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Robert A. "Bob" Coffey, 89 of Tazewell, Tn and formerly of Jonesville, VA passed away Jan 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Birdie Coffey of Tazewell, Tn and his wife of 54 years Marjory Halsey Coffey of Jonesville, Va. He is survived by his brothers and sisters Tom Coffey (Sandy), Stanley Coffey (Ingrid), Faye Coffey Huffaker, Dan Coffey (Linda), Janice Coffey, and Jim Coffey (Sue), his children Wynne Coffey Shelton and Robert Martin Coffey (Kim), grandchildren James Knox Shelton (Taylor), Blake Coffey (Sara), Lindsay Coffey Hensley (Hagan), great-grandchildren Campbell Hensley and Fields Hensley, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and...

William "Wes" Rasnic, 54, of Pennington Gap, VA passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Wes was a retired coal miner of 31 years working side by side with other miners that gained his trust and respect due to their hard work of "getting the job done". Coal miners are a unique type of man and Wes demonstrated that on every shift. He truly enjoyed the "tall tales" exchanged on the daily mantrip in and out of the mines but knew it had been a good ride and time to get off. As he walked to his truck that last day, both mine foremans expressed their deep appreciation and thanked him for his hard work. We will miss you. He gave them a thumbs up and continued walking. The day he drove away from...

Lucinda (Cindy) Diana Delph, age 65, of Rose Hill, Virginia was a light to everyone she met. Even through hard times, she always had a smile one her face. She was born at St. Elizabeth Hospital on November 1, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana. She married her husband, Bruce Duane Delph on November 24, 1974. The enjoyed 47 years and 10 months of marriage. They moved from Buck Creek, Indiana to Rose Hill, Virginia in 1994. Lucinda worked at DeRoyal for 25 years. She loved her family and her friends. To know her was to love her. Lucinda gained her angel wings on September 4, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jean Cole; Robert Ruhlander; a son, Clinton Ryan...

John Henry Hurd went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2021 at his home at the age of 65 years old. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Willis Chapel Church. He attended Faith Freedom Baptist Church until his death. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Callie Hurd; sisters, Ella May Hurd as an infant, Vivian Lambert, Velvie Hurd and wife, Lana Jo Garrett Hurd. He is survived by one daughter, Mandy Hurd Mullins; son-in-law, Jeremiah Mullins; one grandson, Jacob Alexander; brother, James Winford Hurd and wife, Ruth; sisters, Lillian and Hazel Hurd and his wife, Brenda Hurd; nieces, Darlene Smallwood and husband, Sam, Joetta Smith and husband, Doug; nephews,...

BOBBY GLENN LEE Rose Hill, VA- Mr. Bobby Glenn Lee, age 79, of Rose Hill, VA passed away on Thursday, July 8th, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA. Bobby worked in construction, mainly drywall finishing, working in Maryland and Ohio. He retired and moved back to the family home in Rose Hill, VA where he became active at the Calvary Road Food Pantry. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Manford and Fannie Lee; four brothers, Manford Lee Jr., Billy Lee, Charles Lee, and Dennis Lee; three sisters; Faye Monday, Joy Radvansky, and Velma Harrell; and a granddaughter Haley Elizabeth Welch. Bobby is survived by four daughters Regina (Lewis) Moore, Kimberly...

Ewing, VA TERRY AYERS Terry Lee Ayers, 55, of Harrogate, TN, passed away on July 1, 2021 at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Lee and Pearlie Ayers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jamie and Danny "D.J." Ayers; two nephews, Bobby Miller III and Nicholas McCorkel; and a special niece Melinda Ayers. He is survived by his wife, Donna Ayers; three sons, Terry Ayers, Jr., Justin Ayers and Trevor Ayers, all of Harrogate; grandchildren, Ellie Eddy, Hunter Carmack, Ronnie Martin and Payton Martin; five sisters, Marie Lindsey (Joe), of White Pine, TN, Kathy Hart (Billy), of Bulls Gap, TN, Frankie Sampson...

Dorothy Ann (Harlow) Creech of Sneedville, TN was born May 12, 1936 and departed this life on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Everyone near and dear to her called her "Granny" and she will be terribly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Creech; father, CL Harlow; mother, Lois (Shoemaker) Harlow; father-in-law, Elijah Creech; mother-in-law, Rosa (Witt) Creech; infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Creech; son, Clarence Wayne Creech; daughter, Lisa (Creech) Nichols; brothers, Paul and Neal Harlow; sister, Sue McCracken. She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Tony) Johnson of Sneedville, TN; grandson, Michael Nichols of Nashville, TN; granddaughter, Amanda...

Teddy Ray Clawson, age 62, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA. Teddy was a farmer all of his life. He was a school bus driver for Lee County for 20 years. He also drove for CMT Trucking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daner and Mary Clawson; one sister, Peggy Clawson Hicks and nephew, Michael Clawson. He is survived by his uncles, Bill Clawson (Wanda) and Onza (Liz) Clawson; nephew, Paul (Rebecca) Clawson; niece, Brenda White (Larry) and a special friend, Linda Matias. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Lee Health and Rehab for their care. A graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Maude DeBusk, 98, of Rose Hill, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Claiborne County Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Rose Hill, she was born on October 4, 1922 to the late Steve and Nannie Loftice Pace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Spike" DeBusk, her brother, Herman Pace, and her two sisters, Virgie "Doll" Hounshell and Opal Daniels. Maude is survived by her son, Autrey O.V. "Pete" DeBusk and his wife Cindi; seven grandchildren, Brian C. DeBusk, Dena DeBusk, Adam DeBusk and wife Stephanie, Sarah DeBusk and fianc? Lane Lee, Nicole DeBusk, Marcinda Asburry and husband Adam, and Madison Gobbell and husband Jack; nine...

Maude DeBusk, 98, of Rose Hill, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Claiborne County Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Rose Hill, she was born on October 4, 1922 to the late Steve and Nannie Loftice Pace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Spike" DeBusk, her brother, Herman Pace, and her two sisters, Virgie "Doll" Hounshell and Opal Daniels. Maude is survived by her son, Autrey O.V. "Pete" DeBusk and his wife Cindi; seven grandchildren, Brian C. DeBusk, Dena DeBusk, Adam DeBusk and wife Stephanie, Sarah DeBusk and fianc? Lane Lee, Nicole DeBusk, Marcinda Asburry and husband Adam, and Madison Gobbell and husband Jack; nine...

Sunday, January 3, 2021 Buddy entered into the presence of his maker and Savior and, as our son reminded me, "looked into the face of God". What an awesome experience! He was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia in 1953 to Joseph Eugene and Elizabeth June (Pennington) Presley. His parents and brother, Joseph Eugene Presley, Jr., preceded him death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara (Byrd) Presley; son, Chad William Presley, his wife Jessica and their seven children, Bryant, Jack, Clayton, Carolyn, Joshua, Dana and Sarah who live in Alaska. He is also survived by a multitude of family and friends whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with. Buddy never met a stranger and no...

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Loretta Morelock Williams, 77, of Jonesville, VA passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 7, 1943 in Harlan County, KY to the late Robert and Estel (Wilson) Morelock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Von Williams, and by three brothers, John Stanley Morelock, Rex Morelock and Bobby Morelock. Loretta had lived several places before moving to Jonesville over 40 years ago. She had retired from ARH Hospital in Middlesboro, KY. She was a member of Flatwoods Methodist Church. She loved singing in the choir, her family and...

Helen Sumpter, 83, of Ewing, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Hobart and Alice Owens and the wife of the late Bob Sumpter whose union produced her daughter, Lynne. Her brother, Obie Owens, also preceded in her death. Helen was employed by DeRoyal Industries. She was an avid reader, loved puzzles and she was a lifelong member of Alanthus Hill Baptist Church. Most of all, she was an extraordinary daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Other than her daughter, Helen is survived by two sisters, Veda Sumpter and Mary Ellen Bays; one brother, Mathis Owens; a sister-in-law, Pam Sumpter; several nieces and nephews,...