obituaries
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.
Danny Dotson
Mar 29, 2017
Danny Morgan Dotson, 70, son of Joseph and Blanche (Boggs) Dotson, peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in the community he loved, Little River, SC. He made countless memories in this community at The Garden of Cypress Bay. He often referred to it as "Living the Dream". Here is where he and his wife...
Sis Yates
Mar 26, 2017
Nina Lee "Sis" Yates age 88, stepped into the arms of our loving Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26th, 2017. She was born on June 17, 1928, the 5th of 7 children, to Roy and Stella Sauls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all 5 of her...
Lloyd Shelton Mullins
Mar 22, 2017
Lloyd Shelton Mullins age 73, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home. Mr. Mullins attended Clintwood High School, a Veteran of the US Army and former employee of Kingsport Press. He was a loving uncle and loved farming, music and coon hounds.
Mitchel Reedy
Mar 21, 2017
Claude Mitchel Reedy, age 63 passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Mr. Reedy was a 1972 graduate of Clintwood High School. He was a former business owner and employee of Nordstrom.
Mr. Reedy was preceded in death by his parents, Theril Reedy and Allene Reedy;...
Clyde France
Mar 18, 2017
James Clyde France, age 68, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. Mr. France was born in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Becky France. He was owner and operator of Clydes Trucking. Mr. France loved his family and showing horses. He was of the Baptist faith and was saved on December...
Gene T. Sykes
Mar 15, 2017
Gene Sykes age 89, died at the home of his son in Inkster, Michigan. He was a heavy equipment operator who enjoyed traveling from Michigan to his home in Kentucky and sitting outdoors watching his dogs.
Mr. Sykes was preceded in death by his parents,...
Franklin Silcox
Mar 13, 2017
Franklin C. Silcox age 81, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born in Dickenson County, retired from Clinchfield Railroad and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Silcox was preceded in death by his parents, Alamander and Alla Silcox and son Frank Silcox, Jr....
Janice Delacruz
Mar 6, 2017
Janice Elizabeth DelaCruz age 79, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at the Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. She was the daughter of the late Burl and Amy Short. A lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Janice enjoyed time with friends and selling Avon for...
Crystal Gail Stanley
Mar 3, 2017
Crystal Gail Stanley, age 40 passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Crystal was a 1995 graduate of Clintwood High School and worked as a nursing assistant. She was a loving daughter, mother and friend to all.
Crystal was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen...
Nancy Hubbard
Feb 19, 2017
Nancy Mullins Hubbard age 79 passed away Sunday Feb. 19, 2017 at the Dickenson Community Hospital.
Born the daughter of the late Arvil and Dorsie Mullins and was one of nine children. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers...
Tessie June Taylor
Feb 17, 2017
Tessie June Taylor met her Savior February 17, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. June was of the Baptist faith and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved fishing, camping and being around her family. Being named Ole Buzzard by her grandson, it stuck with her and she loved being...
Albert Large
Feb 17, 2017
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4
James Albert Large, age 86, passed away at his home on Powers Branch on February...
Hazel Nadine Stidham
Feb 14, 2017
Hazel Mullins Stidham age 75, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Mrs. Stidham was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. She was a 1960 graduate of Clintwood High School, 1964 graduate of Berea College, retired from the Dickenson County School System and a volunteer of the...
Virginia Hill Meeker
Feb 7, 2017
Virginia (Jeannie) Hill Meeker age 72, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. Jennie was retired from Clintwood Garment Company and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Meeker was preceded in death by her parents, Brad and Tanna Hill, one sister,...
Kate Gill
Feb 4, 2017
Elizabeth Kate Hawkins Gill, 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Dickenson County to the late Roy and Emma Huffman Hawkins. She was a retired school bus driver in Eastern Kentucky, employee of the Clintwood Food City, and a member of New Life Baptist Church. Kate loved the...
Garnett Mullins
Jan 27, 2017
Garnett Lynn Mullins age 77, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, employee of American Electric Company and a member of Clintwood Methodist Church.
Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her parents, Bascom and Nola Combs, son,...
Jeffrey Johnson
Jan 25, 2017
Jeffrey Johnson, 56, of Clayton NC walked thru the gates of Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was a sweet and kind hearted man with a fantastic sense of humor who loved his family.
Mr. Johnson was preceded...
Ralph Mills
Jan 21, 2017
Ralph Mills age 64, passed away at his residence Saturday, January 21, 2017. Mr. Mills was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a loving father and grandfather who also loved auto mechanics.
Mr. Mills was...
Gleama Bolling
Jan 20, 2017
Gleama Sue Bolling, 59, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was a 1976 graduate of Grundy High School, a graduate of Southwest Community College, and employee of Russell County Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith, a loving wife, and mother who had a love for art, music, and nature.
...Jerry Benny Hibbitts
Jan 15, 2017
Jerry Benny Hibbitts, age 81 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Mr. Hibbitts was a 1953 graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School and attended the University of Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the space program at Mount Vernon Research. He enjoyed repairing electronics and automobiles....

