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.
Violet Louise Rasnick
Jul 22, 2012
Clinchco, Virginia Violet Louise Rasnick age 88 went home to be with the Lord, Sunday July 22, 2012. A life long resident of Dickenson County. She was the daughter of the late Thurman and Martha Perrigan and is also preceded in death by her husband Willard Ray Rasnick, along with her children Buford Rasnick, Reba Rasnick, Sidney "Mack" Rasnick and...
Darold Phipps
Jul 14, 2012
Darold Lloyd Phipps, age 74, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Phipps was a life long resident of Dickenson County and a retiree of Clinchfield Coal Company. He served as Recording Secretary of UMWA Local 2490 and was founder and president of Mountain People and Places. He was a member of Hill Ridge Freewill Baptist Church...
Nina Blevins
Jul 12, 2012
Nina Lou Blevins, age 66, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Blevins was a life long resident of Dickenson County. She was of the Freewill Baptist faith and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Edna Mullins, husband, Cecil Blevins, five brothers, four sisters and in-laws,...
Samuel Carl Elkins
Jul 1, 2012
Samuel (Sammy) C. Elkins, age 43, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Elkins was a 1987 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Mountain Empire Community College and Wise Technical School. He was a former Deputy Clerk for Dickenson County, a member of Masonic Lodge #66 of Clintwood and an avid motor sports fan. Mr. Elkins was...
Donald G. Wallace
Jun 28, 2012
Donald Grey Wallace, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Mr. Wallace was a 1969 graduate of Clintwood High School and attended Clinch Valley College. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his father, Otis Wallace;...
Betty J. Bliss
Jun 25, 2012
Betty J. Bliss, age 77, of Flint, Michigan passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Bliss was born June 27, 1934 in Darwin, Virginia, the daughter of Olen and Allene (Lane) Dotson. Betty worked in housekeeping for Mott College, St. Joseph Hospital and Clio Schools. She also was House Manager in Home Health Care. Surviving are her...
Dollie Mcfall
Jun 10, 2012
Dollie Dewdrop McFall, age 99, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. McFall was a member of the Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was the only surviving child of Elbert and Letha Reed. She loved her garden, farm animals and hard work. Mrs. McFall was preceded in death by her parents Elbert and Letha Reed; husband,...
Dona Mae Rose
May 28, 2012
Dona Mae Rose, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Rose was born in Eidson Tennessee. She lived most of her life in the Honey Camp section of Dickenson County. She was a kind and virtuous woman who loved everybody. She was a member of the Honey Camp Freewill Baptist Church for many years...
Kelly Artrip
May 21, 2012
Edward Kelly Artrip, a lifelong resident of the Dwale community passed away suddenly on Monday, May 21, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Kelly was born on November 29, 1944 and served in the United States Army. Mr. Artrip was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jasper and Cora Artrip, two brothers, Ray and Bill Artrip and a son Terry...
James Bradley Mullins
May 17, 2012
James Bradley Mullins age 73, passed away Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, VA. He was a life long resident of Dickenson County and attended the Mill Creek Church, James accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Easter Sunday April 8, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. Guy Mullins and step mother...
Jacqueline Taylor
May 9, 2012
Jacqueline B. Taylor, age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. She was born on January 16, 1931, daughter of the late Ross and Nora Mullins Branham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Otto Taylor and grandson, Christopher Rakes. Survivors include three daughters; Sandra Taylor of Roanoke, Virginia, Karen...
Judy Dixon Mullins
Apr 10, 2012
Judy Carol Mullins, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Joseph Health Care in Lexington, Kentucky. Mrs. Mullins was a member of the Clinchco Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as song leader and Sunday school teacher. She had been a member of the church since 1981 and was baptized on May 3, 1964 at the...
Connie Sue Stanley
Apr 3, 2012
Connie Sue Stanley, age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in the Bristol Regional Hospital, Bristol, Tennessee. Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Stanley, parents, Roy and Mary Rice, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hale and husband Craig of Chino Valley, Arizona; one brother Carl Whitaker of Covington,...
Arlie Puckett, Jr.
Mar 25, 2012
Arlie Puckett, Jr., age 84, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. Mr. Puckett attended Peuther Chapel Church. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Puckett was a member of VFW Post 8979. Mr. Puckett was preceded in...
Jessie Mullins
Mar 25, 2012
Theodore Jessie Mullins, age 30, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012. He was a 1999 graduate of Clintwood High School. He served in the United States Army during the Iraqi Freedom Operation. Mr. Mullins was an avid outdoorsman and was of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Theodore Jesse Jones and Claude Jack Mullins and...
Vera Jane Mullins
Mar 22, 2012
Mrs. Mullins passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. A private service will be held at a later date.
Evie Dotson Ramey
Feb 26, 2012
Evie Ramey, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Ramey was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Ramey, parents, Milton and Mary Dotson, two sisters, Effie Dotson and Eva Whisenhunt and one brother, Cecil Dotson. Survivors include: five sons, Junior Ramey and wife Brenda, Clintwood,...
Laura Idalene Ewing
Feb 9, 2012
Laura I. Ewing born on Feb. 26, 1940. She grew up in Clintwood and the surrounding area. She lived in Northern Virginia all her adult life. She passed away on February 9, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Huston Mullins and Dosha Mullins, her first husband James C. Farmer, widowed husband, Kenneth Ewing Sr. and her...
Kelsie Phipps
Jan 25, 2012
Kelsie Morrison Phipps, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1925, son of the late Arvil and Chloe Phipps. He was preceded in death by sisters Alma Phipps, Hazel Phipps, and Ota Mae Lockhart. Survivors include Frances and Lowell Holyfield of Wise, Virginia, with whom he resided for...

