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.
G. C. Stidham
Nov 11, 2008
G.C. Stidham, Jr., age 70, passed away on November 11th, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late G. C. and Cannie Stidham, Sr. He taught at Clintwood Elementary School until his retirement and he attended the Clintwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Jack Spoone and Lewis Allen Hill....
Clessie Lee Vanover
Oct 25, 2008
Clessie Lee Vanover, 56, died at Welmont Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, VA on Saturday, October 25, 2008. He was born in Wise County, VA, the son of the late Roy L. and Jane Belcher Vanover and a member of the First Baptist Church of Pound. He enjoyed his many friends and the companionship of his numerous dogs and...
Sue Kelley
Oct 15, 2008
Wilma Sue Kelley, 68, died at Norton Community Hospital on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Born in Dickenson County, and a lifetime resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Roma Cochran Edwards, and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Kelley, Clintwood; two...
Bobby Ray Clay
Oct 10, 2008
He was preceded in death by his parents, William G. and Ruth Bise Clay; two sisters, Helen Rasnick, and Clara Conley; and one brother, Ronnie Clay. Surviving is his wife, Reba Clay, Clinchco; three sons, Keith Clay, Newport News, VA, Douglas Clay, Hampton, VA, and Ricky Clay and wife Tonya, Yorktown, VA; one daughter, Glenda Moore, Clintwood; five brothers, Don...
Joseph Brian Hawkins
Oct 2, 2008
Ypsilanti, MI. J. Brian Hawkins age 43 passed away Thurs. Oct. 2, 2008 at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1965 the son of Tooney C. and Elizabeth (Davis) Hawkins. Brian worked at TCF Bank, Ann Arbor MI. Survivors include his mother Elizabeth Hawkins, one sister Susan Rowe of VA. one brother Robert (Yasmine) Hawkins of...
Carla Gail Lyall
Sep 24, 2008
Carla Gail Lyall, formerly of Clintwood; a beloved mother and grandmother who had a passion for fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Lyall and three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two sons, Wayne Lyall, Damascus, VA, and Brian Lyall, Midland, NC; two brothers, Tommy H. Mullins, Clintwood, and Scotty Mullins Rosedale, VA; one sister,...
Winfred Dale Stone
Sep 20, 2008
Winfred Dale Stone age 69, passed away Sat., Sept. 20, 2008 at the family residence in Clintwood. He was born the son of Lawrence and Ruby Childress Stone. He attended Clintwood High School, and was a retired 1st sergeant with the United States Army. A veteran of the Vietnam War serving 2 tours with the 101st Airborne, and received the...
James E. Smith
Sep 14, 2008
James Elmer (Sarge) Smith, age 83, of the Skeetrock Community died September 14, 2008 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late McKinley and Martha Dutton Smith. Mr. Smith retired from the United States Army after serving in World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired from the...
Emma B. Browning
Sep 8, 2008
Emma B. Browning Age 96, passed away Monday Sept. 8, 2008 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. She was born the daughter of the late Matthew Bud Beverly and Rosa Stanley Beverly. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Connie Browning along with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Lick Fork Freewill...
John Edward Enoch
Aug 28, 2008
John Edward Thompson Enoch, 63, died at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. on Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was born in Alexandria, VA and had lived in Clintwood for the last 20 years. He loved the time he spent with his grandchildren and the pets. Surviving is his son, John Enoch and his wife Lora, Clintwood; Elizabeth...
Marie Hamilton
Aug 27, 2008
Marie Hamilton age 87, passed away August 27, 2008 at the Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH after a lingering illness. She was a native of Dickenson County, VA and had lived in Ohio for the last 42 years. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church on Caney Ridge. Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by her parents Walter...
Mary Ruth Bise
Aug 25, 2008
Mary Ruth Bise age 77 died at Mountain View Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer, with a special friend, Barbara Artrip at her side. Mrs. Bise attended Peuther Chapel Church, and enjoyed bowling. She looked forward to bowling with her league each week, and was an avid baseball fan. Mrs. Bise and her late husband were both...
Tessie Slater Campbell
Aug 20, 2008
Tessie Slater Campbell, age 94, of Garrett, Ky., widow of Bob Campbell, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1914 at Clintwood, VA., the daughter of the late Ike and Vertie Mullins Slater. She was a Retired Businesswoman, housewife, loving mother and a member of the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church for 58...
Laura E. O'Quinn
Aug 10, 2008
Clintwood, Virginia Laura E. O'Quinn passed away , Sunday, August 10th, 2008 at the Bristol Regional Hospital, Bristol, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Tilda Deel Duty. She was a member of the Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church and a life long resident of Dickenson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,...
Franklin Kendrick
Aug 10, 2008
Franklin Kendrick, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 10th at the Heritage Hall Health Care Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Oliver and Rachel Mullins Kendrick. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and Union College. He was employed by the Dickenson County School System for thirty one years, first as a teacher and later...
Vilous T. Mullins
Aug 4, 2008
Vilous T. Mullins, age, 93, passed away Monday, August 4th at the Dickenson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Jarvey and Polly Mullins. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Clintwood Bible Church and taught school for 42 years for the Dickenson County School...
Tolby Mooney
Jul 22, 2008
Tolby Mooney, age 86, died at Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born in Dickenson County, VA he was the son of George and Ethel Mooney, who preceded him in death along with wife's Nell Artrip Mooney and Agnes Grizzle Mooney; and several brothers and sisters. Tolby was a Chef at the CC Camp in Clintwood, a veteran...
Pauline Sauls
Jul 17, 2008
Pauline Sauls, 81, died at Welmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN on Thursday, July 17, 2008 after a lengthly illness. Born in Dickenson County, VA she was the daughter of John and Maude Fleming Yates, and a member of Peuther Chapel Church. She was married to Glen B. Sauls and preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen, sisters Haylene...
Beulah A. Rose
Jul 7, 2008
Beulah Atlas Rose age 94, passed away Monday July 7, 2008 at the Heritage Hall Health Care facility, Clintwood, Virginia. She was born January 30, 1914 Clintwood,VA. the daughter of the late Napolean and Rosa Baker Beverly. She is preceded in death by two husbands Charles Hale and Kermit Rose, one brother Maynard Beverly and two sisters Mallie Mullins and...
Buena Large
Jun 26, 2008
Buena F. Large, 75, died at Dickenson Community Hospital on Thusday, June 26, 2008. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Charles Falke and Vesta Taylor Mullins, and a member of Lick Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Her parents, and a special aunt, Eula Gaye King preceded her in death. Surviving is her husband, Thurman Large, Clintwood; son, Michael...

