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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.

Wilma Kennedy Slemp

Wilma Kennedy Slemp

Aug 18, 2010

Wilma Faye Slemp, age 58, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Mrs. Slemp was the daughter of the late Reverend Ayers Kennedy and Pearl Kennedy. Mrs. Slemp graduated from Clintwood High School in 1970 and was a member of Davis Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Ayers Kennedy. Survivors are her husband...

David G. Vanover

David G. Vanover

Aug 16, 2010

David G. Vanover, age 56, passed away August 16th, 2010 in Bristol, Virginia. He was the son of the late Grayson and Maggie Mooney Vanover. Mr. Vanover graduated from Clintwood High School in 1972 and was a graduate of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. He had been the owner and Funeral Director of Clintwood-Colley Funeral Home since 1981. Mr....

Willie Vernon Rose

Willie Vernon Rose

Aug 14, 2010

Rev. Vernon Rose age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 14, 2010. He was a Godly Father and Minister to all who knew him. A life long resident of Dickenson County, he was the son of the late Jeff and Lula Rose. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years...

Ella Faye Latham

Ella Faye Latham

Aug 9, 2010

Ella Faye Latham, age 61, passed away Monday, August 9th, at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Mrs. Latham was the daughter of the late Lee and Jane Belcher Vanover. She was a 1969 graduate of Pound High School and a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia. Mrs. Latham loved taking care of people and animals. Mrs. Latham was preceded...

Nora Phipps Kelley

Nora Phipps Kelley

Jul 15, 2010

Nora Phipps Kelley age 94, passed away Thursday July 15, 2010 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky. She was born the daughter of the late Freeling and Hannah Phipps. She was a life long resident of Clintwood and a member of the Little Hope Old Regular Baptist Church since 1939. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband...

James Bruce Cantrell

James Bruce Cantrell

Jul 6, 2010

James Bruce Cantrell, age, 79 of Pound, Virginia passed away July 6, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his father, John Dee Cantrell and mother, Hannah Cantrell; one brother Clayton Thurston Cantrell; two sisters, Bernice Willis and Mildred Rose. Survivors are one brother, J.D. Cantrell, Jr.; one sister, Italy Vanover; one son, James Bruce Milton...

Lema N. Delaney

Lema N. Delaney

Jun 29, 2010

Lema Newberry Delaney, age 90, passed away at her home on June 29, 2010. She was the daughter of Stephen and Marie Newberry. Although she was orphaned at the age of two, Lema had a strong sense of family. "You young'uns are all I've got," was a phrase she could be heard saying many times, over the years. Lema provided...

Dollie Rose

Dollie Rose

Jun 18, 2010

Dollie Rose age 91 passed away Friday June 18, 2010 at the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was a born March 2, 1919 the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patton Rose, a life resident of Dickenson County, a member of the Rose-Hill Church and of the Old Regular Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by...

Susan Elaine Hawkins

Susan Elaine Hawkins

Jun 10, 2010

Susan E. Hawkins, age 50, passed Thursday, June 10, 2010 in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. She was born June 11, 1959 in Dante, Virginia the daughter of Tooney and Elizabeth Davis Hawkins. Susan, who loved animals, was a pet groomer for many years. She was a good mother, grandmother and daughter who loved her family very much. She was a member...

Floyd Thomas Mullins

Floyd Thomas Mullins

Jun 7, 2010

Floyd Thomas Mullins, age 76, passed away Monday, June 7th, 2010 at MountainView Regional Medical Center, Norton, Virginia. He was the son of the late Tom and Estelle Mullins. Mr. Mullins was a member of the Gospel Light Church. He was a graduate of Clintwood High, a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America....

Billy Lyall

Billy Lyall

Jun 3, 2010

Billy Lyall, age 69, passed away Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lonzie and Mary Lou Blansett Lyall. Mr. Lyall enjoyed fishing, woodworking and family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lonzie Lyall; two brothers, Aubrey Lyall and wife Maggie, Roy Lyall and...

Theo Yates

Theo Yates

May 31, 2010

Theo Yates, age 86, passed away at his home on Monday, May 31st. He was the son of the late Sylvan and Dacie Stanley Yates. Mr. Yates was a graduate of Ervinton High School and a coal operator for many years. He was Pastor of the Clintwood Bible Church for 27 years and taught a Bible study class called Learning...

Ivile Lee Stanley

Ivile Lee Stanley

May 25, 2010

Ivile Lee Stanley age 83 passed away Tue. May 25, 2010 at her residence Bear Pen Creek. She born the daughter of the late Cowan and Dora Stanley. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County, she is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl Stanley, her sisters Violett Cornett and June Ramey, four children Connie, Janice,...

Cora Fay Hammons

Cora Fay Hammons

May 17, 2010

Cora Fay Hammons, age 77, passed away May 17, 2010 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. Cora Fay Hammons was the daughter of the late Calvin and Myrtle Stanley Hammons. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County and was of the Freewill Baptist faith, being saved and baptized in 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Clarence E. Vanover, Jr.

Clarence E. Vanover, Jr.

May 15, 2010

Clarence Estes Vanover, Jr. passed away May 15, 2010 in Columbia, Tennessee. Clarence was born on January 11, 1949 in Clintwood, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clarence Estes Vanover Sr. and Nora Swindall Vanover Fleming. Clarence graduated from Clintwood High School in 1966. He attended and graduated from the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville, Kentucky....

Eula Frankie Mason

Eula Frankie Mason

May 10, 2010

Eula Mullins Mason, age 71, passed away Monday 10th, 2010 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ersle and Debbie Keith Mullins. Mrs. Mason was retired from the Dickenson County School System after 31 years of service. She was a member of the Rachels Chapel Church and was loved by her family and friends. Mrs. Mason was...

Fred Allen Counts

Fred Allen Counts

May 9, 2010

Fred Allen Counts age 57, passed away Sunday May 9, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, VA. He was born in Clintwood the son of Stanford and Grace Moore Counts. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is of the Christian Faith Saved and Baptized, He loved his pets and time spent fishing. He is preceded...

Lee Mullins

Lee Mullins

Apr 21, 2010

Lee Mullins, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 21st at Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Mullins was a life long resident of Dickenson County where he was a merchant for many years. Mr. Mullins was a member of the Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cosby Mullins. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Mullins;...

Nellie Branham

Nellie Branham

Apr 17, 2010

On April 17th Nellie Branham passed away in the comfort of her home in Coeburn, Virginia. She was born on June 14, 1939, passing at the age of 70. Nellie was surrounded by members of her loving family, one of which being her dedicated husband of 55 years, Curtis Branham, who never left her side. Mrs. Branham was preceded in...

Brenda Carol Mullins

Brenda Carol Mullins

Apr 15, 2010

Brenda Carol Mullins age 61, passed away Thurs. April 15, 2010, Clinchco, Virginia. She was born March 16, 1949 the daughter of the late Casey and Edith Dooley. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roger L. Mullins and one sister Martha Sue Rose. A life long resident of Clinchco, she was a loving mother, grandmother and...