Obituaries
Frank Albert Santy
Aug 19, 2025
Frank Albert Santy passed away on August 19, 2025 in Abingdon, Virginia at the age of 100. He was born on October 27, 1924 in White Station, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Vandergrift High School before entering the Army Air Corp and serving during World War II. Frank was the owner of Santy’s Service Station in Washington Township for many years...
Patricia Ann Kestner
Aug 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Kestner, affectionately known as Ann, was born on March 3, 1953, in Abingdon, Virginia, to the late Henry Washington Kestner and Bessie Leola Litton Kestner. She passed away on August 16, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Abingdon.
Ann dedicated her life to the art of cooking, working as a cook at a local restaurant where her culinary talents...
Barbara Kling
Aug 16, 2025
Rosemary "Barbara" Kling, age 90, died on August 16, 2025 at home. She was born March 20, 1935 in Teaneck, NJ to Rosemary and Franklin Grapel. Her life goals were to become a nurse, marry John Kling, and have four children, two boys and two girls. She accomplished all of these goals! She graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing...
Vickie Elaine Carraway Wilson
Aug 16, 2025
"Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything." ~ C.S. Lewis
It is with broken hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Vickie Elaine Carraway Wilson, beloved wife, mother, grandmom, sister, aunt and friend. Vickie passed away just before sunrise on Saturday, August 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born to the late Dave and Ophelia Carraway on August 26,...
Holiday McClanahan
Aug 15, 2025
Holiday McClanahan died at the age of 96 on August , 2025 after a brief illness. He was a long-time resident of Washington County. He was born in Buchanan County, the son of Josephine McClanahan (Van Dyke) and Samuel Meshack McClanahan. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked in various occupations into his 90’s.
He was preceded in death by...
Dale Edward Orfield
Aug 10, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Dale Edward Orfield, age 95, passed on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War Era. He worked for Dupont in Richmond, VA for over 38 years as a pipe fitter before retiring. In 2005, he relocated to...
Murray Allen Bean, II
Aug 8, 2025
M. Allen Bean, 88, of Abingdon, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Known for his wit, kindness, and interest in others, Allen was a loyal and always optimistic WVU Mountaineers fan.
Allen, born to Arletta and Oscar Bean of Moorefield, West Virginia, graduated from Moorefield High...
Katherine Ryburn Minton
Aug 8, 2025
Wytheville, VA – Katherine Ryburn Minton, age 96, passed on Friday, August 8, 2025, in English Meadows Assisted Living. Katherine was born March 9, 1929, in Meadowview, VA to the late William Thomas and Margaret Katherine Preston Ryburn. She was a graduate of Liberty Hall High School and Emory & Henry College.
Katherine was a school teacher for over 35 years,...
John G. C. Michal
Aug 6, 2025
John G C Michal, of Abingdon, Va, passed away unexpectedly at Bristol Regional Medical Center on August 6th, 2025.
John was a native of eastern Virginia, and had a deep and abiding love of boats and the water. He was born July 29th of 1949 and spent his childhood boating on Dividing Creek, antagonizing his brother, idolizing his father, and scaring...
Nathan Sample
Aug 5, 2025
Nathan Sample, a beloved family man, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 45.
Born on February 3, 1980, Nathan was a proud graduate of Honaker High School and furthered his education at Radford University. His journey through life was marked by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and self-expression. Nathan was self-employed.
Nathan is survived by a loving family...
Sue Munsey
Aug 4, 2025
Sue Starnes Munsey, 94 years young, entered the gates of Heaven on August 4, 2025. She was born April 13, 1931 in Honaker, VA to the late Charles and Jeanette Jackson Starnes. She married Bill Reid Munsey, also of Honaker, in 1950. They were married more than 70 years until his death in 2021.
Sue is survived by three devoted children:...
Donna Kay Rose
Aug 2, 2025
Donna Kay Rose, born on October 7, 1955, in Norton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. A dedicated homemaker, Donna poured her love and energy into creating a warm and welcoming home for her family. Her kindness and inviting nature made everyone who crossed her path feel at ease, a true testament to her gentle...
Annis Mitchell Wagner
Jul 29, 2025
Glade Spring, VA – Annis Mitchell Wagner, age 83, passed on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Ballad Hospice House. Annis was a graduate of Abingdon High School and Johnston Memorial School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse for 30 years, ending her career at Clifton Medical Services as a home nurse.
Annis attended Greendale Chapel and enjoyed spending time with...
Harvey Cebern Vestal
Jul 28, 2025
Bristol, TN – Harvey Cebern Vestal, age 66 and resident of the Sweet Hollow community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025. Harvey was born in Bristol, TN to the late Ike Vestal and Carolyn Doss Barnard. He was known for working as a roofer and collecting his scrap metal. Harvey would gladly help anyone...
Margaret Atkins Phillips
Jul 26, 2025
Margaret Atkins (Miss Peg) Phillips
Peg Phillips died on July 26, 2025 with family in Chilhowie, VA. She was born Margaret Lou Atkins on July 6, 1934 in Wytheville, VA to Pauline (Polly) Groseclose Atkins and William Talmadge (Tam) Atkins, and married Henry Arthur Phillips (d. 1989), 1955.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by four children: Melanie Phillips Smith of Chilhowie Virginia (Doug...
William Bobby Manuel
Jul 25, 2025
William Bobby Manuel, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Kingsport, Tennessee, at the age of 81. Born on May 20, 1944 in Washington County, Virginia, Bobby led a life marked by hard work, warmth, and a profound love for his family.
As a dedicated mechanic, Bobby took pride in his craft. He possessed...
Dallas Brown Cassell, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Bristol, VA – Dallas Brown Cassell, Jr., age 78, passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Dallas was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and attended Virginia Highlands and Wytheville Community Colleges. He was a proud veteran having served his country in the United...
Daniel Bishop
Jul 23, 2025
Daniel Bishop, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by family and love.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Bishop; his daughters, Karen (spouse Clip) and Carol; his cherished granddaughters, Rebecca (spouse Andy) and Michelle (spouse Matt); and his great-granddaughter, Lucy, who brought him so much joy.
Daniel proudly served in the Virginia Army National Guard, and...
James William Davis
Jul 22, 2025
James William Davis, 85 of Abingdon, Virginia died July 22, 2025, at his residence. A native of Giles County, Tennessee was born March 9, 1940, to Turney and Virginia Smith Davis. Retired from Bell South. What he loved most was farming, raising beef cattle and trail riding as much as he could.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers...
Margaret Jane Powers Houser
Jul 20, 2025
Margaret Jane Powers Houser went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Lexington Medical Extended Care in Lexington, SC on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was a native of Abingdon, VA and has lived her last 12 ½ years in Lexington, SC close to her daughters.
Margaret was born at home in Abingdon, VA to the late...
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