obituaries

Oct 20, 2022

Mildred Sutherland Phipps was born March 19, 1935 and left this world to be with her heavenly Father on October 20, 2022 after an extended illness.

Mildred's mother and father, Carrington Gaines Sutherland and Jessie Kelly Sutherland, and her brother Jess Carrington Sutherland predeceased her. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lester Phipps, her...

Oct 17, 2022

Clifford Ray Martin, 85, of Martintown passed away Sunday, October 16th surrounded by his family. He owned and ran Martin's Grocery for over 50 years. A steadfast Republican, he was always up for spirited political discussions for anyone willing. A lifelong lover of bluegrass music, and a talented musician himself, he loved to tell stories of his experiences in...

Oct 14, 2022

Jerry Mack Green age 70, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Norton Community Hospital.  He lived most of his life in Dickenson County, working on construction jobs. Mr. Green loved hunting, fishing, and hunting for ginseng and dryland fish. He enjoyed making deer jerky for family and friends.

Mr. Green was preceded in death by his...

Oct 12, 2022

Janet Gail Hammons Welch born January 1, 1957 passed away at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Chilhowie, Virginia October 12, 2022, at the age of 65. She was a 1975 graduate of Clintwood High School and was of the Baptist faith. She had a heart of gold by being concerned about family and friends and their well-being, overlooking her...

Oct 3, 2022

Mark Allen McCowan age 50, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home in Clinchco. . Mark was a stranger to none and a loyal friend to many. Along with 35 years as a volunteer firefighter with Clinchco Fire Department, he spent a lifetime giving back to his community.

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Sep 29, 2022

Walter Shane Baker age 48, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 at the Dickenson Community Hospital.

He was a graduate of Haysi High School and worked as a surface coal miner. He enjoyed the outdoors fishing and hunting along with truck driving and watching Nascar racing.

He is preceded in death by his sister Tina...

Sep 29, 2022

Hattie Faye Owens age 97, got her angel wings on September 29, 2022 at Heritage Hall in Clintwood. She was a member of Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Winnie Wiggins; sisters, Madgie Edwards, Celesta Ramey; brothers, Kelver Wiggins, Charlie Wiggins, Ray Wiggins; sons, Bobby Owens, Mitchell...

Sep 23, 2022

Seldon Jay (Chuck) Horne age 86, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Horne was born in Pound, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired coal miner. Mr. Horne loved spending time with his family, fishing, farming, and storytelling. He was of the Christian faith.

Mr. Horne was...

Sep 21, 2022

Lea Ann Howell age 56, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Nova Health and Rehab Center, Weber city, Virginia. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska, a graduate of Clintwood High School Class of 1984 and Clinch Valley College graduate in 1989. Lea Ann was of the Catholic Faith, she enjoyed the outdoors, rock climbing, hiking, camping, skiing...

Sep 18, 2022

Harry Lee Stanley age 78, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence. He was a lifelong residence of Clintwood and a Veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Stanley was a retired coal miner and loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Philadelphia Chapel and was a loving husband, father and...

Sep 16, 2022

Mark Wayne Mullins, 66, was born May 16, 1956 and passed from this life September 16, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood,Virginia. He enjoyed painting, singing and playing music and was an avid amateur radio and firearms enthusiast. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hie A. and Frances...

Sep 9, 2022

Dicky" James Richard Mooney, 54, went home with the Lord on Friday September 9 th , 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dicky came into the world with a bang on July 4 th , 1968, born in Wise, Virginia to James "Merl" Mooney and Vicky Collins Mooney. Dicky loved...

Sep 4, 2022

Betty Jo Artrip age 93, of Clintwood passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Heritage Hall in Wise, Virginia. Betty was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher for 54 years. She was a baker of many wedding and birthday cakes. She was also well known for her delicious...

Aug 31, 2022

With sadness and so brokenhearted and grief that can't be measured and with the help of the Lord, we will try to write the obituary of our sweet Tish.

Letisha Annette Lyall was born December 23, 1974. She passed away on August, 31, 2022 at Holston Valley Hospital in Tennessee, making her stay on this earth 47...

Aug 13, 2022

Priscilla Mae Fletcher Brown age 72, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting, painting, shopping, cooking and spending time with her family.  Mrs. Brown was a pharmacy tech for many years.

Mrs. Brown was preceded in death...

Jul 30, 2022

Billie Etta Fleming, of Clintwood, Virginia, entered eternity on July 30, 2022, to forever know Heaven's unending joy and everlasting peace. Etta was preceded in death by the love of her life, Denny; son, William Wesley (Billy) Fleming; parents, William and Evelyn Dotson, sister, Becky Barrett; brother, Johnny Dotson. Those remaining to mourn her passing, but forever cherish her...

Jul 23, 2022

Norman Willis Ratliffe age 63 passed away Sat. July 23, 2022. He was the son of the late Dr. Norman C. Ratliffe and Polly Ratliffe. A graduate of Clintwood High School class of 1977 playing football with the Greewave for several years and victories, a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University in 1982 he worked as a Surface coal miner...

Jul 20, 2022

Susan Lynn Montgomery age 68, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mrs. Montgomery was the daughter of the late Goldie Kelly and a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. She loved reading and watching Days of Our Lives. Mrs. Montgomery was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. In addition to her mother she...

Jul 17, 2022

Deloris Carty 93 gained her heavenly wings on July 17, 2022 in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born March 29, 1929 in Wise, Virginia to Hardy and Cynthia Mullins. Deloris was a homemaker much of her life, having spent 66 years married to Larkin Carty. She was a devoted Christian who loved her church family at Rachels Chapel Freewill Baptist...

Jul 14, 2022

Tennessee Freda Kendrick age 95, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her residence. She was a born in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie Phipps. Mrs. Kendrick was married to the love of her life, George Merrell Kendrick. She was a devout Christian and had been a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist...