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Eddie Dean O'Quinn

Jul 14, 2026

WISE, VA                                                        JULY 16, 2026

Eddie Dean O'Quinn, 69, of Haysi, VA saddled his horse one last time and rode to heaven on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

He was a loving devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cowboy, and friend. Dean was a proud veteran with a life-long career in both coal and long haul...

Mary Evelyn Browning

Jul 11, 2026

Coeburn, Virginia                                             July 12, 2026

Mary Evelyn Browning, 96, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home. She was born in Clintwood, Virginia to Lawrence and Myrtle Johnson. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and growing a beautiful garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Browning and a son, Leon Browning.

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Marie Porter

Jul 9, 2026

Coeburn, Virginia                                            July 9, 2026

Marie Porter is singing in the heavenly choir.  Marie passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 95.

Marie was a Christian lady and a faithful servant of her Lord and a member of the Grace Quartet.

Marie...

Walton Meade

Jul 7, 2026

WISE, VA                                                         JULY 9, 2026

Walton Meade, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children and grandchildren who all loved him dearly, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Walton was...

Franklin "Johnny" Williams

Jul 2, 2026

NORTON, VA                                                  JULY 3, 2026

Franklin "Johnny" Williams, 61, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family who has cared for him during his battle with cancer.

He attended the Ramsey Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir.

Johnny had a love for God...

Gary Hash

Jun 27, 2026

WISE, VA                                                        JUNE 29, 2026

Gary Lee Hash, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky.

He was a child of God and was an outdoors man that loved camping, hunting and his horses.

He was loving, funny, and quick witted, always having a joke,...

James Robert Bell

Jun 24, 2026

Norton, Virginia                                             June 25, 2026

James Robert Bell, 47, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, Tennessee. He was an employee for 23 years as Senior Correctional Officer at the Federal Prison in Pennington Gap, Virginia; a Veteran of the U.S. Army; a 1997 Graduate of Coeburn High School and was...

Tia Shaver

Jun 23, 2026

WISE, VA                                                         JUNE 25, 2026

Tia Marie Shaver passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Tia was born and raised in Wise, Virgina, but spent the last 35 years living in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked in the medical field as an office manager. She enjoyed music, reading, and spending time...

Billy Gene Hughes

Jun 16, 2026

Coeburn, Virginia                                          June 18, 2026

Billy Gene Hughes, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a former employee of the Appalachian Power and was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Martha Hughes; his wife,...

Rachel Deniece Kiser

Jun 14, 2026

Coeburn, Virginia                                             June 16, 2026

Rachel Deniece Kiser, 38, of Coeburn, VA gained her angel wings on Sunday, June 14, 2026, after battling cancer. Born February 6, 1988, Rachel spent her too short life traveling, inspiring all she met with her resilience and spreading love everywhere she went. She was welcomed to Heaven by her father, Joseph...