Obituaries
Frank H. Ratliff
Oct 9, 2025
Frank H. Ratliff, age 90, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was the ninth of thirteen children born to the late John Dewey Ratliff, Sr. and Buggie Looney Ratliff in Deskins, VA on May 6, 1935. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was enlisted from 1958-1960. Frank...
Floris Moore Houston
Oct 9, 2025
Floris Moore Houston, born on August 29, 1950, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee. She leaves behind a legacy rich in kindness, dedication, and love that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Floris graduated from Park Central High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Bluefield...
Michael Alan Shepard
Oct 6, 2025
Michael "Mike"Alan Shepard, age 80, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Abingdon, VA. Mike was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Albert Shepard and Elizabeth Gees Shepard.
Mike graduated from Villanova University with a degree in Business and received his MBA from the University of Maryland. He worked at Marley/Royal Moldings for over 20 years and was a faithful...
Gaye J. Teegarden
Oct 6, 2025
Gaye J. Teegarden, beloved educator and nurturing spirit, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 85. Born on August 2, 1940, in Hunter, North Dakota, Gaye's journey through life was marked by her passion for art, her kindness, and her dedication to her family and community.
Gaye's educational pursuit began in her hometown where she...
Stephen E. DeBord
Oct 6, 2025
Saltville, VA – Stephen E. “Steve” DeBord, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home. Steve was a 1975 graduate of R.B. Worthy High School and lived several years in Martinsville, VA as a child. He was a former employee of U.S. Gypsum and Mid Mountain Foods.
He enjoyed watching sports and was...
Elizabeth Mary Sparrow Skeen
Oct 5, 2025
Elizabeth Mary Sparrow Skeen, age 83, passed away on October 5, 2025, at The Rehab Center and Memory Care in Bristol, Virginia. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Dunville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to the late Anthony Sparrow and Veronica (Barron) Sparrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Cameron...
Robert "Bob" M. Luke, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Martin “Bob” Luke, Jr. passed from this world into heaven on September 29, 2025, after a year of declining health. For the past week, Bob was in the care of MSA Hospice, whose team showed compassion and attention to him and to the family.
Bob was born the third and last child to Robert M. Luke, Sr. and Waldean Sarah...
Thelma Baldwin Snodgrass
Sep 29, 2025
Abingdon, VA - Mrs. Thelma Mae Snodgrass beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by family on Monday, September 29, 2025. She was 86 years old. Thelma was born in Tazewell County and moved to Washington County early in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Jim” Sheffey Baldwin and Mary...
Antoine Bertrand Anderson
Sep 22, 2025
Antoine Bertrand Anderson was born on August 22, 1959, in Abingdon, Virginia. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late William and Ruth Anderson. Antoine went to William King Elementary School in Abingdon. After his parents moved the family to Silver Spring, Maryland, Antoine attended Tacoma Park Junior High School. The family then moved to Lanham Maryland,...
Laura Duty Ryburn
Sep 22, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Laura Duty Ryburn, age 86, passed on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Laura was a graduate of Cleveland High School and Mary Frye’s Secretarial School. Laura began her career as a banker in 1960 with Washington County Bank and worked for Bank of Damascus and First Virginia Bank where she retired in 2003.
She was...
Jackie Lee McClanahan
Sep 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jackie Lee McClanahan, who left this world unexpectedly on September 21, 2025. Born on April 27, 1941, in Richlands, Virginia, Jackie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. He was 84 years old.
Jackie was the son of William H. (Bill) McClanahan and Margie Wright McClanahan....
William Wayne Eskridge
Sep 20, 2025
William Wayne Eskridge, born April 25, 1939, passed on September 20, 2025. He lived an amazing 86 years with distinction and love. He graduated from William King High School in 1957, The Medical College of Virginia with a pharmacy degree in 1962, and the University of Virginia Law School in 1966.
For many years he was a partner practicing law with...
Ellen Frances Thomas
Sep 17, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Ellen Frances Thomas, age 86, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born in Christiansburg, VA, she lived most of her life in Abingdon, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mansfield Wayne Thomas; parents, Hazel and Rev. Ruben Collins; sister, Rachel Sampson; brother, Emory Collins; and grandson, Matthew Henderson.
She is survived...
Sue Ann Dolinger
Sep 14, 2025
Sue Ann Brock Dolinger, born on July 16, 1953, in Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at Abingdon Health and Rehab in Abingdon, Virginia. She was a beloved figure in the community and a nurturing presence in the lives of many children.
For 25 years, Sue dedicated herself as the owner and director of Kids are Special...
Margaret Mary Evans
Sep 10, 2025
Margaret M. Evans, 83, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia, where she spent her final years surrounded by community and nature.
Born on May 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Anna and Raymond Bell. She was a long-time resident of Levittown, Pennsylvania, where she raised her family and worked for...
Edward Otto Miiller, II
Sep 6, 2025
Edward Otto Miiller II (1948-2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Otto Miiller II, who departed this life peacefully on September 6th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 3rd, 1948 and lived a life devoted to his family. You could always find him coaching baseball or football. He loved awakening...
George Washington Hearl,Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
MSgt. George Washington Hearl, Jr (retired) of Abingdon, VA passed away peacefully 9-6-25 and is now in the arms of his Lord & Savior.
George was a devout Christian, devoted family man, public servant to the community, and foremost a stranger to none and friend to all. Seventy years ago, he married the love of his life, Doris Lilly Hearl. They...
Karen "Kay" Kirkpatrick
Sep 6, 2025
Karen Rose “Kay” Kirkpatrick, age 85, of Abingdon, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2025. Born in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, she was the youngest of six children and the beloved daughter of the late John and Charity Lemon.
Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Kirkpatrick; her son, Greg Kirkpatrick; and all five...
Mark Randall Kuhn
Sep 4, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Mark Randall Kuhn, age 66, passed on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Mark was born in Oakmont, WV. At age 17, Mark joined the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving his country, Mark began his 47-year career with Dominion Energy where he lived Keyser, WV, McCoole, MD, and Chesterfield, VA before moving to...
Peggy Long
Aug 30, 2025
Peggy Louise (Burnett) Long, of Abingdon, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, surrounded by her loved ones.
Peggy was born April 2, 1939 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Estle and Lavola (Childs) Burnett. She was a coal miner’s daughter and she and her parents and...
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