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.
Edna Burnice Lester
Nov 13, 2015
Ypsilanti, MI. Edna Burnice Church Lester age 86, passed away November 13, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Elder Vollie and Virgie Vanover Church. She is preceded in death by her first husband Lee Francis Craiger in 1983. Her second husband Ted Brooks also precedes her in death, along with two brothers Haster Church and Kendall Church, three...
Jean Salyers
Nov 11, 2015
Genoa Jean Fleming Salyers, born January 5, 1925 on Baker Ridge near Clintwood, Virginia. Daughter of Gilmer and Ida Baker Fleming. Departed this life November 11, 2015 making her stay on this earth 90 years. She married Fred V. Salyers January 20, 1943, and to this union was born three children; Fredrick Hugh, Judy Marie Branham, and Nancy Carol. Jean...
Columbus Counts
Nov 10, 2015
Columbus Counts, 76, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was born August 28, 1939 to Victor and Mecy Anderson Counts. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, an avid outdoorsman, had a love for gardening, and was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Wicky...
Guy Duncan
Oct 28, 2015
Guy Fisher Duncan, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born July 1, 1931 to Tivis and Rachel Duncan, and was a coal miner for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Gregory Duncan; as well as several other family members. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Bryan Duncan...
Patricia Ann Carr
Oct 25, 2015
Patricia Ann Carr, born December 19, 1936, passed away on October 25, 2015 at the Heritage Hall Healthcare center where she had lived for the last six years. She leaves behind her many beautiful friends and caretakers in the city of Clintwood, Virginia. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Maurice Carr and Delora Mae Pope Carr, originally...
Tina Wagner
Oct 22, 2015
Tina Marie Wagner age 47, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Wagner was a 1986 graduate of Haysi High School and was an employee of Verizon. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Mark Wagner of Clintwood; parents, Eugene and Mavis Baker of Dog Branch Gap; daughter Sagen Vanover and husband...
Lisa Renae Vanover
Sep 27, 2015
Lisa Renae Vanover, 47, went to be with the lord Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was a graduate of Clintwood High School class of 1986, an employee of the Virginia Department of Social Services for over 20 years with the city of Norton, a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church since 1994, and had a love for cooking, baking,...
Pauline Stiltner
Sep 11, 2015
Pauline Looney Stiltner, 79, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at Pikeville Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Parkis and Sylvia Looney. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and a member of Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister....
Lester Stanley
Sep 11, 2015
Lester Dean Stanley, 60, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was a 1972 graduate of Haysi High School. He was a hard worker, and was a retired mechanic and welder. He was a loving father and an avid horseman. He is preceded in death by his step father, Ebb Sauls; step son, Larry...
Della Ramey
Sep 7, 2015
Della Arlene Ramey, 72, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at Dickenson Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a member of Flemingtown Freewill Baptist Church, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Bertha Hawkins Stanley; Husband, Roger Ramey; and brother,...
Brett Robert Phillips
Sep 5, 2015
Brett Robert Phillips 27, passed away September 5, 2015. He was a 2006 Graduate of Powell Valley High School, and was a carpenter and roofer. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Phillips, and Wanda Funk Phillips He is survived by his wife Anna L. Lester and daughter Emma of Big Stone Gap, VA; two brothers, Freddie Phillips...
Cody Moore
Aug 20, 2015
Cody Alden Moore, 19, passed away August 20, 2015. He was a native of Bristol VA, had a love for computers and electronics, a motorcycle enthusiast, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Donnie A. Moore. Survivors include his father, Donnie Lee Moore of Clintwood, VA; mother, Emily Zazack of Bristol, VA; grandmother,...
Cynthia Rose
Aug 8, 2015
Cynthia Ellen Rose age 76 passed away Saturday Aug. 8, 2015 at home with her loving family by her side. She was a 1958 graduate of Ervinton High School. She was a Member of the Methodist of Church of McClure for many years. A loving mother and Grandmother and friend to all. She is preceded in death by her Parents...
Zola Hamilton
Aug 1, 2015
Zola Hamilton, 74, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 25, 1941 to John and Nelly Meade Cantrell. She was a lifelong resident of Wise County, of the Freewill Baptist Faith, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one son, Harold Dane "Howie"...
Gerald Hibbitts
Jul 15, 2015
Gerald Denny Hibbitts, age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hibbitts was a lifelong resident of Clintwood, a veteran of the US Army and a deacon of the Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Hibbitts was preceded in death by his wife, Reatha Hibbitts and parents, Rufus and Violet Hibbitts. Survivors include two sons; Gerald...
Marvin Owens
Jun 22, 2015
Marvin D. Owens age 88 passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Mr. Owens was a graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School and Lincoln Memorial University. He was in the United States Navy serving during World War II on a PT boat. Mr. Owens trained thoroughbred horses for years. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and...
Ruth Marshall
Jun 22, 2015
A Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Presley Place Cemetery.
Richard Stephen Hughes
Jun 20, 2015
Memorial Service for Richard Stephen Hughes will be held 1:00 PM Friday Oct. 2, 2015 at the Phipps Memorial Cemetery, Main Street Clintwood, VA with Father Tim Drake Officiating.
George Charles Mullins
Jun 13, 2015
George Charles Mullins, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2015. He was born on Jan. 4, 1939, the son of the late Burns and Thelma Sliger Mullins. He was a member of Flemingtown Church and a retired heavy equipment operator who helped construct the John Flanagan Reservoir. He was an avid horseman and a...
Senna Peak
Jun 5, 2015
Senna Branham Peak, 63, passed away June 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1952 to Wilburn "Bone" and Margie Branham. She retired from Federal Pacific Transformers, and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Ellis Branham; and sister, Janice Branham. Survivors include her husband, Lewis...

