Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2025

Rebecca Sue Pleasant, 75, passed away on August 25, 2025 at Lee County Community Hospital.

Rebecca was born on October 26, 1949 to the late Burley and Ruby Harris in Lee County, Virginia.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pleasant Sr.; a son, Edward Pleasant Jr.

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Aug 25, 2025

Steven Charles Bailey, 63, passed away on August 25, 2025 at his home in Jonesville, Virginia.

Steven was born on December 19, 1961 to Charles and Ruth Bailey in Dayton, Ohio. He was the owner operator of TB trucking. Steven also proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.

Along with his parents, those left to...

Aug 21, 2025

Eddie Wayne Moore, born on September 24, 1969, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2025 after a long illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Thelma Moore, grandparents Cleo and Nancy Sexton, Hillary and Flossy Moore.

Those left to cherish is memory is his wife of 20 years...

Aug 21, 2025

Linda Gail Pace age 69 of Rose Hill, VA. passed from this life on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Linda was a caregiver for several members of the community. She worked as a cook at Western Sizzlin in Harlan, KY. for several years. Linda was an avid reader, enjoyed making jewelry, and going to Goodwill even when there were tornado...

Aug 18, 2025

Lynn (PR) Allen Lawson Sr., 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home in Keokee, Virginia.

Lynn was born on May 27, 1948 to the late William and Lela Lawson in Wise, Virginia.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Lowell Lawson and...

Aug 14, 2025

Edward Taylor Bowles, 81, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2025 at Lee County Community Hospital surrounded by his family.

Edward was born on January 20, 1944 to the late William and Edith Bowles. He spent many years as a maintenance worker at Pak Mor and PMT. Edward served on the Stickleyville Volunteer Fire...