 2020 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. He was born on September 30, 1956 in Pennington Gap, VA. Larry is preceded in death by his daughter Heather Collins; his father Homer Crider; and one brother Archie Crider. Larry is survived by his daughters Larissa Crider of...

Wallace Thompson 'June Bug'

Wallace Thompson 'June Bug'

Nov 6, 2020

Obituary Wallace Thompson "June Bug", age 78, was born in Pike County, Ky on September 1, 1942 to Wallace and Pauline (Finch) Thompson. Wally passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was a devout Christian since 1969 and was a member of Emmaus of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN. Wally is preceded...

Thelma Ridings

Thelma Ridings

Nov 4, 2020

Obituary Thelma Ruth Ridings, age 71, of Big Stone Gap, VA and formerly of Lee County, VA was born in St. Charles, VA on August 2, 1947 and passed away November 4, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Odie and Maudie Ridings, one son Timothy Gibson and...

Judy Ann Witt

Judy Ann Witt

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary Judy Ann Witt age 66 of Pennington Gap, VA, was born July 8, 1954 in Olinger and passed away November 2, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her son Phillip Alsup, husband Dana Witt, parents William and Beulah Brewer. Judy is survived by two daughters Ronda Pauley and husband, Jack...

Anna Rogers Mullins

Anna Rogers Mullins

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary Anna (McKnight) Rogers Mullins age 89 of Pennington Gap, VA, went to be with the Lord November 2, 2020 at her home. She was born July 27, 1931 to Coy and Eliza (Smith) McKnight in Laurel Co., KY. Anna was of the Baptist Faith and worked hard to raise her children and care for her family. She was preceded...

Coretta H Stapleton

Coretta H Stapleton

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary Coretta H Stapleton Coretta Stapleton of Greenback, TN. passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Prior to living with her daughter and her husband, she was a lifelong resident of Pennington Gap. She was born July 7, 1932 and was a member of the Fist Baptist Church in Pennington Gap. She was preceded...

Brenda Faye Trigg

Brenda Faye Trigg

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary Brenda Faye Trigg age 69 of St. Charles, VA was born in St. Charles on June 7, 1951 and passed away November 2, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her son Samuel Scott Williams, daughter-in-law Mary Jane Williams, parents Jack and Edna Nelson, her boyfriend Larry Shepherd and brothers Wayne and Darrel Nelson. Brenda is...

Lola Pochodzay

Lola Pochodzay

Oct 31, 2020

Obituary Lola Ferguson Pochodzay age 69 of Jonesville, VA was born March 31, 1951 in Lee County, VA and passed away October 31, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Margaret Ferguson, sisters Lorene Gunn, Betty Marcum, Linda Collins, April Coomer and Barbara Cosby, brothers Eddie Ferguson and...

Herman Kirk

Herman Kirk

Oct 31, 2020

Obituary Herman Kirk, age 80, of the Belgium Holler community of Pennington Gap was born September 9, 1940 and passed away October 31, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Herman was preceded in death by his brothers Warren, Argo, Hershall, and Joe; one sister Eva Jean Duncan; His father Floyd Kirk and his Mother Hesten Stapleton. Herman...

Joyce Mae Hurst

Joyce Mae Hurst

Oct 30, 2020

Obituary Joyce Mae Hurst, age 71, of Jonesville, VA passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was born May 3, 1949, to the late Meb and Emmer Kate Roberts in Jonesville, VA. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County and a member of the Cedar Hill Christian Church. In addition to...

Steven Yeary

Steven Yeary

Oct 29, 2020

Obituary Steven Yeary age 51 of Pennington Gap, VA, was born January 9, 1969 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away October 29, 2020 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. He had been a resident of Lee County all of his life and attended Pennington High School. He was preceded in death by his father Coy...

Beth Ruth

Beth Ruth

Oct 28, 2020

Obituary Beth Ruth Born: January 26, 1941 in Jonesville, VA Passed away 10/28/2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA Proceeded in death by: Mother, Molly Golden Ruth (Mullins) and Father, Claude G. Ruth; Three sisters, Earline Jennings, Arbutus Jaggers, and Mona Mauti; one brother Arthur Lynn Ruth; one grandson, Manuel Stapleton. Survived by: Four daughters: Keala Stanley...

Edna E. Bell Galloway Hudspeth

Edna E. Bell Galloway Hudspeth

Oct 27, 2020

Obituary Edna E. Bell Galloway Hudspeth, age 89, of Pennington Gap, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home. She was born June 5, 1931. She spent her final days at home with her family and friends. Edna is preceded in death by her loving husband Andy Hudspeth; her parents Jonas and...

Josie Faye Goodman

Josie Faye Goodman

Oct 26, 2020

Obituary Josie Faye Goodman, age 71, of Covington, VA was born October 30, 1948 in St. Charles, VA and passed away October 26, 2020 at Lewis-Gale Hospital Alleghany in Covington, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Goodman, Jr., her sons Michael Goodman and Gregory Goodman, grandson Justin Cain, parents Worley Pete and Lilly Holmes and sister...

Walter Sonntag

Walter Sonntag

Oct 24, 2020

Obituary Walter Sonntag, age 90, of Duffield, VA, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born January 15, 1930 in Elizabeth, NJ. He retired working at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in New Jersey. Walter is preceded in death by his wife Dolores Sonntag; his parents George and Minnie Sonntag; his sisters Margaret, Florence, Bertha, and Helen; his brother George. Walter...

Chester Ross Langley, Sr.

Chester Ross Langley, Sr.

Oct 21, 2020

Obituary Chester Ross Langley Sr., age 60, of Jonesville, VA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Maryland May 27, 1960 to the late Mary and Alva Langley Sr. He was a lifelong truckdriver. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He also enjoyed woodworking and the outdoors....

Zuane Ely Ewing

Zuane Ely Ewing

Oct 21, 2020

Obituary ZUANE ELY EWING Zuane Ely Ewing, age 79, of Pennington Gap, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was born at Pucketts Creek on November 8, 1940. She was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church of God where she served as pastors wife, song leader, youth leader...

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