obituaries

Mar 3, 2016

Ina Lea Beverly age 72 of West Point, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Sentara Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Mrs. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Kedrick and Dollie Hibbitts, infant sister Coleen and her husband of...

Mar 2, 2016

Christopher Columbus (Bear) Mullins, age 77 passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Mullins was born in Brey Home, West Virginia. He was a retired coal miner who loved woodcrafting and bluegrass gospel music. Mr. Mullins was a loving father and grandfather and was of the Baptist faith.

Mar 2, 2016

Mary Ellen Rose age 54, passed Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a loving Mother and Grandmother.

Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her sister Joann Barnette and grandson Connor Green.

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Feb 7, 2016

Vercie Christene Mullins, age 74 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, February 7th, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Arlie and Cynthia Mullins.  Vercie Christene Mullins was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of the Union Association for over fifty years. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her parents...

Feb 5, 2016

Frances Hale, 84, of Wise, VA passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Luther Baker and Gracie Vanover Baker of Pound, VA. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith, and enjoyed going to weekly Bible study at Gladeville Presbyterian Church in Wise, VA. In addition to her parents she...

Jan 21, 2016

Ettie Perry Hamilton born August 9, 1922 passed away Thursday January 21, 2016 at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia after a brief illness.  Mrs. Hamilton was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lem and Liza Jane Perry; husband, Lockard Hamilton; children, Johnny Hamilton, William Hamilton, Bill Hamilton, Lillie French...

Jan 20, 2016

Johnnie Fields, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his residence.  Mr. Fields was born in McClure, Virginia, moved to Westland Michigan retired from General Motors and moved back to Dickenson County in 1980.  He served in the US Army during World War II.  Mr. Fields was a member and deacon of Clintwood Baptist Church, and a deacon of...

Jan 17, 2016

Glenda Dale Combs age 67 passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016.  Mrs. Combs was a 1966 graduate of Jonesborough High School, a graduate of University of Virginia with a Masters Degree in Education and a retired teacher from Clintwood Elementary School.  She attended Ralph Potter Memorial Church in Wise, Virginia and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Combs...

Jan 17, 2016

Rolland R. C. Browning age 73 passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Norton Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a former coal miner and handy man. Mr. Browning was a loving father and a friend to many. Mr. Browning was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett and Ruth Browning. Survivors include his wife, Linda...

Jan 15, 2016

By our sovereign Lord's grace, Michelle Lynn Henson (Dutton) of Woodbridge, VA went home to her Savior January 15, 2016.  She was beloved by many for her loving heart, and forgiving spirit.  She is survived by many family and friends who were dear to her; namely her son, William Henson, and sister, Beverly Stanley. Visitation will take place Friday, January...

Jan 12, 2016

Esta M. Vanover age 103 passed away Jan. 12, 2016 at the Angela Hospice Center, Livuna, MI. Born in Dickenson County Aug. 28, 1912 she was the daughter  of the late Alex and Mattie Mullins. She was a retired nurse, a member of the Church of Christ and Rebekka Lodge. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband...

Jan 5, 2016

Cynthia Anne Meade, born Oct. 16, 1958 the daughter of Hesperus and Tina Meade, went to her heavenly home on January 5, 2016 at Wellmont Mountain View Hospital Norton, VA. Cindy leaves behind her most attentive, loving mother Tina Meade, Georges Fork, her older brother Mark Meade of Warren, MI. along with her dearly loved sister Mary Meade, two nephews...

Dec 29, 2015

Charlie Garrett Perry, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Mr. Perry was a resident of Clinchco for many years. He was of the Baptist faith and retired as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Perry loved his family, time with his grandchildren and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Edith Perry, three brothers, two...

Dec 29, 2015

Shelby Jean Martin Killen went home to be with our Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 29, 2015.  Shelby was born in Clinchco, VA on December 3, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mildred Counts Martin; sisters, Brenda O'Brien, and Loretta Ritchie. Shelby is survived by M. Kerry Killen, her loving, and devoted husband of 58 years;...

Dec 28, 2015

John William Heaton, 78, of Appalachian Drive, Boone, NC, passed away Monday afternoon, December 28, 2015 at his home.  Born August 144, 1937 in Banner Elk, he was the son of John and Faye Jones Heaton.  John was a veteran of the US Army.  Dr. Heaton was the Acquisitions Librarian at Appalachian State University from 1969 until his retirement in...

Dec 28, 2015

Frances Dee Phipps Holyfield passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  Frances "Sissy" was born in Clintwood, VA, and lived the majority of her life in Wise, VA.  Frances was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by Lowell "Tib" Holyfield, her husband of 48 years; mother, Alma Phipps; father, Roley Phipps; brother,...

Dec 25, 2015

Beulah Ison Meade went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015, one week after her 100th birthday. She was born December 18, 1915 at Marshall's Branch in Pike County, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Muncie and Lillie Ison, her husband of 52 years, Foy Emmett Meade, her son Dale, and daughter Cleah. Survivors are...

Dec 25, 2015

Cecil Charles Rose, Sr., age 65, passed away Friday, December 25. 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  Mr. Rose was of the Christian faith and a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil H. and Nina Rose and two brothers. Survivors include two...

Nov 27, 2015

Huron, Ohio  Clynis H. Stallard, 89 of Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2015, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1926 in Leck, Virginia and was a WWII Veteran, serving in the Army Infantry, during the Battle of the Bulge.After being discharged from...

Nov 17, 2015

Gertie Ball Miller, age 96, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Mrs. Miller was born in Dickenson County the daughter of the late L.D. and Polly Yates Ball. She was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller had resided in Abingdon, Virginia since 1977.   Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed Miller and several brothers...