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Ginger Ruth Morris

Ginger Ruth Morris

Mar 29, 2019

Obituary Ginger Ruth Morris age 59 of Keokee, VA was born Thursday, November 12, 1959 in St. Louis, MO and went to her Heavenly home Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Morris, a son Tony Ledesma, parents Mike and Ruth Ledesma, and brothers...

Bobbie Joe 'Joey' Summey

Bobbie Joe 'Joey' Summey

Mar 28, 2019

Obituary Bobbie Joe "Joey" Fannon Summey, age 48 of Dryden, VA was born June 15, 1970. She gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was a very loving person, always caring for others, especially her family. She was preceded in death by...

Gladiola Tritt

Gladiola Tritt

Mar 28, 2019

Obituary Gladiola Bailey Tritt age 94 of Dryden, VA was born Friday, March 27, 1925 in Keokee, VA and passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Big Stone Gap, VA after a brief stay. She had been a homemaker and of the Christian Faith. She was a loving mother, enjoyed working in the garden, her...

Virgil Vanzant

Virgil Vanzant

Mar 26, 2019

Obituary Virgil Vanzant age 76 of Pennington Gap, VA passed away March 26, 2019 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was born in St. Charles, VA on December 21, 1942. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Vanzant and parents Toy and Lillie Vanzant. Virgil is survived by his daughter Cathryn Ann Camp, step-son...

Rebecca Kay Burkhart

Rebecca Kay Burkhart

Mar 25, 2019

Obituary Rebecca Kay Burkhart age 61 of Pennington Gap, VA was born Sunday, March 23, 1958 in Kokomo, IN and passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan J. Burkhart and father Louie Brewer. Rebecca is survived by her fiance, Jerry Richard Parsons of...

Joann Smith

Joann Smith

Mar 24, 2019

Obituary Joann Smith age 71 of Jonesville, VA was born Wednesday, February 6, 1948 in Lenox, GA and passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Smith, son Jason Daniels, her mother Lessie Coker, father Hollis Barfield and an infant twin sister. Joann is survived...

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Mar 22, 2019

Obituary Richard Baker age 69, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the UT Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Freeman and Gladys Baker. He is survived by his son Cecil Baker and wife, Vonda; daughter Hanah Eldridge and husband, Tim; granddaughter Victoria Shepherd and husband, Brian; 2...

Ivan Wayne Chandler

Ivan Wayne Chandler

Mar 18, 2019

Obituary Ivan Wayne Chandler, born Friday, October 18, 1974, of the Stickleyville Community departed this walk of life, Monday, March 18, 2019 at the age of 44. Ivan was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Chandler, Edgewater, FL, maternal grandparents, Curtis and Betty Miles, maternal great-grandparents, Clyde and Cora Bell Hall, paternal great-grandparents Boyd and Ida Miles, his dad...

Luke Russell

Luke Russell

Mar 13, 2019

Obituary Luke Russell age 59 of Duffield, VA passed away March 13, 2019 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. Luke had lived at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield, VA since October 31, 2010. Luke was loved by all that knew him. He was funny, outgoing, loved going to Wal-Mart, watching scary movies, music and playing games on his...

David Landon Mcpherson

David Landon Mcpherson

Mar 8, 2019

Obituary Jonesville, VA March 12, 1971 March 8, 2019 David had a signature smile that would light up a room, an infectious laugh and a kind and giving heart full of love. He loved big and endlessly. David could saunter into a room, tell one of his many stories and have everyone laughing. To say he would give the shirt...

Billy Ray Martin

Billy Ray Martin

Mar 5, 2019

Obituary Billy Ray Martin 58 from Willowick, OH passed away suddenly March 5, 2019. He was born in Harlan, KY, and raised in St. Charles, VA. Billy loved spending time with his family, enjoyed cookouts with friends, traveling, gambling and camping. He was a loving husband to Tammy Martin, loving father to Jerry (Jen) Martin of Fairport, OH, Coty (Elizabeth)...

James 'Pete' Ferguson

James 'Pete' Ferguson

Mar 5, 2019

Obituary James ' Pete' Ferguson, Sr. age 84 of Pennington Gap, VA was born April 10, 1934 in Central City, KY and passed away at his home, March 5, 2019. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married the true love of his life, Norma A. Elliott on October 20, 1957. They lived in Pennington Gap,...

Elmer L. Hurst

Elmer L. Hurst

Mar 5, 2019

Obituary Elmer L. Hurst age 79 of Dryden, VA was born Monday, February 19, 1940 in Hutch, KY and passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Maude Hurst and one brother Glen Hurst. Elmer is survived by one brother Lee Hurst...

David 'Toby' Olinger

David 'Toby' Olinger

Mar 1, 2019

Obituary David (Toby) Olinger, age 62 of the Olinger Community of Dryden, VA was born in Dryden on Wednesday, July 4, 1956 and departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home. He was a retired coal miner who loved coon hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Toby was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded...

Carlos Wayne Mcgeorge

Carlos Wayne Mcgeorge

Feb 26, 2019

Obituary Carlos Wayne McGeorge age 62 of Woodway, VA was born Wednesday, December 12, 1956 in Lee County, VA and passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He had been a market manager at Price-Less Foods and had worked for Piggly Wiggly, Food City and Whites Food. Carlos was of the Baptist Faith and attended various churches...

Ruby Rachel Seals

Ruby Rachel Seals

Feb 24, 2019

Obituary Ruby Rachel Seals of St Charles VA was born on January 23, 1923 in Paint Creek, KY to Debbie West Parks and Fallas Parks. During WWII, she moved to Detroit MI and worked on an assembly line making airplane parts. She was a member of the St Charles First Baptist Church since October 5, 1952. She entered the gates...

Michael G. Hall

Michael G. Hall

Feb 23, 2019

Obituary Michael G. Hall, 64 of Kingsport, TN passed away at home Saturday, February 23, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Gillis R. Hall. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette (Baird) Hall of Blountville, TN, one brother, Terrance Hall of Blountville, TN, one sister Deborah (Hall) Kirby and her husband, Rick of Corryton, TN, one niece,...

Tracy Lynn Garrett

Tracy Lynn Garrett

Feb 23, 2019

Obituary Tracy Lynn Garrett, age 45 of Rose Hill, VA was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on Friday, July 20, 1973 and departed this life on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Tracy was a homemaker and attended the Mount Olive Christian Church in Rose Hill, VA. She was preceded in death by...

Lisa Marie Mcknight

Lisa Marie Mcknight

Feb 20, 2019

Obituary Lisa Marie McKnight, age 38 of the Robbins Chapel Community of Keokee, VA was born on Friday, July 4, 1980 in Martinsville, IN and passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Lisa was a caretaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ruth Byrer and one brother, Jamie Byrer. She is survived by her husband, Donnie...

Corey Aaron Taylor

Corey Aaron Taylor

Feb 18, 2019

Obituary Corey Aaron Taylor age 26 of Jonesville, VA was born Thursday, December 10, 1992 in Big Stone Gap, VA and passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Ravin Jones and grandmother Lois Taylor. Corey is survived by his wife Rebecca Marie Taylor and his daughter Raelyn Paige Taylor of...

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