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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.

Teresa Stanley

Teresa Stanley

Dec 7, 2024

Teresa Kay Stanley age 61, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her residence.  Teresa was born in Dickenson County and was a 1981 graduate of Ervinton High School. She attended Morning Star Church and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Lee and Emma Stanley.

Survivors...

Gregory Stanley

Gregory Stanley

Nov 20, 2024

Our Papaw, Gregory Allen Stanley, became fully healed on the morning of Thursday, November 20 after a 3 year battle with dementia.  He was born July 25 1951 To Cline and Alice Stanley.  On November 28 1970 he married our future Mamaw, Rita Jean Fleming.  They had two sons, our dad, Rodney and Uncle Randell.

Papaw had...

Patricia Ann Brockhoff

Patricia Ann Brockhoff

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia (Trish) Ann Brockhoff, 65, courageously concluded her long battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She fought the good fight and finished the race with grace and resilience. Trish, of the Freewill Baptist faith, met the love of her life, Meldon Brockhoff, when she was just 13 years old. Together, they shared an incredible 53-year journey, married...

John F. Dotson

John F. Dotson

Nov 6, 2024

John F. Dotson age 94 passed away Tue. November 6, 2024 at his home, He was the son of the late Kinney and Lillie Dotson. A lifelong resident of Clintwood where he was a graduate Dickenson Memorial High School, afterwards serving his country in the US Army, going overseas in 1950. Returning home to Clintwood in 1953 he worked...

Danny Ray Phipps

Danny Ray Phipps

Nov 5, 2024

Danny Ray Phipps age 70 passed away Tue. November 5, 2024 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA.  He was the son of the late Jackie and Doris Phipps, a lifelong resident of Clintwood, a graduate of Clintwood High School class of 1972, coal miner retiring from Alpha deep mine #41.  and member of New Life Church who loved...

Edith Mae Vanover

Edith Mae Vanover

Nov 3, 2024

Edith Mae (Baker) Vanover lived an amazing 100 years in which she experienced the historical events that shaped our culture, saw the turn of a century and new millennium, all while raising a family and being a friend in the community she treasured. She was born on September 16, 1924 and passed away November 3, 2024.

She...

Barbara Sue Mullins

Barbara Sue Mullins

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Sue Mullins, age 84, our beloved mother, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Thanie and Bethana Stanley Ramey.  She was a life-long resident of Clintwood, graduating from Clintwood High School, Class of 1958, after attending Flemingtown School and Dickenson Memorial High School.  She was a substitute teacher...

Kenneth Stanley

Kenneth Stanley

Oct 21, 2024

Kenneth "Turtle" Stanley, Age 67, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He lived in Clintwood his entire life, and many knew him because he worked for the town doing anything they needed. He worked at the wastewater treatment plant, digging ditches for water lines, repairing water leaks, and finally as a trash collector. Ken is...

Phillip Mark Mullins

Phillip Mark Mullins

Oct 18, 2024

Phillip Mark Mullins age 64, passed away Friday Oct. 18, 2024 at the Heritage Hall Health Care of Clintwood. He was born the son of the late Bernie and Marie Davis Mullins, a retired truck driver who had passion for automobiles, corvettes and Jeeps, loved boating and time with family.

He is preceded in death by his...

Nina Beverly

Nina Beverly

Oct 14, 2024

Nina Beverly, age 84, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center, where she was a resident for several years. Nina was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. Through the years she volunteered at Dickenson County Food Bank and loved being a member of the Women's mission circle...

Paul Danny Edwards

Paul Danny Edwards

Oct 13, 2024

Paul Danny Edwards age 83, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Edwards was born in Clinchco, Virginia and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He worked for and retired from Clinchfield Coal Central Shop.  Mr. Edwards served his country in the United States Army. He loved spending time with family and enjoyed his pets and...

Elwood Mullins

Elwood Mullins

Sep 13, 2024

Elwood Lane Mullins age 85, of Clintwood, Virginia passed away peacefully on September 13th,  at his home. Elwood was the son of the late Vernie and Grace Fleming Mullins of Clintwood. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Sue Mullins, his sisters, Laura Sue Dean, Kathleen Morgan and June Morrison. Three brothers, Johnny Mullins, Shirley Mullins and...

Jack Lawrence Rose

Jack Lawrence Rose

Sep 13, 2024

Jack Lawrence Rose, Jack, 80, passed away on September 13, 2024, of complications due to Alzheimer's Disease.   He was surrounded by family and friends.  Jack was born March 21st, 1944, in Clintwood, VA , to Lawrence "Bose" and Hazel Rose.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill and George.

Jack loved...

Richard Mullins

Richard Mullins

Sep 11, 2024

Richard Darrell Mullins age 82, passed away Wed. Sept 11, 2024 at the James H. Quillen Mountain Home Veterans Center, Johnson City, TN. Born in Clintwood the son of Burns and Mallie Beverly Mullins, a graduate of Newark High School in Delaware, then served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Richard retired working for the Snap-on tool...

Blake Hawkins

Blake Hawkins

Sep 4, 2024

Blake Allen Hawkins age 59, of Coeburn, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 4, while doing yard work. Blake is the son of Clayton and Maxie Hawkins. He loved to keep their yard looking good and doing puzzles, that he hung on his wall. Blake was good at woodworking and models. He loved playing with his...

Joesph Rose

Joesph Rose

Aug 30, 2024

Joesph "Joe" Lee Rose of Chesapeake, WV, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on August 30, 2024. He was 38. And yes, his first name is spelled "Joesph."

Joe was born in Wise, VA on December 12, 1985 to Euther "Joey" Rose and Lydia Owens. He lived in Clintwood, VA for much of his life,...

Alvah Dotson

Alvah Dotson

Aug 24, 2024

Alvah Earl Dotson born September 5, 1939 passed away at his home on August 24, 2024, after a long illness. He was 84. Mr. Dotson was a retired steelworker of 30 years. His hobby was working on cars or any type of small engine.

Mr. Dotson was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Flarnie Smith...

Aneta May Linnabary

Aneta May Linnabary

Aug 18, 2024

Aneta May Linnabary age 59, passed away Sunday Aug. 18, 2024 at her residence. She grew up in Michigan, residing in Clintwood for past decade. She was a Gold Star Mother, who loved her sons, enjoyed caring for all animals, sewing and crafts. She was an employee of Clintwood Food City.

She is preceded in death by...

Teresa Deel

Teresa Deel

Aug 16, 2024

Teresa Lanell Deel passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Deel was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Virginia Hall. She was a graduate of Whitesburg High School, University of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky and taught at Clinchco and Clintwood Elementary for 42 years. She was a...

Jerry Steele

Jerry Steele

Aug 13, 2024

Jerry Steele age 78, passed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home. He was born in Wise county, the son of the late Benny and Earlie Robinson Steele. Mr. Steele was a member of Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church and a retired coal miner. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

In addition to...