Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory

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.

Merry Christmas and God bless!
12/23/2025

Merry Christmas and God bless!

Donna Faye Coleman Compton, age 56 of Pikeville, KY entered the arms of Jesus Friday December 19, 2025 at the Pikeville ...
12/22/2025

Donna Faye Coleman Compton, age 56 of Pikeville, KY entered the arms of Jesus Friday December 19, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

Donna was born on April 27, 1969 in Pikeville KY to her parents, the late Arnold Coleman and Janet Hopkins Newsome.

She was a homemaker, enjoyed worshipping at Oasis Church of God, loved the color purple, animals, and never met a stranger.

Donna is survived by one daughter, Heather Ruehl of Pikeville KY. One brother, Mike (Amanda) Coleman of Dalton, Ga. One sister, Kim (Danny) Adams of Clintwood, Va. Two loving grandchildren, Felicia Ruehl and Mason Ruehl, and a very special friend, Bre Phipps, along with a host of loving family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7pm at Oasis Church of God in Pikeville KY, led by Pastor Chris Fields.


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

Billy “Johnny” Dorton Jr., age 61, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with his family by his side. He was a lifel...
12/18/2025

Billy “Johnny” Dorton Jr., age 61, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Pound, Virginia.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Bill John and Dorothy Dorton, his daughter, Brittany Owens, and his sister, Karon Dorton.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-four years, Rhonda Dorton, son Brandon (Summer) Owens, two sisters, Tammy (Greg) Sturgill and Glenna Dorton, three granddaughters, Kaylee, Chloe, and Sophie Owens, his nephews, Garrett (Caitlin) Stanley, Cody (Madison) Perry, Steven (Katie) Kendrick,
and his nieces, Amanda (Jeff) Mitchell and Tiffany Sturgill.
Services will be on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, with a memorial service to follow.

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

After a lingering illness, our beloved Theta Jewell Hay Artrip, born March 24, 1928, passed away at her home on December...
12/15/2025

After a lingering illness, our beloved Theta Jewell Hay Artrip, born March 24, 1928, passed away at her home on December 14, 2025. Theta was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and resided in the Skeetrock community with John Artrip, whom she married on July 6, 1949.
Theta was one of 5 children born to Willard and Willie Hay and raised on Backbone Ridge in Dickenson County. Her brothers, Mack Hay and Kerry Fon Hay, and sisters, Janice Hay Patton and Terry Hay Gortney, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include nephews, Kerry S. Hay of Haysi, Chris Gortney of Kingsport, TN, Pam Mullins of Castlewood, VA and Lynn Taylor of Nickelsville, VA.
Theta and John settled to farm in Skeetrock and ran a country store for years. Theta was also a teacher, employee of the Commissioner of Revenue Office, and the Dickenson County School Board bookstore. Theta, a devoted member of the Turner Old Regular Baptist Church. She was a mother to many, loved by her family and friends, including Reitha and family, Gilda, Delores, and Matt, including nieces and nephews.
She was especially fond of her excellent caregivers/friends, Ronda, Kathy, Dot, and Drema. Theta loved her neighbors and enjoyed their care and visits. She will be remembered as a strong, intelligent Christian warrior, mother, and friend. She will be sorely missed.
Theta, a loving mother, is survived by son Patrick Artrip, of Abingdon, VA, and significant other, Rita Maynard of Huntington, WV.
The family wishes to thank Hospice (Caris Healthcare) for their excellent patient care. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at Mullins Funeral Home in Clintwood, VA. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM with the service beginning at 7:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 18th, at 12:00 pm at the Hay Family Cemetery on Backbone Ridge, Haysi, VA.

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

James Thomas Robinson, age 74, passed away on December 1, 2025, with his family by his side.He was a Baptist and loved t...
12/03/2025

James Thomas Robinson, age 74, passed away on December 1, 2025, with his family by his side.
He was a Baptist and loved the Lord with all his heart. He is a 1969 graduate of Clintwood High School. James was a veteran of the United States Army, retiring after twenty-one years. He is also retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant at Red Onion State Prison.
James is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-one years, Juliana Robinson. Two daughters, Heather (Anthony) Bise and Amanda Robinson, one brother, JR Robinson, and three grandchildren, Baylee (Evan) Brickey, Brooke Owens, and Chelsey Stallard.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, services will follow at 6:00 PM with Clergy Josh Dingus speaking.
Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Bise, Evan Brickey, Elijah Edwards, Joshua Bise, and Kent Woods.

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

Hugh Lynn Mullins, 65 of Abingdon, VA, formerly of Dickenson County, VA, left this earth and opened his eyes in heaven o...
12/01/2025

Hugh Lynn Mullins, 65 of Abingdon, VA, formerly of Dickenson County, VA, left this earth and opened his eyes in heaven on November 26th, 2025. He was born on October 9th, 1960, to the late Hatler D. Mullins, Sr. and Madeline “Madge” Kerr.

Hugh was a graduate of Ervinton High School and a third-generation coal miner. Hugh worked as a roof bolter for more than 20 years, most of which was at Island Creek Coal Company. He was a hard worker who spoke often of his mining days with his son, grandson, and son-in-law. He would always say, “I would go back in a heartbeat”. The only thing he loved more was his family.

Hugh is preceded in death by both of his parents and two sisters, Carolyn Dotson and Rebecca Turner. He is survived and loved by his children, Kacy McCoy (Randy) of Wise, Virginia and Jeremy Mullins (Kristie) of Council, Virginia. His grandkids, Raven McCoy. Rickey McCoy and Kynlee McCoy (mini-me) and his first great-grandson Lakoda Mullins. Also surviving are his siblings, Larry Keene (Donna), Danny Keene (Maria), Sheila Looney (Randy), Darla All (Gerald), Paula Sykes (Keith), Hatler Mullins Jr. (Mindy), as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Per Hugh’s request, his kids and grandkids will have a private gathering to follow out his wishes. The family asks for prayers and love as he will be missed.

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

Happy Thanksgiving and God bless!
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving and God bless!

Clifton Gilbert, age 72, of Haysi, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2025.He is preceded in d...
11/25/2025

Clifton Gilbert, age 72, of Haysi, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, C.D. and Clara Gilbert, and a brother, Calvin Gilbert.
He is survived by four brothers, Coy (Elaine) Gilbert, Cline (Julie) Gilbert, Collin Gilbert, and Craig Gilbert. Three sisters, Carol Ingram, Cathy (Roger) Marris, and Clauetta Gilbert. Four children: Chris (Candi) Gilbert, Melissa (John) Mullins, Wanda (Blake) Baker, and Rhonda (James) Collins.
The mother of his children, Joann Moore.
Ten grandchildren: Caden, Bree, Claire, Alyssa, John, Joey, Jasmine, Jalyn, Brandon, and Brooke, one great-grandchild, Gracelyn Faith Gilbert, two special friends, Lale Moore and Easter Wooten.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Gilbert, Caden Gilbert, Joey McAdams, James Collins, Blake Baker, Don Wooten, David Bailey, Terry Gilbert, and Joseph Gilbert.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel, with Mickey Tiller speaking, at 11:00 AM.
We want to extend our deepest appreciation to First Choice Home Health and his nurse Candi.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Mullins Funeral Home.

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

Brenda Lou Rose Caldwell left this Earth on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 78.Born on November 8, 1947, in Dic...
11/24/2025

Brenda Lou Rose Caldwell left this Earth on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on November 8, 1947, in Dickenson County, she was a graduate of Ervinton High School. Brenda moved to Louisiana after her marriage. She lived in Hammond for over twenty-five years and worked at a school for the mentally disabled as a secretary. She then returned home, where she worked for the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office, Walmart, Magic Mart, and SERCO, before retiring.
Brenda loved music, dancing, playing Rook, her feline companions, and any opportunity to paint her nails or wear makeup. She was a member of Hill Ridge Freewill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Ethel Rose, and an infant brother, Roger Rose.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Richard and Steven Caldwell, brothers, Edgar (Cathy) Rose, and Wade (Betty) Rose, of Clintwood, Virginia, sister, Mary (Jack) Goodman of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Hill Ridge Baptist Church on Friday, November 28, at 11:00 AM, with the Clergy, Keith Dotson.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Rose, Wade Allen Rose, Gary Rose, Trey Rose, Parker Rose, and Levi Rose.
A special thanks to Dr. Khan at Norton Community Hospital for his care and compassion during Brenda’s final days.

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

Donald B. Hendricks, 94, of Wise, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ...
11/24/2025

Donald B. Hendricks, 94, of Wise, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Donald was born on August 29, 1931, in Minnesota to Agnes and Frank Hendricks. He attended the University of Indiana Technological Institute in Fort Wayne, Indiana, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, which served him in his never-ending problem-solving, and after serving in the Navy on many abroad assignments. Don was always willing to have fun and go until he dropped, and was loved and appreciated by those around him in his vast church and civic communities. Don became a man of spirituality and religion, earning his certification credentials in Theology while living in Tennessee, and was known for his engaging smile, humor, and enjoyed sharing his stories of his life and wisdom to all.
He is survived by her four children from his first marriage, Terry, Cheryl, Thomas, and Pam. Donald also has two grandchildren, Matt and Kyle, and one great-grandchild, Keely, and a brother, Larry, and his wife, Sandy, living in California, along with many more nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many of his wife Norma’s family members, whom he was instrumental in their lives for over 30 years while living in Virginia and Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Howard and Judy Liverman.

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

11/23/2025

Melinda Syrock was born on April 5, 1968, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Jasper and Glenda Syrock. She passed away on November 19, 2025, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Melinda was a resident of Dickenson County, Virginia, for the last two years with her husband, Jerry Rasnick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Glenda Syrock.
Survived by her husband, Jerry Rasnick, and one brother, Jason Syrock.
A memorial service will be held at a later date; her remains will be interred at the Rasnick Family Cemetery on Nealy Ridge in Clinchco, Virginia

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Donnie Clark “Poppy” passed away at home after an extended illness. Donnie is preceded ...
11/20/2025

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Donnie Clark “Poppy” passed away at home after an extended illness. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, James and Dossie Clark. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nida, two beloved children, Don Clark Jr and his wife Carolyn, Kelli Creech, and her husband Tommy.

He had five cherished grandchildren: D.W. Clark, Chasity Layne, Alexis Page, Leath Howard, and Andrea Crech, four amazing great-grandchildren, Lucas and Colton Clark, Theo, and Nora Lane.

He will surely be missed.

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

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