Obituaries
Jane Hester Cecil
Jun 26, 2025
Jane Lyons Hester Cecil passed away peacefully from this earth on June 26, 2025, following an extended illness. She was surrounded by loving and cherished family and friends.
Jane was born on August 5, 1955 to Carl Wilson Hester and Kathleen Lyons Hester, of Fries, Virginia. She was always grateful to have been raised in this cozy town nestled on the...
Robert Scott Jones
Jun 24, 2025
Robert “Bob” Scott Jones passed very peacefully from his life on earth to eternal life on June 24, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center with family at his side. Bob was born in Abingdon, VA on June 26, 1951. When he was six years old, his father, an engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation, moved his family to Lee...
Eugene Richard Adams
Jun 23, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Eugene Richard Adams, age 60, passed on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home. Eugene was born October 6, 1964, in Detroit, MI to Eugene and Evelyn Tyler Adams. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a contractor for many years. Eugene is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Adams, and sister, Joyce Arledge.
He is survived...
Donald West Ayers
Jun 22, 2025
Abingdon, VA - Donald West Ayers, age 86, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025after an extended illness. He was born on October 9, 1938 in Floyd County, VA to Thomas (Cap) and Eva West Ayers. Don was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Don joined the Army after graduation, and became a military policeman, which...
Ruth Marie Denton Canter
Jun 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Marie Denton Canter on June 22, 2025. She was a beloved mother, nanny, cherished friend, and an amazing seamstress.
She was born on October 10, 1943, in Bristol, TN. Ruth was a seamstress for over 30 years and later secretary of the Virginia Highlands Airport for 25 years....
Bliss Mathews Brown
Jun 20, 2025
Bliss Mathews Brown was born in Richmond, Va. on August 22, 1944, to Mabel Earle Mathews and Gerald Raymond Mathews, who lived in Blackstone, Va., where Gerald was the Agricultural Agent for Nottoway County. They moved to Blacksburg, Va., when Bliss was age three where Gerald was a Professor of Agronomy at Virginia Tech and later held positions with both...
Larry Eugene Musick
Jun 19, 2025
Larry Musick, age 80, passed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Abingdon, VA. Larry was a man that never met a stranger and had a heart of gold, and the best sense of humor. Some of Larry’s great upbringing came from growing up on his family farm.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clitus and Beatrice Counts Musick, brothers...
Neel Rich
Jun 18, 2025
Nolan Neel Rich passed away peacefully at his home on June 18, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1933, in Emporia, Virginia. When he was a child, his family moved to Bluefield, Virginia, where they lived with his maternal grandparents. Neel and his brother, Ervin, were raised on the family farm, learning a lot about farming which impacted Neel’s...
Ruth Dolinger Casey
Jun 13, 2025
Ruth Dolinger Casey, age 99, passed on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Abingdon, VA. Ruth was a graduate of Bethel High School and was a member of Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. She loved her cats, dogs and her and Tom’s “deer drives”.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Dolinger and Nannie Greenway Dolinger; spouse, Thomas Casey; siblings, Andy...
Joye Blackwell
Jun 12, 2025
Joye Theresa Blackwell, age 86, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025.
She was born on May 20, 1939 to the late Lucky and Hazel Frye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Billy” Blackwell; son Edward T. Blackwell; and two brothers, Lucky Frye, Jr. and Blake Frye.
Joye was a longtime...
Charlie Evans Street
Jun 12, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Charlie Evans Street, born June 2, 1922, and 103 years of age, passed on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living. Charlie was a native of Buchanan County, VA and had lived in Abingdon for the past 46 years. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and served in the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII. His...
James Willis Wagner
Jun 8, 2025
James Willis Wagner, age 86, passed on Sunday, June 9, 2025, in Abingdon, VA. He and his wife, Betty, lived in several places including Chilhowie, Glade Spring, and Kingsport for several years. James enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as being a member of the Abingdon Masonic Lodge #48 for many years.
James was preceded in death by his parents, William...
Amrutlal Ramabhai Patel
Jun 6, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Amrutlal Ramabhai Patel residing in Abingdon, VA on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Amrutlal Patel is survived by his wife, Parvatiben Patel, his three daughters, Nita Patel, Priya Makwana, and Riya Patel, and his six grandchildren, Aditya, Urvi, Sunny, Yash, Gopi,...
Willis Kiser
Jun 6, 2025
Willis Kiser, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on September 25, 1934, in Haysi, Virginia, to the late Lonnie Kiser and Lillian Cleo McGlothlin Kiser. Willis led a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a deep commitment to his family and community.
Willis had a humble beginning, driving a...
Joseph Franklin Richardson
Jun 4, 2025
Joe Richardson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Deborah Richardson, and their three daughters: Kimberly Pierson and her husband, Matt; Jonae Davis and her husband, Brett; and Heather Wilkie and her fiancé, Francis.
Joe was a proud and loving Paw to...
David Leo Blankenship
Jun 1, 2025
Abingdon, VA – David Leo Blankenship, age 70, passed on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. David was born in Grundy, VA and raised in Mouthcard, KY. He lived in Chicago as a young adult, moved back to Kentucky for several years, then relocated to Abingdon, VA in 1988. David was a truckdriver for...
Cynthia Deborah Fields
May 26, 2025
Cynthia Deborah Fields (Drushal), age 64, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on July 16, 1960, Cynthia had a deep passion for creativity. She excelled in arts and crafts, especially crocheting and scrapbooking, earning recognition and awards at various fairs and competitions for her remarkable talents.
Above all, Cynthia was a devoted...
Chlela Ann Lockhart
May 25, 2025
Chlela Ann Lockhart, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Ikes Fork, West Virginia, almost a century ago, she was the beloved daughter of Blaine and Fannie England. She grew up on the family farm with her sister and four brothers: Paul (Irene) England, Audrey (Elmer) Cline, Claude (Grace) England,...
Gail Kathryn Butler
May 23, 2025
Gail Kathryn Butler, a beloved wife, mother, and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 8, 1949, in Middletown, Connecticut, and lived a life full of purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to those around her.
Gail was a graduate of Cromwell High School, where...
Jonathan Jared Clay
May 15, 2025
Jonathan Jared Clay, affectionately known as Jon, was born on October 5, 1967, in Houston, Texas. He departed this life on May 15, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and affection.
Jon dedicated 13 years of his life to serving in the Army, a commitment that shaped his character and instilled in him a profound sense...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
