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.

Dana Witt

Dana Witt

Jan 29, 2007

Dana Vern "Whicker Bill" Witt, age 73, died at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA on Monday, January 29, 2007 after a brief illness. He was born in Kentucky, the son of Elmer and Irene Dotson-Davis Witt and lived his adult life in Dickenson County where he was a self employed truck driver. His parents, a son Dana Kern Witt,...

Robert Strouth

Robert Strouth

Jan 14, 2007

Robert Henry "Bobby" Strouth, age 70 of Clintwood, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Johnson City Medical Center, after a lingering battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Maerenda Rose Strouth; and two brothers Rufus and Duval Strouth. Survivors include one brother, Benny Strouth, Clintwood; three sisters Linda Strouth, Clintwood, Judy Prechard, Waco,...

Donald Mckenzie

Donald Mckenzie

Dec 31, 2006

Donald Scott (Scotty) McKenzie, 45, died at Dickenson Community Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2006. He was born in Dickenson County, the son of Don and Lois Blankenship McKenzie. His mother Lois, preceded him in death. Survivors other than his father are a son, Shawn Mullins, Kingsport; a brother, Bradley McKenzie, Glennville, WV; a grandson, Austin Mullins; a special friend...

Leona Moore

Leona Moore

Dec 22, 2006

Born in Russell County, VA she had lived in Dickenson County her entire adult life, and was the last of fifteen children. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church for 54 years. Her parents Samuel Patton and Nannie Meade Dingus, an infant son Larry Scott Moore, a son Randall Burley Moore, grandsons Kerry...

Nevlyn Mullins

Nevlyn Mullins

Dec 17, 2006

Nevlyn Stone Mullins, 86 passed away at the home on Sunday, December 17, 2006, after lingering illness. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, and was a homemaker.

Emerson Mullins

Emerson Mullins

Dec 16, 2006

Emerson Mullins, 85, passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2006. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, Virginia and had been married for 67 years Mr. Mullins was a retired UMWA coal miner, and a WWII Veteran, US Army.

Betty Grant

Betty Grant

Dec 15, 2006

Mrs. Grant was born in New York, and was a retired secretary for the Web Seal Corporation. There will be no public visitation or service. A private memorial service will be held by the Grant family.

Bobby Bailey

Bobby Bailey

Dec 13, 2006

Bobby G. Bailey, 64, died at the Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 after a brief illness. He is the son of Maxie Alice Sutherland Bailey and the Late Luther Basil Bailey, born in Dickenson County a retired coal miner and a member of the Buffalo Freewill Baptist Church.

Tessie Ramey

Tessie Ramey

Dec 12, 2006

Born in Dickenson County, Virginia, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Euthana Vanover Coleman; her husband, Curtis Ramey; a son, Gene Ramey; three grandsons; Scott Ramey, Ronald Fuller and Nathan Edwards; one brother, H.G. Vanover; three sisters, Ruby Horton, Jassie Lee Coleman, and Nella Mae Wallace.

Gertrude Morgan

Gertrude Morgan

Dec 12, 2006

Gertrude Hale Morgan, age 96 passed away Tue. Dec. 12, 2006 at the Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, VA. Mrs. Morgan was born on March 28, 1910 the daughter of the late Ira Columbus and Lydia Ellen Ramsey Hale. Mrs. Morgan was a graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School and the Johnson City Business College in Johnson City, TN., a business...

Ayers Phipps

Ayers Phipps

Dec 3, 2006

Born the son of Wilburn and Marie Callie Hughes Phipps, he had lived in Clintwood all of his life and was a farmer. His wife Dollie Lyall Phipps, daughter Carolyn Horne, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Private burial services at the graveside were conducted. He is intered in the W.L. Phipps Cemetery.

Linda Stanley

Linda Stanley

Nov 29, 2006

Linda Stanley, 49, passed away at her home in Clintwood after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL the daughter of Murel and Mary Benson Wilde. She was a real estate agent, had worked as an insurance agent and was a nail technician. She loved riding and taking care of her horses, and was a member...

Faye Butler

Faye Butler

Nov 23, 2006

Faye Rose Butler, Chester, VA died Thursday, November 23, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey C. Butler, III; her sister, Rita Fern Rose and her parents, Desoto and Della Carty Rose of Caney Ridge, Dickenson County, VA. She is survived by her children, Bradford Everett and wife, Debbie of Atlanta, GA, Billy E. Bookout, Jr. and...

Ines Mullins

Ines Mullins

Nov 20, 2006

Ines Mullins age 85, passed away Sunday November 19, 2006 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County and of the Baptist Faith. Born May 15, 1921 the daughter of the late James and Sara Ramey Branham. She is preceded in death by her husband William T. Mullins, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors...

Clinton Rakes

Clinton Rakes

Oct 29, 2006

Clinton "Poppy" Rakes, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at his residence on Brush Creek Road in Clintwood, with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Dickenson County, he was the son of the late Alex and Lou Verna Colley Rakes. A WWII Veteran, Army Corp of Engineers, treasurer of...

Lena Dotson

Lena Dotson

Oct 28, 2006

Born in Dickenson County, Virginia the daughter of the late Brack and Barbara Mullins Powers. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and a member of Lick Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Arvil M. Dotson and preceded in death by two sons, Carl and Bruce Dotson, six brothers and sisters. Surviving are two sons, Darrell Dotson...

Gaynell Ringley

Gaynell Ringley

Oct 10, 2006

Gaynell Ringley, 65, died at Norton Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Born in Dickenson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Stanley. Surviving is her husband, Billy Ray Ringley, Wise; two nieces, Jeannie Large, and Thea Dawn Younce, a nephew Michael Younce.

Riley Simmons

Riley Simmons

Oct 1, 2006

Born Feb. 26, 1927 the son of the late John A. and Pearl Whited Simmons. He is also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Carl Mullins

Carl Mullins

Oct 1, 2006

James Carl Mullins age 64 passed away Sunday , Oct. 1, 2006 at the home of his daughter. He was born in Dickenson County the son of the late Huston and Dosha Powers Mullins. He is preceded in death by his son Robert Keith Mullins. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Suzanne & Kim Moore, Clintwood, daughter Janet Mullins of...

Carolyn Hill

Carolyn Hill

Sep 19, 2006

Carolyn Sue Hill, 52, passed away at Welmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. She had lived in Clintwood all of her life, and was the daughter of Shelton and Ina Jean Hill. Survivors other than her parents are a brother, Billy Ray Hill and his wife, Ella; two nephews Joey and Chris Hill; several aunts, uncles...