Arnold Franklin Smith, Jr., 66, of Pennington Gap passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Lonesome Pine hospital. Arnold was born on June 17, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Arnold Franklin Smith, Sr. and Nettie Pauline Maness. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Wayne Smith. Arnold is survived by his brothers, Raymond Earl Smith, Johnnie Ray Smith, William James Smith; sisters, Lola Ridner and Lona Counts; along with several nieces and...

Elsie Louise Clark, 73, of Pennington Gap passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Elsie's wishes were to be cremated with nor formal services. Arrangements for Elsie Louise Clark are provided by Pennington Gap Funeral Home.

Mary A. Martin, 76, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Heritage Hall of Big Stone Gap. Mary was born on May 31, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Paul Whitacre and Marie Whitacre. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Dot Whitacre. Surviving are her loving husband of 57 years, David Martin; son, David Paul Martin and wife Gina; daughter, Beverly Ann Martin; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Per Mary's...

James Henry William Yeary, age 74, of Jonesville, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Friday afternoon, May 26, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1948 and was the son of the late Henry and Lorraine Yeary of Jonesville, Virginia He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and enjoyed farming. James is also preceded in death by a son, James Yeary, Jr. He is survived by: One daughter: Peggy Robbins of Jonesville, VA One son: Chris Yeary of Washington One brother: Darrell Yeary and wife Marie...

Rodney E. Drescher, 71, of Maynardville, Tennessee passed away on May 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Fairview Knox Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rodney loved serving the Lord through his carpentry skills with Wayne and Jeff as they served the community building decks and doing repairs for those in need. Rodney was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Rodney leaves behind his...

James "Jimmy" Dean Crusenberry, 65, of Jonesville passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Per Jimmy's wishes he will be cremated with no formal services. Arrangements for James "Jimmy" Crusenberry are provided by Powell Valley Funeral Home.

Jeffery "Jeff" Thomas Anderson, age 65, of Jonesville, Virginia passed away Thursday afternoon, May 25, 2023 while at the Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, VA. Jeff had been battling cancer for the last 8 months. He was born October 23, 1957 the son of the late Roy and Irene Nelson Anderson in Salem, Indiana. He was of the Baptist faith. He had been a coal miner for approximately 25 years and had also worked in construction and landscaping. He had a true love...

Mary Alice Sharpe, age 77, of Rose Hill, Virginia, passed away early Saturday morning May 27, 2023 after an illness while at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport Tennessee. She was born on August 29, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky a daughter of the late Joe and America Cavins Sharpe. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, she was also preceded in death by: 3 Brothers: Robert, Charles Edward and Gary Allen Sharpe ...

Dustin Alexander "Big D" Coats, age 52, of Kingsport, TN, passed away early Friday morning May 19, 2023 while at the Holston Valley Medical Center following complications from recent surgery. Dustin was born in Sullivan County, TN on April 28, 1971 the son of the late David and Brenda Reedy Coats. He was a 1989 Graduate of Sullivan North High School where he was known as the Kicker with one "Golden Toe" while playing football, soccer and also baseball. He was a member of...

Thomas Edwin Powers, age 79, of Route 70, Jonesville, Virginia Passed away Monday afternoon (May, 22, 2023) while at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation in Pennington Gap, Virginia. As per his wishes, his body was cremated and all services will be private. Arrangements by Powell Valley Funeral Home, 29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA