obituaries

Oct 19, 2026

David Wayne Taylor age 66, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at his residence in Bristol, Virginia. Mr. Taylor was a retiree from the Ford Motor Company.  He was of the Christian faith. He loved spending time at home with his family and friends, especially his mother.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father James Taylor.

Survivors include his wife,...

Oct 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Randy Rose. A deeply cherished husband, dad, granddad, great-granddad, brother, uncle and friend. Randy peacefully left this world on October 19, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.

Born on July 13, 1959, in the close-knit community of West Dante, Virginia. Randy was the beloved son...

Oct 15, 2026

Lester Lawrence Phipps was born May 7, 1936, and left this earth on October 15, 2026. He resided in Dickenson County his entire life.

Lester was one of 16 children, born to Lloyd and Stella Phipps. Besides his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Sutherland Phipps, sisters Bertha Phipps Mullins, Elmira Phipps Smith, Mary...

Oct 8, 2026

Billy Fred Stanley (Bill) age 78, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Norton Community Hospital. Mr. Stanley was born in Clintwood, Virginia to the late Fred and Janice Mullins Stanley. He was a 1965 graduate of Clintwood High School, graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and received a master’s degree from Radford University. Mr. Stanley was a United States Navy...

Oct 2, 2026

Margaret Inetta Mullins, age 92 passed away Friday, October 2nd, 2026, to her heavenly home. Granny, to everyone who knew her, she faithfully attended Pine Creek Church. She loved quilting and made the best fried pies. She was the daughter of the late Marvin & Georgia Killen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 26, 2026

Avon Stanley of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born on April 15, 1937, in Clintwood, Virginia, Avon was the cherished son of the late Walker and Hester (Phipps) Stanley. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 14, 2026

Charlie Webb age 78, was born on August 28, 1948. He served in the United States Army, then in his civilian life dedicated himself to his work as a coal miner, a member of the Virginia Department of Forestry, Buster Brown and Food City. Mr. Webb faithfully attended Flemingtown Freewill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2026

Harvey Gene Hartsock age 93, passed away Sunday, September 06, 2026, at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tennessee. Mr. Hartsock was born to the late Charles and Maluvie Hartsock. He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and retired from the coal industry, after working many years as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Hartsock was an avid outdoorsman who loved to...

Sep 6, 2026

Marshall Hughes age 85, passed away Sunday, September 06, 2026, at Heritage Hall, Clintwood, Virginia.

Mr. Hughes was born in Clintwood to the late Burns and Olive Hughes. He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and graduated from Clintwood High School. Mr. Hughes retired from American Electric Power. He was a deacon of Clintwood Baptist Church, Mason...

Aug 31, 2026

Mrs. Katherine Lee Newberry Phipps, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 31, 2026.  Born in Clintwood, Virginia to late Willie and Vaudney Newberry, she was a member of the Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed playing card games such as Go Fish with her grandchildren and working in her...

Aug 24, 2026

Anita (Mullins) Stanley of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born on May 10, 1942, in Clintwood, Virginia, Anita was the cherished daughter of the late Glen and Becky (Cantrell) Mullins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Stanley; her brother, Carl...

Aug 24, 2026

Peggy Sue Mullins age 87, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Mullins was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky to the late John Henry and Grace Rowe Mullins. After working many years at Clintwood High School cafeteria, she retired from the Dickenson County School System. Mrs. Mullins attended the Pine Creek Church and Philadelphia Church. She...

Aug 23, 2026

Kimberly Nicole Phillips Aja age 45,  passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. She was born in Lebanon, Virginia and attended Ervinton High School. Kimberly loved spending time with family, especially her grandkids. She had a loving servant's heart and helped all.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred...

Aug 6, 2026

Woody Steven Mullins age 68, passed away Thursday August 6, 2026, at his home. Steve was the son of the late Woodrow and Vivian Mullins. A lifelong resident of Dickenson County and graduate of Clintwood High School.

Steve loved the outdoors and was an avid  hunter and fisherman along with master storyteller. He is preceded in death...

Jul 26, 2026

Darrell Hill age 88, passed away Sunday, July 26 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, with his loving family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Hill Ridge and a member of Hill Ridge Church. Mr. Hill was the son of the late Lee and Gusta Hill. He was a retired UMWA coal miner, having...

Jul 20, 2026

Charles H. Williams age 76, passed away peaceful Monday July 20, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. Charlie was at his family home, where he was born in Clinchco, with brother-in-law Dean Rasnick. Charlie was better known as "Forked Deer". He was the son of the late Doris James and Reba June Williams.  He...

Jul 20, 2026

Michael Allen (Mike) Baker, age 62 entered eternal rest on Monday July 20, 2026, after a long and extended illness. Mike was a graduate of Clintwood High School where he received a perfect attendance award for not missing a day of school since 8th grade. Thereafter, Mike continued his education, receiving an associate's degree in business management from Mountain...

Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Lorraine Artrip age 90, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Mrs. Artrip was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. She was a pet lover and enjoyed bluegrass music and gardening. She was loving and caring to all her family.

Mrs. Artrip was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and...

Jul 13, 2026

Ruby Faye Slemp age 61, passed away Monday, July 13. 2026 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood. Mrs. Slemp was born in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Warren and Lassie Metcalfe. She attended Davis Chapel Church and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Slemp last worked for A&A Security. She loved the outdoors, camping and time with family.

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Jul 9, 2026

John Bill Vanover age78, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his residence in Hampton, Tennessee. Mr. Vanover was born in Clintwood and was a 1966 graduate of Clintwood High School. He was the son of the late Clifford Vanover and Leema Mullins.

Mr. Vanover served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam...