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.
Timothy Mullins
Sep 17, 2006
Timothy Joe Mullins, 48, died at his home on Ventura Road on Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was born in Wise County, VA the son of Joseph Carl and Garnett Combs Mullins. Tim was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents, Bascom and Nola Combs, Paternal Grandparents, Carl and Hattie Cobb Mullins, special uncles Edward Combs, William Mullins, and...
Lorene Carter
Sep 5, 2006
Lorene Beatrice Church Carter age75 passed away Sept. 5, 2006 at the home of her sister. She was the daughter of the late Elder Vollie and Virgie Vanover Church. She is preceded in death by her first husband Harrison Moore Jr. and her second husband Eugene Carter, one brother also precedes her in death Kendall Church. She was of the...
Charles Adkins
Aug 19, 2006
Charles Herman Adkins age 80 went home to be with the Lord Saturday August 19, 2006. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years Georgia Belle McCoy Adkins, his mother Effie Adkins, two brothers Clifford and Buford Adkins. Herman was well known barber in Clintwood for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Lucille Adkins,...
Dora Smith
Aug 5, 2006
Dora Smith, passed away on August 5, 2006 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Clintwood. Mrs. Smith had lived most of her adult life in Detroit, MI and was retired from the food service industry. She returned to Clintwood to make her home in 1996. Born on March 4, 1913 in Clintwood, she was the daughter of John P. and...
Willie Lyall
Aug 5, 2006
Willie Alden Lyall, 77 of Cedartown, GA passed away on Saturday August 5, 2006. He was born in Dickenson County, VA the son of Ruey and Virginia Sheryl Lyall, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a sister Dolly June Phipps. He was a Vetern of the US Army, WWII. He is survived by his...
Hershell Cassell
Aug 3, 2006
Hershell L. Cassell, 83 of Midlothian, VA left this earth to join his beloved wife Marie on August 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esra and Cora Cassell; three sisters, Evelyn Steward, Clara Hatfield, and Enda Larson and is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Mr. Cassell proudly served our country as a...
John Baker
Aug 2, 2006
John Emory Baker age 39 died August 2, 2006 in Tazewell, Virginia as result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy "Cumberland Mountain Rangers" and a member of Local 45 of the Boilermakers Union, Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his parents John Preston Baker, Clintwood, and Margaret Jane Perry,...
Maerendy Strouth
Jul 29, 2006
Maerendy Strouth age 89 went to be with the Lord on July 29th 2006 at the Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. She was born December 16th 1916 to the late Robert and Susie Rose. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Strouth and two sons Paul and Ruffus Strouth, a son in law Jack Wesley, grandson Rickie Strouth,...
Tooney Hawkins
Jul 17, 2006
Tooney C. Hawkins age 70, passed away Monday July 17, 2006 following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1936 in Clintwood, VA, the son of the late Thomas J. and Lou Cindy (Mullins) Hawkins. On July 19, 1958 he married Elizabeth Davis and she survives. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company, Ypsilanti Plant...
George Thacker
Jul 16, 2006
George Norris Thacker, 74, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. Mr. Thacker was formerly of Richmond, Virginia, and a US Navy Verteran of the Korean Conflict. Suriving is his wife, Gloria Hughes Thacker, Clintwood, VA; brother, William Thacker, Mercad, CA; and sister Shirley Kroh, Bellevue, WA; and many loved ones who will cherish his memory....
Betty Mullins
Jul 7, 2006
Betty June Mullins, age 69, died at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY on Friday July 7, 2006. Born in Dickenson County, VA she was the daughter of Garland and May Farmer Willis. Mrs. Mullins was married to Glenn Landon Mullins, Sr. She had lived the most of her life in Dickenson County, and had...
Connor Green
Jul 3, 2006
Connor Edward Green, six months old of Clintwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 3, 2006 at the Johnson City Medical Center. The only child of Gallie Russell and Katie Irene Gibson Green was born January 10, 2006 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a beautiful baby with a quick smile. He was baptized on...
Ida Keith
Jul 3, 2006
Mrs. Keith left behind many, many people who loved her. Every life she touched was made more special. Everyone she met was a new friend. One of the greatest pleasures she had was talking to people or at the very least writing letters. She loved to cook and received much pleasure from the enjoyment people got our of her baked...
Bobby Dotson
Jun 28, 2006
Bobby L. Dotson, Sr., age 69, died at the Veterans Administration Center, Johnson City on Wednesday, June 28, 2006. He was the son of the late Noah M. and Ada Elkins Dotson, a disabled coal miner, and a veteran, US Army. His daughter Sherry Pennington, grandson Jmmy Pennington, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He is survived...
Nannie Rose
Jun 25, 2006
Nannie Bell Rose, 76, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2006. She was a Godly mother and true witness to the Lord. She fought the good fight, she finished the course, and she kept the faith. A lifelong resident of Dickenson County, she was of the Christian Faith, daughter of the late Harvey and Maude...
Kenneth Rose
Jun 22, 2006
Kenneth D. Rose, Sr., age 65, passed away at his home in the Honey Camp community after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Charles and Eva Lambert Rose. He had lived most of his adult life in Dickenson County, and a retired coal miner, and member of the UMWA. Kenneth was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving...
Helen Rasnick
Jun 17, 2006
Helen Beatrice Rasnick age 71, of Caney Ridge, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2006. She was a life long resident of Dickenson County. She was born September 12, 1934 the daughter of Greatheal and Ruth Clay. She was married to Cobern Rasnick on November 11, 1950. Helen was preceded in death by one son, Danny Lee...
Pearl Carter
Jun 12, 2006
Pearl Roberts Carter was born to Mima Lowe and John Wesley Roberts in the Dorchester community of Wise County. She married Wright Carter of Duffield on Nov. 16, 1936. Pearl, Wright, and their two children, Wright Carter Jr. and Janice Rae Carter Cooley, lived on their farm in Duffield and then in Clintwood. Pearl is preceded in death by her...
James Whitt
May 28, 2006
James Whitt, age 65, passed away at his home in Hazel Park on Sunday, May 28, 2006 after a lengthy illness. James was born in Clintwood, Virginia the son of the Henry and Mattie Fleming Whitt. He was employed in the automobile industry as a general foreman. His parents, brother John Whitt, sisters, Dell Saenz, Naomi Hamilton, Mary Bolling, Rissie...
Carrie Reed
May 27, 2006
Carrie Mae Reed, age 100, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at the Dickenson Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, and the daughter of the late Elbert and Letha Mullins Reed. Although never married, she was a mother and caregiver to many of her special nieces and nephews. Miss Reed...

