Zelma Dean “Dee” Deaton, 80, of Martinez, entered into rest Saturday, March 18 at Keysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after her long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on September 13, 1942 in Lee County, Virginia, daughter of the late Coy E. and Lela Grace Thomas Robbins. She was a small-town girl, with humble beginnings and became a military wife and mom at a very young age. She started selling real estate in the 70’s and was a prominent Agent...

Jessica Nicole Tomlinson age 38 of Jonesville, VA was born April 24, 1984 in Norton, VA and passed away March 26, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer and Juanita Miles and Robert and Maude Tomlinson. Jessica is survived by her partner of 14 years James “Jimmy” Johnson, Jr. of the home, parents Robert Tomlinson of Duffield, VA and Carolyn Tomlinson of Dryden, VA, one  brother Michael Dickenson of...

Michael Lynn Mosley, 60, previously of Harlan, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, at his home in Jonesville, VA. Michael is proceeded in death by his parents, James and Brenda Mosley (Baxter, KY), and wife, Rhonda Mosley (Jonesville, VA). He is survived by his two children, Kayla Mosley, 34, (Jonesville, VA) and son Gage Mosley, 32, (Berea, KY), sister, Debbie Sergent (Baxter, KY), brother Daniel Mosley (Baxter, KY), grandsons, Grayson, 9, and Mason, 10. Per Michael's wishes he...

Goley Bernard Bryson Sr., 80, of St. Charles went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence. Goley was born on June 8, 1942 in Lee County, Virginia. Goley was of the Baptist faith and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Saint Charles. He was a Coal Miner for many years until his retirement. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Goley is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice Bryson; Parents, James...

Judy Caroline Roberts, age 47, of Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away Friday evening March 24, 2023 at her home after an illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lee County having been born June 14, 1975 the daughter of the late Harold Hubert and Joyce Helen Gibson Collins. She was preceded in death also by her sister Ocie Gibson. She is survived by her daughters: Natasha Lynn Roberts and Sabrina Renea Roberts Brothers: Harold Lee Collins (Sherry) Christopher Daniel Collins...

Dorothy Lorepha Patrick, age 97, of Pennington Gap, VA (the Woodway Community) passed away early Friday morning at the Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was Born January 11, 1926 in Middlesboro KY the daughter of the late James Matthew and Mattie Almara Lawson Collins. She was the wife of the late David Patrick and was also preceded in death by a infant brother: David Collins. She was a longtime certified nurses assistant (CNA) and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her...

Brenda Gail Lasley-Smith, 68, of Jonesville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her residence. Brenda was born on October 7, 1954 to the late Al and Ollie Dean Smith in Harlan, Kentucky. Along with her parents Brenda is preceded in death by her son, Larry Ray Eldridge. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Allen Eldridge and wife, Paula; granddaughters, Tiffany Snodgrass and Cheyenne Eldridge; great grandchild, Amelia Snodgrass; siblings, Ernest, Alene,...

Harvey Lee Middleton Sr. age 77 of Pennington Gap, VA was born June 8, 1945 he was from Evarts, KY and passed March 18, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was a retired coal miner, was of the Baptist Faith and loved God. He was preceded in death by his mother Eula Middleton and dad Beckum Middleton, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Harvey is survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia Middleton, his sons John Wynn of Harlan, KY, Tim Middleton of Pennington Gap, VA, Harvey Middleton, Jr. and wife, Tina...

James “Jim” Lee Collins was born on August 6, 1963 in Norton, VA and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pennington Gap, VA on Saturday March 11th. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth “Libbie” Bertha Collins Allen, and his father James M.R. Collins. He is survived by his mother Roberta Collins of Pennington Gap, VA, his brothers, David Collins and wife Tammy of South Carolina and Brian Scott Collins of Pennington Gap, VA, sister Cyndy Jennings of...

Louis Cecil Audia, age 77, of Pennington Gap, Va passed away late Tuesday evening March 14, 2023 while at the VA Medical Center in Mt. Home, Tennessee Born in Spokane, Washington July 9, 1945, he was the son of the late Samuel and Marjorie McElyea Audia. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam.  Honorably discharged he had received numerous commendations and medals including the National Defense and Vietnam Service Medals.  He then served his country as a member...