George H. Cope 82 of Jonesville,VA was born March 8, 1938 in Lee County, VA and passed away January 11, 2021 at his home in Jonesville, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Eliza Cope, one sister Alice Graham and brothers Robert Cope, Jackie Cope, Jerry Cope . He is survived by his sisters Betty Cope of Jonesville, VA and Gladys Crass and husband Roger of Knoxville, TN; five brothers Grover Cope and wife Kay of Johnson City, TN, Ralph Cope and wife Bonnie of Germantown, MD,...

Raymond Keith Taylor age 81 of Church Hill, TN and formerly of Lee County, VA was born July 23, 1939 in Lee County and passed away January 12, 2021 in Kingsport, TN. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.  He was a electrician by trade and had worked at Holston Defense and TRW. He was an avid sports enthusiast and an outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fising and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents Creed and Pansy Taylor, his...

Elizabeth Anne Wilder age 71 of Rose Hill, VA was born February 9, 1949 in Jonesville, VA and passed away January 10, 2021 at in Middlesboro, KY.  Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Geneva Wilder; one great granddaughter Collin McKenna Cheek; and one sister Mary Louise Wilder Elizabeth is survived by her husband David Otis Wilder of the home; one son David and wife Shelby Wilder of Rose Hill, VA; one daughter Teresa Meade and husband Kelley of Jonesville, VA.;...

Tiny “Tipton” Fleenor age 62 of Dryden, VA was born August 25, 1958 in Jewell Valley, VA and passed away January 3, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was an energy auditor for Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency and a member of the Woodway Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife “Lisa” Leona Fleenor, parents Tipton and Ruby Fleenor, three brothers Rosco, Clarence and Marshall Fleenor and one sister Louise...

Peggy Sue Garrett left this life to be with our Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021.  She was born February 9, 1943 in Lee County, VA where she lived most of her life. Peggy was a born again Christian and held strong to her faith in Jesus Christ.  She was preceded in death by her parents Auburn and Mae Burgin, son Patrick David Garrett, Father of her children A.W. Garrett, brother James Burgin and several half brothers and sisters. Peggy is survived by one son Dennis Garrett and...

 Louise Hall Smith age 102 of Pennington Gap, VA was born September 1, 1918 in Jonesville, VA and passed away January 4, 2021 at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. She was in the Women’s Army Corps for a year and  had been a bookkeeper and clerk for the Town of Pennington Gap for 47 years.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Chauncy Ralph “Froggie” Smith, parents John Henry...

Henry B. Mullins age 76 of Jonesville, VA was born January 22, 1944 in Harlan County, KY and went to be with the Lord December 28, 2020. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of McConnell Chapel Church and was a former Police Officer. He enjoyed his family  and friends.  He loved to fish and talk, he never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Nancy Standifer Mullins. Daughter Melissa Mullins Hale and son Matthew Mullins (Chasity Howard) all of Jonesville, VA...

Denise Renee Thompson Vowell passed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on Saturday, January 2, 2021. From the moment she was born on October 3, 1963 she brought joy to lives of those who loved her. Her childhood was spent in Dayton, Ohio where her adventuress spirit found her constantly outside playing with her sister, neighborhood kids and cousins. Riding bikes, big wheels, playing kickball and red rover accompanied the constant laugh she shared with the world. Yearly family trips to...

On December 25, 2020, James, "Jim" E. Holman, passed with his family by his side.  He was 91. Born in  Imboden, Va. to EDD and Elizabeth (nee Bolinsky) Holman, he would soon move to Benedict, Va. where he would spend his youth. Jim was a graduate of  St. Charles High School, class of 1948 and enlisted for service in the Air Force during the Korean War.  He served as an Air Policeman and was  honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant, earning the...

Virgil Greene age 91, was born at home on November 26, 1929 in Lee County, VA ( Stone Creek Community) and called to Heaven by his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2020 (Christmas Day) while at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA. Virgil was of the Baptist Faith and a lifelong member of Admant Baptist Church. He lived in Lee County all his life, born and raised on a farm, where he had a passion for raising and training horses, beginning at a young age. He worked...