obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Norma Gray Long Mullins, 87, of Clintwood, peacefully entered eternity with her family by her side on Sunday, November 7 th .  She was a loving wife, mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother who lived her life for her family. A pillar of the community, she was a devout Christian and lifelong member of Clintwood Baptist Church, where she served...

Nov 6, 2021

Nancy Belle Hull, 87 of Clintwood, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Norton Community Hospital. Mrs. Hull was born in Carroll County to the late Roy H. and Vena Surratt Quesenberry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rush Hull; brothers, Kleyon, Maurice, and Larry Quesenberry; and sister, Angella Marshall....

Nov 5, 2021

Robert (Bob) Paul Cussins, 83, of Clintwood, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 5 th after a long battle with Heart Disease.  Bob was born November 30, 1937 to Paul James and Mary Louise Cussins in Barnett Township, Pennsylvania.

He moved to Dickenson County in the 1940's.  He joined the Army in 1956 and he was a guard...

Oct 28, 2021

Danny Carl Hale age 79, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mr. Hale was born in Dickenson County, the son of the late Carl and Kathleen Hale. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Mr. Hale was a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company. He enjoyed his...

Oct 24, 2021

Bobby J. Martin age 78, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a retired coal miner with UMWA. Mr. Martin was a devout Christian and a member of Ramey Flatts Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a caregiver to all his family....

Oct 9, 2021

Known by many as Clara, Mother and Grandmaw, she has been made whole again in her heavenly home at the age of 88, passing away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Fallie Barrett, husband Riley D. Simmons and son Brian Simmons.  Left to cherish her memory are her children Riley...

Oct 7, 2021

The Honorable Donald Burns Baker age 83 passed away peacefully at his home in Clintwood Virginia on Thursday October 7, 2021 with his family at his side. He was a born again Christian and attended the Clintwood Baptist Church.

A humble, dedicated and determined public servant and community leader, Donald Baker impacted thousands of lives in a...

Oct 2, 2021

Loretta Fern Branham age 62, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.  Mrs. Branham was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a 1977 graduate of Clintwood High School. She was an employee of Dickenson County Department of Social Services and had previously worked for Dickenson County Medical Center. Mrs. Branham attended Pound River...

Sep 29, 2021

Margie Magdeline Fleming age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Fleming was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and worked many years at the White Star Café. She loved spending time with her family and at the beach. Mrs. Fleming, who loved to be called Nan, was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was...

Sep 22, 2021

Kenneth Lee Carlton (Hoppy) age 81, of Florida went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021. He was born in Dickenson County to Charles and Ella Carlton on February 23, 1940.

In addition to his parents, his was predeceased by his son, Marc L. Carlton.

Survivors include his children, Tanya Carlton, Terence...

Sep 18, 2021

Gerald Denny Hibbitts, Jr. age 71, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. Mr. Hibbitts was a 1968 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Daytona Beach Junior College, with a degree in electronics. He worked as an engineer at WDIC, WNVA, WKVG and WBBI radio stations.

Mr. Hibbitts...

Sep 14, 2021

Carolyn Rebecca Mullins age 72, passed away Tue. Sept. 14, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.  Born in front Royal Virginia, She the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Dawson Cameron.

After marrying Troy Lee Mullins she moved to Tarpon Community in Dickenson County Virginia forty years ago. She enjoyed gardening and attending church....

Sep 13, 2021

Keith Allen Compton age 74, passed away Monday Sept. 13, 2021 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, VA.  Born in Clintwood, VA. son of the late Jack Allen Compton and Mary Jean Keith Compton.

He was a graduate of Clintwood High School, the Owner and Operator of 83 Gas and Grocery since 1981, was active with his...

Sep 7, 2021

Troy Lee Mullins age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.  Mr. Mullins was born at Tarpon, Virginia, the son of the late William T. and Ines Branham Mullins.  He retired from the Fairfax School System and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Aug 30, 2021

Carroll Puckett age 89, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Heritage Hall in Clintwood.  Mr. Puckett was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a retired surface coal miner. He was of the Christian faith and a member of Clintwood Masonic Lodge.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing.

Mr. Puckett was preceded...

Aug 28, 2021

Jerry Wayne Pratt age 54, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Pratt was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a graduate of Clintwood High School and a former employee of Clintwood Garment Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Mr. Pratt was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara Lipps Pratt....

Aug 21, 2021

Joshua Cecil Salyer was born November 11, 1980 and left to join his brother Chris, August 21, 2021. He and Chris were inseparable and Joshua missed him every day.

If the Lord needs a driver for his semi tractor-trailers or needs an excellent diesel mechanic or if He needs a good electrician to help keep the lights...

Jul 26, 2021

Randy Lee Rasnick, of Pontiac, Michigan passed away peacefully July 26, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. Randy was born July 8, 1957, to America Marie and Clifford C. Rasnick. He is survived by his wife, Kathie, and her children, Edward Miller (Debbie) and Rosemarie Miller, and grandchildren, Lesa Miller and Sarah Hendrickson...

Jul 23, 2021

Emma Lois Rose Stanley age 81, born October 17, 1939 entered into her Heavenly Rest on July 23, 2021 from Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Clintwood, with her children by her side. Emma was a retired employee of Heritage Hall Nursing Home and a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. She was of the Baptist faith and attended McClellans Chapel Church....

Jul 17, 2021

Charles Edward Perry, 73, born February 24, 1948 passed away peacefully at his home July 17, 2021. Charlie was a 1966 graduate of Clintwood High School, retired VDOT Employee and a member of VFW Post 9600, Pound, VA.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Goldie Perry, grandparents Liza and Lem Perry, Julia and...