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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.

Darrell Eugene Phillips

Darrell Eugene Phillips

Sep 13, 2025

Darrell Eugene Phillips, age 77, passed away Saturday September 13, 2025, at the Dickenson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late John Smith and Alpha Elizabeth Kiser Phillips. He was loving son and brother who helped on farm for many years, he loved and cared for his horses and farm animals. Darrell loved watching westerns and spending...

Lucille Adkins

Lucille Adkins

Aug 29, 2025

Lucille Mullins Powers Adkins age 93, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law where she had resided for the past four years. She was born to William "Bill" and Vonda Boggs Mullins. She was a wonderful homemaker who took great pride in her home, yard, flowers, as well as her skills in crocheting and quilting....

Robert Eugene "Bob" Hibbitts

Robert Eugene "Bob" Hibbitts

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Eugene (Bob) Hibbitts of Hickory passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Born on April 3, 1936, in Clintwood, Virginia, he was the son of the late Logan Edward Hibbitts and Georgia Wright Hibbitts. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years,...

Amy Renee Mcclain

Amy Renee Mcclain

Aug 26, 2025

Amy Renee McClain, age 45, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. Mrs. McClain was the daughter of the late Harold and Teresa Elkins Willis. She was a graduate of Clintwood High School and loved spending time with her family.

Mrs. McClain is survived by her husband, Jerry McClain of Wise,...

Dencie Thomas "Gomer" Clark, Sr

Dencie Thomas "Gomer" Clark, Sr

Aug 14, 2025

Dencie Thomas Clark Sr. "Gomer"

January 1, 1948 – August 14, 2025

Dencie Thomas Clark Sr., affectionately known by all as "Gomer," passed away at home surround by love after a courageous battle with cancer on August 14,2025. Born on January 1, 1948, Gomer lived a life full of laughter, hard work, and boundless love...

Ina Jean Hill

Ina Jean Hill

Aug 3, 2025

Ina Jean Hill, age 90, passed away at her home on August 3, 2025. She was born in Clintwood on October 5, 1934, to the late Vollie and Virgie Church. Mrs. Hill loved reading history about Dickenson County and talking about things the way they were when she grew up. She liked talking on the telephone with her friends...

Buretta Farmer

Buretta Farmer

Jul 20, 2025

Buretta Reed Farmer went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, and was born in Clintwood, VA on October 26th, 1946, to the late William "Willie" Reed and Maize Lee Swindall Reed. She...

Mary Lois Mullins

Mary Lois Mullins

Jul 16, 2025

Mary Lois Mullins, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Pikeville Medical Center. She was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Ray Mullins; son Gayland Mullins; parents, Freeling and Dussie Mullins; brothers, Alcieberry Mullins and Alger Mullins.

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Allene Rae Bradley

Allene Rae Bradley

Jun 21, 2025

Allene Rae Bradley age 89, passed away Saturday June 21. 2025 at her home in Clinchco  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bradley.  A life long resident of Clinchco and local  historian for the community, she was of the Baptist Faith and retired from the Clintwood Garment Company. Allene loved time spent with...

Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore

Jun 20, 2025

Kevin Moore age 61, passed away at his home Friday June 20, 2025. He was a 1982 graduate of Clintwood High School, former employee of Don Nicewonder Coal Company. He loved farming with his cattle and sheep in Abingdon, a loving son, brother and father.

He is preceded in death by his mother Louise Fleming Moore, a...

Catherine Calo

Catherine Calo

Jun 17, 2025

Catherine E. Calo of Aily Road, Dante, Virginia departed and gained her angel wings on the morning of June 17, 2025, surrounded by her children. Her stay on this earth was 88 years 7 months and two days. Mrs. Calo was born at Hatchet Mountain near Nora to the late Frank and Dorothy Austin. She was a lifetime member...

Fern Rose

Fern Rose

Jun 12, 2025

Fern O'Quinn Rose, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by her family—her daughter Shamberlie, grandson Heath, sister Pattie, and niece Pam Sullivan by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1942, to the late Rufus and Lettie Blankenship O'Quinn.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 51 years,...

Oscar Stair

Oscar Stair

Jun 2, 2025

Oscar Lee Stair "Ralph" age 79, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Stair was born in Pound, Virginia, and lived in Coeburn for many years before returning to Pound in 1999. He was a retired coal miner and worked part-time at J.W. Adams School. Mr. Stair was a...

Linda Kay Bise

Linda Kay Bise

May 23, 2025

Linda Kay Bise age 78 passed away Friday May 23, 2025 at the Bristol Hospice House, Bristol, VA.  The daughter of the late Earl and Martha Anderson Bise.  A graduate of Haysi High School and retiree from Allstate Insurance Company in Falls Church, VA. Linda loved music, Christmas gatherings, traveling, time spent with family and friends. She is preceded...

Evelyn Yates

Evelyn Yates

May 19, 2025

Evelyn Virginia Yates passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence. Miss Yates was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a 1952 graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School. She retired from the Dickenson County School System after 40 years of service. Miss Yates was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church for many years and a founding member of...

Freddie Meade

Freddie Meade

Apr 28, 2025

Freddie Lee Meade, Sr., age 78, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Dickenson Community Hospital,  Clintwood. He was born in Clintwood to the late Hubert and Della Meade. He was a 1966 graduate of Clintwood High School and worked for the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office and retired from the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail. Freddie was an avid baseball...

Tara Jennell Phillips

Tara Jennell Phillips

Apr 27, 2025

Tara Jennell Shilieah Phillips, 31, of Coeburn, passed away unexpectedly on April 27th, 2025. Born on July 14, 1993, in Norton Virginia Tara was the daughter of Jackie Sr.  and Tina Phillips/Glenn Castle. She graduated from Ervinton High School in 2012. Tara's greatest joy in life was being a mother. She is survived by her kids—Shylynn (10), Paislee (9),...

Shanghai Nickles

Shanghai Nickles

Apr 24, 2025

I Timothy 4: 7 & 8  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day; and not to me only but unto all them that love his appearing.

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David Andrew Phillips

David Andrew Phillips

Apr 21, 2025

David Andrew Phillips, age 67, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Ruby Phillips. Dave was a retired coal miner, avid fisherman and loved living in the mountains. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Everyone called him Uncle Dave or to the miners he...

Charles Warren Puckett

Charles Warren Puckett

Mar 23, 2025

Charles Warren Puckett age 72 passed away Sunday March 23, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was a graduate of Haysi High School, worked and retired with Lambert Coal Company for over 40 years. Warren was a loving Husband, Father and Grand Pa who enjoyed time spent with his family, the outdoors hunting...