Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

Ricky Dean Bishop, 66, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2025, at his home in Dryden, Virginia. He was born on October 13, 1958 in Stickleyville, Virginia. Ricky was a proud member of Dryden Baptist Church.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Nadine Bishop; step father and best friend, CW...

Mar 24, 2025

Bobby Wayne Stapleton, 66, of Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away on March 24, 2025.

Bobby was born on December 9, 1958 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Kyle Sluss and Anna Mae Stapleton Sluss. He was a welder and fabricator by trade until his retirement.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death...

Mar 22, 2025

Mark Anthony Sloce, 56, of Ewing went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mark was born on August 8, 1968 in Wise, Virginia to the late Joe Sloce and Ollie Brock Sloce. Mark started driving a truck at 16 years old and drove a truck until he opened Mark's Auto...

Mar 21, 2025

B.R. Haynes, 69, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025 at her home in Pennington Gap, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Haynes was born on September 26, 1955 to the late James and Thelma Coeburn in St. Charles, Virginia. She was a manager at Dollar General for over 36 years.

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Mar 16, 2025

William E. "Bill" Fleenor, Jr. 68, of Big Stone Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

Bill was born on May 14, 1956 in Keokee, Virginia to the late Elmer Fleenor and Evie Bledsoe Fleenor. He was the youngest of 9 children,

Mar 15, 2025

Cecil Franklin Lewis, 77, of St. Charles went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Lee Health and Rehab.

Cecil was born on March 13, 1948 in Lee County Virginia to the late Wilson Lewis and Edith Bellamy Lewis. Cecil honorably served his country in the United States Marines. Cecil worked for several...

Mar 13, 2025

Ronnie Harold Woodard, 74, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital.

Ronnie was born on August 24, 1950 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Henry Coolidge Woodard and Maudella Robbins Woodard Cooksey. He worked for several years as an electrical mechanic in the coal mines. He...

Mar 11, 2025

Robert Lee Burgan, Sr. 71, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2025 at his residence.

Robert was born on February 17, 1954 in Ohio. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 17 years.

Robert is preceded in death by his father, Carl Burgan;...

Mar 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved mother, Lisa Witt, who left us on March 11th, 2025 at the age of 61. Surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments. She was a woman of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Her passion for...

Mar 10, 2025

Charles Elbert Thompson

12/22/1935~3/10/2025

Charles Elbert Thompson was born (or fell out of the Christmas tree, as his mom, Rosie, would say) on Sunday, December 22, 1935. He was born to the late Rosie Thompson Ledford and the late Elbert Thompson.

Charles was proceeded in death by his parents, his grandson Benjamin Andrew...

Mar 7, 2025

Jerome Hiram Wright, 82, of Keokee went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House.

Jerome was born on December 14, 1942 in Tallapoosa, Georgia to the late James Wright and Bertha Acreman Wright later moving to Alabama where he would call home. Jerome worked for Delta for several years as...

Mar 6, 2025

Jack "Old Paw" Garrett, 80, of Church Hill, Tennessee formerly of Lee County went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Jack was born on May 24, 1944 in the Millers Chapel community of Jonesville, Virginia to the late Walter Garrett and Eliza Seabolt Garrett. He proudly served his...

Mar 6, 2025

Clarence Howard Goins was born in St. Charles, Virginia, on March 7, 1926, in Lee County, Virginia, and passed away at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, Virginia, on March 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Dovie, for seventy years. Clarence was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, son, and sibling. He was a...

Mar 5, 2025

Helen Sturgill, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her home in Jonesville, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on August 25, 1946 to the late James William Smith and Cora Lee Smith (Skinner). She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed...

Mar 5, 2025

Lucy Ann Peters Burgan, 88, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital.

Lucy was born on July 28, 1936 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ernest Peters and Madlena Allison Peters. Lucy was a proud homemaker and loved caring for her family.

Along with...

Mar 3, 2025

Everett Carroll Noe, 90, of the Ocoonita Community of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Holston Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Everett was born on September 18, 1934 in Grays Knob, Kentucky to the late Everett Brown Noe and Rossilee Carroll Noe. Everett proudly served his country in the United States...

Mar 2, 2025

Virginia Lewis, 92, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Virginia was born on May 14, 1932 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Bill Lawson and Lizzie Roark Lawson. She devoted her life to caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. Her home was always...

Mar 1, 2025

Ollie "J.R." Freeman, Jr. 65 of Dryden went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

J.R. was born on September 6, 1959 in Dryden, Virginia to the late Ollie Freeman Sr. and Margaret Freeman. J.R. proudly served his country in the United States Army. After...

Feb 27, 2025

Bruce E. Boggs, 61, of Appalachia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Heritage Hall of Big Stone Gap.

Bruce was born on June 7, 1963 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Creed Boggs and Joyce Sorah. Bruce was a handyman by trade serving the community for many years.

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Feb 27, 2025

Robert Dickson Hayes, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home in Ben Hur, Virginia.

Robert was born on January 31, 1938 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Willard and Clara Hayes. He was a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, class of 1963. Robert completed his residency...