Appalachia, VA – Frances Ann McKinney, 88,passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her home. She was raised in Inman, VA and lived most of her life in Andover, VA. She worked for Kids Central and Head Start, and she worked for Parks Belk in Norton. She liked raising flowers, vegetable gardening and reading. She attended the Christian Life Center Church in Big Stone Gap, VA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Delmer McKinney; grandson, Daniel McColgan; parents, Victor and Kathryn Walshock Sklar and brother Joe Sklar.
Frances is survived by her children, Carmella McColgan of Big Stone Gap, VA and Victor McKinney (Susie) of Appalachia, VA; grandchildren, Katie McColgan and Megan Robinette (Dillan) and great-grandchildren, Cooper Coleman and Gillian Falcone.
The graveside service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Glencoe Cemetery Mausoleum with Lowell “Cotton” Gardner ministering.
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Duffield, VA-Silas “Zeke” Qualls, 78, of the Purchase Ridge Community passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of the Purchase Ridge Community of Scott County, he was a professor of Electrical Education at Mountain Empire Community College, with 34 years of service. Silas, affectionately known as “Zeke” to many, loved hunting and fishing. He was a preacher at the Purchase Ridge Baptist Church for many years. Silas was a loving and caring family man.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Janice (Griffin) Qualls; son, Paul Qualls; and his parents, Viola and J. D. Qualls.
Surviving are his daughter, Pamela Maness (Ricky Stowe), Mt. Carmel, TN; three grandchildren, Corey Maness (fiancé, Harlee Watlington), Payton Qualls (Caitlyn Frazier) and Jasmine Maness (fiancé, Josh Williams); one great granddaughter, Harlen Maness; siblings, Frank Qualls (Darlene) and Ronnie Qualls, both of Duffield, VA, Judy Qualls, Abingdon, VA, Sue Thompson of Florida, Evelyn Rhoton (Butch), Kingsport, TN, Jimmy Qualls, Duffield, VA and Betty Vanzant, Yuma, VA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements will be private.
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Big Stone Gap, VA-Joyce Ann Thompson Hamilton, 71, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, TN, surrounded by her family.
Born in Pennington Gap, VA, Joyce lived most of her life in Big Stone Gap. She was a former child caregiver and always had an open-door policy to the needs of others. Joyce had a special place in her heart for caring of special needs children. She loved crocheting. She attended the Christian Life Center Church, when her health allowed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald Matthew Hamilton; three sons, Howard Ray Hamilton, Timothy Guy Hamilton and Jackie Joe Hamilton; one daughter, Misty Dawn Hamilton; parents, Ray and Georgia (Oaks) Thompson; and one brother, Allen Thompson.
Surviving are three daughters, Tina Falin (Greg) and Tara Stone, both of Big Stone Gap, and Melissa Kendrick (Jason), Enterprise, AL; seven grandchildren, Cheyenne Kendrick, Haley Kendrick, Peyton Kendrick, Sieara Kendrick, Matthew Stone, Shawn Stone and Patrick “P.J.” Stone; two special grandchildren, Brantley Carroll and Addie Hall; one sister, Jennifer “Charlie” Thompson, Big Stone Gap; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Avenue, W., Big Stone Gap. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00pm with Lynette Stuart and Steve “Stork” Maddox ministering.
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"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”-Isaiah 40:31

Duffield, Va.- Teddy Eugene Reist, 65, passed away Monday August 11, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.
He was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap, VA and Duffield, VA. He was a former mechanic at Double D Tire in Big Stone Gap, and was a previous employee of the Town of Big Stone Gap and Lee County, where he served as a convenience center operator. He was known as the “Bee Keeper” and his honey was always in high demand. He was a member of and loved the people of Jasper Central Baptist Church in Duffield, VA.
Teddy was preceded in death his parents, John and Maude (Collins) Reist; two infant brothers; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Kate (Rogers) Willis; and brother-in-law, Benny Berry.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Willis Reist; sister, Delores Berry of Church Hill, TN; brother, Guy Reist (Brenda) of Salisbury, NC.; several nieces nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Avenue, W., Big Stone Gap, VA and again from 1:00pm – 2:00pm on Friday at Jasper Central Baptist Church in Duffield, VA. The service will follow at 2:00pm with Pastor Wayne Thomas officiating.
A graveside service will follow at Glencoe Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, Va.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
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Big Stone Gap, VA – Amanda Alison Coots, 39, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. Born and raised in Norton, VA. She was graduated from J.I. Burton High School and was a class of 2007 graduate of Mountain Empire Community College. Amanda was a loving mother to two special sons. Her boys were her life and she was devoted to them. She was a Christian.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Randall and Connie Fields VanWinkle.
Amanda is survived by her children, Aiden Coffey and Connor Coffey, both of Norton, VA; brother, Brian VanWinkle (Susan Ayers) of Norton, VA; aunts, Norma Bennett (Cecil), Trena Greear (Emmett) and Betty Fields Mullins, who was an aunt that raised Amanda like a mother; father of her children, Billy Coffey (Sarah) and their two children, Colton and Hudson, and her former husband, Fred Coots.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave. W., Big Stone Gap, VA.
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Big Stone Gap, VA-Elizabeth B. Pache, 102, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Beverly, West Virginia on May 9, 1923. She was a 1942 graduate of Terra Alta High School and a 1945 graduate of Davis Memorial School on Nursing, Elkins, W. Va. Elizabeth was proud of her choice of nursing as a career. It led her to leave West Virginia for career opportunities in Pennsylvania and Ohio, but West Virginia was always home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pache; her parents, Frank and Louise (Powers) Lothry; brothers, William Rex, George Eugene, Frank Vernon, Ronal Dalton; and sisters, Iris Helena Maroney, Ferrell Ruth Nine, Doris Dawn Davis and Monna Miles Lothry
Surviving are her sisters, Caroline Gunning, Kerrville, Texas and Gloria Gilbert, Big Stone Gap, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a deep appreciation to Caris Hospice and their staff: Lindsey, Ashely, Elizabeth, Jen, Hannah, Beth, Elisha, R. J., Diana and Melanie.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Pache at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5650 Powell Valley Road, Big Stone Gap, VA with the Rev. Dr. Beth Tipton officiating.
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Big Stone Gap, VA – Johnny Kyle Woodward, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Born in Lynch, KY, he lived most of his life in Big Stone Gap. He was a 1963 graduate of Powell Valley High School. He served in Germany while in the U.S. Army, from 1963 to 1967, and served in Iraq during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991. He was a lifetime member of a Bristol V.F.W. post. He retired from several positions with GSA and Kingsport Press, and made many friends from his many associations. He was a member of West End Baptist Church. He was a people person and cherished his family.
He was preceded in death by an infant child and his parents, Wince and Gladys (Yates) Woodward; and siblings, Thelma Louise “Susie” Woodward, Jimmy Woodward and Jerry Woodward.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy (Grimes) Woodward; children, Tina Joseph (Michael) of Big Stone Gap and Johnnie Carrico (Justin) of Gate City, VA; siblings, Bobby Woodward of Big Stone Gap, VA and Betty Graham of Ohio; grandchildren, John-Anthony “Bubba” Woodward, Hunter Phillips (Greta Peterson), Jacob Phillips, Alexis Carrico and Serenity Joseph, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave. W., Big Stone Gap, VA.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Gilliam Funeral Home with Dr. Josh Tompkins ministering.
Military graveside rites, by the Virginia National Guard Honors Team and local V.F.W. and D.A.V. posts, will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Michael Joseph, Justin Carrico, Hunter Phillips, Jacob Phillips, David Barker, Gary “Yogi” Bowman and John-Anthony “Bubba” Woodward will serve as pallbearers.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Johnny Woodward.
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Douglas Wilder of Jonesville VA, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on August 13th, 1942 to the late George & Verda (Craft) Wilder.
Doug was born in Keokee, VA and lived the majority of his life in Southwest VA. Doug was an entrepreneur, starting many companies after being discharged from the US Air Force and U. S. Army, including strip mining. He loved dozer work and old cars, but most of all he loved being with his family. He loved life, people and loved the Lord. He attended church at the Praise Worship Center in Rose Hill, VA.
He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Wilder; parents, George and Verda Wilder; brother, Eddie Wilder; sister Joan Trollinger; niece, Melissa Wilder Brall; nephew James “Jamie” E. Watts; father & mother-in-law James "Mont" and Myrtle Redmond.
Doug leaves behind loving wife of 64 years, Shirley; two sons, Robert Wilder (Cindy) of New Tazewell, TN and Mark Wilder (Lisa) of Pounding Mill VA; one daughter, Michelle Thomas (Chad) of Jonesville VA; brother, Billly Ray Wilder (Judy) of Keokee, VA; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews, whom he dearly loved.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Avenue, W., Big Stone Gap, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Danny Wilder and Pastor Matthew Clark officiating.
Military graveside rites, by the Virginia National Guard Honors Team and local V.F.W. and D.A.V. posts, will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Gilliam Funeral Home by 12:30 to travel in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Douglas Wilder.
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Appalachia, VA-Roger Akers, 80, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA.
Roger was a lifelong resident of Appalachia, VA. He was a carpenter for several local contractors. He loved to fish, hunt, building things, whittling and vegetable gardening. Roger was always outdoors enjoying nature. He also had a great affection for several young people, who often called him Papaw. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pennington Gap, VA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Morrison “Patty” Akers; his parents, William and Gladys (Davis) Akers; and a brother, Ronald Akers.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Darius Akers (Tiana) of Johnson City, TN; and Tara Wallen and her children, Keaton and Emma; sister-in-law, Paulette Hillberg (Frank); brothers-in-law, Leonard Morrison III and Gary Morrison (Darlene); special friends, Owen and Rebecca Carter and their children, Phoenix and Mollie “Sissy,” Kristie Cross (David) and their children, Josh, Jacob and Elijah.
Roger requested cremation and there be no services.
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Big Stone Gap, Va.- Timothy Scott Hubbard, 57, passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Tuesday July 29, 2025.
Tim was born in Norton, Va. He was lifelong resident of Appalachia, VA and Big Stone Gap, Va. He was a Chemical Operator for Eastman Chemical Corp. in Kingsport, Tn. for over 34 years. He loved coaching basketball, softball, and baseball. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and listening to music. Tim enjoyed watching his children participate in sports and even coaching them sometimes. He was a Christian.
Tim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mellany Collinsworth Hubbard; his children Steven “Dylan” Hubbard, Johnson City, Tn,; Jacob “Wes” Hubbard, of Big Stone Gap, Va.; MaKayla “Lyndsey” McKee (Casey), of Big Stone Gap, Va.; parents, Steve and Patsy “Mitchell” Hubbard, of Big Stone Gap, Va.; siblings, Mark Hubbard (Vicki) of Duffield Va., Kimberly Hobbs (Michael), of Big Stone Gap, Va. and Heather Doyle (Patrick), of Big Stone Gap, Va. ; granddaughters Lacie McKee and Kenzie McKee (expected shortly) and several nieces, nephews, and friends. A special child, Aryanna Blair Sturgill, who loved Tim and the family.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm – 7:00pm Friday August 1, 2025 at Gilliam Funeral Home 618 wood Ave. W. Big Stone Gap, Va. The Service will follow at 7pm with Ryan Hubbard and Dwayne Carroll officiating.
Graveside service will be private. Pallbearers will be Dalton Tackett, Ryan Hubbard, Cody Hubbard, Brandon Parrott, Billy Wireman, Patrick Doyle, Kenneth Flannary and Mike Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Baker, John Brooks and Kory Bostic.
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East Stone Gap, VA – Betty June Gilly, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. A lifelong resident of East Stone Gap, VA, she was born to Grover and Ida (Rhoten) Lawson. She worked for Stanley Botts Law Office. Betty loved to needlepoint, cross stitching and always enjoyed working in her flower garden. She attended may area churches and was a firm believer.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gilbert Gilly; son, Dwight Gilly; her parents and brothers Vernon Lawson and Ronald Lawson.
Betty is survived by her children, Duane Gilly of East Stone Gap and Derek Gilly (Amanda) of Piney Flats, TN; sister, Thelma Lester of Gray, TN; one granddaughter, who was Betty’s caretaker and best friend, Shannon Gilly, and great grandchildren, Khloe Smith and Kaylee Smith.
Final arrangements are private.
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Hayward Timothy Bullock, 65, of Big Stone Gap, VA met his Savior on Sunday night, July 27, 2025 while at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington KY. Tim was born in Lynch, KY on May, 18, 1960 to the late Hayward C. and Reva Bullock. Also preceding him in death was grandparents Cecil and Lona Bullock and Denver Sr. and Margaret Holmes.
While Tim worked several jobs as a young man, he found his true calling in life as a Registered Nurse, spending most of his career providing care in the emergency room.
Tim had many talents including owning several florists and designing floral arrangements while continuing his nursing career; he was musically gifted especially on the piano; writing and recording a cassette tape and baking treats to name a few.
Survived by sisters Brenda Hensley and husband Rob; Deb Roark and husband John; nephews Darin Hensley and wife Kim and their sons, Evan and Cooper; Dustin Hensley. Several friends who although are not blood relatives but are family and have done so much for Tim include, Valerie Bruce; Regina Bruce; David and Kellie Carter; Jason and Shelly Duncan and many other relatives and friends that he loved.
Tim was loved by everyone who knew him; he was Uncle Tim or "Unc" to many cousins and their children.
In keeping with his wishes, there will not be any services.
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