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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.

Jason Brandon Taylor

Jason Brandon Taylor

Oct 3, 2019

Jason Brandon Taylor, 40, passed away Thursday October 3, 2019at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and attended Clintwood Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Dickenson County Bass Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Wilma Taylor; his brother,...

Jimmy Taylor

Jimmy Taylor

Oct 3, 2019

Jimmy Corbett Taylor, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019.

He was born in Dickenson County, the son of Bill and Bancie Taylor. He was an Army veteran. He retired from Vulcan Materials in May, 2007 after 25 years of service.

He loved to sit on...

Mildred Fay Wood

Mildred Fay Wood

Oct 2, 2019

Mildred Fay Wood, 87 passed away in Abingdon, VA. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on October 2, 2019. A native of Dickenson County, VA.  She was the 6 th of 8 children born to Monroe and Jennie Bell Lyall. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Lee Wood; her 5 brothers, Brady, Grady,...

Jeffery Thomas Steele

Jeffery Thomas Steele

Sep 26, 2019

Jeffery Thomas Steele, age 59, of Barboursville, W est Virginia, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a brief illness.    He was born and raised in Dickenson County and was the son of the late Augustus P. (Tootle) Steele and Roberta Steele.   He was a 1978 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He moved to...

Christopher Randall Davis

Christopher Randall Davis

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. Christopher Randall Davis, age 59, of Arab, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Davis was born on July 12, 1960 in Fort Gordon, Georgia to Gordon Neil Davis & Ruby Nell Kay Hay. He worked as a Technical Operations Manager at Fresenius Kidney Center. He married Mrs. Julie Lynn Guthery- Davis...

Jimmie Carroll Powers

Jimmie Carroll Powers

Sep 22, 2019

Jimmie Carroll Powers age 85 passed away Sunday September 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Dickenson County the son of the late Hiram and Barbara Powers, a retired surface coal miner and attended the West Main Free Will Baptist Church.  A loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers...

Alma Puckett

Alma Puckett

Sep 6, 2019

Alma Austin Puckett age 88, of 3502 Dog Branch Gap Road, Clinchco, VA passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home.  Alma was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, having made her home in the Dog Branch Gap area for the past sixty-eight years.  She was a faithful member of Peuther Chapel Freewill Baptist Church...

William Elliott, Iii

William Elliott, Iii

Sep 2, 2019

William E. Elliott, III age 71, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019.  He was a 1966 graduate of Pikeville High School, and a graduate of Clinch Valley College in Wise and Virginia Tech.  Mr. Elliott was a retired real estate broker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Elliott  was of the Methodist faith.

He...

Ricky Dotson

Ricky Dotson

Aug 29, 2019

Ricky Dane Dotson age 58, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia.  Mr. Dotson was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and 1979 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He was a player on the 1978 state championship football team.  He was a retired diesel mechanic with A&G Coal.

Mr. Dotson was preceded in...

Billy Ray Davis

Billy Ray Davis

Aug 28, 2019

Billy Ray Davis age 67, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Clintwood.  Billy Ray was the son of the late Bill Davis and Dollie Fleming Davis.  He was a 1972 graduate of Clintwood High School and retired from University of Virginia-Wise maintenance department.  He also worked surface and underground mining for many years.  Billy Ray...

Lee Charles Delaney

Lee Charles Delaney

Aug 26, 2019

Lee Charles Delaney age 81, went to his Heavenly home on August 26 th at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Charlie, as everyone knew him, was born on November 13 th , 1937 to Fenden and Lema Newberry Delaney.  Charlie was in the United States Army and served his country for over 5 years with an honorable discharge.

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Hoover Slemp

Hoover Slemp

Aug 23, 2019

Harold Hoover Slemp age 86, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 in the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood.  Mr. Slemp was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Sweet Home Old Regular Baptist Church.  He was a retired employee of the Town of Clintwood and Clinchfield Coal Company.  He loved his family and friends.

Mr....

J. Shelton Bolling

J. Shelton Bolling

Aug 19, 2019

J. Shelton Bolling age 94, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Pound and a member of Masonic Lodge. Mr. Bolling was a former surface miner and owner operator of Bolling Alignment and Auto Parts.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Mr. Bolling was a...

Eric Burl Mooney

Eric Burl Mooney

Aug 18, 2019

Eric Burl Mooney age 46, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in the Dickenson Community Hospital.  Mr. Mooney was a 1991 graduate of Clintwood High School and worked as transportation supervisor of Wise County Schools.  He loved attending Foxtown Community Church and was a loving son, brother and uncle.

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

Audrey Mullins Rose

Audrey Mullins Rose

Aug 14, 2019

Audrey Mullins Rose age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Clintwood. Mrs. Rose was born in Dickenson County to Donald and Clersie Mullins.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed doing needle crafts with friends.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by...

James Carl Stanley

James Carl Stanley

Aug 11, 2019

James Carl Stanley, age 78, passed away August 11, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Dickenson County and was a retired coal miner for Clinchfield Coal Company. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved deer hunting, doing mechanical work, carpentry work and spending time with his...

Wayne Counts

Wayne Counts

Aug 1, 2019

Clifton Wayne Counts age 88, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Holston Manor, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mr. Counts was born in Dickenson County and was a retired truck driver.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. Mr. Counts was of the Christian faith and loved his family and working on the farm.

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Lavada Wallace

Lavada Wallace

Jul 30, 2019

Lavada Wallace age 91, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Ballad Hospice Center Bristol, Tennessee, with her loving family by her side. She was daughter of the late Kenos and Maggie Sluss. She was born in Dickenson County residing in the Blowing Rock Community. A lifelong member of the Clintwood Church of Christ. She is preceded in...

Rita Gale Lyall

Rita Gale Lyall

Jul 26, 2019

Rita Gale Lyall, age 46 passed away Fri. July 26, 2019 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. After a brief Illness. She was of the Christian Faith, Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend to many. She was an Employee of Dickenson County. She is preceded in death by her father Banner Marshall and a son...

Grant Anderson

Grant Anderson

Jul 24, 2019

Grant Anderson age 72 passed away Wed. July 24, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, TN.

He was born Pound, VA., retired from the United States Army in 1988 where he served his country in Vietnam, Europe, Asia and Alaska. After service he worked and retired with the Virginia Department of Corrections. A loving husband, father...