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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.

Billy Jack Rose

Billy Jack Rose

Jan 3, 2010

McClure, Virginia Billy Jack Rose, age 75 passed away Sunday Jan. 3, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Early and Amy Rose. He is preceded in death by his brothers James Darrell Rose, Donald Dempsey Rose, Virgil Rose, and Brady Rose. He worked many years as a carpenter and retired...

Joyce Stanley Baker

Joyce Stanley Baker

Jan 1, 2010

Joyce Stanley Baker, 75, died at her home in Clintwood on Friday January 1, 2010 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Corbett and Mae Farmer Stanley, her husband, Harold Baker, and an infant grandchild. She was a loving mother and devoted to her family and church. Joyce was a member of...

Martha Lee Deel

Martha Lee Deel

Dec 27, 2009

Martha Lee Deel age 71, passed away Sunday Dec. 27, 2009 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Bascome "Bear" and Hassie Tipton Deel, she is preceded in death by one sister Berry Suzy Deel. She was a life long resident of Clinchco, a member of the Mill Creek Free Will Baptist and...

Lisa Webster

Lisa Webster

Dec 25, 2009

Lisa Kay Hawkins Webster, age 43, passed away December 25th, at Lewis Gayle Medical Center, Salem, Virginia after a long illness of pulmonary disease. Mrs. Webster is the daughter of Sally Pruett and the late Bill Hawkins. She was a 1984 graduate of Clintwood High School, former CHS cheerleader and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death...

Mildred Mullins

Mildred Mullins

Dec 25, 2009

After being blessed with eighty-nine years of life, (Nelie) Mildred Bise Yates Mullins went home to be with the Savior on Friday, December 25, 2009, in Richlands, VA, where she resided in the Golden Age Retirement Home. She leaves behind a legacy of loving family, friends, and students with sincere devotion. Before her teaching career, she worked as a postmaster...

Karen E. Hartsock

Karen E. Hartsock

Dec 21, 2009

Karen Elizabeth Hartsock, 44, died at the Dickenson County Medical Center, Clintwood on Monday, December 21, 2009. She was the daughter of Bob W. and Elizabeth "Libby" Baker Mullins of Clintwood. A 1983 graduate of Clintwood High School and University of Virginia at Wise. She was a former employee of the Virginia Department of Corrections, an active participant of local...

Edward Peterson

Edward Peterson

Dec 20, 2009

Edward F. Peterson, age 78, passed away December 20th, at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. He was born in New Jersey and lived in Dickenson County for thirty years. Mr. Peterson was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired factory worker. Mr. Peterson is survived by his wife, Olive Peterson of Haysi, Virginia, several nieces and nephews...

Arbutus Davis

Arbutus Davis

Dec 15, 2009

Arbutus B. Davis, age 83, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of the late Verlin and Lessie Bryant. She was born in Dickenson County and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Davis, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Bryant, one son, Clifford...

Mabel Hughes

Mabel Hughes

Dec 2, 2009

Mabel Hall Hughes, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, December 2nd at Clintwood, Virginia. She was a devoted housewife and mother and a member of the Pound Church of Christ for many years. She is predeceased by Hubert Hughes, her husband of 51 years, her parents, George and Lorena Hall, brothers Elmer, Edgar, Earl Bill and George Hall and sisters...

Christine M. Rasnick

Christine M. Rasnick

Nov 29, 2009

Christine Rasnick, age 79, passed away November 29th, 2009, at Heritage Hall Health Care Center, Wise, Virginia. Mrs. Rasnick is the daughter of the late Russell Mack and Julia Stone Mullins. She was a life long resident of Clintwood, Virginia and a member of Clintwood Church of Christ. Preceding Mrs. Rasnick in death were her parents, her husband William Rasnick...

Margie Ellen Carty

Margie Ellen Carty

Nov 24, 2009

Margie Ellen Rose Carty was born October 18, 1931 in Dickenson County, Virginia. She passed away November 24th, 2009, making her stay on earth 78 years. Margie was the daughter of Tivis and Effie Parrigan Rose. She married Earnest V. Carty on October 15th, 1948. Margie was a mother and homemaker, who lived most of her life in Dickenson County....

David F. Willis

David F. Willis

Nov 16, 2009

David F. Willis, 64, died at his home on November 16. He was preceded in death by his parents John S. and Bertha Fleming Willis. Mr. Willis lived in Clintwood all of his life and was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and was an accountant by profession. Survivors include his daughter...

Randall Mark Fields

Randall Mark Fields

Oct 18, 2009

Randall Mark Fields, 50, passed away at the home of his sister on Sunday Oct. 18, 2009. He was the son of the late Billy and Erma Franks Fields and of the Baptist Faith. He was a graduate of Ervinton High School, and retired from VDOT at the Freemont, VA headquarters. He was known to his friends as "Cap" and...

James Lambert

James Lambert

Oct 17, 2009

James S. Lambert, age 76, passed away October 17th, at his residence. Born in Russell County he was a retired coal miner and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lambert and two brothers, Mack and Wilmer Lambert. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Lambert and three sons, Wayne Lambert of...

Orbin L. Dotson

Orbin L. Dotson

Oct 15, 2009

Mr. Orbin L. Dotson, age 92, passed away Thursday, October 15th, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lemuel and Arlena Reedy Dotson. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Carmella Pizzuto Dotson and one brother Aldie Dotson. He was a lifetime resident of Dickenson County and...

Douglas Hill

Douglas Hill

Oct 13, 2009

Douglas Hill age 67, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Norton, Virginia. He was born March 7, 1942 the son of the late Oakley and Evelyn Rakes Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Truman Hill. He was a member of the McClure River Fire and Rescue and...

Carol Sue Stanley

Carol Sue Stanley

Oct 12, 2009

Carol Sue Stanley age 68, passed away at her home Monday Oct. 12, 2009. She was born June 24, 1941 the daughter of Carl and Lessie Mullins Stanley. A veteran of the United States Air Force and retiring with the National Forest Service. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Tommy and Harold Stanley. She was a...

Alberta M. Willis

Alberta M. Willis

Oct 5, 2009

Clintwood, Virginia Alberta Mullins Willis, age 83, passed away on October 5th after a lingering illness. She was born the daughter of Clintwood and Nannie Mullins. She was a member of the Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Alma Lee Mullins, and a son Darrell Willis. Also, preceding her in death...

Helen P. Mullins

Helen P. Mullins

Oct 1, 2009

Helen P. Mullins, 79 went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness at Big Stone Gap, VA. She was born in Letcher County, KY to Dave and Lula McIntosh Travis. She loved the Lord and was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, her husband,...

Erman Stanley

Erman Stanley

Sep 26, 2009

Luther Erman Stanley departed this life on September 26, 2009, at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, VA. He was the son of Isaac Edward and Lannie Vanover Stanley of Clintwood, VA. He was born on February 24, 1922 in Dickenson County Virginia. He married Genella Puckett on February 20, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife,...