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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.

Evelyn S. Mullins

Evelyn S. Mullins

Dec 2, 2014

Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend Evelyn S. Mullins passed into the arms of the Lord December 2, 2014, surrounded by the ones who loved and adored her. She was a shining example of Jesus' love for us, touching the hearts of everyone who crossed her path. She was born May 9, 1931 in Clintwood, Virginia to Allen V. and...

Lura Clay Kiser

Lura Clay Kiser

Nov 24, 2014

Lura Clay Kiser age 97, passed away Monday November 24, 2014 at the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was born the daughter of the late Leonard and Linda Clay, a resident of Bise Ridge community for many years and a retired school teacher from Dickenson County School System. She was a member of Peuther Chapel Church where she...

Sandra Yvonne Puckett

Sandra Yvonne Puckett

Nov 16, 2014

Sandra Yvonne Puckett, 73, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mrs. Puckett was born in Clintwood and graduated from Clintwood High School. She attended Carson Newman College and completed college at John Tyler in Richmond, Virginia where she became one of the first female licensed Virginia Funeral Directors. She and her father...

Gwin Perry

Gwin Perry

Nov 5, 2014

Virginia Gwindolene Perry, 78, entered through the gates of heaven and touched the face of her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was a devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed having family and friends gathered together to enjoy good food and memories of days gone by. She was a...

Chase Altony Greene

Chase Altony Greene

Nov 1, 2014

Chase Altony Greene age 16, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Chase was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and attended Ervinton and Clintwood High Schools. He was an avid horseman, showing in many horse shows and enjoyed trail riding. He was a loving friend to all. Chase was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buddy and Gail Green,and Carroll...

Johnnie Hershal French

Johnnie Hershal French

Oct 23, 2014

Johnnie Hershal French, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at his home. Mr. French was a life long resident of Dickenson County, retired from Duke Energy and a member of Old Maple Grove Church of Sandy Ridge. He was a founding member of the Sandy Ridge Rescue Squad and a member of the Ervinton Athletic Booster Club. Mr....

Ruby Pearl Dutton

Ruby Pearl Dutton

Oct 19, 2014

Ruby Pearl Dutton age 92 passed away Sunday Oct. 19, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Robert P. Osborne and Rosa Bates Osborne. She had been a resident of Suffolk for the past 16 years, a former resident of Pound, VA. She was a loving mother and Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. She enjoyed...

Ruby Vanover Beverly

Ruby Vanover Beverly

Oct 18, 2014

Eugene Gayle & Ruby Lee Vanover Beverly, both 86, of Bedford Virginia was placed in the hands of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday October 14th& 18th, 2014 respectively. Eugene served in two branches of the military during the Korean War. Following his service he worked as a machinist for approximately 10 years before becoming a home builder....

Eugene Beverly

Eugene Beverly

Oct 14, 2014

Eugene Gayle & Ruby Lee Vanover Beverly, both 86, of Bedford Virginia was placed in the hands of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday October 14th& 18th, 2014 respectively. Eugene served in two branches of the military during the Korean War. Following his service he worked as a machinist for approximately 10 years before becoming a home builder....

Mary Elizabeth Dye

Mary Elizabeth Dye

Oct 14, 2014

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Terry Lee Phillips

Terry Lee Phillips

Oct 13, 2014

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Ruth Ann Phillips

Ruth Ann Phillips

Oct 10, 2014

Ruth Ann Phillips age 58 passed away Friday October 10, 2014 at her home. She was born the daughter of the late Leroy and Dollie Phillips. She was a CNA providing care to many over the years. She was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. Survivors include her daughter Veronica Ison...

Margaret Sutherland Porter

Margaret Sutherland Porter

Sep 22, 2014

Margaret S. Porter of Norton passed away Sept. 22, 2014, at Mt. View Regional Medical Center. Margaret was 95 years old and was born in Clintwood May 3, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Dr. J.C. and Lydia Rasnick Sutherland. She attended Norton First Church of God prior to her declining health. In addition to her parents, she...

Brandon Curtis Elder

Brandon Curtis Elder

Sep 20, 2014

Pound, VA - Brandon Curtis Lee Elder, 29, a loving Father, Son, Brother, and Husband was born May 7, 1985 and passed away September 20, 2014 in Cambridge, OH. Bubba (Elderodo) was a loving and caring father to his son Josiah (Siah Bug). An avid gamer, Bubba will be missed by all that knew him and his loving heart. He...

Fon Moore

Fon Moore

Sep 16, 2014

Delmon Fon Moore, age 71, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a retired brick mason. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mattie Moore, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of forty years,...

Lola Ann Hale

Lola Ann Hale

Sep 4, 2014

Lola Ann Hale age, 49, passed away Thursday, September, 4, 2014 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and attended Counts Chapel Church. Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Sadie Turner, son Travis Edwards and her sister, Teresa Green. Survivors include her husband Gary Hale...

Larkin Carty

Larkin Carty

Aug 28, 2014

Larkin Carty, age 87, passed away at his home Thursday August 28, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, retired from Kennedy' s Piggly Wiggly Warehouse, Norton, Virginia and was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. Mr. Carty was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Cora Carty, two sons, Mickey and Gary Carty, and several brothers...

Walter L Browning

Walter L Browning

Aug 22, 2014

Walter Lee Browning, age 83, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. Browning was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War, a retired UMWA coal miner and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Browning was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer and...

Donnie Wayne Funk

Donnie Wayne Funk

Aug 7, 2014

Donnie Wayne Funk age 50 passed away Thursday Aug. 7, 2014 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Wise County, the son of the late Willard Funk, Jr. and Phyllis Barton. He was a 1982 graduate of Coeburn High School, an employee of Food Lion for over 20 years and currently working with...

Willis "Bill" Hamilton

Willis "Bill" Hamilton

Jul 26, 2014

Willis "Bill" Eugene Hamilton 54 of Clintwood slipped the chains that have bound him for three long years and he walked freely into the warm light of God's love on July 26, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center with his wife and children by his side. Bill was born June 11, 1960 in Baltimore, MD. He met his soulmate...