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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.

Larry Edward Smith

Larry Edward Smith

May 27, 2015

Larry Edward Smith, age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Marion, Ohio and lived in Dickenson County most of his life. He loved fishing and gardening with his family. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother Jeffery W. Smith and a sister Peggy Smith. Survivors include his parents Lawrence...

Gayle Owens

Gayle Owens

May 21, 2015

Gayle Owens passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Colonial Care Retirement Center in Baton Rouge Louisiana. She was born July 27, 1939 in Bristol, Tennessee to Paul and Margaret DeArmond. She was a Pentecostal church member, loved cooking, singing in church, and a Christian for 50 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Stacy Anderson

Stacy Anderson

May 14, 2015

Stacy Lee Anderson, age 79, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Anderson was born in Dickenson County and was a 1955 graduate of Clintwood High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, was in the Special Services Division of the Georgetown Police Department, Washington, DC and retired from Eastman Kodak, Long View Texas....

Gary Blount Lyles, Jr.

Gary Blount Lyles, Jr.

May 8, 2015

Gary Blount Lyles, Jr., age 48, passed away Friday, May, 8, 2015 at his residence. Gary was a 1985 graduate of Clintwood High School and an avid stock car racing fan. He was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith and a loving son and brother. Mr. Lyles was preceded in death by his father Gary B. Lyles, Sr.; step-father, Curtis...

Charles Haskel Lambert

Charles Haskel Lambert

May 2, 2015

Charles Haskel Lambert, 91, died peacefully at Mountain View Hospital in Norton, Virginia, on May 2, 2015. He was born on January 10, 1924, at Tenso, Virginia to Charles Columbus "Charlie" Lambert and Zella Smith Lambert. After graduating from Clinchco High School, Haskel enrolled in the Dallas Aviation School to train to be an airplane mechanic. While he was a...

Agnes Hall

Agnes Hall

Apr 28, 2015

Agnes Pearl Greene Hall age 94, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Mrs. Hall was born July 23, 1920. She was a homemaker and lived all her life in Dickenson County. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents, James Calvin and Alafair Barton Fleming; husbands, Gallie Lee Greene and Melvin Hall; daughter, Lola Jean Tiller; son, Paul Mitchell...

Oleta Yates

Oleta Yates

Apr 20, 2015

Oleta White Yates age 90, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Yates was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 1941 graduate of Ervinton High School. For twenty seven years she served her community as the Pastors wife and was a member of the Clintwood Bible Church for fifty years. She is preceded in...

Sue Rose

Sue Rose

Apr 15, 2015

SUE C. ROSE July 26, 1936 - April 15, 2015 Sue Cruise Rose of Clintwood, Virginia, born on July 26, 1936, passed on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at her home on Caney Ridge surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ray Rose, her parents Curtis & Nell Kiser Cruise, sisters, Janice Nodine & Cathy...

Melissa Ann Mullins

Melissa Ann Mullins

Apr 1, 2015

Melissa Ann Mullins, age 44, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Mrs. Mullins was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a 1988 graduate of Clintwood High School. She loved horses and crafts. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her father Avery Mullins, Sr.; grandparents Talmege and Leoda Mullins and Miles and Tennessee Yates. Survivors include her mother Gladys...

Roger Neece

Roger Neece

Mar 30, 2015

William Roger "Mutt" Neece, age 59, passed away at home on March 30, 2015. He was a 1973 graduate of Ervinton High School and worked 34 years as a coal miner. He loved short track racing having won 204 races and 10 Championships. Mr, Neece was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Bea Neece of Trammel, Virginia. Survivors...

Thomas Earl Mullins

Thomas Earl Mullins

Mar 27, 2015

Thomas Earl Mullins, age 63, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. Mr. Mullins was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents, Acie and Beulah Mullins; two brothers, Dean Mullins and Tivis Gerald Mullins; two sisters, Juanita Ray and Velma Stanley. Survivors...

Laudeena Puckett

Laudeena Puckett

Mar 26, 2015

Laudeena Bailey Puckett left this life on March 26, 2015. She was born to the late Floyd and Bessie Bailey on September 6, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Puckett; and her son Colonel Paul R. Puckett. Laudeena was a member of the Clintwood Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Connie Stallard of...

Frank Vitatoe

Frank Vitatoe

Mar 21, 2015

Frank Vitatoe, 60, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his residence. He attended Haysi High School, was a retired coal miner, enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Wanda Mullins Vitatoe; one brother, one sister, and several...

Louise Beverly

Louise Beverly

Mar 19, 2015

Nancy Louise Beverly, 78, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Clintwood. She was born in West Virginia, and was the daughter to the late Laburn and Fannie Mullins. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, and was a member of Philadelphia Chapel Church. Including her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Marvin Mullins

Marvin Mullins

Mar 16, 2015

Clintwood, Virginia Marvin Mullins, 68, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Dickenson Community Hospital. He was born in Dickenson County VA, and was the son of the late William and Ines Branham Mullins. He was also a former employee of Miller Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include four brothers, Garney Mullins and wife...

Teresa Lynn Perry

Teresa Lynn Perry

Mar 15, 2015

Teresa Lynn Perry, 48, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center Kingsport TN. She was a graduate of Clintwood High School, and University of New York nursing program. She worked several years as an RN at Dickenson County Medical Center, and Heritage Hall. She is preceded in death by her father, Lewis Allen Hill; and grandparents,...

Don Mckenzie

Don Mckenzie

Mar 14, 2015

Donald Edward McKenzie, 76, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Norton Community Hospital. He was a graduate of Clintwood High School and retired from Clinchfield Coal Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Etta Yates McKenzie; son, Scotty McKenzie, sisters, Edna Minor, Jean Mooney, and Hazel Buchanan; brothers, Carol and Ray McKenzie, Billy Fleming, and...

Mettie Browning

Mettie Browning

Mar 12, 2015

Mettie Marie Browning was born October 26, 1919 to Reuben and Fannie Jane Rasnick. She left this life on March 12, 2015 making her stay on earth 95 years and 6 months. She is now resting at peace with Jesus. She was married to Fred Browning in 1944 until his death in 1978. To their union was born Judy (Jackie)...

Larry Winters

Larry Winters

Mar 12, 2015

William Lawrence Winters "Larry" age 44 passed away peacefully at his home Thurs. March 12, 2015. He was born in Baltimore Maryland and later resided in Florida. He was a loving husband and Father, a football player for years and team owner of the Cape Fear minor league team. Larry coached Pop Warner football for 15 years. He was of...

Robert Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

Mar 3, 2015

Robert Lee Kennedy, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Mr. Kennedy was a graduate of Ervinton High School, and had a love for hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lola Kennedy; and sister, Melissa Whitt. Survivors include brother, Brian Kennedy of Clintwood, VA; sisters, Linda huff and husband Jimmy of Clinchco, VA;...