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 Posted June 1st, 2010 08:36 PM IP   
Billy King Welch, Jr.
(August 2, 1960 - May 31, 2010)
Billy King Welch, Jr., 49, of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Monday (May 31, 2010) at the Wellmont Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
He was a member of Morgan Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are:
His wife:
Cathy Welch of Jonesville, Virginia
Father:
Billy King Welch, Sr.
Mother:
Wanda Fletcher Welch
Children:
Tara Haley and husband, Adam of Jonesville, Virginia
Billie Kay Welch of Jonesville, Virginia
Dustin James Welch of Jonesville, Virginia
Two grandsons:
Logan James Haley and Aiden Hendrix Haley
Two brothers:
James Welch and wife, Thelma of Pennington Gap, Virginia
William Welch and wife, Martha of Jonesville, Virginia
Two sisters:
Debbie Preston and husband, Ed of Brookville, Ohio
Teresa Short and husband, Kevin of Rose Hill, Virginia
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Harry Layell, the Rev. Norman Clark, and the Rev. Danny Wilder officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday in the Welch Cemetery in the Hubbard Springs Community.
Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 8:45 a.m. Friday to go to the cemetery in procession.
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Posted June 4th, 2010 12:25 PM IP
Evelyn McCracken
Keokee, VA
Evelyn McCracken, a resident of the Shepard Hill Community in Keokee, Va. was born in the Rawhide Community in Keokee on Monday, February 19, 1945 and passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 67 years. She had lived in Lee County, Va. her entire life.
Evelyn had been a homemaker and a member of the Hoover Hill Baptist Church in Keokee. She was preceded in death by one son, William McCracken, her husband, Don McCracken, her father, Earl Russell and one brother, Doug Russell.
Evelyn is survived by one son, Deward D. McCracken, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Keokee, Va., one daughter, Patricia Ann Wade and husband, Pnut of Jonesville, Va., her mother, Velma Russell of Keokee, Va., three grandchildren; Sheena Wade and Sean Kennedy, Melanie Wade and Deacon McCracken, one great-grandchild, Tallulah Kennedy, brothers, Darrell Russell, Howard Russell, Ricky Russell and Gene Russell all of Keokee, Va. and sisters, Sue Ratcliff, Lori Garrett, Lisa Lee and Donna Smith all of Keokee, Va.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Province Funeral Home Sanctuary in Pennington Gap, Va. with Rev. Darrell Russell officiating.
The visitation will be from 9:00 AM Monday morning until the time of the service.
Burial will follow at the Holmes Cemetery in Keokee, Va.
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Posted June 5th, 2010 04:12 PM IP
Gadys Irene Scott
(June 17, 1923 - June 2, 2010)
Rose Hill, Virginia
Gladys Irene Scott, 86, of Rose Hill, Virginia, passed away Wednesday (June 2, 2010) with her family by her side.
Born June 17, 1923, she was the daughter of Henry and Omie Davis. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County, Virginia. She was a homemaker and loved gardening, traveling, and yard sales.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Obie Scott; three sons, Elmer Scott, Lester, Scott, and Willard Scott; two brothers, Arthur Davis and Sewell Davis; and one sister, Dorothy Cheek.
Surviving are:
Her children: Anna Ruth Roark of Rose Hill, Virginia, David and Charlotte Scott of Ewing, Virginia, and Pauline Brashear and husband, Eugene of Frederick, Maryland
One step-son: Charles Scott of Clarksville, Tennessee
14 grandchildren: Elmer Jr., Jimmy, Ricky, Michael, Tina, Angela, Yvonna, April, Dwayne, Jeff, Ann, Connie, Willard Jr., and Brian
Several great grandchildren
Many great-great grandchildren
One brother: Glen Davis of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Floyd Montgomery officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lee Family Cemetery in Rose Hill, Virginia.
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Posted June 5th, 2010 07:24 PM IP
Edith Golden Thomas
(November 14, 1916 - June 4, 2010)
Jonesville, VA
Edith Golden Thomas, 93, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, at Wellmont Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, VA.
She was a member of the Hardy’s Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Cellie Thomas; son, Olin Thomas; parents, Andy and Polly Ingle; two brothers, Hubert and Homer Ingle; and two sisters, Francis and Audrey Ingle.
She is survived by:
Four sons, Don and wife, Eva Thomas, Lafayette, IN, Dale and wife, Connie Thomas, Jonesville, VA, Charles Thomas, Lafayette, IN, and Roger Thomas, Jonesville, VA
Two daughters, Edna Bannon and husband, Ronald “Squirt”, Pine Village, IN and Etta Wolfe and Husband, Esta, Vinton, VA
One sister, Betty Eldridge, Ewing, VA
A special friend and daughter-in-law, Cindy Gibson, Jonesville, VA
Several grandchildren, several step grandchild, several great grandchildren and several step great grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill.
Funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Thomas officiating.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Fee Cemetery in Rose Hill.
Those attending the graveside are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. to go to the cemetery in procession.
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Posted June 6th, 2010 05:29 AM IP
Linda Alsup Young
(December 11, 1948 - June 4, 2010)
Pennington Gap,VA
Linda Alsup Young of Left Poor Valley went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County and the daughter of the late Ray and Rettie Hurd Alsup. She was a graduate of Pennington High School and was an LPN for several years until becoming a full time Nana. She was a member of Smyth Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Alsup.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Young; son; Michael Young. Daughter; Monique and husband, Rick Sprinkle. Beloved grandsons, Jacob and Daniel Sprinkle. Brother; Boyd Alsup and wife Rose. Sister; Dorothy Alsup, and a host of family and friends.
A Graveside service only will be held at 6:00 p. m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway with Rev. Darrell Hensley officiating.
Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Smyth Chapel United Methodist Church, St. Charles United Methodist Church and St. Charles First Baptist Church.
To view obit and sign guest book visit us at www.sturgillfuneralhome.com.
Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap in charge of arrangements.
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Posted June 6th, 2010 04:29 PM IP
Robert Colburn "Buddy" Sharpe
(March 30, 1947 - June 5, 2010)
Rose Hill, VA
Robert Colburn “Buddy” Sharpe, 63, of Rose Hill, Virginia passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was a timber cutter and a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and America “Mercke” Sharpe, two sisters, Betty “Polly” Saylor and Lanna “Smidge” Fee; infant brother, Gary Allan Sharpe; infant daughter, Tammy Maxine Sharpe and one infant great granddaughter.
He is survived by:
Wife, Lillian Louise Sharpe (Ditty)
Three daughters, America “Charli” Collins, and husband, John, Wanda “Nokie” Faulkner and Dennis Akers, and Monica “Tiny” Cody and husband, Shawn
Two brothers, Floyd “June” Cavins and wife, Claudette of Harlan, Kenucky and Charles “Ed” Sharpe of Ewing, VA
Three sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” Graham and husband, Garry of Jonesville, VA, Mary Alice Sharpe and Jim Smiddy of Rose Hill, VA and Patsy Collins and husband, Kenny of Rose Hill, VA
Special mother-in-law, Ruth Baumgardner, Rose Hill, VA
Seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and two unborn great grandchildren.
Several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends
Calling hours will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8th at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill.
Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dee Owens officiating.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th at the Beech Grove Cemetery, Beech Grove area of Jonesville, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
Those attending the graveside are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery in procession.
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Posted June 7th, 2010 07:26 AM IP
James T. Jake Burke, a resident of Pennington Gap, Va. was born in the Belgium Hollow Comm., Rt. 1 Pennington Gap, Va. on Thursday, June 19, 1924 and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 85 years. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Dorothy Fleenor Burke, a daughter, Irene Elizabeth, his parents, Harrison and Myrtle Cooper Burke, two brothers, Frank & Alvin Burke and two sisters, Evelyn Whitt and Gracie Ricketts.
Jake spent most of his life in Lee Co. but did live in Michigan for several years where he worked for the Buick Plant. As a young man he worked in the CCC Camp in Jonesville, Va. which was started by President Roosevelt. He had also worked in the coal mines and drove a coal truck but he was a carpenter by trade, having built the house he lived in along with several others. He was self-employed for 35 years.
Jake was a lifetime member of the Pennington Gap, Va. Fire Department and Lee Co. Rescue Squad, Pennington Gap Unit. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Pennington Gap since 1963 where he drove the church bus and was one of the original leaders of the R.A. Boys.
Jake never met a stranger and had a legion of friends. He wanted to say to all his friends and loved ones, I have run a good race and fought a good fight but now I have gone home to be with Jesus. Please follow me, please come this way, Jesus and I will be waiting for you.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday in the Sanctuary of the Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of the funeral Tuesday.
Burial will follow in the Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, Va.
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Posted June 7th, 2010 07:28 AM IP
Lorene (Collins) Vanoy of Woodway, VA. was born in Hancock Co. TN. on Tuesday, February 17, 1931 and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. at the age of 79 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Vanoy, a son, Cleophas Vanoy, her parents, Eppie and Henry Collins, one sister, Jewell Minor Collins and a brother, Raymond L. Collins, her paternal grandparents, Landon and Rosie Collins and her maternal grandparents, David and Ida Gibson and a step-son, Clyde Vanoy. She lived most of her life in Lee Co. and retired from Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, VA. after 25 years of service.
Lorene is survived by 6 daughters, Elizabeth Vanoy of Kingsport, TN., Jane Vanoy of Columbus, OH, Rebecca deGraf and husband Marcel of Dayton, OH, Mona Vanoy Orender of Woodway, VA., Reba Vanoy Lester of Kingsport, TN., and Sandra Vanoy of Woodway, VA., five sons, David Vanoy and wife Joy of Homersville, GA., Daniel Vanoy and wife Mary of Cohutta, GA., Eugene Vanoy of Cleveland, TN., Gerald Vanoy of Jonesville, VA. and Charles Vanoy of Cincinnati, OH.
Lorene is also survived by 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Wayne W. Collins of Jonesville, VA., Johnny C. Collins of Salem, IN., two nieces and two nephews and one step-daughter, Joyce Ann Farley of Portage, IN.
The funeral will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in the Sanctuary of the Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, VA. with Rev. David Vanoy and Rev. Ken Hopkins officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:30 P.M. until time of the service on Tuesday.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, VA.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday to go to the cemetery.
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Posted June 9th, 2010 07:21 PM IP
Billy Harold Thomas, a resident of Woodway, Va. was born in Jonesville, Va. on Thursday, July 15, 1943 and departed this life at his home on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the age of 66 years. He retired from Powell Valley Electric, Jonesville, Va. after 41 years of service. He lived all his life in Lee Co. and was of the Baptist Faith.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mary Steward Thomas and one brother, Don Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Carleen Litton Thomas of the home, one daughter, Viola McArn and husband, Rick of Myrtle Beach, S.C..
Billy is also survived by two grandchildren, Kayla McArn of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Austin Russell of High Point, N.C.. He is also survived by one great-grandchild, Joslynn McKinnley of North Myrtle Beach, S.C and special niece, Anissa Salyers of Dryden,Va.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday in the Sanctuary of the province funeral home in Pennington Gap, Va. with Rev. Ed Woodard officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. Friday until 8:00 P.M. Burial will follow in the Poteet-Ball Cemetery, Jonesville, Va.
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Posted June 12th, 2010 07:14 AM IP
Dennis Lee Marcum
(January 10, 1953 - June 11, 2010)
Dennis Marcum, 57, of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Friday (June 11, 2010) at his home.
He had worked as A-l Operator with the Virginia Department of Transportation and also farmed.
He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Jonesville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Chester B. Marcum and brother, Michael B. Marcum. He is survived by:
Wife, Penny Marcum, Jonesville, VA
Mother, Caressie Marcum of Jonesville, VA
Two sons, Jason Marcum and wife, Regina, Jonesville, VA and Matthew Marcum and wife Mary Helen of Rose Hill, VA
One daughter, Tammy Marcum, Jonesville, VA
Eight grandchildren, Chloe, Madi, Kynslee, Kaylee, Harley, Erricka, Kalli and Hayden
Three sisters, Debbie Parsons and husband, Pearl; Sandy Reasor and husband Harry; and Jennifer Cox and husband, Richard
Several nieces and nephews
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2009 at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 in the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Cagle officiating.
Burial will follow in the Marcum Family Cemetery in Jonesville.
Mr. Marcum will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.
For online condolences to the Marcum family, please sign on to www.arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Posted June 14th, 2010 06:03 PM IP
Alice Adams
(December 22, 1944 - June 12, 2010)
Pennington Gap, VA Alice F. Adams, age 65 of the Big Hill community passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Lee Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County and had worked for 27 years at Carter Hall Nursing Home in Dryden, VA as a dietician. She loved making crafts, paintings, and attending craft shows. She loved her family and her granddaughter, Eva Marie was her joy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estelle Kilgore Belcher,and father, Howard Belcher, son, James V. Adams, sister, Carol Belcher, brother, Ray Belcher.
Survivors include: Two sons, Keith Adams and wife Brenda, Richard Adams and wife, Teresa both of Big Hill. One granddaughter, Eva Marie Adams of Big Hill. Two sisters; Betty Jo Belcher of Big Hill and Kitty Roberts of Dryden, VA. Sister in-law, Sue Belcher, Montgomery, AL, Two nieces; Karen Maggard, Dryden, VA and Lisa Hughes of Montgomery, AL. Nephew; Steve Belcher, Montgomery, AL.
Other relatives, many friends and a very special thank you to Anna, Bonnie, Sandy and Opal.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 15 at Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap.
Committal graveside services will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Wednesday in Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden with Rev. Bill Posey officiating.
Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50. To view obit and sign guest book visit us at www.sturgillfuneralhome.com. Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap in charge of the arrangements.
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Posted June 14th, 2010 06:25 PM IP
Zella Mae Jerrell
(May 28, 1926 - June 13, 2010)
Zella Mae Jerrell, 84, of Rose Hill passed away at home on Sunday, June 13.
She attended Trinity Tabernacle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Jerrell, Sr.; parents, George W. & Eudocia Hornsby; brothers, Clay Hornsby, Pete Hornsby, Thelmer Hornsby, Walter Hornsby & Willie Hornsby; sisters, Martha Pace, Nannie Smith & Ollie Mae Hornsby; grandchildren, Paula Rouse & Melissa Mae Hall; great grandchildren, Hailey Rouse, Heather Snivley & Eric Jerrell; great great grandchild, Steven Snivley; daughter-in-law, Sharron Jerrell.
SURVIVORS:
Children:
Thelma Catterton & husband, James Catterton I – Rose Hill
John R. Jerrell “Pop” and wife, Margaret – Norton
Wanda Sue Moore and husband, Fred – Rose Hill
Freda Saylors and husband, Toby – Mississippi
Charles Jerrell – Nebraska
Garry Jerrell and wife, Karen – Deale, Maryland
21 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 on Wednesday, June 16 at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill.
Funeral service will follow at 8 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert Charles Long officiating.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 17 in the Jerrell Cemetery in Rose Hill.
Those wishing to attend the graveside service need to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m.
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Posted June 16th, 2010 11:54 AM IP
Dennis Lee Collins, a resident of Rt.70 Jonesville, Va was born Wednesday March 24, 1948 in Lee County, Va and departed this walk of life to be with the lord on Monday June 14, 2010 at his home at the age of 62. He worked for the town of Jonesville for 39 years and lived in Lee County his entire life and was of the Baptist faith.
Dennis was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Walter and Cassie Fields Collins. One Daughter, Lawana Sue Collins. Two Brothers, Junior Collins and Terry Lee Collins. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine for 38 years of the home. One son, Jason Lee of the home. Three Brothers, Marvin Collins of Lafayette, Indiana, Douglas Collins of Moreland, Georgia and Wayne Collins of Jonesville, Va. Four Sisters, Jackie Austin of Lafayette, Indiana, Irene Ecklund of Omaha, Nebraska, Phyllis Ann Johnson of Jonesville, Va, Mary Ruth Johnson of Jonson City, Tn and several Nieces and Nephews and many friends and loved ones.
The Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 17, 2010 in the Province Funeral Home Santuary in Jonesville with Pastor Bryan Gunter Officiating.
Burial will follow at the Woodard cemetery in Jonesville, Va. in the Thompson Settlement community.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service Thursday.
Condolences can be sent to the family at provincefuneralhome@earthlink.net. Province Funeral Home of Rt.2 box 2252 west of Jonesville, Va is in charge of Arrangements. Our phone number is 276-346-3553.
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Posted June 16th, 2010 07:01 PM IP
Donald Givens
(April 2, 1938 - June 14, 2010)
Donald Givens, 72, of Lincoln, AL formerly of Rose Hill, died peacefully at his home on Monday, June 14, 2010 and went to be with God.
He was born April 2, 1938 to John & Mary Johnson Givens who along with his three sisters Dora, Billie & Pearl preceded him in death.
Don was saved and joined Van Huss Grove Baptist Church shortly after his marriage to Peggy, where he was a faithful member until his illness.
Don married Margaret Faye (Peggy) Ball on November 30, 1966.
To this union were born three children, Charles Givens, Duffield, VA; Penny Faye Givens & Kimberly Ann Hobbs and husband, Jim of Lincoln.
He is also survived by the four loves of his life his grandchildren, Lee, Seth, Emma and Gavin all of Lincoln, AL.
Also surviving are brothers, Dallas, Arthur & Benny Givens & a host of nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16 at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill from 1 to 2 p.m.
At 2 there will be a procession to Van Huss Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dee Owens officiating, where the funeral service will take place.
Graveside services will follow the service in the Beech Grove Cemetery with Rev. L.J. Ellis officiating.
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Posted June 21st, 2010 07:41 AM IP
Arenath (Arnie) C. Williams
(January 23, 1932 - June 19, 2010)
Jonesville, VA
ARENATH (ARNIE) C. WILLIAMS, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday (June 19, 2010).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Caswell and Pearl Williams; and brothers Bruce, Rance and Burley Williams.
He is survived by:
One brother: Sam Williams and wife Billie of Jonesville, Virginia
Four sisters: Eleanor Carman of Beckley, WV, Loretta Grizzle and husband Chester of Jonesville, VA, Carolyn Potter of Jonesville, VA and Vivian Hopkins of Jonesville, VA
Two sisters-in-law: Wanda Williams of Orleans, IN and Juanita O’Dell of West Baden, IN
Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Following visitation, family and friends will go in procession to the Millers Chapel Cemetery for Arnie’s memorial service with the Rev. Brian Allen officiating.
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Posted June 21st, 2010 07:17 PM IP
Edwin Leroy Boyd
(June 15, 1925 - June 21, 2010)
Edwin L. Boyd, 85, of Maybee, Michigan, passed away Monday (June 21, 2010) at Northwest Ohio Hospice in Perrysburg, Ohio.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are:
His wife: Lounette Boyd of Maybee, Michigan
Three daughters: Whitney McMahan of Raleigh, North Carolina; Courtney Fall of Blissfield, Michigan; and Desireé Boyd of Monroe, Michigan
Eight grandchildren
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Aaron Stapleton officiating.
Burial will follow in Millers Chapel Cemetery in Jonesville, Virginia with military rites by the VFW posts of Big Stone Gap, Norton, and Coeburn along with the Virginia National Guard Honors Team.
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Posted June 22nd, 2010 08:15 PM IP
Angela Faye Lawson
Jonesville, VA
Angela Faye Lawson of Jonesville, Va. was born in Lawrenceburg, In. on Friday, November 12, 1971 and passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at her residence in Jonesville at the age of 38 years. She had been a resident of Lee County, Va. most of her life and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary P and Bascom Daugherty and one niece, Stephanie Garrison.
Angela is survived by her mother, Alice Daugherty Livesay and husband, Burl of Jonesville, Va., her father, Eddie Fleenor of Woodway, Va., one son, Brandon Sexton of Big Stone Gap, Va. and one daughter, Ashley Lynn Sexton of Jonesville, Va. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Zoey and Camden Sexton and Seighlym Sexton, two brothers, Peter Joe Lawson and wife, Sheila of Pennington Gap, Va. and Billy Livesay of Jonesville, Va., three sisters, Lisa Johnson and husband, Allen of Woodway, Va., Allison Shuler and husband, Billy of Maysville, N.C., and Teresa Livesay of Jonesville, Va. and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
The funeral service will be held at 8:00 PM Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Province Funeral Home Sanctuary in Pennington Gap, Va. with Pastor Brian Gunter officiating.
The visitation will be from 6:00 PM Thursday until the time of the service.
The graveside service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, Va.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM Friday to go to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and gifts the family ask that donations be made. Condolences can be sent to the family by e-mail to provincefuneralhome@earthlink.net Province Funeral Home of 425 E. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, Va. 24277 is in charge of the arrangements. Our phone number is 276-546-2456
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Posted June 22nd, 2010 08:17 PM IP
Jerry Wayne Ball, Jr
(October 6, 1971 - June 21, 2010)
Pilot Mount, NC/Pennington Gap, VA Jerry Wayne (Booger) Ball, JR age 38 went to be with the Lord Monday, June 21, 2010. He was born and raised in Lee County, VA. He was preceded in death by his sister,Yetta Ball and grandparents George and Mandy Ball and Robert and Thelma Bell.
Survived by his wife, Robin Wright Ball, One daughter, Shonda Ball, Kingsport, TN, One son, Jeremy Ball, Kingsport, TN, two step-sons, Andrew and Daniel Turney of the home. Mother, Bobbie Ball Bell of Pilot Mt,NC, Father, Jerry Wayne Ball, Sr and wife Mary of St. Louis, Missouri. One brother, Bob Ball and wife Tracy, niece, Lindsay Ball and nephew Preston Ball all of Winston -Salem, NC. One half sister, Christine Ball, Keokee, VA and a host of family and friends.
Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p. m. on Thursday, June 24 with funeral services following at 8:00 p. m.
Committal graveside services will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Friday at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway.
To view obit and sign guest book visit us at www.sturgillfuneralhome.com. Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap in charge of arrangements.
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Posted June 24th, 2010 02:27 PM IP
Lester James
(May 20, 1936 - June 23, 2010)
Lester James, 74, of Rose Hill, Virginia, passed away Wednesday (June 23, 2010) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was a lifelong resident of Lee County, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vola James; two brothers, Earl James and Carl James; and two sisters, Cloie Daniels and Nanette Taylor.
Surviving are:
His wife: Hester James of Rose Hill, Virginia
Three sons: Johnny James of Rose Hill, Virginia; Frank James of Rose Hill, Virginia; and Paul James of Rose Hill, Virginia
Two daughters: Rita James of Rose Hill, Virginia and Ruby Cavins of Rose Hill, Virginia
Three grandchildren: Heather Cavins, Amanda Hickernell, and Adam Cavins
Two great grandchildren: Tatum Trinkle and Gavin Hickernell
One sister: Lois Hoskins of South Carolina
Several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Elzia Moore officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Hobbs Cemetery in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. to go to the cemetery in procession.
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Posted June 25th, 2010 06:04 PM IP
Paul Alvis Parsons a resident of Jonesville, Va., was born in the Crab Orchard Community of Keokee, Va. on Sunday, April 15, 1923 and passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 87 years. He had lived in Lee County his entire life.
Paul was a retired coal miner and retired from auto sales. He was also a member of the UMWA and of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Grace Bailey Parsons Galloway and one brother, Fred Parsons.
Paul is survived by his wife, June Wright Parsons of the home, one son, Hershell Parsons and wife, Teresa of Gastonia, N.C., half-sister, Ellen Ruth Goins of Virginia and his special aunt, Ruth Surber of Pennington Gap, Va.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, Va.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the graveside.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Condolences can be sent to the family by e-mail to provincefuneralhome@earthlink.net Province Funeral Home of 425 E. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, Va. 24277 is in charge of the arrangements. Our phone number is 276-546-2456
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Posted June 30th, 2010 06:52 PM IP
Gladys Marie Cope
(March 24, 1922 - June 29, 2010)
Gladys Marie Cope, 88, of Martinsburg, West Virginia and formerly of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday (June 29, 2010) in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Jim Myers officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in Beech Grove Cemetery in Jonesville, Virginia
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Posted July 2nd, 2010 06:37 PM IP
Edith Sue Fleenor a resident of the Maness Community of St. Charles, Va. was born on Sunday, January 6, 1957 in St. Charles, Va. and passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 53 years. She had lived in Lee County, Va. her entire life.
Sue retired as a caregiver and was a member of the Darbyville Baptist Church in St. Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dude Fleenor, father, Cecil Pace, two brothers, Judas Jim Pace and Jessie Done Pace.
Sue is survived by her mother, Mary June Pace of the home, one son, Jessie Fleenor of the home, two daughters, Melissa Tabor and husband, Brad of Woodway, Va. and Michelle Moore of the home and son-in-law, Mark Moore of Stone Creek, Va. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Courtney, Morgan and Bradley Tabor and Matthew and Kayla Moore, two step-grandchildren, Brittany Tabor and Britta Rash and two step-great-grandchildren, McKenzie Dean and Kaylin Rash, five sisters, Joan Carter of Noblesville, In., Kay Toomey of Noblesville, In., Kathy Stafford of Jonesville, Va., Evelyn Garrett of Pennington Gap, Va. and Betty Kegley of Pucketts Creek, Va. and her loving companion, James Hall of Stone Creek, Va.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at the Province Funeral Home Sanctuary in Pennington Gap, Va. with Paul Davis, Jr. and Rev. Roy Webb officiating.
Burial will follow at the Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, Va. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM Monday until the time of the service.
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Posted July 5th, 2010 06:40 PM IP
Jeff Evans
(September 14, 1963 - July 3, 2010)
Pennington Gap, VA Jeff Evans, age 46 of the Woodway community passed away, July 3, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Pennington Gap.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil and Maxie Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin K. Begley and his wife Jackie Roop Evans. Survivors include his parents, Jack and Shirley Evans of Woodway, VA, Two daughters; Jackie Neff and husband Chris, Samantha Evans , one grandson, Collyn Neff all of Jonesville, VA. Two sisters; Jill Evans of Pennington Gap, VA and Jade Evans of Kingsport, TN. Nephews; Evan,Jordan,Jase Shelburne and Caden Evans. A very special special friend Nesi Galloway and son T. J. of Pennington Gap, VA. A host of other relatives and friends.
Family will recieve friends from 5 until 8:00 p. m. on Tuesday in the Sturgill Funeral Home with services following with Dr. Kenneth Ellis and Dr. Charles Barrier officiating.
Committal graveside services will be at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, VA. Pallbearers will be, Evan and Jace Shelburne, T. J. Galloway, Jimmy and Michael Evans, and Jimmy Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Neff, Dennis and Barry Roop.
Those attending graveside services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 Wednesday. To view obit and sign guest book visit us at www.sturgillfuneralhome.com. Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap in charge of arrangements.
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Posted July 5th, 2010 06:41 PM IP
Mary Willa Marcum Gibbons
(August 22, 1922 - July 5, 2010)
Jonesville, VA
Mary Willa Marcum Gibbons of Jonesville, Va., born August 22, 1922 departed this life on July 5, 2010 at the age of 87 years. She was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Hill Community, a homemaker and an active member of the Cedar Hill Christian Church until her recent illness confined her to her son and his wife’s home in Corryton, Tennessee.
Mrs. Gibbons was preceded in death by her husband, Leland L. Gibbons; an infant daughter Rebecca Lee; parents, Charles William and Cordelia Rebecca Rouse Marcum; five brothers, Elmer Marcum, Huston Marcum, Clyde (Jack) Marcum, Clarence Marcum and Oscar Marcum; four sisters, Dora Barber, Lena Kinser, Lenora Ely, Bonnie Fee, and an infant granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Surber.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Gibbons Surber and husband, John, of Jonesville, Virginia; one son, Ronald B. Gibbons and wife, Ovella, of Corryton, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Gibbons and wife, Cathleen, of Maynardville, TN, Andrew Gibbons and wife, Vickie of Maynardville, TN, and Rebecca Gibbons Gore and husband, Chad, of Corryton, TN; two great grandchildren, Allie Marie Gore and Sophie Elizabeth Gibbons; one sister-in-law, Mary Rose Marcum of Ashville, NC; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is also survived by her Cedar Hill Church family and friends.
Calling hours will be 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, VA.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Cedar Hill Christian Church with Jim Myers officiating.
Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Posted July 6th, 2010 06:00 PM IP
Jerry Thomas Doan of Keokee, Va. was born in Harrison Co., Ky. on Friday, January 24, 1947 and passed away at his home on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the age of 63 years. He was preceded in death By a son, Jerry John Doan, his parents, John Gilbert and Rudy Slade Doan and three sisters.
Jerry has been living in Lee Co. about twenty years. He was a retired welder and owned and operated the Ornamental Iron Works in Florida and Illinois. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Korean War and was of the Lutheran Faith.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sheila Rutledge Doan, two sons, Jerry Thomas Gilbert Doan and fianc Rebekkah Trigg of Keokee, Va. and John Anthony Doan of Keokee, Va. He is also, survived by one daughter, Olivia Clark Doan Daniels and husband, Wally of Ft. Knox, Ky. and four grandchildren, including his special grandson, Andrew Thomas Doan, the joy of his life.
The family is honoring and carrying out Jerry’s wishes to be cremated.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va.
There will not be a funeral service or burial service for Jerry T. Doan.
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Posted July 9th, 2010 04:41 PM IP
Addie Virginia Estep a resident of Pennington Gap, Va. was born in Keokee, Va. on Thursday, December 29, 1927 and passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 82 years. She had been a resident of Kingsport, TN for 30 years and the past six years in Big Stone Gap, Va.
Addie was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Martha Carmony Oxford, two brothers Bill and Paul Oxford and four sisters, Myrtle Bowen, Annie Deary, Lillie Bledsoe and Ida Deary.
Addie is survived by one son, George Gene Estep of Dryden, Va., one daughter, Betty Porch and husband, Vernon of Dryden, Va., three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one sister, Faye Estep of Big Stone Gap, Va.
The funeral service will be held at 8:00 PM Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Province Funeral Home Sanctuary in Pennington Gap, Va. with Rev. Tommy Ely officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM Friday until the time of the service. The graveside service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at the Fraley Cemetery in Duffield, Va.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 AM Saturday for the service.
Condolences can be sent to the family by e-mail to provincefuneralhome@earthlink.net Province Funeral Home of 425 E. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, Va. 24277 is in charge of the arrangements. Our phone number is 276-546-2456
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Posted July 9th, 2010 04:48 PM IP
Joann Munsey Eldridge
(June 18, 1966 - July 7, 2010)
Joann Munsey Eldridge, 45, of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Wednesday (July 7, 2010) at the Wellmont Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
A lifelong resident of Lee County, Virginia, she was of the Holiness faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Morgan Eldridge and a sister, Betty Fee.
Surviving are:
Her mother: Bertie Eldridge of Harrogate, Tennessee
Two sons: Travis Eldridge of Bristol, Tennessee and Amos Hall of Ocala, Florida
Two grandchildren: Gabrielle and Jacob Hall
Two brothers: Jim Eldridge of Morristown, Tennessee and Coy Eldridge of Jonesville, Virginia
Four sisters: Sandy Eldridge of Morristown, Tennessee; Penny Miles of Duffield, Virginia; Easter Caldwell of Harrogate, Tennessee; and Delphia Eldridge of Jonesville, Virginia
Many nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and loved ones.
A very special friend: Lonnie Barnette
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert Charles Long officiating.
Burial will follow in the Brooks Cemetery in Ewing, Virginia.
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Posted July 9th, 2010 04:51 PM IP
Phyllis Lynn Hensley Kirk
(January 2, 1962 - July 8, 2010)
Phyllis Lynn Hensley Kirk, 48, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and formerly of Ewing, Virginia, passed away Thursday (July 8, 2010) at the Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Kirk; her parents, Gillis and Lou Verna Hensley; and one brother, Gillis Hensley, Jr.
Surviving are:
Two brothers: Eugene Hensley and wife, Ruby of Ewing, Virginia and Eddie Hensley and wife, Faye of Ewing, Virginia
Three sisters: Carolyn Moore and husband, Norman of Harrogate, Tennessee; Brenda Moore and husband, Willard of Ewing, Virginia; and Wilma Bussell and husband, Allen of Ewing, Virginia
A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stephen Vaughn and the Rev. Richard Long officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Sunday in the Hensley Cemetery in Ewing, Virginia. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m.
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Posted July 11th, 2010 05:26 AM IP
Lucky Saylor
(May 23, 1925 - July 7, 2010)
Lucky Eugene Saylor passed away on July 7, 2010, in Lewes, Delaware.
He was born in Missouri on May 23, 1925, and spent most of his adult life in Rockville, Maryland, where he worked as a drywall contractor.
A lifetime musician, Lucky played with many of the pioneers of Bluegrass through the years.
He professed his faith in Christ at an early age.
He was preceded in death by his father, S. P. Saylor; mother, Martha Hensley Saylor; sisters, Alice Keel Shores, Mary Bell Smith, and Hallie Burnett; brothers Byrd Garrett, Clyde Garrett, and Harvey Garrett; and other half-brothers and sisters.
He is survived by one sister, Myrtle Rouse, of Rose Hill; one sister-in-law, Margaret Garrett; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Graveside services will be Monday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Saylor-Garrett Cemetery with Reverend Joe Gilbert officiating.
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Posted July 11th, 2010 05:28 AM IP
Warren Mink
(November 19, 1923 - July 9, 2010)
Warren G. Mink, 86, of Ewing, Virginia passed away Friday, July 9 at Claiborne County Hospital in Tazewell, TN.
Warren was retired from Ford Motor Company in Monroe, MI.
He was a member and deacon of Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Mink was a mason and a member of the Martin Station Mason Lodge.
Warren was also a veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Mink and Mary Ball Robinson Mink; an infant son; his wife, Jean Smith Mink and sister, Opal Estep.
Survivors:
Wife, Josephine Mink of Ewing, VA
Sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kathy Mink, Robert and Elaine Mink, and Kenneth and Patti Mink all of Monroe, MI
7 grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
4 great-great grandchildren
Brother, James Taylor Mink of Magnolia, TX
Sisters, Medie Howard of Middletown, OH and Bonnie Robinson of Ewing, VA
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 12th in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Blevins officiating.
Graveside service will follow the service in the Brooks Cemetery in Ewing.
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