Omea D. Thompson age 82 of Cocoa, FL was born November 24, 1938 in Dryden, VA and passed away March 31, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by one son Troy Thompson,  her parents Morgan and Estell Deary, three brothers James, Faire and Genoia Deary, two sisters Reba Bates and Ellen Chittum. Omea is survived by one son Thomas Richard Thompson, Jr. (Lori) of Palm Bay, FL, two daughters Terri McGowen (Rod) and Tammy Thompson both of Cocoa, FL, two grandchildren Travis and Susane,...

Robin Elaine Lester, age 59 of Jonesville, VA was born January, 19, 1962 in Jonesville, VA and passed away April 4, 2021 in Jonesville, VA. She preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lorene Marsee. Robin is survived by one son Adam Hall and wife Ginny of Pennington Gap, VA, two brothers Steve Marsee of Harrogate, TN and Brian Marsee of Pennington Gap, VA, three sisters Sandy Martin and husband Cotton of Kingsport, TN, Lisa Reisinger of Kingsport, TN and Valerie Garrett of Pennington...

Earnest Silas Christian age 76 of Pennington Gap, VA was born July 13, 1944 in Lee County, VA and passed away April 4, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Venus Christian and one brother William Christian. Earnest is survived by three sisters Linda Ridings and husband, Eddie of Jonesville, VA, Robin Tabor and husband, Gary of Pennington Gap, VA and Angela Staton of Kingsport, TN, two brothers Harold Christian of Martinsville, IN, Toby Christian of Pennington...

Tony Christopher Witt age 59 of Pennington Gap, VA was born Thursday, October 12, 1961 in Harlan, KY and went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  Tony was a proud member of the 2nd Battalion 37th Field Arty for the United States Army. He also served as the assistant pastor at Ramey’s Chapel Church in Ben Hur, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Evan and Nannie Witt, three sisters Anna Rivers, Linda Cottrell, Sandra Gibson, two brothers Ray Witt, Bob Witt his...

Patsy Huffine   Patsy Ann (Wheeler) Huffine, age 90, of Pennington Gap, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at home, with loving family by her side. Patsy was born in the Leona Mines community and was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Collier) Wheeler. Patsy was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Huffine; her daughter, Teresa Huffine; her siblings— Hebert Wheeler, Imogene Yaste, and Toye Wheeler; her nephew and niece Warren Yaste and Karen Bertolotti;...

Cameron Drake White age 17 of Dryden, VA was born July 1, 2003 in Johnson City, TN and passed away March 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Charles White, grandparents Ollie and Margaret Freeman and Alfred and Julia White. Cameron is survived by his mother Shirley White of the home, his twin sister Izabella White of the home and sister Tabitha Bentley and husband, Andrew of Wise, VA two brothers Ethan White and wife, Autumn of Fort Polk, LA, Aaron White and Stephanie of Ben...

Elwood C. Tester age 73 of Jonesville, VA was born June 15, 1947 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away March 30, 2021 at the Mountain Home VA Center in Mountain Home, TN. He had been a Veteran for the US Army and a Nuclear engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents Gurney and Maude Tester, brothers Shelton, Harry, Daniel and Raymond Tester,  sisters Ella Mae Patterson and Virginia Maddle. Elwood is survived by three brothers Charlie Tester of Dayton, OH, Richard Tester of...

Jason Leo Hale was born August 6, 1986 in Traverse City, MI and passed away March 21, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN at the age of 34 years. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert and Helen Pennington, and his maternal grandfather Junior Hale. Jason is survived by his parents Tina and Donnie Pennington of the home, siblings Steven Hale and wife, Brittany of Kingsport, TN, Kenneth Pennington of the home, Kayla Pennington Tapia and husband,...

Belinda Anne Taylor, age 66, who resided in Johnson City, TN and was born February 20, 1955 in Lee County, VA passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Belinda not only loved her family very much; she also cherished her dearest friends. She spent her life serving others and was proud to have supported United States Veterans as a nurse at multiple VA hospitals throughout her 30-year career. Belinda resided in Pennington Gap, VA, Augusta, GA, and...

Joseph “Joe” O’Dell Edgar, age 49 of Pennington Gap, VA and formerly of St. Charles, was born on Thursday, September 9, 1971 and entered into his Heavenly home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Holston Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas “Me-Do” Edgar and Linda Edgar, grandparents Barbara and Dave Stamey and Judge and Maxie Edgar. Joe is survived by his son, Micah Edgar of Woodway, VA, one daughter, Courtney Hughes of Pennington Gap,...