Obituaries

Richard J. Dicks, Sr.

Richard J. Dicks, Sr.

Mar 15, 2024

Richard Jerome Dicks, Sr., was born on September 8, 1957, to the late Walter Dicks, Sr., and Margaret Richardson Dicks in Abingdon, Virginia. He departed this life peacefully on March 15, 2024, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Richard was known by several nicknames. Tissel and Jazz were his favorites. However, if you knew him, you knew he...

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...

Jimmy Wayne McCray

Jimmy Wayne McCray

Mar 25, 2024

Jimmy Wayne McCray, age 76, passed away at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie. Jimmy was born in Washington County, VA to the late Clarence McCray and Willie Vesta Henderson McCray.

 In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy McGrady; brother-in-law, Wayne Thomas and sister-in-law, Mandy McCray.

Jimmy graduated from R.B. Worthy High School in Saltville, VA. In...

Martin Clay Nelson

Martin Clay Nelson

Mar 23, 2024

Martin Clay Nelson, age 59, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to Homer Clay Nelson and Shirley E. Nelson on June 16, 1964. 

Martin loved mechanic work and rebuilding cars. He also had a love of the outdoors, watching football and Nascar; but above all, he loved his family and friends.  

He is preceded...

Evelyn Wise Salak

Evelyn Wise Salak

Mar 22, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Evelyn Wise Salak, age 100, passed on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.   Evelyn was born in Louisville, KY to the late Evan and Anna Van Donsel Wise.  She was raised in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Notre Dame Catholic School.  

Evelyn worked for the Chattanooga area draft board...

Thomas "Ed" Edward Damer

Thomas "Ed" Edward Damer

Mar 21, 2024

T. Edward Damer, Professor of Philosophy at Emory and Henry College for 45 years, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Joplin, Missouri in 1937, Ed graduated magna cum laude from William Jewell College in 1959, earned an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963 and a PhD from...

Lynn Sweet

Lynn Sweet

Mar 21, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Lynn Ann Cornett Sweet, age 88, passed on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Commonwealth Senior Living.  Lynn was a graduate of Damascus High School and worked as a registered nurse for many years at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Amanda Vannoy Cornett;...

Mary Abbie McAfee Hash

Mary Abbie McAfee Hash

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Abbie McAfee Hash 88, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Fort Loudoun Medical Center after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Greencove Baptist Church Cemetery (31024 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236), with Pastor David Robins officiating. Those wishing to attend the service...

Christopher Lee Stone

Christopher Lee Stone

Mar 19, 2024

Christopher Lee Stone, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Bluff City, TN. He was born in Bristol, TN to Curtis Eugene Stone and Patricia Darlene Bailey Stone Nelson on July 12, 1974.Christopher enjoyed listening to country and gospel music, bowling, fishing and almost any other activities that were outdoors and gave him the ability to love...

John "Jay" Walter Widener

John "Jay" Walter Widener

Mar 19, 2024

Abingdon, VA – John Walter “Jay” Widener, age 84, passed on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home.  Jay was a Veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat.  Jay worked as a salvage yard manager for many years before retiring. He loved his family, especially his...

Shirley Lawson Turner

Shirley Lawson Turner

Mar 18, 2024

Shirley Lawson Turner, 89 years old, of Abingdon Virginia (formerly of Coeburn, Virginia) passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2024.

Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life Dr. Clifford Mack (Jake) Turner of Abingdon, Va.  They left behind three children, Dr. Clifford Mack Turner, Jr. (Cabot, AR.) and wife Karen Turner....

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...

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