William H. (Bill) Ward Jr. - 75 years, of Stickleyville, Va was born on January 9, 1943, and peacefully passed away on September 14, 2018, at Indian Path Hospital. Bill will continue to live in our hearts and be remembered as a caring, kind and entertaining storyteller loved dearly by his family. He shared his faith and positive spirit all the way to the end of his journey of life as his last words before passing were "I am going Home." He passionately operated the salvage yard for...

Valerie Ann Bledsoe age 44 of Tazewell, TN was born Saturday, November 10, 1973 in Tazewell and passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. She was a housewife and of the Baptist Faith. She was a very special wife, mother, sister and friend and will be truly missed by anyone whoever met her. She was preceded in death by her parents Bobby Joe Martin and Ruby Ellen Drummonds and one brother Ronnie Allen Martin. Valerie is survived by her husband Shannon Bledsoe of the home, one son...

Vincent Lintenia Kirk, known to many as Vince/Ben Kirk and DAD), passed away peacefully in the arms of his savior to never hurt or struggle again on Thursday, September 13, 2018. It brings his family such peace and comfort knowing we will see him again. Born March 11, 1938 in Harlan, KY, Dad was raised by many different people all over the country thus for the ones who knew him well, he has some heartbreaking stories and early childhood heartbreaks but the turning point for him was the...

Zelma Lee Ely, 90, of St. Charles, VA, was called home to heaven on September 10th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewel Ely, and son, Bill Ely. She is survived by her daughters Belinda Ely of Melbourne, FL , Patsy Collier of Duffield, VA, and LeToshia Ready of St. Charles, VA, her sons Charles Ely of Silver Springs, MD, and Thomas Ely of Lenoir, NC, and her sister Jeweline Witt of Keokee, VA. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 5 great-great...

Johnny Walter Young age 78 of Stickleyville, VA was born in Stickleyville on Saturday, November 28, 1939 and passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He retired as a teacher for the Lee County Vo-Tech School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Charles, VA. He enjoyed the outdoors and all aspects of life. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ruth Young. Johnny is survived by his wife of 51 years...

Cecil Ezra Cochran born Monday, December 18, 1939 in Wise, VA and passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018. He grew up in Bonnie Blue, VA and attended schools in St. Charles, VA. On June 1, 1963 he married his life partner Sharon Spiller. He enjoyed many sporting events. He never missed attending or watching the Kentucky Derby. The start of football season was something he looked forward to. He was a dedicated Chicago Bears fan. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling. His biggest...

Gene Daugherty age 86 of the Skaggs Hill Community in Pennington Gap, VA was born Thursday, March 31, 1932 in Pennington Gap and passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He retired as a truck driver and had been a member of the Teamsters Union Local #135. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Belchers Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Gene liked farming, tractors and most of all his family. He is...

Howard Catron age 85 of the Pot Branch Community of St. Charles, VA was born Saturday, October 29, 1932 in St. Charles, VA and passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Howard grew up in Bonny Blue, VA and could tell you those stories for hours. Howard later joined the Air Force as a communications specialist. He was stationed in Germany for five years an loved telling you the stories about him traveling the countryside. His hobbies were...

David "Toby" Lancaster age 63 of the Smyth’s Chapel Community in Pennington Gap, VA was born in Norton, VA on Friday, January 28, 1955 and passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home. He was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Pennington Gap, VA where he enjoyed serving as head of Watchman. He was a former truck driver for United Central Supply. He was preceded in death by his parent David and Beatrice Lancaster and two sisters Wilma Baker and Donna...

Tamatha "Tammy" Sue Mays age 51 of Pennington Gap, VA was born Sunday, July 30, 1967 in Noblesville, IN and passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her mother Brenda Parsons and her grandparents Shirley and Glen Mays. She is survived by two daughters Brittany Mays of Pennington Gap, VA and Mikayla Davis of Pennington Gap, VA, two grandchildren Christian Webb and Constantine Cope, two brothers Steven Mays of...