obituaries

Sep 21, 2023

Eddie Dean Lane age 64, passed away Sept.21, 2023 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. He was born in Grundy, the son of the late John and Hazel Lane. He was a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1977 and retired from the Buchanan County School System. He loved to travel and enjoyed time with church...

Sep 17, 2023

Judy Lambert Lockhart, 76, died peacefully at home in Martinsville, Virginia, on September 17, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1947, in Norton, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Haskel Lambert and Lietta Vanover Lambert of Clintwood.

Judy graduated from Clintwood High School in 1965. She attended college at East Tennessee State University...

Sep 15, 2023

Raymond Neal Smith age 78, passed away September 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Hurley and Elmira Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed as a draftsman for Westinghouse. Mr. Smith moved to Clintwood with his children...

Sep 15, 2023

Jewell Elizabeth Rose age 92, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at The Waters in Blountville, Tennessee.  Mrs. Rose was a graduate of Ervinton High School and an employee of McClure Post Office for many years. She taught Sunday School at McClure Methodist Church for several years and was a cake baker and decorator for the community. She was...

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Horsky age 60, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Heritage Hall, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Mr. Horsky was born in Clintwood, lived most his life in Fredericksburg and Bealton, Virginia. He was a handy man and construction worker, who liked helping his family members. He enjoyed sports including football, baseball and fishing.

Mr. Horsky...

Sep 9, 2023

Ella Sue Hill age 70, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Garcie and Marie Mullins Rose. She was a graduate of Ervinton High School and former employee of Clintwood Garment Company for many years. She was a member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church.

She is...

Aug 22, 2023

Billy Wayne Yates passed away August 22, 2023, at the age of 74, at Holston Valley Medical Center, with his family by his side. Mr. Yates was a member of Little Hope Old Regular Baptist Church for over 30 years and a member of UMWA Local 7170.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tilden and...

Aug 22, 2023

Linda Sue Mooney went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2023. Linda was born and raised in Dickenson County. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Linda always put others before herself and took care of anyone in need. She worked and retired from Dickenson County School system in 2006 after 30 years of being the...

Aug 5, 2023

Melda Faye Church age 75, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  She was born in Clintwood and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Church was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She enjoyed camping, outdoors, wildlife, fishing and family time.

Mrs. Church was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie...

Aug 1, 2023

Ronald Wilford Phipps passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Ronald was born on June 21, 1943, one of sixteen children born to the late Lloyd and Stella Phipps.  Ronald was preceded in death by his sisters Bertha Phipps Mullins, Elmira Phipps Smith, Irene Phipps Haynes, and Lorene Phipps Crawford. Also preceding...

Jul 29, 2023

Donna Gail Sauls Brooks age 59, went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Haylene Sauls, a graduate of Clintwood High School class of 1982 and a Southwest Virginia Community College graduate of 1984. Donna was an employee of Clintwood Farm Store for over 30 years, she...

Jul 28, 2023

Brandon Mitchell Stanley age 32 went to be with the Lord on Friday July 28, 2023. He graduated with honors from Clintwood High School Class of 2009. With a love for Music he played guitar, always willing to help others out of kindness, a loving son and husband of the Baptist faith. Brandon had a heart for his pet...

Jul 14, 2023

Jessie James McFall age 66, passed away Friday July 14, 2023 at the Group Home of Wise. He was the son of the late Hubert and Dollie McFall, being disabled he spent his life in a Group Home supported by his loving family. He now rests in the arms of his Loving Savior.

He is preceded in...

Jul 2, 2023

Columbus Edward Stanley (Edmon), was born January 12, 1937 in Clinchco, Virginia.  He was the son of   Alvin and Oma Hay Stanley.  He died as he wanted to; at home and still on his feet, July 2, 2023 at age 86.  He simply went to bed Saturday night and woke up in heaven Sunday morning.  He was preceded in...

Jun 7, 2023

Jarred Denver Grant McFall age 41, passed away Wednesday, June 7 at his residence. Jarred was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and an employee of McFall Excavating. He enjoyed truck driving, ATV's, his K-9 companions, Happy and Lucky. He also, loved spending time with his family.

Jarred was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert and Dollie...

May 29, 2023

Patsy Glee Rose Mullins age 68, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee. Mrs. Rose was a lifelong resident of Clintwood. She loved spending time with family, watching movies and playing cards.

Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha Adkins Rose; husband, Jimmy R. Mullins; sister, Ava...

May 28, 2023

Dossie Dee Stidham age 92, passed Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Heritage Hall in Clintwood. Mrs. Stidham was born in Mayking, Kentucky, the daughter of Fitzhugh and Nellie Taylor. She was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. Mrs. Stidham was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and loved cooking for all on Sundays. She, also,...

May 26, 2023

A private service will be held at a later date.

May 26, 2023

Jarvis Flint was born January 19, 1979 in Wise, Virginia. He was a past member of Clintwood and Clinchco Fire Departments. Jarvis was a past member of Clintwood Rescue Squad and Haysi Rescue Squad, where he spent many days working.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert O'Quinn; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Flint; paternal grandfather, Albert...

May 17, 2023

Rita Jean Vance age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mrs. Vance was born on Nealy Ridge and was a graduate of Haysi High School. She worked for the Dickenson County Commissioners Office and owned a fabric shop, where she custom made draperies. She also worked in her apple orchard. Mrs. Vance was a...