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Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory

Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory is family-owned and has been in operation since 1990. We also offer a wide array of monuments.

We are located in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia in the town of Clintwood. Our staff of funeral directors are experienced professionals that are dedicated to helping you honor the memory of your loved ones. We take pride in providing high quality and affordable funeral services that meet the special needs of your family. We offer a variety of service options provided by a well-qualified staff of caring individuals who put your concerns first. Our service options include: traditional, cremation, and prearrangements. Our website contains resources to assist you during your difficult time of loss, including information about our staff and facility, links to local contacts and memorial donations, maps of the area, service options, and Video Tributes. You can watch the Video Tributes online, as well as email online condolences to a family.

02/05/2026

Lotta Vernell Stewart (Lottie), 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026. Known for her bright spirit and infectious laugh, Lotta brought joy wherever she went. She loved dancing, having fun and making the people around her smile. Her joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lotta was born in Dickenson County to McKinley and Lona Boggs Robinson. She later moved to Trenton, MI for a few years with her second husband and returned to Dickenson County in 2003. She then moved to Wise, Va in 2020 with her daughter. Her early years were spent as a mother and homemaker, but in later years she worked in home health and retail sales. She enjoyed spending time at Senior Citizens meetings in Clintwood and Norton where she had so many wonderful friends. She treasured outings and adventures with her girlfriends and loved them dearly.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Carlton; her second husband, William “Bill” Stewart; her son Reverend Christopher Edward Carlton; and six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Regan Gwyn Carlton; brother Charles (Barbara) Robinson; sister, Eloise Jessop; grandchildren Tiffany (Tyler) Sluss, Travis Dutton, Sophia Carlton and Phoebe Carlton; great-grandchildren, Piper Dutton, Isla Dutton, Kohen Dutton and Raelynn Dutton.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Mountain Empire Older Citizens and PACE and Lee Health and Rehab for their kindness and assistance.

A service to celebrate her life will be Monday, February 9, 2026,in the Mullins Funeral Home Chapel with the family receiving friends from 12:00pm till 1:00 pm where a service will be conducted starting at 1:00pm with Clergymen Don Barnes officiating. Burial to follow in the Phipps Memorial Cemetery Clintwood, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be Family and friends

Mullins Funeral Home and staff are serving the Stewart family.

02/03/2026

Helen Ann Artrip passed away January 30, 2026. She lived most of her life in Dickesnon County. She is a member of the Splash Dam Freewill Baptist Church. A 1970 Clintwood High School Class. Preceded by Herman and Georgia Belle Adkins and Herman and Georgia Belle Adkins and Troy and Martha Freeman. Also, preceded by her husband Mike Artrip. Lee Charles, and Billie Artrip. Brothers Churck Adkins, Troy Freeman Jr., Terry and Jerry Freeman.

Survivors: Jeff (Heather) Artrip

Michael Shane Artrip

4 sisters Teresa (Jim) Robinson, Sharon Hale, Mattie Cain, Virginia Freeman, brother in law Rick Artrip. 4 Grandchildren Emily (Isaac) Mullins, Anthony Artrip and Haydon Artrip. Great Grandaughters Scottlynn Mullins, Brylee Mullins and special nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life service will be held at Splashdam Freewill Baptist Church, with family receiving friend Wednesday February 4th at 6:00pm until service time at 7pm with clergyman George Michael Wallace officiating.

Pallbearers will be Isaac Mullins, Haydon Artrip, Anthony Artrip, Rick Artrip, Scotty Mullins and Brett Stallard.

Internment will be at Artrip Stanley Cemetery Clintwood Smith Big Ridge Section Clintwood Virginia.

01/29/2026

Jeffrey Wayne Neece, age 57, passed away January 27, 2026, at his residence in Owenton, Ky. He was born May 3rd, 1968, in Baltimore County, Maryland, and is the son of Burley and Nancy Mullins Neece. Jeffrey was a 1987 graduate of Chesapeake High School. For a while, he worked at Greif Bros. along with his dad. Thereafter, he had several different jobs. But Jeff loved the mountains, and this is where he came. One of Jeff’s favorite hobbies was cooking; he enjoyed cooking big dinners for the holidays, grilling out with family and friends. He also enjoyed raising a garden, canning, and camping. He just loved being outdoors. Jeff was willing to help anyone who needed it, anytime. Jeffrey was baptized on June 13, 1982, and was raised in the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Willie (Bill) and Princie Moore Mullins, and Paternal Grandparents Ballard and Sloney Neece. Surviving him besides his parents are his sister, April Neece Lett, and husband, Michael Lett of Statesville, NC. Two nieces, Kayla Loftin Williams of Mocksville, NC. Kacie Lett of the home, one nephew, Kameron Lett of Statesville, NC, one great niece, Kaylie Loftin, and one great nephew, Camden Williams of Mocksville, NC. Jeffrey also has a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, who, in growing up, enjoyed spending time with. Also Special friend in Kentucky who considered him part of their family, and said that Jeff will truly be missed by them.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, where family will receive friends from 12:00 noon till service time at 1:30 pm, in The Mullins Funeral Home chapel with clergymen Darrell Milgrim and James Moore officiating. Burial to follow in the Moore Cemetery Buffalo section.

Pallbearers will be: Preston Ramsey, Jesse Neece, Amos Neece, Timmy Vinson Carlos Hale, Dennis Silcox, and Michael Lett

Mullins Funeral Home and staff are serving the Neece family.

01/28/2026

Mary Ruth Yates 69, passed away January 24, 2026. She lived most of her life in Dickenson County. She was preceded in death by her daughter Alicia Yates. parents Cassie and Edith Dooley, 3 sisters Sue Rose, Brenda Mullins, Velvet Dooley. 2 Brothers Cassie Dooley and Arthur Dooley. Also, by her husband Bill Yates.

She is survived by sisters Joyce Baldwin and Janice Dingus. 2 grandchildren, Chancis and Samanthana Yates

Family will receive friends Wednesday February 4th, 2026, from 12:00 pm til 1:00 pm, with the funeral service to begin at 1:00 pm, at the Mullins Funeral Home chapel with clergyman Greg Edwards officiating. Burial to follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood, VA.

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Yates family. Online condolences may be made at

01/26/2026

Ronald Farris Fleming, age 83 of Clintwood, Virginia, went to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Farris was born to the late Dewey and Georgia (Killen) Fleming on February 17, 1942. He grew up on his parents small farm on Lower Georges Fork and attended Dickenson Memorial High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1960-66 in which he obtained rank as a staff sergeant, based mainly in Alaska. Farris provided for and helped raise three sons. He made it a mission in life to love his neighbors as himself, in which he continually shined his light brightly and made everyone he met smile or laugh. Farris became beloved in the Clinchco community in his younger years while delivering the mail on Rt. 1, always leaving a piece of bubble gum in the box and gifts for the kids at Christmas time. He abided by the old postal creed of completing his deliveries in the rain, hail, sleet or snow. He also became very well known for his steadfast friendship, reliability, and willingness to serve others. Farris’s banjo picking, tricks, pranks, biscuits and gravy, and homemade wine making left people grinning and their bellies satisfied. Many people knew Farris by his nicknames “Mail Buzzard” and CB handle, “Stamp Licker”, but his grandchildren knew him simply as “Pa”. Farris was a dedicated Masonic lodge member for 53 years which included Allied Masonic Degrees. After retiring from the Postal Service, Farris committed his time to his family, fishing, scuba diving, and a successful custom upholstery business located near Camp Jacob, where he served his community with quality work and fair prices. In recent years he and his wife Rosalie enjoyed their time as part-time snowbirds in Florida. In addition to his parents, Farris was preceded in death by his brothers, Tarncie, Ivan “Burr”, and Jim Fleming, sisters, Maxie Davis, Lurie Willis, and Juanita Mullins, son, Dwain Fleming, bonus son, Scott C. Mullins, grandson, Jesse Fleming, father-in-law and mother-in-law Ferd & Icy McCowan, mother of his children, Mary Fleming, along with several beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Farris is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rosalie (McCowan) Fleming, twin sons, Larry (Donna) Fleming, Garry (Karey) Fleming, and by bonus daughter, Summer (Jimmy) Runyon, all of Clintwood. By his siblings, Peg Wiggington and brother Virgil Fleming, both of Clintwood. He is also survived by grandchildren Tonya Butts, Tabitha (Jack) Wallace, Greg (Kelsey) Fleming, Nikki (Chad) Bartlett, Nathaniel (Kaylee) Fleming, Amanda (Chris) Hodges, Airica Dotson, and Nicholas Dotson, along with 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren on the way.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of Farris’s life at the Mullins Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, January 28, beginning with visitation at 11:30 a.m., followed by service at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Randy Carter officiating, with the Clintwood masonic lodge and Big Stone Gap VFW and Gate City Honor Guard team to take part in Farris’s home going. A private burial will follow at the Dewey Fleming Cemetery on Camp Jacob Rd., Clintwood. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Shepard and the staff at the Veterans Affairs clinic in Norton, along with the doctors and staff who contributed to Farris’s medical care, as well as the Clintwood Masonic Lodge, Georges Fork Church, and the Mullins Funeral Home staff.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation in memory of Farris to a veteran-based charity or ministry of your choice.

Mullins Funeral Home and staff are serving the Fleming family.

01/23/2026

Chester Ray Powers, born April 22nd, 1940, at the age of 85, went to his heavenly home on January 21st, 2026, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Chester is preceded in death by one son, Vaughn Ray Powers; mother and father, Woodrow and Minnie Powers; twin brothers Kenny and Jimmy Powers; Jack (Bernice) Powers, Violet (Kelly) Edwards, Kenny Earnest Powers, great-nephew Shane Powers, and a beloved friend, Loren Smith. In loving memory of his beloved dog Grover, he leaves behind his wife, children, grandchildren, and his special dog Molly.

Survivors include:

Three children: Wilson Brian (Amy) Powers, Christopher Loren (Misty) Powers, Bonechia GayLynn (Larry) Vitatoe

Eight grandchildren: Tiffany (Bryant) Turner, Cindy (Brad) Brooks, Brian (Emily) Powers, Jada Vitatoe, Lynnzee (Payton) Vitatoe, Mallory Vitatoe, Katonna Sykes, and Landon Sykes

Two great-grandchildren: Avery Brooks and Paisley Powers

Special Daughters-in-law: Johonna Powers and Misty Powers

Three bonus grandchildren: Dusty, Andy, and Elizabeth

Two brothers: Willard (Janice) Powers and Earnest (Edna) Powers

One sister: Bonnie (and the late Elvin) Lewis

Special brother and sister-in-law: Earl and Carolyn Edwards

Special friend: Luther Peewee Perry

Pallbearers will be Bryant Turner, Payton Ratliff, Brian Powers, Larry Vitatoe, Zack Yates, Dave Yates, Mark Edwards, Michael Edwards, Keith Powers, Mike Mullins and Brad Brooks

A graveside service will be held at the Morgan Powers Cemetery, Bee, Virginia, on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM, with clergy Garnell Gilbert and Jim Duty officiating

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Powers family.

01/22/2026

Arlin "Junior" Wright, of Wise, Virginia, was born July 10, 1939, to the late Arlin and Lilly Wright. He entered into heavenly rest on January 20, 2026, at Norton Community Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Smallwood and Johnny Wright, and his beloved son, Nathan Wright. Junior leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, Justina Wright. He is also survived by his seven children: Donnie Ray Wright of Narrows, VA; Diane Neece (Rick) of Dante, VA; Leaisha Mullins of Pensacola, FL; Steven Wright (Suzi) of Clintwood, VA; James "Bo" Wright (Trenna) of Duffield, VA; Judy Gilbert (Allen) of Norwich, OH; and Justin Hamm of Wise, VA.

He is survived by his siblings: Rena Arledge, Earl Wright, L.M. Wright, Betty Barton, Oma Butler, Carolyn Whisenhunt, and Allen Wright. Junior also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 7 great, great grandchildren, with two on the way, and several nieces and nephews.

In his younger years, Junior enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. He had a special talent for working with leather, creating belts, purses, wallets, and many other handcrafted items. In his later years, Junior enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He lived life to the fullest.

The family will receive friends Tuesday january 27th 2026 in the Mullins Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 pm, with clergy Adrian Dale officiating. Burial will follow at the Wright-Whisenhunt cemetery (RT.72), Clintwood, Virginia.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his PACE caregiver Seana Hale, the Wise Rescue Squad, and the Wise Police Department for their care, compassion, and support

Pallbearers will be Shane Wright, Bo Wright, Andrew Wright, and Roger "Mudflap" Wright. Honorary Pallbearer will be Russell Cox.

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Wright family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net

01/19/2026

Merrial Dean Deel, 87, of Lick Creek, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a Baptist and loved the Lord with all his heart. Dean enjoyed gardening, telling tales, listening to Gospel and Bluegrass music, and most of all spending time with his family. He touched the lives of all around him.

Dean was born in Dickenson County, Virginia, on May 15, 1938, to the late Lester and Lillie Deel. He was the sixth of thirteen children and was raised with strong family values that guided him throughout his life. Dean graduated from Ervinton High School in 1957. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

After returning home, Dean began a career in law enforcement with the police force in Newport News, Virginia. He later returned to Dickenson County, where he began a long and distinguished career with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Dean retired on August 1, 2004, as a Senior Special Agent after 42 years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillie Deel; his brothers, Archie, Garner, and Carter Deel; and his sisters, Elsie Edwards and Ellen Deel. Surviving brothers and sisters are Vina Reilly (husband Barney), Sharon Patton (husband Ron), Corneil Michaels (husband Ron), Debbie Deel (husband Lonnie), Dwight Deel (wife Cloris), David Deel (wife Carolyn), and Hubert Deel.

He is survived by the love of his life for 63 years, Sandra Deel; his sons, Tim Deel (wife Sharon), Brent Deel (wife Jessica), and Randy Deel (wife Wendy); his grandchildren, Billy, Brandon, Tanner (wife Kylie), Andrew, Braxton, and Madison; and his great-grandchildren, Will, Tyler, Tanleigh, and a great-granddaughter expected soon. He is also survived by his special friend, Charlie Dye who brought comfort and warmth to his later years.

Dean will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, and his lifetime of service to his country and community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May his memory be a blessing.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Mullins Funeral Home Chapel from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, with funeral services to begin at 1:00, with Pastor Darrell Thacker speaking. Burial will follow at the Deel Family Cemetery up on Middle of the World.

Pallbearers will be Tim Deel, Brent Deel, Randy Deel, Brandon Deel, Tanner Deel, Andrew Deel, and Braxton Deel

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Deel family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net

01/19/2026

Steven Ray Moore, age 45, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Buchanan General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County. Steven loved hunting, fishing, and especially enjoyed Turkey hunting. Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Edward Moore and Zora Lee Mullins, uncle, Fon Moore, brother, Phillip Moore, and aunt, Linda Moore

Survivors include:

Wife: Loretta Yates

Old man with seven children: Bryan Steven Lee Moore (Kailey), Trever Moore, Brandon Isiah Moore (Hannah), Hunter William Moore, Joshua “Blake” Moore, Farrahbelle Raelynn Moore, and Gracie “Maymay” Moore

Sister: Cassandra Mullins

Brothers: Eugene, Louie, and Keith “Humpy” Jones

Poppop to seven grandchildren: Jace Moore, Cassidy Dawn, Lucian Ezra, Seth Elijah, Gideon Jax, Ava Grace, and one grandson on the way

Celebration of life service will be held at a later date

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Mullins Funeral Home to help with final expenses

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Moore family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net

01/19/2026

Jacob Monroe Lyall, 40, passed away on January 16, 2026, at his home in Clintwood. He was born on December 30, 1985, in Norton and was the son of Andy and Teresa Lyall. Jake was a 2004 graduate of Clintwood High School and a 2005 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. He was a talented auto mechanic and enjoyed using his skills to assist people who may not otherwise have been able to keep their automobiles in good repair. He also worked in construction for several years. Although his illness prevented him from full-time work in the past few years, Jake still enjoyed working with his hands and on vehicles as he was able.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andy, as well as his grandparents, Brady and Ann Lyall, and J.C. and Betty Fletcher. Surviving him are his mother, Teresa, of Clintwood; his brother,

Derek Lyall of Abingdon; his two children, Jacob Charles and Mahayla Faith Lyall, of Clintwood; a special uncle, Randy Fletcher (Cathy) of Wise; and a special aunt, Lesia Fletcher, of Clintwood; several cousins and other family members survive him also.

Jake will be laid to rest at the Lyall Family Cemetery on Baker Ridge in Clintwood. A visitation will be held on January 29, 2026, from 6 to 7 PM in the Mullins Funeral Home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/.

01/12/2026

Wesley Ray Morris, age 48 of Holland, Michigan, passed away on January 8, 2026. He is preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather, Dewey C Morris and Evelyn Morris, Aunt Wilma Jean Quillin, and Uncle Timothy Clayton Morris

Survivors include:

Mother: Charleta Morris

Uncle: Don Morris

Sister: Emily Burkett

Aide: Phillip Burkett

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date

In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Mullins Funeral Home to help with expenses

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Morris family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net

01/07/2026

Buddy Lee Greene, age 82, went to be with the lord on January 5th, 2026. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and retired from Ford Motor Company. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Gallie Green and Agnes (Fleming) Green, spouse: Patricia(Frankhouse) House and siblings: Irene Greene, Goldie Faye(Greene) Harvey, Stella (Greene) Smith, Lola Greene, Paul Greene, James Green, Mack Greene, Sharon Greene

Survivors include:

Wife: Scharlene (Rose) Greene

Siblings: Elizabeth Counts, Joann(Greene) Sullivan, Nancy (Greene) Keys, Lucille(Greene) Dotson Gallie Greene Jr, Wayne Greene, Anthony Greene

Four Children: Christopher (Shasta) Greene, Joy Greene, Cliff (Lorie) Phipps, and Diana (Terry) Smith

Four sisters: Jane, Elizabeth, Lucille, and Nancy

Thirteen Grandchildren

Seven great-grandchildren

A host of nieces and nephews, as well as cousins and friends, to mourn the loss of Buddy

Family will receive friends Friday, January 9th, 2026, at Hill Ridge Freewill Baptist Church from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm, with a service to begin at 1:00 pm, with clergy Keith Dotson to officiate. Burial to follow at J.C. Fleming Cemetery, Hill Ridge (Clintwood, Virginia)

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Greene family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net

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