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.
Billy Joe O'Quinn
Jan 3, 2011
Billy Joe O'Quinn age, 65, passed away January 3rd, 2011 at his home in Denton, North Carolina. Mr. O'Quinn was a retired coal miner and loved to hunt and fish. Mr. O'Quinn was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Virginia O'Quinn, two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Peggy O'Quinn, one son, Billy M....
Cathy Gail Stanley
Jan 1, 2011
In loving memory of Cathy Gail Stanley, age 54, of the Bear Pen Creek Community passed away on January 1st of 2011 at Holston Valley Community Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee. Ms. Stanley was of the Baptist faith and a born again child of Christ. Ms. Stanley is preceded in death by her loving parents, Carl Allen and Ivile Lee Stanley and...
Joseph Dennis Taylor
Dec 3, 2010
Joseph "Joe" Dennis Taylor, 59, Hiltons, VA Hiltons, VA -- Joseph "Joe" Dennis Taylor, 59, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 3, 2010 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass., with his loving family by his side. Born in Wise Co., Va., he was a son of the late Dewey and Allie Taylor. He was a Vietnam veteran,...
Michael C. Hibbitts
Dec 2, 2010
Michael Cecil Hibbitts was born on December 18, 1962 in Detroit, MI and passed away on December 2, 2010 at Grace Health Care in Abingdon. Michael was predeceased by his father, Cecil Hibbitts, his maternal grandparents, Milburn and Ardelia Austin Swindall and his paternal grandparents Sam and Stella Mullins Hibbitts and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael is survived by...
Brenda Lee Rose
Dec 1, 2010
Brenda Lee Rose, age 53, passed away at her home Wednesday, December 1, 2010 . She is the daughter of the late Covey and Merril Hill French. Mrs. Rose was an employee of Dickenson County Behavioral Health. She was a friend to all and loved by many. Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by husband, Jerry W. Rose, her parents,...
James Richard Williams
Nov 27, 2010
James "Richard" Williams, 64, passed away Saturday November 27, 2010 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Gate City, VA and was of the Baptist faith. Richard was owner and operator of Williams Heating and Air in Gate City, VA. Richard was a life long farmer who enjoyed all joys of farming; especially the harvesting and...
Millard Artrip
Nov 26, 2010
Millard Artrip age 84 was born Nov. 6, 1926 in Hellier, KY. He died Nov. 26, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. He resided in the Foxtown Community of Clintwood his entire life. Millard was a retired coal miner and retired as a Mine Safety instructor for Clinchfield Coal Company. He served in the U.S. Army...
Flora Z. Ward
Nov 25, 2010
Flora Izetta (Vanover) Ward peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Flora was born on October 19, 1920 in Clintwood, Virginia, the first-born of Phillip Jefferson and Myrtle Lavona (Baker) Vanover. Flora is preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Louise Ward, her Father and Mother, Phillip Jefferson and Myrtle Lavona (Baker) Vanover,...
Sharon Marie Tanner
Nov 22, 2010
Fredericksburg, VA. Sharon Marie Tanner, 51 of Fauquier County died Mon. Nov. 22, 2010 at the Mary Washington Hospital. Survivors include her husband, David Tanner, her son, Daniel France and wife Missy. Three daughters, Charlotte Young, Rebecca Shortt and Melissa Tompkins. A brother Kenneth Horsky, two sisters, Johnnie Hunter and her husband Derrick and sister Charlene Phipps and husband Arvil....
Shannon Tyler Fleming
Nov 21, 2010
Shannon Tyler Fleming, age 19, of Clintwood, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 21st, 2010. He was the son of Shannon and Melanie Fleming of Clintwood and his mother, Teresa Fleming of Coeburn, Virginia. Mr. Fleming was born June 7th, 1991. He was a 2009 graduate of Clintwood High School and was employed by Cumberland Resources. Tyler was a very special...
Jerry Don Colley
Nov 5, 2010
Bluff City, TN. Jerry Don Colley age 62, passed away at his residence Friday Nov. 5, 2010. He was born Feb. 24, 1948 the son of the late Carlos and Eunice Colley. He was a veteran of the US ARMY serving two tours in Vietnam, owner and operator of the Colley Restaurant Business Repair. A member of the American Legion...
Jerry L. Ratliff
Oct 28, 2010
Jerry Lee Ratliff, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Dickenson Community Hospital. Mr. Ratliff was the son of Fred and Ella Mae Jacobs Ratliff. He was a member of Valley View Freewell Baptist Church and a life-time member of the Clintwood Rescue Squad. Mr. Ratliff worked with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher. He was...
Kyle Mullins
Oct 21, 2010
Lenton Kyle Mullins, age 66, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Mr. Mullins was the son of the late Hassel and Fannie Fleming Mullins. He was owner and operator of Mullins Construction Company for forty years. He attended Mountain View Church and loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and his friends. Mr....
Helen Jane Silcox
Oct 7, 2010
Helen Jane Silcox age 73 passed away Thurs. Oct. 7, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. She was born May 5, 1937 the daughter of Garland and Magdalene Carico. She is preceded in death by her father and husband Gurvis Silcox. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Lick Creek Free Will...
Pansy Lou Boling
Oct 5, 2010
Pansy Lou Boling, 89, Lyman, S.C. Pansy Lou Boling, 89, born April 12, 1921, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Boling; daughter, Lois Miller; parents, Dayton Mottern and Mae Blackburn Mottern. She is survived by one daughter, Mae Caudle and husband Carl, Lyman, S.C.; two sons,...
Mabel C. Ratliffe
Sep 25, 2010
Mabel " Polly" Clear Ratliffe passed away Sat. Sept. 25, 2010 at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Norton, Virginia. She was born Feb. 13, 1930 the daughter of the late Harve and Annie Hubble Clear. She was a Registered Nurse graduating from both business and nursing colleges. She worked with the several hospitals including Marion, Stuart Circle and the...
Ashley Rose
Sep 24, 2010
Ashley Karen Younce Rose, age 26, passed away at her mothers home in Wise, Virginia. She was born October 21, 1983 to Marsha Yates, Wise, Virginia and Ken Younce, Johnson City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her wonderful grandparents, Harold and Mary Yates of Clintwood, Virginia. She is survived by her parents, Marsha Yates and Ken Younce; one...
Jeffery Scott Murphy
Sep 6, 2010
Jeffery Scott Murphy, 41, of Wirtz passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on December 13, 1968 a son of Jack Dean Murphy and Pat Fletcher Murphy. Jeff was of the Baptist Faith. He was the owner of Action Auto Painting of Virginia, Inc., served as Vice President...
Wava M. St.Clair
Sep 1, 2010
Wava M. St.Clair, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Heritage Hall Health Care, Clintwood, Virginia. Miss St.Clair was the daughter of the late Henry and Elzina Smith St.Clair. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County and was of the Baptist faith. Miss St.Clair was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry St.Clair,...

