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.
Joann Leftwich
Jul 14, 2021
Joann Marshall Leftwich age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Leftwich was a lifelong resident of Nora and a member of Ramey Flatts Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Leftwich was preceded in death by her parents, Haskel and Perlina Martin Marshall; first husband, Jerry W. Smith; two...
Violet Harrison
Jul 7, 2021
Violet Marie Phillips Harrison age 62, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home. She was born March 27, 1959 to the late Claude and Wanda Phillips of Clintwood. She attended and graduated from Clintwood High, going to work at Singletons after graduation. There she met a Harrison boy from Clinchco. 42 years ago,...
Louise Vanover
Jul 2, 2021
Naomi Louise Vanover age 75, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Mountain View Regional Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Louise lived many years in Clintwood and graduated from Clintwood High School. She was self-employed as a beautician and was of the Christian faith.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Estil and Agnes Vanover; sisters, Brenda Sue...
Quinton Brown
Jun 30, 2021
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Kermit Quinton Brown passed away at the age of 91. Quinton was born on January 17, 1930, in Clintwood, to Theodore "Ted" and Myrtle Yates Brown. He served in the United States Navy for nine years. Quinton was on the USS Trathen DD530, the USS Ticonderoga CVA 14, the USS Intrepid CVA 11 and...
Wesley Eugene Neece
Jun 28, 2021
Wesley Eugene Neece age 23, passed away in Anderson County South Carolina June 28, 2021.
Wes was born September 3, 1997 in Iredell County North Carolina, He is survived by his mother Delilah Leftwich Neece and step father Wayne of Sussex County, VA. one brother Johathan A. Ingersoll of Anderson County South Carolina, one sister Megan T....
James Richard Green
Jun 24, 2021
James Richard Green age 60, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood. Mr. Green was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and attended Ervinton High School. He was an auto mechanic.
Mr. Green was preceded in death by his parents, Gallie and Agnes Green; three sisters, Irene Stanley, Goldie Faye Harvey and Lola...
Donald Roger Slemp
Jun 19, 2021
Donald Roger Slemp age 72, passed away Sat. June 19, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of Frank Haburn and Nina Lou Slemp, a graduate of Clintwood High School, served his Country in the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Mr. Slemp was of the Christian faith.
He is preceded...
Selma Johnston
Jun 16, 2021
Selma Johnston age 95, of Dog Branch Gap, passed away Wednesday, June 16 at Heritage Hall in Clintwood. Selma was preceded in death by her husband, George Jack Johnston, her infant daughter, Terry, her parents, Walter and Belle (Branham) Puckett, her older siblings, Eura, Dixie, Georgie, Alvie, John, Rissie, Merica, Farrell and Nelson, and her younger siblings, Jearl, Thurlene...
Miranda Delaney
Jun 14, 2021
Miranda Elizabeth Delaney age 41, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. She loved music, games and time with family.
Miranda was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Delaney; grandparents, Fenden and Lema Delaney and Paul and Jene Mullins; uncles, Kelver, Charlie and Roger Delaney; loving second mother, Rita Delaney.
...Otis Edward Baker
Jun 9, 2021
Otis Edward Baker age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Dickenson Community Hospital. He loved fishing and hunting.
Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents Otis and LaRue Baker; one brother, Mack Baker; nephew, Richard W. Baker "Ricky"; two nieces, Katie and Jessica Baker; second wife, Joyce Baker.
Survivors include his...
Carnell Salyers
Jun 1, 2021
Wythe Carnell Salyers, born December 15, 1942, went home to be with the Lord June 1, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. Mr. Salyers loved his family and family gatherings. He also loved raising chickens, fishing, gardening and cooking. At the age of 16 he went to work for his father in the logging and sawmill...
Jamie Roger Combs
May 29, 2021
Jamie Roger Combs age 47, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He was a 1992 graduate of Clintwood High School, employee of M&M Electric, where he worked as a commercial electrician. He was of the Christian Faith, enjoyed time with family and playing ball with step-son.
He is preceded in...
Tyler Slemp
May 23, 2021
Devin Tyler Slemp age 24, passed away Sun. May 23, 2021. He was born in Norton VA and was a graduate of Clintwood High School, where he enjoyed playing quarterback on the football team. He was a graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College and was employed by Tri-County Contractors as a mechanic.
He was preceded in death...
David Wayne Jenkins
May 20, 2021
David Wayne Jenkins age 32, passed away May 20, 2021 at VCU Miracle Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Lebanon, Virginia on December 2, 1988.
David was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Jenkins; grandparents, Shelburn David Phillips and Mary Jane and Veral Jenkins; great grandparents, Mary and Delmar Phillips and Mary and Lundy Phillips....
James Rickey Kinney
May 13, 2021
McClure, Virginia
James Rickey Kinney age 70, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Kinney was born in Trammel and lived in Michigan for several years. He worked in the construction industry and enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting.
Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Silva Kinney; sister,...
Libby Mullins
May 3, 2021
Elizabeth "Libby" Baker Mullins age 81, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood. Mrs. Mullins was the daughter of the late Grady and Jettie Baker. She was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Mullins was a 1958 graduate of Clintwood High School and a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her...
Betty Marie Black
Apr 30, 2021
Betty (Beth) Marie McMillan Black age 71 passed away at her home Erwin, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Guy and Nellie McMillan , two brothers Lloyd McMillan and Berton McMillan , four sisters Gracie McMillan , Edra Sheets, Joyce Mays and Patsy Patrick, husband Oscar Neece.
Survivors include one daughter , Pat Black,...
Larry Looney
Apr 23, 2021
Larry Looney, 69, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021.
Larry was born in 1952 in rural Southwest Virginia in the coal fields of Grundy, VA. He was raised to work, take care of his family and praise God. During his life he spent 52 years as a devoted husband,...
Iris Jo Rakes
Apr 18, 2021
Iris Jo Rakes age 92, passed Sunday, April 18, 2021, Mrs. Rakes was the daughter of the late John and Flora Keith and a lifelong resident of Clintwood. She was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir. Mrs. Rakes was a loving mother and grandmother.
...Judy Kaye Hawkins
Apr 13, 2021
Judy Kaye Hawkins, beloved wife of Wade Hawkins, was born on August 21st, 1969 and passed away on April 13th, 2021. She was a registered nurse, having earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Arbutus Belcher; niece Lindsay Duffy; nephews John Duffy and Travis Wright;Her and...

