Danny Ridings
Aug 10, 2025
Danny Ray Ridings, 74, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away at Lee County Community Hospital on August 10, 2025.
He was born in Lee County, VA on October 2, 1950 to Maude Gibson Ridings (1922-2004) and Odie Ridings (1926-1998).
He graduated from St. Charles High School May 31, 1970 as class Valedictorian. Later married Judith...
Rosa Wampler
Aug 8, 2025
" As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.." Isaiah 66:13
Rosa A. Wampler age 92, of Weber City, VA, went to be with the Lord late Friday evening, August 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side while at the Nova Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born November 27,...
Mack Quillen
Aug 5, 2025
Mack Quillen, age 83, of Pennington gap, Laid down his burdens and found peace on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Born on December 9, 1941, to Crit Quillen and Mary Hall Quillen, Mack carried a strong heart, a quick wit, and a generous spirit throughout his life. He married the love...
Eugene Lovell
Aug 5, 2025
Eugene Raymond Lovell, a beloved resident of Rose Hill, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in the heart of Kentucky on Saturday, February 22nd, 1941, Eugene embraced life with a steadfast dedication that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Eugene enjoyed horseshoes, bingo, bluegrass music, Karaoke,...
William Collier
Jul 30, 2025
William (Willie) Rowland Collier, 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home in Keokee, Virginia.
William was born on March 30, 1964 to the late William and Velma Collier. He spent his life farming and was important in the deaf community.
Along with his parents, he is preceded...
Carol Sloan
Jul 24, 2025
Carol "Lou" Sloan, age 79, of the Robinette Valley Community, Duffield, VA went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, July 24, 2025 while at Nova Health and Rehabilitation following a very brief and courageously fought battle with cancer.
She was born May 8, 1946 in Scott County, VA a daughter of the late John and Laura...
Mark Koontz
Jul 21, 2025
Mark William Koontz 65 of Pennington gap VA passed away on July 21, 2025.
He was born to parents Leonard Koontz and France strokes on 03/16/1960 in Clinton Maryland.
Mark worked primarily as an auto mechanic for years, however he was a jack of all trades from handyman services to full home remodeling.
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Mary Garrett
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Evelyn Pace Garrett, age 62 of Pennington Gap, VA, left this life to live eternally with her Savior Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father on July 18th, 2025. Mary Evelyn is the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary June (Jessee) Pace. She was preceded in death by her husband A.W. Garrett, 2 brothers, Jesse Pace Parsons and...
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...
