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.
Easter Mullins Sykes
Jan 16, 2012
Easter Mullins Sykes age 91 passed away Monday January 16, 2012 at Heritage Hall Health Care, Clintwood, Virginia. She was born the daughter of the late Jackson and Alora Mullins Dutton. She is preceded in death by her husband Hursel Mullins, two sons, Gary D. Mullins and Archie Mullins, six brothers, six sisters and her second husband Perry Sykes. She...
Elizabeth Ann Sheppard
Jan 13, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Arrowood Sheppard, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. Mrs. Sheppard was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Oma Bise Arrowood. She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was a member of the Peuther Chapel Church in Clintwood, Virginia. Mrs. Sheppard was...
Janette Silcox
Jan 10, 2012
Janette "Christine" Silcox, age 43, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Silcox was a graduate of Assumption College, Makati City, Philippines. She worked as an insurance agent and was a member of the BF Homes Bible Baptist Church. Mrs. Silcox was preceded in death by her father, Felisberto Penamora. Survivors include...
Reatha Hibbitts
Jan 6, 2012
Reatha Sue Hibbitts, age 81, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. Mrs. Hibbitts was born in Wise County to the late Hibbert and Elizabeth Mullins. She was a member of the Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Houston Mullins. Survivors include...
Vivian V. Mullins
Dec 29, 2011
Vivian Virginia Mullins passed away December 29, 2011 at the Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Clintwood Baptist Church. She retired from the Dickenson County School System. She was a member of the Chase Rebecca Lodge and VFW Ladies Auxilary. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her...
Jonah Cox
Dec 25, 2011
Jonah Cox born September 05, 1945 passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. Cox was a life long resident of Clintwood, a 1964 graduate of Clintwood High School and a retired coal miner. He had been employed by Aliceberry Coal Company, Sterling Coal Company and Betty B. Coal Company. Jonah was a hard...
Kate Mullins
Dec 13, 2011
Kate Triplett Mullins, age 90, passed away, Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at her residence. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her husband, Parkis (Chief) Mullins; parents, Tom and Stella McGuire Triplett; brothers, Estil Triplett, C.O. Triplett, Clark Triplett, and Bill Triplett; sisters, Hazel (Sis)...
Al Ray Ramey
Dec 11, 2011
Al Ray Ramey age 73, passed away Sunday December 11, 2011 at his home. He was born February 4, 1938 the son of the late Thanie and Bethana Stanley Ramey. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nomi Jean Ramey, two brothers Curtis and Hollis Ramey, one sister-in-law...
Oscar Curtis Silcox
Dec 8, 2011
Oscar Curtis Silcox age 78, passed away Thurs. December 8, 2011 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. He was born the son of the late David and Louisa Silcox , living in Dickenson County for his life time. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving with 712th Trans. Railway Operating BN Korea. A member of the...
Donnie Alden Moore
Dec 7, 2011
Donnie A. Moore, age 71, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at Dickenson Community Hospital. He was a former resident of Bristol, Virginia and a retired contractor. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Delphia Mullins Moore, eleven brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of forty nine years Nora Moore; one son, Donnie Lee...
Shirley Marie Slemp
Nov 30, 2011
Shirley Marie Slemp, age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Mrs. Slemp was a life long residence of Dickenson County and attended Davis Chapel Church. Mrs. Slemp was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Bertie Turner Rose and a sister, Judy Arnold. Survivors include her husband of thirty five years, Ralph...
Jimmie W. Vanover
Nov 16, 2011
Jimmie W. Vanover, age 77, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Heritage Hall Health Care. Mr. Vanover was a life long resident of Dickenson County. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired bank president. Mr. Vanover and his wife, Lydia loved to travel, visiting many countries. Mr. Vanover was preceded in death by his...
Zella D. Hughes
Nov 14, 2011
Zella D. Hughes, age 101, passed away at her residence, Monday, November 14, 2011. She was a member of the Clintwood United Methodist Church. Miss Hughes taught school for forty two years. Miss Hughes was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Cora Vanover Hughes, two brothers, Newton Hughes and Clarence Hughes and one sister, Vonda Wilson. Survivors are...
Alma H. Davis
Nov 7, 2011
Alma Hughes Davis of Clintwood, Virginia passed away peacefully at Heritage Hall on November 7, 2011. Alma was born on August 14, 1914 and was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. She was a member of the Clintwood Baptist Church and a retiree from the Dickenson County School System. Alma cherished the mountains and the life and culture of her...
James David Stidham
Oct 31, 2011
James (Jim) David Stidham, age 81, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 31, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Stidham was born in the Ramsey Section of Norton on August 4, 1930. Mr. Stidham was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked...
Linda Sue Delaney
Oct 8, 2011
Linda Sue Delaney went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 8, 2011. Mrs. Delaney was a life long resident of Clintwood and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Marie Phipps Mullins. Survivors are her husband, John L. (Junior) Delaney; one son, Steven Delaney of Greenville, South Carolina;...
Leslie Ann Stanley
Oct 8, 2011
Leslie Ann Stanley, age 41, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. Miss Stanley was a 1987 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Mountain Empire Community College. She was a beloved mother, daughter and sister. Miss Stanley was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Stanley. Survivors include her parents Harry Lee...
Goldie Mae Hamilton
Oct 7, 2011
Goldie Ratliff Hamilton was born in Dickenson County, Virginia, February 26, 1930 and departed this life October 7, 2011 in Jackson, Michigan, making her stay upon this earth 81 years, 7 months and 11 days. Goldie was the daughter of Willie and Sindusta Ball Ratliff. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eston Hamilton, four brothers: Hibbert...
Loretta Robinson
Oct 6, 2011
Loretta E. Robinson, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia. She was born in Tazewell, Tennessee and had lived in Clintwood since 1982. Mrs. Robinson was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Doyal Robinson, her parents Millard and Elsie Snodgrass Buis, one son, Jason...
Dora Selina Browning
Sep 27, 2011
Dora Selina ( Mullins ) Browning was born to Creed Mullins and Grace Lucille ( Meade ) Mullins on April 6, 1935. She grew up with five rambunctious brothers, whom she loved dearly, on an isolated mountain farm where they had no electricity or indoor plumbing for the first 16 years of her life. This gave her tender, loving heart...

