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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.

Jimmy Jerry Mullins

Jimmy Jerry Mullins

Mar 25, 2019

Jimmy Jerry Mullins age 83, passed away Mon. March 25, 2019 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. He was a lifelong resident of Mullins Ridge and a loving father, brother and grandfather and friend to all. A devout Christian and member of Mt. View Freedom of Worship Church, where he loved his church and church family.  He is...

Gary Edward Willis

Gary Edward Willis

Mar 23, 2019

Gary Edward Willis 72, of Clintwood, passed away with his family by his side, March 23, 2019 at Norton Community Hospital, from a long battle with cancer.

Born July 11, 1946, Gary was the son of Barlow and Thelma Willis.  He was a 1964 graduate of Clintwood High School. On December 26, 1964, he married the love...

Joann Hall

Joann Hall

Mar 22, 2019

Joann Elizabeth Hall 89, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  She was a devoted Christian, a member of Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church and Ladies Circle.  She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church.  Joann was the embodiment of a godly woman with unwavering faith, dedication...

Ricky Dale Mullins

Ricky Dale Mullins

Mar 19, 2019

Ricky Dale Mullins age 52, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Duke Medical Pavilion, Durham, NC.   Mr. Mullins was a 1985 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Clinch Valley UVA Wise. He taught at Wise Central High School.   Mr. Mullins was a loving husband and father.  He enjoyed sports and working outdoors.

Mr....

Amanda Reedy Baker

Amanda Reedy Baker

Mar 17, 2019

Amanda Reedy Baker age 51, passed away Sunday March 17, 2019 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Theril and Allene Reedy, a 1986 graduate of Clintwood High School and a 1991 graduate of Clinch Valley College UVA Wise. Amanda was a loving wife and mother.  She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Faye Rakes Farmer

Faye Rakes Farmer

Mar 14, 2019

Faye Rakes Farmer age 91 went to be with the Lord Thursday March 14, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, retired from the Clintwood Garment Company and of the Old Regular Baptist Faith for over 39 years with membership at Tivis Chapel Church.

She...

William Russell Carroll Jr.

William Russell Carroll Jr.

Mar 5, 2019

William "Bill" Carroll, Jr., 48, received his complete healing when he made the journey to Heaven on March 5, 2019 after a persevering battle with Lymphoma. He was surrounded in his last moments at Duke University Hospital by his family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kim (Childress)...

Dylan Scott Mullins

Dylan Scott Mullins

Feb 24, 2019

"Lil" Dylan Scott Mullins age 22, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home in Haysi, Virginia. He was born to Dillion and Christy Gayle Mullins on July 3, 1996 in Norton, Virginia.  Dylan was a 2015 graduate of Clintwood High School and was employed by McFalls Excavating.   He was a talented welder who loved working on...

Daniel Wright

Daniel Wright

Feb 9, 2019

Daniel Scott Wright age 25, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Daniel was a 2011 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He was a loving son who enjoyed music, spending time at the beach, monster trucks and car racing.

Daniel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Scott and Sally Wright.

Survivors include his parents, Erik...

Francies Kay Yates

Francies Kay Yates

Jan 22, 2019

Francies Kay Yates age 63, passed away Tue. Jan. 22, 2019 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.

She was born the daughter of the late Alva Lee and Lillian Fleming, a graduate of Ervinton High School class of 1972. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and attended Hill Ridge Church. For many years she was...

Wilma Jean Setser

Wilma Jean Setser

Jan 16, 2019

Wilma Jean Setser age 77, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Virgil and Ida Mae Howard.  Mrs. Setser was a 1959 graduate of Prestonsburg High School and was retired from the Dickenson County Medical Center.  She was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church, Flat Gap, Kentucky.

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Dr.Kurtz Alderman

Dr.Kurtz Alderman

Jan 15, 2019

Dr. Kurtz Alderman age 89, passed Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.  Dr. Alderman was born in Floyd County, Virginia and was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He was a graduate of Bridgewater College and the University of Virginia Medical School, where he met the love of his life,...

Winnie Mullins

Winnie Mullins

Jan 8, 2019

Winnie Mullins went to be with the Lord early on January 8 th , 2019. Winnie was born on February 16 th , 1929 to the late Russell Haynes and Hessie Mullins Haynes. Winnie was a devoted Christian and enjoyed traveling the area singing with her gospel group, The Gospel Lights, until her health no longer allowed.

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Elbert Ray Mullins

Elbert Ray Mullins

Jan 6, 2019

Elbert Ray Mullins age 83, passed away peacefully into the presence of God on January 6, 2019, while surrounded by his family at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mr. Mullins attended and was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 1954 graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School.  Mr. Mullins attended Clinch Valley College, Wise...

Irene Stanley

Irene Stanley

Jan 4, 2019

Irene Stanley age 81, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.  She was born in Dickenson County to the late Gallie and Agnes Greene. Mrs. Stanley retired from Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by her parents, Gallie and Agnes Fleming Greene; her brother, Paul...

Charlie Herbert Keith

Charlie Herbert Keith

Jan 2, 2019

Charlie Herbert Keith age 89, known to many as Uncle Chuck and Chuckie Baby, passed away peacefully at his home on Caney Ridge Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was born May 25, 1929 to Rufus and Maxie Dotson Keith. On January 19, 1950 he married Frankie Belle Hutchinson and together they had 5 children.  Mr. Keith was of the...

William "Bill" Harrison Hale Jr.

William "Bill" Harrison Hale Jr.

Dec 31, 2018

William "Bill" Harrison Hale, Jr., passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, in Leesburg, VA. For most of his life, Bill worked as a multi-family dwelling maintenance engineer. He was known to all as a kind and gentle soul who found love late in life with Jennifer Rodkey. Jennifer provided Bill with the opportunity to become a true 'fur...

Alma Lee Miller

Alma Lee Miller

Dec 24, 2018

Alma Lee Miller age 92  was the widow of Ray Odie Miller, She passed away Monday Dec. 24 th 2018 at the Mountain View Hospital, Norton, VA.  She truly believed in the power of prayer. She is preceded in death by her father Theodore Lee and mother Alta Hutchinson Lee, a son James Clifford Miller, a brother James Lee,...

Kody Mckinney

Kody Mckinney

Dec 22, 2018

Kody Ryan Mc Kinney age 25, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Kody was a 2012 graduate from Ervinton High School and attended 3 years of Auto Mechanic training at Dickenson County Career Center and obtained certification in Heavy Equipment and a Class A CDL license from Tri-County Driving Academy in Lebanon, Virginia.  Kody was presently employed by Mark...

Steven Roland Wallace

Steven Roland Wallace

Dec 10, 2018

Steven Roland Wallace, 57, passed away at his home in the Blowing Rock section of Clintwood, on December 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Wallace, and brother, Donald Wallace, both of Clintwood.  Survivors include his daughter, Kala Wallace and Kris Mullins, Grandbabies, Gannon Scott Wallace and McKinnon Rachel Wallace-Mullins.  Mother, Lavada Wallace and siblings,...