Obituaries

Betty Marie Comer Ramey

Betty Marie Comer Ramey

Mar 15, 2024

Betty Marie Comer Ramey, 88, of Abingdon passed away smiling in the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Seaboard, Virginia to the late Joseph and Willia Mae Dishman Comer. Those left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted husband of 64 years Claude Ramey; three children: Kimberly (Scott) Sams, Joseph (Vivian) Ramey,...

Gladys Marie Snead

Gladys Marie Snead

Mar 9, 2024

Gladys “Toodle” Scott Snead ,93, a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia, was born December 28, 1930. After several years of declining health, she passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the home of her sister, Patricia Scott Moore.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan Scott and Mary Scott.  She was also preceded in death by...

Shirley Janet Rector Haer

Shirley Janet Rector Haer

Mar 7, 2024

Bristol, VA – Shirley Janet Rector Haer, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024.  She was born May 27, 1943, in Norfolk, VA to the late Carl and Elsie Parsons Rector.  She was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Radford University.  Jane taught English for many years in Virginia Beach, Marion,...

Virginia Smith Evans

Virginia Smith Evans

Mar 5, 2024

Our Mother, Virginia Evans, age 99, passed away peacefully at home in Abingdon, VA. She was born on July 23, 1924, in New Jersey to Eugene Jefferson Smith and Olive Woodhouse Smith. 

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Marian Backus, and Eugenia Shanklin. Virginia was married on January 22, 1949, to Dennis C. Evans, who has...

Kimberly Susan Ratliff Main

Kimberly Susan Ratliff Main

Mar 4, 2024

Kimberly Susan Ratliff Main departed this life on March 4, 2024 to the welcoming embrace of her Dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and beloved family members who journeyed before her.

Kim led a life of joy and gratitude. She was indiscriminate in sharing her infectious laughter, quick wit, words of encouragement, and deeds of support with all those around her. Kim loved...

Jack Ronald Gass

Jack Ronald Gass

Mar 2, 2024

Jack Ronald Gass, a man of remarkable ingenuity and passion, has peacefully passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1933, to the late, Clarence Sylvester Gass and Olga Halcovich Gass. Jack leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and accomplishments. Having graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1951, Jack...

Richard Kent Sturgill

Richard Kent Sturgill

Mar 2, 2024

On March 2, 2024, Richard (Rick) Kent Sturgill passed away at the age of 56. He died peacefully at home.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Kimberly Sutherland Sturgill, as well as their loving children, Roby Kent Sturgill, Jacob Hampton Sturgill and Charlie Scott Sturgill. He is also survived by his father, Roger Sturgill of Chilhowie, VA...

Lois Blevins Buchanan

Lois Blevins Buchanan

Feb 29, 2024

Lois Blevins Buchanan, a beloved member the Glade Spring community, has peacefully passed at English Meadows Abingdon VA. She was born on August 13, 1937 in Tazewell County, VA to the late Charles Alden Blevins and Blanche Osborne Blevins. Lois was a dedicated individual. She served as treasurer of Old Glade Presbyterian church and was a banker for many years....

Carter Jackson Ryburn

Carter Jackson Ryburn

Feb 28, 2024

Carter Jackson Ryburn

His family celebrates the life of Jack Ryburn who passed away on February 28, 2024 in Abingdon, VA, age 91.

Jack was born in Glade Spring, Virginia in a chestnut log house on top of a hill. He grew up in the fields and hills around Glade Spring, with his parents, three brothers and a sister. He graduated Glade...

Frederick Alan Tolliver

Frederick Alan Tolliver

Feb 27, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Frederick Alan Tolliver, age 78, passed on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Freddie was an over-the-road truck driver for 37 years and was a Free Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert A. and Pansy Hearl Tolliver.  Freddie is survived by three daughters, Michele Lilly and husband Thomas, Allyson Tolliver, and Sara...

Geneva Bartley Redder-McKinney

Geneva Bartley Redder-McKinney

Feb 26, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Geneva Bartley Redder-McKinney, age 73, passed on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home.  Geneva was a graduate of Garfield Senior High School and an employee of American Petroleum Institute for many years.  She was a member of the Abingdon Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.   Geneva was preceded in death by...

Robert Leo Powers

Robert Leo Powers

Feb 24, 2024

Leo Powers passed from this life on February 24th. 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Powers and his parents Jacob and Anna Powers, he was also preceded in death by all of his siblings. Leo is survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Leo was retired from V.D.O.T and W.L Construction Company. He was also a member of Pleasant...

Charles Henry Dye, Sr.

Charles Henry Dye, Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

Bristol, VA – Charles Henry Dye, Sr., age 82, passed on Saturday, February 24, 2024.  Charles was a 1962 graduate of Patrick Henry High School.  He was an employee of Electric Motor Repair and Sales for over 20 years and also an employee of Bristol Metals for 20 years.  Charles was a member of First Christian Church in Bristol, VA...

Aleta Lee Spicer

Aleta Lee Spicer

Feb 21, 2024

Aleta Spicer, 77, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday evening. She lived in a house she loved, built by her grandfather, and played there at Christmas with her great grandchild.

She is survived by three generations of her close and loving family, and by innumerable friends and colleagues after a life spent in dedication to the lives of others. She...

Mildred Little Henderson

Mildred Little Henderson

Feb 21, 2024

Mildred Little Henderson, mother, grandmother and wife, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was born in Washington County, Virginia to Ernest B. and Gladys Scyphers Little. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Estel Henderson; mother-in-law Nora Henderson and father-in-law Mont Henderson, sibling Eileen (Charlie) Dye, brothers-in-law Ernest Surber, Ray Henderson, sisters-in-law Evelyn...

John David Terry

John David Terry

Feb 20, 2024

Abingdon, VA – John David Terry, age 48, passed on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Valley Rehab and Nursing Center.  John grew up in West Virginia and moved to Abingdon with his family during his teenage years.  He was a graduate of Abingdon High School and was fascinated by guitars, drums, Scooby Doo, tattoos, and enjoyed making glass beads and...

Betty Mae Triplett

Betty Mae Triplett

Feb 20, 2024

Betty Mae Triplett, age 85, peacefully passed away in Meadowview, Virginia on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born in Washington County, Virginia, on May 22, 1938 to the late Emmitt Fuller Burke and Ida Elizabeth Kinsley Burke. She was a loving individual who cherished her family dearly. Betty's eyes lit up the most when she was surrounded by her...

Joan G. Thompson

Joan G. Thompson

Feb 19, 2024

Joan G. Thompson was born in Somerset, PA to the late Peter Marylieu and Carolyn Murphy.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #119 for many years, where she served as secretary. Joan was a dear friend to many and always willing to lend a helping hand to her neighbors, relatives, and friends. She was a devoted wife...

James "Buddy" Mitchell

James "Buddy" Mitchell

Feb 18, 2024

James Ellington (“Buddy”) Mitchell – Buddy Mitchell, age 76, of Abingdon, VA, died on February 18, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jean Walker Kreger Mitchell; his parents, Billy Dan Mitchell of Suwanee, GA., and Frances A. "Frankie" Mitchell of Abingdon, VA.; and, sister, Donna Sue Mitchell Moore. 

Buddy is...

Adell Reed Spears

Adell Reed Spears

Feb 18, 2024

Abingdon, Va. – Adell Reed Spears, age 74, of Abingdon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born in Nodena, east of Wilson, Arkansas, on May 8, 1949, to Nancy Ewing Reed and the late Oscar Reed, Jr.   

Adell graduated from Wilson Trade High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force....

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