obituaries
Recent Obituaries
The obituaries in the Dickenson County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Clintwood, Virginia's history and identity.
The obituaries in the Dickenson County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Clintwood, Virginia's history and identity.
John Marrs
Dec 14, 2023
John Zander "Doc" Marrs left this earthly home for eternal life on December 14th, 2023. Born June 14th, 1942, to Charlie Marrs Sr. & Daisy Dye Marrs in Big Creek, Wv. In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by his siblings Lola Myers, Charlie Marrs Jr., & Braxton Marrs, his beloved wife of 42 years Irene...
Sylvia Mae Rose
Dec 10, 2023
Sylvia Mae Rose age 85, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Rose was born in Dickenson County, Virginia to the late Allen and Sarah Stevens Duty. She lived in Washington County, Virginia for many years. She was a loving grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Mrs....
Donnie Rife
Dec 8, 2023
Donald Wayne Rife "Donnie" age 69, passed away Friday, December 08. 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Donnie was a 1972 graduate of Clintwood High School and attended Carson Newman College. He worked as a surface coal miner. Donnie was a member of Lions Club of American for over 30 years, serving as governor and president....
Larry Wayne Mullins
Dec 7, 2023
Larry Wayne Mullins age 70, passed away Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was a graduate of Clintwood High School 1972 and worked as coal miner until he attended Barber School. He owned and operated the Clintwood Barber Shop for many years. He loved time with family, fishing, woodworking and Willys...
Ervin Ray Moore
Dec 3, 2023
Ervin Ray Moore age 66, passed away Sunday Dec. 3, 2023 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He is the son of Maxie Moore. Mr. Moore was retired coal miner and loved time spent caring for his horses and dogs.
He is preceded in death by his mother and sister Judy Mckinney.
Survivors...
Ronnie Lee Owens
Dec 2, 2023
With great sadness, I will attempt to write the obituary of my dear and loving Nephew, Ronnie Lee Owens.
Ronnie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and two beautiful children. Ronnie was born April 21, 1962 and departed this life December 2, 2023, making his early stay 61 years. Ronnie was the son...
Elsie Faye Ellison
Nov 25, 2023
Elsie F. Rose Ellison, 73, of Clintwood, Virginia went home to be with the Lord at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield, Virginia, following a period of declining health surrounded by loving family and friends.
Elsie was born in Haysi, VA daughter of Rufus Edward and Georgia Wampler. She worked for Big Caney Water and Dickenson PSA for many...
Mildred R. Mullins
Nov 24, 2023
Mildred Mullins age 94, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Mrs. Mullins was a longtime resident of Dickenson County and Glade Spring, Virginia, before residing with her daughter in Monrovia. She faithfully attended the Old Regular Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her...
Shirley Diane Webb
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley Diane Webb age 77 passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 Clintwood, Virginia. She was born in Danville, Virginia the daughter of the late David and Hattie Bray. She worked many years with Dan River Mills before returning to Clintwood where she had a Ceramic business. She loved sculpture and painting, spending time with family. She was of the...
Mildred Carolyn Varson
Nov 18, 2023
Mildred Carolyn Varson 85, of Okeechobee, Fl passed away on Sunday November 19th, 2023. Born on February 16th, 1938 in Neon, Ky to mother Nora Jane Quillen, and father Talmadge Pratt. She was married to Franklin Joseph Varson. This union was blessed with four children. November 11th would have been their 70th year anniversary. Franklin preceded her in death...
Roger Stephen Rasnick
Nov 18, 2023
Roger Stephen Rasnick age 72 passed away Sat. Nov. 18, 2023. He was the son of the late N.K and Rosa Rasnick of McClure, VA. Roger was a1970 graduate of Ervinton High School. He was a resident of Swoope,Virginia and employee of Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, Virginia, until his retirement. Roger loved time spent with family, gardening...
David Gary Phipps
Nov 17, 2023
David Gary Phipps age 68, passed away Friday November 17, 2023 at his home. He was the son of the Late David Walter and Beatrice Phipps. Gary had been life long resident of Clintwood and retired coal miner for many years. He was loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who enjoyed time spent with family, farming, horseback riding and gardening....
Trey Meade
Nov 11, 2023
Robert Lynn Meade III (Trey) of Clintwood Virginia was born September 13, 1991. He entered into eternal peace on November 11, 2023. Throughout his life Trey was known for his intelligence and athletic abilities. Trey excelled in all sports he played but baseball was his true love. From a young age he began T-ball and quickly began to shine....
Randy L. Mccoy
Nov 8, 2023
Randy L. McCoy age 68, passed away Wed. November 8, 2023 at his home. He was the son of the late Walter and Martha Jane McCoy, a 1973 graduate of Clintwood High School and employee of Applachian Power Company for forty years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cared for all his family. Randy through out...
Katherine Rose
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Katherine Sue Rose, age 86, gained her wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6th, 2023, from her home surrounded by the ones she loved.
Mrs. Rose was born May 27th, 1937, in Dickenson County, Virginia to the late Fred and Gay Church.
She married the love of...
Shirley Collins
Nov 5, 2023
Shirley Ann Collins born May 18, 1942 passed peacefully with her family by her side on November 5, 2023. An independent woman who danced to the beat of her own drum her entire life. A private intimate memorial service will be held honoring her wishes for her daughter and grandchildren.
Karen Flint
Oct 26, 2023
Karen Lynn Flint born January 11, 1955 passed away October 26, 2023 at Holston Valley Hospital. Karen was a lifelong resident of Clintwood VA, where she graduated from Clintwood High School. She attended Valley View Freewill Baptist and Clintwood United Methodist Church.
Karen was preceded in death by her son Jarvis Flint, mother Bonnie Flint and father...
Betty Branham
Oct 24, 2023
Betty June Branham, age 71, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Wise Heritage Hall, in Wise, Virginia. Betty was born on June 22, 1952, in the Lick Fork community to Albert and Hazel Mullins. Betty worked while attending high school and was employed at the 5 and 10 cent store from 1971 through 1975. Betty worked as a...
Gary Dingus
Oct 16, 2023
Gary Paul Dingus, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2023, from his home surrounded by the people he loved most.
Gary was born February 11th, to Paul and Nina Dingus. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and graduated from Clintwood High School, where he was known for his...
Dewey Wayne "Chuck" Johnson
Sep 27, 2023
Dewey Wayne Johnson "Chuck" age 76 passed away Wed. Sept. 27, 2023 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia where he enjoyed playing baseball at Coeburn High School. Chuck was a well" known artist who painted signs, trucks and lettering for all types business, a cartoonist for Coalfield newspaper many years ago...

