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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.

Ellen Leftwich

Ellen Leftwich

Sep 12, 2020

Bessie Ellen Leftwich age 96, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  Mrs. Leftwich was born November 3, 1923 in Carrie, Virginia, the daughter of Flora Kiser. She was of the Christian faith for over 70 years and a member of Ramey Flatts Church.  Mrs. Leftwich was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved to quilt....

Carson Eugene Stanley

Carson Eugene Stanley

Aug 29, 2020

Carson Eugene Stanley, age 91, passed away Saturday, August 29 th at his home in Morresburg Tennessee surrounded by his friends, and family. He was the son of the late Garland Stanley, and Bertha Stanley. He was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is proceeded in death by his father Garland Stanley, mother Bertha Stanley, brothers Cpl....

Harold Eugene Phillips

Harold Eugene Phillips

Aug 28, 2020

Harold Eugene "Heulo" Phillips age 39 passed away Fri. Aug. 28, 2020 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. He was graduate of Ervinton High School, a loving son, husband, brother and father, friend to many, enjoyed his pets, fishing and hunting with friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his mother Tammy Kiser, grandparents; Whetzel and...

Joyce Nell Mullins

Joyce Nell Mullins

Aug 20, 2020

Joyce Nell Mullins age 90 passed away Thurs. Aug. 20, 2020 at the Asbury Place of Kingsport.

She was born the daughter of the late Jasper and Cora Mullins Artrip, a lifelong resident of Clintwood, a member of the Flemingtown Free Will Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that loved...

Willie Mae Phipps

Willie Mae Phipps

Aug 15, 2020

Willie Mae Phipps age 89 passed away Sat. Aug. 15, 2020 at the Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia.She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, graduate of Clinchco School and attended college, where she received a degree in education. She was of the Christian faith, loving mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents...

Lawrence E. Smith

Lawrence E. Smith

Aug 14, 2020

Lawrence Edward Smith age 88, passed away Fri. Aug. 14, 2020 at the Holston Valley Medical Center

Kingsport, TN. He was son of the late Rufus M. and Martha Dutton Smith.  He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood, retired coal miner, served his savior with music for many years with the Lords Servants, a member of the...

Lula Large

Lula Large

Aug 13, 2020

Lula Marie Fleming Large passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.  Mrs. Large was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and retired from the Dickenson County Court System. She was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to many.

Mrs. Large was preceded in...

Kermit Greene

Kermit Greene

Aug 7, 2020

Kermit Cecil Greene age 83, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence.  Mr.Greene was a resident of Hale Mountain for many years and was a retired coal miner from Clinchfield Coal.  He was a member of Counts Chapel for over 50 years.  Mr. Greene was an avid outdoorsman and a loving husband, father and grandfather.

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Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Aug 4, 2020

Anna Darlene Smith age 62, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a graduate of Ervinton High School. She was a member of the Old Maple Grove Baptist Church.  Mrs. Smith worked many years as a CNA. She was a loving wife, mother...

Jenny Bloodgood

Jenny Bloodgood

Aug 4, 2020

Jenny Lynn Bloodgood age 62, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mrs. Bloodgood was a resident of Clinchco for many years and was retired from the Dickenson County School System. She was a member of Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church and a loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Bloodgood was preceded...

Anita Swindall Hibbitts

Anita Swindall Hibbitts

Aug 2, 2020

Lora Anita Swindall Hibbitts, age 99, was born on January 24, 1921 at Norland, VA.  She was the youngest of ten children born to Milburn E. and Ardelia Austin Swindall.  She was predeceased by her parents and all of her siblings: Brothers Ted, Arnold, Bruce, Bob, Vernon and Jack and sisters Hetty Sutherland, Flora Willis and Zona Powers.  She...

Tina Meade

Tina Meade

Jul 12, 2020

Tina Janice Meade of Clintwood, Virginia left this world after a long illness on July 12, 2020. Tina was the last remaining heir of Sam and Stella Hibbitts of Clintwood. She was predeceased by her husband Hesperus and daughter, Cindy. Tina leaves behind her son Mark Randall Meade, daughter Mary Elizabeth Meade, grandsons, Ryan and Shawn Reynold, many nieces...

Jeremy Ryan Rose

Jeremy Ryan Rose

Jul 10, 2020

Jeremy Ryan Rose age 35, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.  He was a 2003 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Mountain Empire Community College. Jeremy loved to fish, collect coins and spend time with his friends and family. He was a loving, caring person that had a charming smile, cheerful personality and a big heart....

Janice Deel

Janice Deel

Jul 4, 2020

Janice Mae Deel age 78, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Mrs. Deel was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Dickenson County in 1969.  She was of the Christian faith and was a loving mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Deel loved gardening and cooking for her family.

She was preceded in death...

Kimberly Short

Kimberly Short

Jun 30, 2020

Kimberly Paige Short was born on July 18, 1962, at the Sutherland Clinic in Clintwood and was delivered by Dr. N.C. Ratliff and Dr. Sutherland to Richman and Glenda Short. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes (now T1 Diabetes) in 1971. Diabetes took a toll on her health and prevented her from working for many years; however, she loved...

Joseph "Abe" Abraham

Joseph "Abe" Abraham

Jun 27, 2020

ABRAHAM, Joseph "Abe", 81, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice L. Abraham; and grandson, Greg D. Nichols, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Anne Dickens; two grandchildren, Ashley Nichols Shifflett and Stephanie Burrow Gatlin; six great grandchildren; and numerous cousins. Abe...

Pat Reynolds

Pat Reynolds

Jun 26, 2020

Patrick Earl Reynolds of Clintwood, VA passed away at the age of 71 on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN after a sudden illness.

Pat was born on March 17, 1949 in Fremont, VA.  He graduated from Clintwood High School in 1967.  He was of Christian faith and was a Veteran...

Regina Patterson

Regina Patterson

Jun 15, 2020

Regina Marie Patterson age 44, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at her residence.  Mrs. Patterson was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and graduated from Clintwood High School in 1993.  She was a member of Martins Chapel, where she taught Sunday School.  Mrs. Patterson was a teacher with the Dickenson County Head Start Program. She was preceded in...

Andy French

Andy French

Jun 12, 2020

Andy Steve French age 51, was born on November 25, 1968 and passed away at his home on Friday, June 12th, 2020.

Andy Steve was raised in McClure, Virginia and worked hard all his life, from working in the auto body business until he started his own carpentry business. He was the one you called when you...

Zetta Stanley

Zetta Stanley

Jun 8, 2020

Zetta "Mimi" Mullins Stanley passed away June 8, 2020 at the age of 90, at Holston Valley Medical Center, with family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.

Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin H. and Savannah Mullins; husband, Elmer Stanley; son, Lewis Stanley; son-in-law, Robert Lyall; grandson-in-law, John...