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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.

Penny Sue Polly

Penny Sue Polly

Nov 13, 2012

Penny Sue Polly age 50 passed away Tuesday November 13, 2012 at the Wellmont Mountain View Medical Center Norton,Va. Born in Jenkins, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jarvie and Ora Wright. She is survived by her husband David Polly, one son David Polly Jr. and wife Laura, one daughter Emily Ann Marie Polly all of Pound, Virginia....

Corey H. Mullins

Corey H. Mullins

Nov 9, 2012

Corey Harding Mullins age 35, passed away Friday November 9, 2012 in Charlestown Township, Ohio. He was a 1996 Graduate of Clintwood High School. He was employed by MauMee Express of Abingdon, Virginia. He enjoyed his career of driving a Semi across America and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents; Kenneth Mullins of Wise,...

Gregory Goins

Gregory Goins

Nov 2, 2012

Gregory Goins age 54, passed away Friday Nov. 2, 2012. He was the son of the late Barthel and Laura Elkins Goins. Greg was a 1975 graduate of Clintwood High School and a member of the Hamilton Chapel Church. He had a love for the outdoors and mining coal. He was blessed with a large circle of loving family members...

Thomas Cox

Thomas Cox

Oct 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Cox was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Tarpon Freewill Baptist Church. He was a retired coal miner who loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Henry and Sarepta Elkins Cox, his son, Douglas Allyn Cox and...

Lola Kennedy

Lola Kennedy

Oct 30, 2012

Lola Mae Kennedy age, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Mrs. Kennedy was a life long resident of Dickenson County and a member of Ramey Flatts Church of the Brethren. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Gladys Minnicks Brooks; husband, Luther Kennedy; one daughter, Melissa Whitt; three...

Margie E. Sluss

Margie E. Sluss

Oct 18, 2012

Margie E. Sluss, age 87, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. Mrs. Sluss was a life long resident of Dickenson County and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Victoria Edwards Powers, her husband, Guy C. Sluss, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include one son, Guy Sluss and wife Vanessa of...

Jamie Hilton Mccoy

Jamie Hilton Mccoy

Oct 9, 2012

Jamie Hilton McCoy, age 82, went home to be with the Lord at NHC of Bristol, Virginia on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCoy. Miss McCoy was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCoy; two sisters, Betty Hilton Houston and Hattie S. Phillips; two brothers, Hassell C. Hilton...

Mary Lou Forish

Mary Lou Forish

Oct 8, 2012

Mary Lou Forish age 70, passed away Monday October 8, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, VA. She was born May 28, 1942 the daughter of Johnny and Opal Arlene Forish. She is survived by her brother Jeff Forish and fiancée Sandy Hamilton, Clinchco;two aunts, Marie Miller, Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Agnes Forish, Elkton, Virginia; one uncle Mark Salyers...

Italy Ellen Vanover

Italy Ellen Vanover

Oct 6, 2012

Italy Ellen Short Vanover, age 92, took her heavenly flight from Mountain View Regional Hospital Friday, October 6, 2012 with family and friends at her side. She was born February 28th, 1920 at McRoberts, Kentucky to John Dee and Hannah Mullins Cantrell. Mrs. Vanover was an active and loyal member of Fairview Old Regular Baptist Church for forty two years....

Mildred Mullins Brooks

Mildred Mullins Brooks

Sep 27, 2012

Mildred "Sue" Mullins Brooks, age 62 went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Mae Mullins, Sister Mary Irene Tompkins and brothers John, Jerry and Thomas Neal Mullins. SURVIVORS Children Robert Brooks of Glade Spring, Va. Leslie Tolbert and husband Dale of Glade Spring, Va. Lesa Holmes and...

Roy Mcknight

Roy Mcknight

Sep 27, 2012

Roy McKnight age 85 passed away Thursday Sept. 27, 2012 at the Mountain View Retirement Home, Lebanon, VA. He was born July 21, 1927 in Barbourville, Kentucky. The son of the late Roscoe and Sarah McKnight, he moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1949 where he worked and retired in 1985 with Fleetwood Cadillac a division of General Motors. He met...

Shelly R. Elkins

Shelly R. Elkins

Sep 2, 2012

Shelly Ruth Elkins, age 38, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Mrs. Elkins was a member of the Dwale Community Church and a 1992 graduate of Clintwood High School. Mrs. Elkins is survived by her husband, Jason Elkins; parents, Bernard and Ellen Mullins and one son Kenneth Scott Mullins all of Clintwood....

Jack Rose

Jack Rose

Aug 22, 2012

Hiram Eugene Jackson (Jack) Rose was born June 15, 1928, the son of John C. and Lectie Kiser Rose at Wolf Pit, Kentucky. Jack was named for his grandfather, Hiram Rose. Mr. Rose served on the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Force, where he won many awards for his service, including the Bronze Star for Distinguished Service. He is recognized...

Don Mack Phipps

Don Mack Phipps

Aug 16, 2012

Donald Mack Phipps (Duck), age 74, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Grace Healthcare of Abingdon, after a long illness. Mr. Phipps was preceded in death by his parents, Eurastus and Matilda Phipps; two sisters, Ethel Mae Hill and Mazie Lee Fellin; five brothers, Carson Phipps, Evans Phipps, Ernest Phipps, Roger Phipps, and Harold Cline Phipps. Surviving Mr....

Kenneth E. Mullins

Kenneth E. Mullins

Aug 13, 2012

Kenneth Eugene Mullins, age 70, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. Mr. Mullins was a Veteran of the United States Army and a former employee of Dickenson County Sheriff's Office. He was baptized at the Church of Christ in 1969. Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Vadna Blair...

Johnnie Farrell Mullins

Johnnie Farrell Mullins

Aug 11, 2012

Johnnie Farrell Mullins, age 64, passed away August 11, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center after a continued battle with diabetes and heart problems. He was born on June 30, 1948 in Letcher County, Kentucky. He was the first son born to his late parents, Johnnie Franklin and Verna Mae Mullins. Farrell was disabled but had last worked at Red...

Ruby M. Fleming

Ruby M. Fleming

Aug 10, 2012

Ruby Meade Fleming, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. Ruby had a special place in her heart for her beloved pets. She looked forward to the spring and summer...

Alger Baker

Alger Baker

Aug 7, 2012

Ireland Alger Baker, 93 passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, Virginia. A native of Dickenson County, Mr. Baker was retired from Clinchfield Coal Company as a diesel mechanic and was a member of UMWA Local 2274. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of World War...

Dr. Norman C. Ratliffe

Dr. Norman C. Ratliffe

Aug 5, 2012

Dr. N.C. Ratliffe passed away August 5, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1926, the son of the late Clyde Willis Ratliffe and Agnes Sutherland Gilliam. He was also preceded in death by his wife of fifty seven and half years, Mable "Polly" Clear Ratliffe, daughter, Jennifer Lee Ratliffe, brother, John Robert Gilliam...

Buddy Roger Mullins

Buddy Roger Mullins

Jul 22, 2012

Buddy Roger Mullins, age 70, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. Mr. Mullins was a life long resident of Dickenson County and was a retired logger and sawmill operator. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents, Hatler and Nevlyn Rose Mullins and one brother Jessie Mullins....