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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.

Maude Ellen Strouth Carrier

Maude Ellen Strouth Carrier

Nov 2, 2016

Maude Ellen Rose was born on November 3, 1921 to Josh Rose and Bessie Lambert Rose. She passed away on November 2, 2016, one day before her 95 th birthday.

Mrs. Carrier was predeceased by her parents; her daughter, Barbara Strouth Moore; brothers, Lonnie, Fred,...

Claude Elkins

Claude Elkins

Sep 29, 2016

Claude Elkins age 77, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the Heritage Hall Health Care Center at Big Stone Gap. He was born in Dickenson County and was a retired coal miner and brick mason.

Mr. Elkins was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mickey Bruner

Mickey Bruner

Sep 24, 2016

Mickey R. Bruner age 61 passed away Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 at his home. He was born the son of the late Perry and Annie Carico Bruner in Church Hill, TN. Lived most of his life in Dickenson County. He was of the Baptist Faith, Loving Husband, Brother, Father and Grandfather.  He was an employee of JWT...

David D. Triplett

David D. Triplett

Sep 22, 2016

David Dee Triplett age 68, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the home of his sister and caregiver. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in Viet Nam and a retired coal miner.

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

Billy Burns Mullins

Billy Burns Mullins

Sep 14, 2016

Billy Burns Mullins age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016.  Mr. Mullins was born in Dickenson County and was retired from General Motors.  He loved his family and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include...

Ronald Triplett

Ronald Triplett

Sep 6, 2016

Ron Triplett, age, 59 passed away to his eternal home, Tuesday, September 6 th at his home in Clintwood surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janice Butler Triplett; mother, Mavis Triplett Sowards; father-in-law George Butler; brother, Robert Triplett and wife Lisa; sister, Anna Mullins...

Laura Meade

Laura Meade

Aug 31, 2016

Laura Lee Meade age 34, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Miss Meade was a 1999 graduate of Clintwood High School and a former employee of CRST Transport. She was a loving daughter and sister.

Miss Meade was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Meade, maternal grandparents, Willard...

Pamela Duncan

Pamela Duncan

Aug 30, 2016

Pamela Lynn Duncan age 53, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Miss Duncan was a 1981 graduate of Haysi High School. She lived in Pikeville for the last thirty years, was an employee of Community Trust Bank and was of the Christian faith.

Miss Duncan...

Fern Fletcher

Fern Fletcher

Aug 28, 2016

Fern Fletcher age 77, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. Mrs. Fletcher was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. She was retired from Dickenson County Department of Social Services, a member of Novel Ideas Book Club and Crooked Road...

Easter Meade

Easter Meade

Aug 23, 2016

Easter Phipps Meade age 91, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Easter was a member of the Valley View Freewill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Meade was preceded in death by her parents E.M. and Matilda Phipps, husband, Houston Meade, son, George Allen Meade and several brothers...

Harold Edwards

Harold Edwards

Aug 18, 2016

Harold Edwards, 73, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016.  He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  He was a loving father and grandfather, and loved the outdoors and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Sylvia Edwards; grandparents, Princy and Webster Edwards; Neubern and Emma Robinson one brother,...

Phyllis Carol Barton

Phyllis Carol Barton

Aug 17, 2016

Phyllis C Barton August 29, 1944_August 17, 2016. Phyllis C passed away at Westland Mi. Rehabilitation and nursing home. She was born in Dickenson Co. But lived her,adult life in Michigan. She was of the Baptist Faith.  Phyllis was preceded in death by one Son Christopher Barton. Parents Condee and Ollie. Martin. 3 Sisters. And 6 Brother's.she is Survived...

Sally L. Stanley

Sally L. Stanley

Aug 12, 2016

Sally Loraine Stanley, age 80, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mrs. Stanley was born in Beckley, West Virginia and lived in Clintwood all her life.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Stanley was preceded by her parents, Montina...

Dr. Patricia Joyce Vanover

Dr. Patricia Joyce Vanover

Aug 9, 2016

Dr. Patricia "Pat" Vanover, age 66, passed away Tuesday, August 9th , at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. "Doc Pat" was born in Paintsville, Kentucky but resided in Clintwood, Virginia where she practiced medicine for forty-one years.

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Larry Phipps

Larry Phipps

Aug 7, 2016

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

James Craig Sutherland

James Craig Sutherland

Aug 4, 2016

James Craig Sutherland, 47, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Russell County Medical Center.  He was a 1987 graduate of Castlewood High School, a veteran of the US Army, and employee of CSX Railroad.  He was a member of St. Paul Masonic Lodge #343 and was of the Christian Faith.

He is...

Charlotte Willis

Charlotte Willis

Jul 30, 2016

Charlotte Rose Mullins Willis, 59, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1956 in Clintwood, VA to Willie Vernon and Nannie Bell Ball Rose.  She was a lifelong resident of Clintwood, a graduate to Clintwood High School, of the Christian Faith and was a spiritual saint to all her family...

Irene Stone

Irene Stone

Jul 22, 2016

Josie Irene Stone, age 92, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Stone was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother to five generations. She loved gardening, canning and cooking for her...

Kathline Rose

Kathline Rose

Jul 19, 2016

Kathline "Kathy" Rose age 54, passed Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at her residence. Kathy was born in Marion, Ohio and lived in Dickenson County most of her life.

Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffery and Larry Smith and a sister Peggy...

Kaye Chase

Kaye Chase

Jul 15, 2016

Frances Kaye Chase of Wytheville, Virginia passed away at the home of her daughter on July 15, 2016 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lacy and Alma Swindall Davis; daughter, Melinda Liz Dotson; brothers, Garland Davis, infant brother Lacy Davis Jr. and Larry Davis; and stepson, Charles...