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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.

Eula Richardson

Eula Richardson

Jun 3, 2020

Eula Fay Payne Richardson age 96, from Sandusky, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord June 3, 2020.

She was the daughter of Cossie and Zora Payne.  Mrs. Richardson was the oldest member of Sandhill Freewill Baptist Church, she loved her church family and Pastor Gary and wife Renee. Mrs. Richardson was a loving mother and...

Franklin Varson

Franklin Varson

May 29, 2020

Franklin Joseph Varson, 86, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, in Norton, Virginia. Franklin was born on December 3, 1933 to Joe Varson and Rubel Roberson Varson.

Mr. Varson was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Varson, his mothers, Rubel Roberson Varson, June Pratt Varson and his son Franklin Joseph Varson, Jr.

He is...

Garry Newberry

Garry Newberry

May 25, 2020

Garry William Newberry age 64, passed away at his residence.  He was born in Columbus Ohio and worked as a house painter for many years.

Mr. Newberry was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Carolyn Newberry.

Survivors include his son, Jeremy Newberry of Columbus, Ohio; 3 sisters, Gloria Kozlosky of Cleveland, Ohio, Rhonda...

Jackie Clay

Jackie Clay

May 21, 2020

Jackie Dean Clay age 63, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in the Dickenson Community Hospital.  Mr. Clay was a lifelong resident of Bise Ridge and a small engine mechanic.  He was a member of Peuther Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

Mr. Clay was preceded in death by his parents, William G. and Ruth Bise Clay; 2 sisters...

Dorothy Dotson

Dorothy Dotson

May 14, 2020

Dorothy Gayle Dotson, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 14 th , at her home, after a lengthy illness.  A lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Lick Fork Freewill Baptist church.  She worked for Dickenson Community Hospital for many years.   She is preceded in death by her father Cossie Mullins...

George Mullins

George Mullins

May 13, 2020

George Quillen Mullins age 65, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia.  Mr. Mullins was born in Dickenson County and was a disabled coal miner. He loved spending time with his family, friends and horses.

Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents, Carton and Cotella Mullins; 2 brothers, Gary and...

Roxann Phipps Stout

Roxann Phipps Stout

May 2, 2020

Roxann Phipps Stout age 66 Passed away Sat. May 2, 2020 at the Welmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN.

Born in Columbus Ohio she lived most her life in Clintwood, a graduate of Clintwood High School, of the Christian faith, retired from the Dickenson County Department of Social Services.

She is preceded in death by her...

Ray Counts

Ray Counts

Apr 26, 2020

Lonnie Rayford Counts age 77, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.  Mr. Counts was born in Russell County but lived most of his life in Dickenson County. He Was a member of Martins Chapel Church and an employee of Lambert Coal Company for 39 years.  Mr. Counts was a loving husband, father...

Justine Dotson

Justine Dotson

Apr 17, 2020

Bessie Justine Crabtree Dotson age 90, passed away Friday April 17, 2020 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.  She was the daughter of the late Elder Grover C. Crabtree and Cordellia Short Crabtree.  Mrs. Dotson had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church since 1951.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many....

Henry Alan Vanover

Henry Alan Vanover

Apr 16, 2020

Henry Alan Vanover has held many different titles in his life: Judge, husband, father, son and friend but the name that was his favorite above all was that of Papaw. He was a fixture in his community and always will be. He will be remembered, loved and missed by all his family and friends.

Henry was born...

Preston Hawes

Preston Hawes

Apr 2, 2020

Preston Allen Hawes age 51, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Hawes was born in

Prince William County, Virginia and was a graduate of Osborne Park High School.  He was co-owner of All in One Handyman Service and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

Survivors include his parents Richard...

Harold Mullins

Harold Mullins

Mar 8, 2020

Harold Lee Mullins age 75, passed away from Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia on Sunday, March 8, 2020.  Mr. Mullins was born in Clintwood, graduated from Clintwood High School in 1962 and was a graduate of Fredrick Business College, Hampton, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Mr. Mullins was owner and...

Jason Jack Rose

Jason Jack Rose

Feb 28, 2020

Jason Jack Rose age 43, passed away Friday Feb. 28, 2020, at his home, with his loving parents by his side.

A lifelong resident of Dickenson County and 1996 graduate of Ervinton High School, where he was a band member, he was of the Christian Faith and member of the Hill Ridge Church. Jason loved word find,...

Dean St. Clair

Dean St. Clair

Feb 25, 2020

Jerome Dean St.Clair age 83, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the Bristol Regional Hospital, Bristol, Tennessee..  Mr. St.Clair was born in McClure and lived in Hazel Park, Michigan before returning to Dickenson County.  He was owner and operator of Clintwood Radio and Electronics and a member of McClure River Kiwanis Club.  Mr. St.Clair was a veteran of...

June Mullins

June Mullins

Feb 24, 2020

Janet June Mullins age 82, passed away Monday Feb. 24, 2020 at the Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, Virginia.

She was daughter of the late Erwin and Maxie Dotson.  She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Van Clovis Mullins, daughters Donna Kay Mullins and Linda June Stanley.

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Mullins and...

Mabel Dixon

Mabel Dixon

Feb 16, 2020

Mabel Tackett Dixon age 93, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home in Snowball Holler.

Mrs. Dixon was born in Pike County, Kentucky on March 5, 1926. She was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Dixon was preceded death by her parents, C.C. Tackett and Maggie Bates Tackett; husband, Ray Dixon; 3 brothers, Woodrow,...

Roger Deel

Roger Deel

Feb 13, 2020

Roger Wayne Deel age 64, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia.  Mr. Deel was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a 1973 graduate of Haysi School.  He was a retired coal miner and a loving husband, father and pap.

Mr. Deel was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Deel,...

Linda June Stanley

Linda June Stanley

Feb 9, 2020

Linda June Stanley age 61, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday Feb. 9, 2020 at her residence.

She was the daughter of Clovis and June Mullins and graduate of Clintwood High School. A Christian for over 40 years and was a member of the Freemont Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and...

Betty Jean Monahan

Betty Jean Monahan

Feb 9, 2020

Betty Jean Monahan age 94, passed away Sunday Feb. 9, 2020, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a devout Christian and founding member of the Dwale Community Church for 70 years. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mrs. Monahan is preceded in death by...

Ridley Elkins

Ridley Elkins

Jan 21, 2020

William Ridley Elkins age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born in Clintwood and was a retired coal miner.  Mr. Elkins was a Veteran of the United States Army, 101 st Airborne, a Mason and Shriner member. He was an avid blood donor, loving father and grandfather.

Mr. Elkins was preceded in death by...