Obituaries

Sep 23, 2025

Wesley Neal Howard Dollar, 35, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Lee County Community Hospital.

Wesley was born on July 29, 1990 in Virginia.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Morgan Howard; grand mother, Clona Dollar; and aunt, Carolyn Pennington.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 22, 2025

Darrell (Duck) Johnny Yeary, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Darrell was born on April 16, 1950 the late Henry and Loraine Yeary in Jonesville, Virginia. Duck graduated from Flatwoods high school, loved watching Westerns, and wrestling. He loved his family and will be deeply missed....

Sep 20, 2025

Wanda May Hearn, 61, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2025, at her home in St. Charles, Virginia.

Wanda was born on June 12, 1964 in Richmond, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her father, Harvey Catron.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Sue Catron; two sons, Samuel...

Sep 19, 2025

Charlene Joann (Miles) Dorman, 80, Broken Arrow, OK resident, formally of Lee County, VA passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.

She was born on December 14, 1944, to Clarence Roscoe Miles and Ollie Mae (Hand) Miles in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Charlene is survived by her beloved husband, Charles Dorman of Broken Arrow, OK, her son,...

Sep 17, 2025

Kathy Turene Coomer, 55, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home in Rose Hill, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on February 27, 1970 to the late Wilson and Dora White in Lee County, Virginia. Kathy loved her family, especially her grand kids and she will be deeply...

Sep 13, 2025

Judy Alice Reifsneider of Woodstown, NJ.

Judy Alice Reifsneider, nee Price- born 06-30-1956, age 69, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning on September 13, 2025, at her home in Pennington Gap, VA.

Judy wanted nothing more than the simplicity of life in her chair on her porch overlooking her mountain and watching...

Sep 11, 2025

Bobby Joe Lawson, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Bobby was born on December 19, 1953 in Maryland. Bobby was a coal miner for Westmoreland Coal Company for 20 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 10, 2025

Patricia (Patsy) Woods Hobbs, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Patsy was born on January 13, 1942 to the late Silas and Nellie Woods in Stickleyville, Virginia. She attended Union Christian Church. Patsy spent her life being a homemaker and retired as a hair dresser.

Sep 8, 2025

Carolyn J Pennington, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Carolyn was born on April 24, 1952 in Virginia. She is preceded in death by her mother, Clona Dollar.

Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Curtis Pennington; a...

Sep 8, 2025

Jeffery Wayne Roberts, 59, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee.

Jeffery was born on July 3, 1966 to the late Conley and Evelyn Roberts.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services.

Jeffery Wayne Roberts is in the...

Sep 7, 2025

Roy William Bledsoe, Sr, age 84, of Pennington Gap, VA went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, September 7, 2025 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

Roy was born December 22, 1940, in Lee County, VA a son of the late James and Pearl (Scalf) Bledsoe. He was a retired...

Sep 7, 2025

Phillip William Kuerbitz, 65, passed away on September 7, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Phillip was born on May 19, 1960.

There will be no formal services.

Phillip William Kuerbitz is in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.

Sep 7, 2025

Pamela Kay Brummett, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Pamela was born on September 10, 1954 to the late Otis and Jimmie Johnson in Detroit, Michigan. She lived her life dedicated to God, family, and friends.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 4, 2025

Preacher Olin Ray Seabolt, age 92, of Rose Hill, VA, went to be with the Lord Thursday Morning, September 4, 2025 while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA.

He was born on this earth August 29, 1933 in Rose Hill, VA a son of the late Alex and Bertha Seabolt. He was...

Sep 4, 2025

James "Jim" Southgate Combs age 74 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September the 4th. Jim was a kind person who would give anyone the shirt off of his back. It could be said that he showed his love by giving others a hard time. Jim was member of Bethel Church.

Jim is preceded in...

Sep 2, 2025

Richard "Dick" Crusenberry, of Pennington Gap, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2025.

Dick was born on December 6, 1946 in Pennington Gap, VA, to the late Ruben and Hazel Alsup Crusenberry. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Dick worked as a miner operator for 25 years, and on...

Aug 31, 2025

Demie Lou Olinger age 55 of the Big Hill community, gained her heavenly wings on Aug. 31, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center with her sister by her side. She was of Baptist faith. She loved talking about her heavenly father and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed watching older movies and she was a big fan of the...

Aug 29, 2025

Betty E. Cowden, age 82, of Pennington Gap, VA went to be with the Lord Friday evening, August 29, 2025 while at the Norton Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 12, 1943 in Floyd County, Virginia a daughter of the late Versie Aldridge Mitchell. She was of the Baptist faith.

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Aug 28, 2025

Carolyn Kay Robbins, 82, of the Robbins Chapel Community, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2025, at her home after an illness.

Born in Lee County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Loda Hughes Martin and was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dan Robbins.

Also preceding her in...

Aug 27, 2025

Vivian "Celesta" Hensley, 89, of Hubbard Springs, Virginia, peacefully made her journey to her Heavenly home on August 27, 2025, at Lee Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Born to the late Robert and Nora Bays on March 10, 1936, in the small community of Hubbard Springs, Celesta lived a life full of love, faith, and...