Lonnie Rayford Counts age 77, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.  Mr. Counts was born in Russell County but lived most of his life in Dickenson County. He Was a member of Martins Chapel Church and an employee of Lambert Coal Company for 39 years.  Mr. Counts was a loving husband, father and a friend to many.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Elsie Counts, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Jenkins Counts of Dante, Virginia; 1 son Chad Counts of Dante; brothers, Jim Counts and Rita of Clintwood, Virginia, Larry Counts and Betty of Clinchfield, Virginia and Maynard Counts and Connie of Cleveland, Virginia; 1 sister, Linda Chaffin of Cleveland, Virginia; brother-in-law, Randy Jenkins and Roxie; sisters-in-law, Sue Murphy, Pam Crabtree, Cathy Freeman and Jerry; special grandchildren, Tryten, Brysen, and Payslee Crabtree.

Due to the current COVID-19 regulations set by the CDC of no more than 10 people gathering at a time, a private graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 29th at Temple Hill Memorial Garden, Castlewood, Virginia with Darrell Milgrim officiating.