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.

Carl Stanley

Carl Stanley

Jun 2, 2007

age 81 passed away Saturday June 2, 2007 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Aurthur and Debbie Stephens Stanley. He was a life long resident of Dickenson County, a Veteran of World War II serving with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. He was a retired UMWA miner...

Kimberly Mullins

Kimberly Mullins

May 24, 2007

Kimberly R. Mullins, 35, died at Dickenson Community Hospital on Thursday, May 24, 2007 after a sudden illness. Born in Whitesburg, KY, she is the daughter of Eugene J. Gregory and Rita M. Collins, and the step-daughter of Jim Collins and Patricia Deloach Gregory. Other survivors include her husband Tim Mullins, Coeburn, son, Curtis Smith and daughter, Heather Smith, Coeburn,...

Agnes Mullins

Agnes Mullins

May 22, 2007

Agnes H. Mullins age 78, passed away Tue. May 22, 2007 at the Hertiage Hall Health Care facility Clintwood, she was a life long resident of Clintwood, she attended the Valley View Free Will Baptist Church all of her life, she was a member of the Chase Rebekah Lodge #49 and the Clintwood Order of the Eastern Star chapter #...

Thurlene Monroe

Thurlene Monroe

May 9, 2007

Ester Thurlene Monroe, 79, died in Crossville on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Born in Dickenson County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Belle Branham Puckett, she was a retired auto factory worker. She is survived by her husband, William Monroe; two sons, Kyle Viers and Woody Viers; one daughter Tresa Diane Viers; step-children, Michael Monroe, Patrick...

Richard Salyer

Richard Salyer

May 5, 2007

RICHARD GRANT SALYER, age 76, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2007, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1930 in Dickenson County, Virginia. Richard attended Rugsby School on Caney Ridge. He served in the U.S. Army 336th Engineering Company in Germany during the Korean War, and was initially stationed at Fort...

James Hill

James Hill

May 4, 2007

James Shelton Hill, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 4th, 2007 at the Norton Community Hospital with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Willard and Bonnie Hill, a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Highways, US Army Veteran of WWII and attended Valley View Freewill Baptist Church....

Clarence Dingus

Clarence Dingus

May 3, 2007

Clarence E. Dingus age 88, passed away Thursday May 3, at the Dickenson Community Hospital. He was a life long resident of Dickenson County serving the community as a minister for over 40 years with the Church of God. He was a retired coal miner with the Clinchfield Coal Company, and a US Army Veteran of WWII. Preceding him death...

Banner Marshall

Banner Marshall

Apr 21, 2007

Banner Edison Marshall age 62, passed away Saturday April 21 at his home. He was born the son of the late Oscar Banner and Edrie Violet Hamilton Marshall, he is preceded in death by his brothers Alton, Ronnie, Rabion and Willard Marshall, his sisters Rita Faye Marshall, Josephine Miles and Norma Lane, grandson, Carl Dylan Lyall, also special friend Ray...

Ray Salyers

Ray Salyers

Apr 17, 2007

Born in Dickenson County, VA he was the son of Walter and Lilia Gouge Salyers, who along with a brother Carson Salyers and sister Ailene Martin preceded him in death. Mr. Salyers was a member for over forty years of Rachel Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the US Army. Prior to his retirement, he and his wife...

Vivian Branham

Vivian Branham

Apr 16, 2007

She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church for over sixty years. She was a retired employee of the Appalachian Power Company, Clintwood office, and a member of Chase Rebekah Lodge, #49, Clintwood. Mrs. Branham was preceded in death by her mother and father, F.A. and Princes Vanover Hughes, husband Simon...

Danny Greear

Danny Greear

Mar 24, 2007

Danny was a graduate of Clintwood High School, Clinch Valley College, East Tennessee State University, and University of Tennessee. He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Dickenson and Wise Counties for 37 years, and a professor at UVA-Wise, Tennesse Tech, and Tusculum College. Danny was an avid reader and loved to discuss history, sports, educational and academic topics. He...

Paul Mullins

Paul Mullins

Mar 23, 2007

A lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a retired UMWA coal miner. He attended the Christian Faith Church in the Josephine section of Norton.

Deron Stanley

Deron Stanley

Mar 22, 2007

He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, the son of Elder and Glenda Mullins Stanley. He was a avid outdoorsman and a former employee of Clintwood Funeral Home and S & M Core Drilling.

Kenos (Kb) Baker

Kenos (Kb) Baker

Mar 17, 2007

Kenos Bradford Baker (K.B.), 80, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 17, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, and a member of the Clintwood United Methodist Church. K.B. was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy and for many years the Mayor of Clintwood. He also served as Chief Jailor and...

Roy Hawkins

Roy Hawkins

Mar 17, 2007

Roy Hawkins, Jr., 78, passed away Saturday March 17, 2007 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Roy made his home with his brother and sister-in-law Walter and Irene Hawkins for the past fourteen years, and was the son of the late Roy Hawkins, Sr. and Cora Baker Hawkins. He a veteran of the US Army, during the Korean Conflict. He...

Nita Mullins

Nita Mullins

Mar 15, 2007

She was the widow of Avery O'dell Mullins, a member of Clinchco Freewill Baptist Church where she had served as past secretary, and a member of the women's auxillary. Mrs. Mullins was also a member of the Clinchco Senior Citizens.

Eura Powers

Eura Powers

Mar 6, 2007

Mrs. Powers was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, and a member of the Lickfork Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Vernon Powers.

Catherine Vanover

Catherine Vanover

Feb 24, 2007

Catherine Vanover age 77, of Clintwood passed away Saturday February 24, 2007 at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center, she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Vanover, parents Gilmer and Lula Browning, four brothers Roy, Guy, Fred and Carl Browning, four sisters Irene Browning,...

Onolee Keith

Onolee Keith

Feb 7, 2007

Onolee B. Keith, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport. She was born on Caney Ridge in Coeburn, VA. She had lived most all of her adult life there until she recently became a resident at Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville, TN. Onolee was a member of...

James Sheppard

James Sheppard

Jan 31, 2007

James Hoyt Sheppard age 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 31, 2007 at his residence on Bise Ridge. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia the son of the late Harry A. and Mae Nicewonder Sheppard he attended and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church serving as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. After moving to...