Gary Deitz
Jul 16, 2025
Gary Wayne Deitz, 52, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Gary was born on November 18, 1972, to the late Leonard and Ruth Deitz in Kentucky.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Deitz; two sisters, Kathy Caudill and Joan Sterling; and brother,...
Lawrence Hall Jr
Jul 15, 2025
Lawrence Edward Hall, Jr "Biggin" age 48, of the Sugar Run Community, Jonesville, VA passed away early Tuesday morning while at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 23, 1976 in Middlesboro, KY a son of the late Lawrence Edward Hall, Sr and AnnaLee Langley Hall.
He was a...
Norma Truesdell
Jul 14, 2025
Norma Ruth Truesdell, 81, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
Her life began June 12, 1944 in Jonesville Virginia the born to Bud and Iva Minor. She married Kenneth Charles Truesdell, 1974 in the Hope Baptist Church in Niles.
Norma loved flowers, growing vegetables and working in her yard. She especially enjoyed traveling...
Robert Jerrell
Jul 13, 2025
Robert Lynn "Bobby" Jerrell, 61, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his residence.
Bobby was born on February 21, 1964 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Robert Jerrell Jr. and Verna Ellen Langley Jerrell. He was a 1982 graduate of Flatwoods High School. Bobby was of the baptist...
Norma Tester
Jul 9, 2025
Norma Hazel Tester, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home in Jonesville, Virginia.
Norma was born on November 11, 1944 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Burns Dotson and Bernice Parsons Ridings.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Tester;...
Richard "Happy" Allen
Jul 5, 2025
Richard Wayne "Happy" Allen, 79 of the Woodway Community, Pennington Gap, VA, departed this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Happy was born September 15, 1945, in Benedict, VA, to the late Ed and Clara (Halliott) Allen.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Brenda...
Carl Ely
Jul 5, 2025
Carl Gleaves Ely, 84. of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.
Carl was born on March 3, 1941 in Lee County, Virginia to the late J.G.S. Ely and Ruby Newman Ely. Carl was a farmer for his whole life, loved to take care of the farm,...
Virginia Oaks
Jul 3, 2025
Virginia Louise Oaks, 85, of Jonesville, Va. passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tn. For many that loved her we called her Weesie!
She was born August 17, 1939 to the late Lon and Dollie Muncy Crumley. She was a member of Beach Grove Baptist Church. If you were blessed...
Veach Mcpherson
Jul 1, 2025
Veach Ronald McPherson, 84 years old, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, born February 7, 1941 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He passed away from an undetected cancer, one of mankind's greatest foes. He made his living in early life by coal mining and...
Donna Bates
Jun 21, 2025
Donna Kay Bates, 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Donna was born on October 2, 1955 to the late Lawrence and Rosa Scott.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, David Charles Bates Sr.;...
Harry Crider
Jun 17, 2025
Harry Lee Crider age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 surrounded by his family. Harry was a faithful member of his church Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesville, Virginia. Harry leaves behind a legacy of love and unwavering faith. Harry was a devout Christian and leaned on the Lord for strength during his...
Grace Irene Bailey
Jun 17, 2025
Today we celebrate the life of Grace Irene Bailey, 86, of Jonesville who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Irene was a loving Mother, Wife, and woman of faith who loved to laugh and live life with her family. She was a woman who always put GOD and family first and she proved it...
Joan Sage
Jun 12, 2025
Joan Marie Sage, 81, of Westminster, Maryland passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Carroll Hospital Center in Maryland.
Joan was born on April 13, 1944 to the late George Amos Hall and Gladys Ann Huston Hall. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
Along with her parents she is...
Kevin Pyers
Jun 9, 2025
Kevin Carl Pyers, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Kevin was born on March 14, 1956 to the late Carl and Fern Pyers.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John Martin and sister, Rita Beach....
Terry Collins
Jun 6, 2025
Terry Wayne Collins, of the Jonesville community, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on Wednesday, May 17, 1972. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesville, VA.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Grover Collins. He is survived by one son Dwayne , his mother Janice Collins, two...
Gary Bledsoe
Jun 3, 2025
Gary Bledsoe, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Jupiter, Florida following an extended illness. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, spending his childhood years in the mountains of Pennington Gap, Virginia. After graduating Pennington High School, he attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University and then moved to Jupiter, Florida. He worked as a stockbroker. Gary...
William "Bill" Wilder
Jun 2, 2025
William "Bill" Ray Wilder, 77, of Jonesville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Lee County Community Hospital.
Bill was born on May 23, 1948 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late George Wilder and Ada Dickson Wilder. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era....
Donald Ball
Jun 1, 2025
Donald Wayne Ball, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Lee County, Virginia.
Donald was born on October 31, 1958 to the late James and Ruby Ball.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joann Ball; step father, David Dunn; son, D.J. Ball; two daughters, Cristi Bargo...
Dovie Adkins
May 31, 2025
Dovie Robbins Adkins, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home in Dryden, Virginia.
Dovie was born on March 7, 1942 to the late Fred Bishop and Tiny Alice Bledsoe in Keokee, Virginia.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Charles Eugene Robbins...
Lewis Russell
May 24, 2025
Lewis H. Russell, 85, of Pennington Gap, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving family.
Lewis was born on May 7, 1940 in Lee County, Virginia to the late General Dewey Russell and Estelle Mae Givens Russell. He worked for several years...
