Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Oct 2, 2025

Catherine S. (Hicks) Barber, age 63, of Jonesville, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025 while at the Lee County Community Hospital.

Catherine was a devoted homemaker and believed the Baptist faith.

She was born September 17, 1962 in Noblesville, IN a daughter of the late Darrell and Belva Sue...

Oct 1, 2025

Hershel (Moe) Donald Moore, 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee.

He was born on August 29, 1955 to the late Buck and Ruby Moore in Indiana.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Christy Dimmick Moore.

Those left to...

Sep 30, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Hatfield, age 80, of of Jonesville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 while at the Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mary was born on September 1, 1945 at home in Blackwater, TN. a daughter of the late Roy and Oma (Moore) Collins. She was saved at a early age at...

Sep 30, 2025

On 9/30/2025, Rava Christine Cobb Robinson passed away at her home in Lee County, VA.

Her father, Hagan Cobb, mother, Leonna Cobb, and brother, Junior Cobb, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Akers, granddaughters, Kayleigh Durham and Kyleigh Darnell, brother, James Cobb, sister, Trevela Vanzant, and dear friend, Michelle Stidham....

Sep 30, 2025

Noah Ellis Mitchell Jr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in North Carolina.

Noah was born on December 27, 1935 to the late Noah and Stella Mitchell in West Virginia.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Mitchell; brothers, William Curtis Mitchell,...

Sep 26, 2025

Kathleen Anne Stacy, 70, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee.

Kathleen was born on May 3, 1955 to her late father and mother in Lemon Grove, California. She is also preceded by two brothers, Robert Tatum Jr., and Michael Tatum.

Those left to cherish her memory is...