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Robert Bruce Olinger

Robert Bruce Olinger

Aug 13, 2017

Robert Bruce Olinger, age 51 of Pennington Gap, VA was born in Harlan, KY on Sunday, November 21, 1965. He passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13 at 9:27 PM. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Pennington Gap, VA and worked as a heavy equipment operator...

Jimmy Wayne Snodgrass

Jimmy Wayne Snodgrass

Aug 10, 2017

Jimmy Wayne Snodgrass passed away at his home in Jonesville, VA after fighting a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He was born on May 10, 1967 in Prince William County, VA. Jimmy spent most of his life in Lee County, VA and dedicated 32 years to serving others in the community. He began his career...

Tony Parks

Tony Parks

Aug 7, 2017

Parks, Tony, 47, of Covington, Ky. Passed away August 7, 2017. Tony was a Self Employed Roofer. He is preceded by his Parents; Park and Lorene Parks and his sister Wanda. Tony is Survived by Sons; David Phillip, David Thornberry, Bryson Thurman, Daughters; Lindsay Parks, Brianne Thurman, Brother; Timmy Parks, Sisters; Linda, Connie, Judy, Sharon, Felicia, Christy, Dena. Visitation will...

Thomas B. Dean

Thomas B. Dean

Aug 5, 2017

Thomas B. Dean, known to friends as "Tom", passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 64. Tom was born Wednesday, September 25, 1952. He graduated from Pennington High School in 1972. He was then employed in the coal industry for 39 years. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Spivey Dean;...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Aug 4, 2017

Dorothy Nelson age 84 of Rose Hill, VA was born Saturday, October 1, 1932 in the Flatwoods Community and passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. She retired as a cook from Lee County Public School System, was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and a member of the First United Methodist...

Tim Wayne Johnson

Tim Wayne Johnson

Aug 3, 2017

Tim Wayne Johnson age 53 of the Dot Community was born Friday, May 31, 1963 in Detroit, MI and passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Jimmie Mae Johnson, one sister Susan Ketron and one brother Franklin Scott Johnson. Tim is survived...

Leonard Freeman Vandergriff

Leonard Freeman Vandergriff

Jul 30, 2017

Leonard Freeman Vandergriff age 61 of the Woodway Community was born Tuesday, June 12, 1956 in Logan, WV and passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was a surgical nurse at the Lonesome Pine Hospital and a past captain and Lifelong Member of the Pennington Gap Rescue Squad. He was...

Denise Jean Langley

Denise Jean Langley

Jul 29, 2017

Denise Jean Langley age 61 of Jonesville, VA was born Monday, May 28, 1956 in Chicago, IL and passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. Denise had worked for Wellmont Health System as an RN for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents Ransel and Elinor Denson and...

Nathan E. Scott

Nathan E. Scott

Jul 28, 2017

Nathan E. Scott age 38, was born Friday, April 20, 1979 and passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 in Warren, OH. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Henry Scott. Nathan is survived by parents William and Susan Scott of Harrogate, TN and formerly of Lee County, VA, companion Michelle and children, Brandon, Haylee, Kyle, and Amanda. He...

Vernon Morefield

Vernon Morefield

Jul 28, 2017

Vernon Morefield, age 82 of Woodway was born August 26, 1934 in Dryden, VA and passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home in Woodway, VA surrounded by his loving family. Vernon had retired from working at one of the Lee County Convenient Centers and was enjoying spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Eddie 'Hippy' Brooks

Eddie 'Hippy' Brooks

Jul 28, 2017

Eddie "Hippy" Brooks age 62 of the Cooney Hollow Community in Jonesville, VA was born Friday, September 3, 1954 in Sneedville, TN and passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Willis Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents J.L. and Dorothy Brooks,...

Dossie 'Joyce' Williams

Dossie 'Joyce' Williams

Jul 24, 2017

Dossie "Joyce" Williams age 64 of Pennington Gap, VA was born Monday, August 25, 1952 in the Harbers Chapel Community of Pennington Gap and passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Lillie Mae Gibson and one daughter Ocie Gibson. She is...

James Benjamin Shope

James Benjamin Shope

Jul 20, 2017

James Benjamin Shope age 72 of Jonesville, VA was born Friday, December 22, 1944 in Birmingham, AL and passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home. He had been a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and had been a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife Audrey Shope, parents Alex Bud Shope...

Sam Henry Garrett

Sam Henry Garrett

Jul 16, 2017

Sam Henry Garrett age 76 of Pennington Gap, VA was born Wednesday, April 23, 1941 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Sam attended Beacon Light Baptist Church, was a farmer and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Jimmy Lane

Jimmy Lane

Jul 12, 2017

Jimmy Lane of Dryden, VA was born June 16, 1955 and passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Kingsport, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be later announced by the Province Funeral Home of Pennington Gap, VA. Service Information A service summary is not available

Greg Anderkin

Greg Anderkin

Jul 9, 2017

Greg Anderkin age 55 of Dryden, VA was born in Norton, VA on Friday, December 15, 1961 and passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, VA. He was of the Baptist Belief.He was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Mable Anderkin, brothers Bill Anderkin, Jr. and Terry Anderkin. Greg is survived...

Johnny Merrill Miner Iii

Johnny Merrill Miner Iii

Jul 7, 2017

Johnny Merrill Miner III, 26, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Hagerstown, MD. Born on January 21, 1991, in Big Stone Gap, VA, he was the son of Brenda Lee (Windsor) Summers and Johnny Merrill Miner, Jr. In addition to his mother and father he is survived his brother, Eric Brian Summers and...

Coy Swanson Scalf

Coy Swanson Scalf

Jul 5, 2017

Coy Swanson Scalf, age 85, of St. Charles, Virginia went to be with the Lord on July 5th, 2017 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. The oldest of ten children, he was born on April 8th, 1932 to the late William Burdine and Velva Elizabeth (Rogers) Scalf. Coy is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years,...

Shirley Scott

Shirley Scott

Jun 27, 2017

Shirley Faye Scott, age 79 of the Pucketts Creek Community of Pennington Gap, VA was born on Friday, December 3, 1937 in St.Charles, VA and passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Ridgecrest manor in Duffield, VA. She like to work with ceramics and was a member of the Methodist Church in Dryden, VA. She was preceded in death...

Robert B. 'Bobby' Hines

Robert B. 'Bobby' Hines

Jun 23, 2017

Robert B. (Bobby) Hines Bobby Hines was born in Lee County, VA on Sunday, November 12, 1939 and passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Hines and Maurine Moore Hines. He is survived by his son Robert B. (Rob) Hines, II, wife Rebecca Riggs Hines, and daughter...

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