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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.

Patsy Ann Kunchick

Patsy Ann Kunchick

Jul 31, 2018

Patsy Ann Kunchick, 55, of Pennsauken, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Mrs. Kunchick was born on September 29, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Lee and Lola Imajean Conley. Patsy enjoyed gardening, canning and couponing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Donald Mullins. Patsy is survived by her loving...

Carroll Wayne Stanley

Carroll Wayne Stanley

Jul 8, 2018

Carroll Wayne Stanley age 71, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Mr. Stanley was a lifelong resident of the Caney Ridge area and graduated from Clintwood High School with the Class of 1965.  He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired coal miner from Clinchfield Coal Company.  Mr. Stanley enjoyed reading,...

Delzie Mullins, Sr.

Delzie Mullins, Sr.

Jul 4, 2018

Delzie Lee Mullins Sr., 65, of Dungannon passed away July 4, 2018.

He was a resident of Clintwood most of his life. He is survived by his companion, Eva Burton of Dungannon and three children, Sophia Gayle Mullins of Dungannon, Delzie Lee Mullins Jr. of Dungannon, and Christy Dinneen Ramos (Mike) of Clayton,...

Doris Ann Dotson

Doris Ann Dotson

Jun 19, 2018

Doris Ann Dotson age 82, passed away at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Miss Dotson was a lifelong resident of Clintwood.  She was the daughter of Arvil and Lena Dotson.   She was a loving sister who enjoyed time with her family.  Miss Dotson was preceded in death by her parents and 2 infant...

Judy B. Mullins

Judy B. Mullins

Jun 17, 2018

JUDY BROWNING MULLINS was born May 10, 1945, to Fred and Mettie Marie Browning. Judy left this life on June 17, 2018, making her stay on this earth 73 years. She married Jackie Myers Mullins on December 24, 1977. She was preceded in death by her father and mother,...

Lorraine Blevins

Lorraine Blevins

Jun 6, 2018

Lorraine C. Blevins, 84 of Rutledge, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the home of her daughter in Coeburn, Virginia.

A former resident of Dickenson County, she had lived in Rutledge, Tennessee for the past twenty-five years. She had resided in Coeburn with...

Bernard Gayle Beverly

Bernard Gayle Beverly

May 25, 2018

Bernard Gayle Beverly, 66, of Bedford, VA went to be at peace with our Lord on Friday, May 25, 2018 . He was preceeded in death by his mother and father, Ruby Vanover Beverly and Eugene Beverly, his brother Cass Beverly, his nephew Cass Tomas Beverly and many other dear loved ones. Left to cherish...

Kyle Moore

Kyle Moore

May 18, 2018

Delmus Kyle Moore went to be with his Lord and Savior May 18, 2018. He was born on July 1948 to Ray and Beulah Moore of Clintwood. Kyle was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and retired from Clinchfield Coal Company spending majority time with Maple House Branch Mine. Kyle loved working with...

Jerline Sluss

Jerline Sluss

May 8, 2018

Mary Jerline Mullins Sluss was born to her parents George Dewey Mullins and Nora E. Mullins on April 8, 1923. She married Cline Sluss on February 17, 1940.  They were blessed with six children: Joyce N. Sluss Anderson, Elsie Faye Sluss Sanders, Ronald S. Sluss, Raymond C. Sluss, Paul E. Sluss and Lee...

Clyde Jones

Clyde Jones

May 8, 2018

Clyde Allen (Buddy) Jones age 66, lost his battle with cancer on May 8, 2018 at home with family and friends by his side. Mr. Jones was born in Dickenson County to the late Billy Jones and Itley Brummett.  He was a loving husband, father and brother.  Mr. Jones enjoyed farming.

Juanita Dameron

Juanita Dameron

May 6, 2018

Ruth Juanita Ball Dameron age 89, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Front Royal, Virginia. Mrs. Dameron was born in Dickenson County and was a founding member of the Buffalo Church, where she loved to sing. She was a loving mother, grandmother and loved cooking and family gatherings.

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Heather Bright

Heather Bright

May 6, 2018

Heather Bright passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tennessee.

She was born on September 30, 1967 in Los Angeles County, California to the late Chester and Joan Bright.

Survivors include her...

Juanita Stanley

Juanita Stanley

May 4, 2018

Juanita Stanley age 96, passed away Friday, May 4th at Heritage Hall in Clintwood.  She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Stanley; her parents, Ralph and Daisy Fleming Vanover; 5 brothers and 3 sisters....

Ruth Collins

Ruth Collins

May 3, 2018

Mary Ruth Collins age, 94 passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Collins was born in Lee County, Virginia to the late Cecil and Grace Burnette.  She was a member of the Clinchco Missionary Baptist Church and a was a loving Mother and Grandmother.

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Beulah Layne

Beulah Layne

Apr 14, 2018

Beulah Mullins Layne age 91, passed away Saturday, April 14th at her home. Mrs. Layne was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Duncan Gap Freewill Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mrs. Layne was preceded...

Nina Lee Rider

Nina Lee Rider

Apr 5, 2018

Nina Lee Rider, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 5, 2018. She was born February 16, 1934 in Clintwood, Virginia, daughter of the late Ava and Bill Stanley. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ina Bea; her mother and father; and her brothers,...

Rita Ramey

Rita Ramey

Mar 29, 2018

Rita Newberry Ramey age 84, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  Mrs. Ramey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She attended the Pound River Church Brethren and was a friend to many.

Mrs. Ramey was preceded...

Elster Stanley

Elster Stanley

Mar 24, 2018

SGM Ret. Elster Stanley age 87, passed away Saturday March 24, 2018 at his home. Mr. Stanley was born in Dickenson County. He entered the United States Army in 1951, serving until 1978.  During that time, he served in several countries, with combat tours in Korea and Vietnam, where he received the bronze...

Oma Salyer Childress

Oma Salyer Childress

Mar 23, 2018

Oma Rosella Salyer Childress, age 99, died peacefully at Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 2018, her birthday.

Born on March 23, 1919 in Caney Ridge, Dickenson County, Virginia, to Abraham and Lettie Salyer, she was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from Berea College (now Berea University) in...

Deanna Lynn Baker

Deanna Lynn Baker

Feb 25, 2018

Deanna Lynn Baker, age 57, passed away at her home Sunday, February 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was a 1978 graduate of Clintwood High School and a recent employee of Serco in Clintwood.  Miss Baker was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded...