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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.

Cicero Mullins

Cicero Mullins

Aug 10, 2024

Cicero Kody Hunter Mullins age 2, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 10, 2024.   Cicero brought many smiles and much laughter into our world, for what time he was here. He loved watching Cocomelon and Bluey. Cicero loved being loved on by everyone especially his grandmother, Amber Haywood. Cicero overcame every obstacle that doctors said he...

Shirley Gean Phillips

Shirley Gean Phillips

Aug 10, 2024

Shirley Gean Phillips age 70 passed away Sat. August 10, 2024 at the Fort Sanders Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. She was born in Dante, VA. and attended Haysi High School, she enjoyed family time, playing Yahtzee with friends, taking care of pets, artwork with painting and ceramics.

She is preceded in death by her mother Thelma Austin...

Anthony Stanley

Anthony Stanley

Aug 9, 2024

Anthony C. Stanley age 95, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. Mr. Stanley was born February 11, 1929 to Monroe and Laura Caudill Stanley. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his daughter, Adina Rose Stanley; three brothers, Cline Stanley, Clyde Stanley and infant...

Lloyd Daniel Carico

Lloyd Daniel Carico

Aug 5, 2024

Lloyd Daniel Carico "Danny" age 64 passed away Aug. 5, 2024 at his home in Columbus Ohio. He was born in Norton Virginia the son of the late Joe Cecil and Peggy Ann Carico. There was always laughter and joy wherever he went. He was named after his grandfather who was as stubborn as he was. He loved his...

Tina Louise Robinson

Tina Louise Robinson

Aug 4, 2024

Tina Louise Robinson was born July 1, 1969 passed away August 4, 2024. She was a mom, aunt, sister and grandmother with the biggest heart and stubborn mind.

Survived by, Jr Robinson and Daughter, Brittani Robinson (Austin), Sister, Linda Anderson (Dwight Anderson) Niece and nephew, Michelle McCoy Mullins (Chris Mullins), Michael McCoy (who she thought of like...

June Stanley Vanover

June Stanley Vanover

Aug 1, 2024

June Stanley Vanover passed away Thurs. August 1, 2024 at Norton Community Hospital with her loving son and daughter in law by her side. She was born July 10, 1945 the daughter of the late Lazarus and Nina Stanley. She was a 1964 graduate of Clintwood High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Freel Vanover,...

Charles William Chase

Charles William Chase

Jul 28, 2024

Charles William Chase of Wytheville passed away July 28, 2024 after a lingering illness.   He was born December 22, 1938 and was of the Methodist faith, he enjoyed attending when he was able.  He was preceded in death by his parents John Bill and June Chase, son Charles "Bill" William Chase II, wife Frances Kaye Davis Stanley Chase, stepdaughter...

Tony Andrew Garrett

Tony Andrew Garrett

Jul 26, 2024

Tony A. Garrett age 72 passed away Friday July 26, 2024 at this home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Haysi, Virginia the son of the late Ray Garrett and Artie Charles Ratliff.  Tony enjoyed time spent with family, fishing , bicycle riding and repair along with watching his favorite show Gunsmoke.

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Henrietta Kelley

Henrietta Kelley

Jul 15, 2024

Henrietta Cox Kelley age 78, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Kelley was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and attended Georges Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She was a member of the Clintwood Rescue Squad and worked for Margaret's Café for several years. Mrs. Kelley was a loving wife and loved her family and pets. She...

Sidney Allen Counts

Sidney Allen Counts

Jul 12, 2024

Sidney Allen Counts age 86, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood. Mr. Counts was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired coal miner. Mr. Counts was a deacon and a chartered member of Shepherd Baptist Church of Clintwood. He loved family time, gardening,...

Sarah Kay Mullins

Sarah Kay Mullins

Jul 11, 2024

Sarah Kay Fleming Mullins age 75, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at West Hills Health and Rehab in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Mrs. Mullins was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a retired teacher from Clintwood Elementary School.  She enjoyed watching baseball, hockey and other sporting events. She loved reading and pets.

Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death...

Ella Mae Mullins

Ella Mae Mullins

Jun 22, 2024

Ella Mae Mullins, 87, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN with her two sons by her side. She was a life-long resident of Dickenson County who was known for three things – homemaking, caring for children, and working in the Lord's kingdom.

Ella Mae was born on January 9,...

Joe Douglas Phipps

Joe Douglas Phipps

Jun 22, 2024

Joe Douglas Phipps age 90 passed away Sat. June 22, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Robert and Edna Phipps he was born in Jenkins, KY. and lived his life in Clintwood. He was a retired coal

miner, avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, gardening, working with wood...

David Hawkins

David Hawkins

Jun 20, 2024

David Wayne Hawkins age 82, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Hawkins was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a member of Pound River Church for many years. He worked at Heritage Hall in Clintwood for many years and was currently employed by Clintwood Post Office. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather...

Roger Powers

Roger Powers

Jun 13, 2024

Roger Orbin Powers passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on June 13th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.   Roger was born on May 27th, 1952, to the late Hudson Powers and Onnie Sturgill Cassell.

Roger was a 1971 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He was a lifelong coal miner and truck driver, CB handle "Bootsie", who...

Joyce Campbell

Joyce Campbell

Jun 10, 2024

Joyce M. Campbell was a woman that loved life and her family but loved God more. She was a prayer warrior who fought a good fight and kept the faith. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2024, loved and cherished by her family and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by...

Alpha Hawkins

Alpha Hawkins

Jun 7, 2024

Alpha Grace Hawkins, age 79, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. Alpha attended Clintwood High School and was a graduate of Mountain Empire Community College. She was a member of Pioneer Art League and the Extension Homemaker's Club of Dickenson County for many years, serving in leadership roles in both organizations. Alpha was...

Betty A. Hill

Betty A. Hill

May 24, 2024

Betty Alice Hill age 74, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at the Heritage Hall Health Care of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.  Born in Wise, Virginia the daughter of the late Charlie and Doshia Addington. She worked for the Woodbine Christian School for many years later returning to Clintwood. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother...

Dorothy Fay Adkins

Dorothy Fay Adkins

May 23, 2024

Dorothy Faye Adkins, age 77, of Clintwood, passed away May 23, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center.  Mrs. Adkins was born in Clintwood, the daughter of the late James and Louise (Standifur) Kelley and graduated from Millard High School.  She enjoyed bible study, yard work, the outdoors, but most importantly, family time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Adkins was...

Brenda Darlene Mullins

Brenda Darlene Mullins

May 21, 2024

Brenda Darlene Robinson Mullins, 72, passed away Monday, May 21, 2024, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home of Clintwood.  Brenda was born September 23, 1951, in Clinchco, Virginia, the daughter of Bernard and Kathleen Kiser Robinson.  Brenda loved to spend time with family and friends; she attended school in Fredricksburg,Virginia, she attended the Clinchco Missionary Baptist Church.

Brenda...