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Michael Allen Burnette, known to many as "Mike," passed away on May 8, 2024, in his hometown of Abingdon, VA. He was born on August 31, 1952, in Washington County, VA to the late John Burnette and Mary Greer Burnette. Mike led a fulfilling life dedicated to hard work and community service. He graduated from Abingdon High School and went on...
Mary Lou Alena Peake passed away on May 7, 2024 at Bristol Health and Rehab following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her son, Reverend Charles Peake and her daughter, Janet Lee Peake as well as her parents and siblings. Mary Lou is survived by her sister, Ruby Thomas Hayden; daughter-in-law, Teena Peake; granddaughters, Danielle Sapp (Michael),...
Norman Harold Sutherland, age 83, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away on May 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his children. He was born to the late William Sutherland and Julia May Owens Sutherland on April 27, 1941 in Dickenson County, Virginia. In addition to his parents, Norman is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Tiny Lanie...
Howard “Chip” Foster Rattigan, 71, passed away on May 2, 2024, in Bristol, VA. He was born in Butler, PA, and graduated from Butler High School. He received a Bachelors in Business Administration from Wheeling University, and a Masters in Health Administration from the University of St. Francis.He is survived by his sons, Sean Rattigan of Minneapolis, MN, and Nicholas...
Kenneth Paul Rotenberry, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2024 with his loving wife and daughter beside him. Ken was born on January 20, 1944 in West Virginia.
Ken moved to Virginia when he was 17 and began his lifelong career with the Kroger Company. This brilliant man worked his way up from bag boy...
Eleanor Sibold Munsey, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2024.Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. The family of Eleanor Sibold Munsey is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, Abingdon, Virginia, (276) 623-2700.
Abingdon, VA – Patricia Snead Graybeal, age 81, passed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Pat was born in 1942 to the late Clarence and Nannie Blevins Snead, the youngest of five children. She lived most of her life in Abingdon and was a 1961 Graduate of Abingdon High School.
Pat was a service representative with the telephone company for 30...
Max Hugo Hermann passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2024.
Max was preceded in death by his father, Hugo Hermann, his mother, Mina Polinski and his close friend Ed Harris.
Max spent his childhood in Germany, raised by his grandparents who owned a farm, butcher shop, and gausthaus. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 19...
In loving memory of Zettie Marie Smith, 93, who peacefully passed away in Bristol, Virginia on April 29, 2024. Zettie was born on March 12, 1931, in Surry County, North Carolina to the late Johnny Wayne Draughn and Elizabeth Christine Gammons Draughn, whose love shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. Throughout her life, she exemplified kindness and warmth, always...
Hancel Kenneth Wolfe, age 88 of Abingdon, VA went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024. Kenneth was born on September 2, 1935, to the late Ervin and Elsie Wolfe of Meadowview, Virginia. He was the sole surviving founding member of Midway Church of the Living God where he served as an original deacon for 53 years....
Charles Henry Grady, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at NHC Bristol. He was born on August 21, 1933, in Washington County, VA, and was one of thirteen children born to the late John Clinton Grady and Delia Maybell Johnson Grady. Charles will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Charles worked for over 20 years at...
Abingdon, VA – Lyle William Lorch, age 49, passed on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. Lyle was born in Rhode Island and grew up in Delaware. He was a graduate of Christiana High School and served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. Lyle moved to Abingdon after his time in service where he was an employee of Dutt & Wagner.
He...
June Knack Bjerke went to be with her heavenly father on April 18, 2024. June was born June 14, 1930, in Town of Tonawanda, New York. She met her future husband at work, and they married in 1960. She moved from Tonawanda, New York to Abingdon, Virginia in 1973 when her husband’s job was transferred. June was a devoted and...
Bristol, VA – Kevin Thomas McCauley, age 30, passed on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Kevin was a graduate of John Battle High School and an employee of Appalachian Cast. Kevin was preceded in death by his son, Bryson McCauley; mother, Thelma Louise McCauley; paternal grandparents, Carl and Loretta Hayden McCauley; and maternal grandparents, Carolyn and Luther Ball.
Kevin is survived by...
Marquita Elizabeth Meade Slemp of Meadowview, VA has gone home.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Rev. Samuel Edward Slemp, her parents, Joseph Silas Meade and Myrtle Louise Meade, and her siblings, Sheldon Meade, Richard Meade, Everette Meade, Douglas Meade, Nola Mullins, and Jeanette Mullins.
Marquita’s legacy of love lives on through her devoted children: Glen...
Charles Lee Counts, age 80, passed on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Charlie was owner of Charlie Counts Construction for many years. He enjoyed restoring old cars and motorcycles as well as spending time with family. He had a special laugh and never met a stranger. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Edward and Margaret Virginia Vaught Counts;...
Robert William Fugate (72) of Abingdon, Va., was called home on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Robert, aka “Billy” or “Billy Jack” as he was affectionately called by friends and family, was born on August 24, 1951, to Pearl Marie Fugate and Roy William Fugate, Jr. in Abingdon, Va. There he was raised with his siblings and attended Virginia Highlands Community College...
Doris Virginia Roark, born September 22, 1931, to the late Robert and Blanch Roope, passed away April 15, 2024, at the age of 92. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband Vernie J.D. Roark; their son Larry Wayne Roark; two sisters Goldie and Gail; and three brothers Larry, Clyde, and Gene.
Doris is survived by two daughters, Jane Rotenberry...
Rita Dotson Reynolds, a beloved member of the Abingdon community, passed away on April 13, 2024. Rita was born in Hurley, VA, on May 8, 1950, to the late Lonnie Dotson and Dorothy Justus Dotson. Rita's love for learning was evident in her own academic achievements. She graduated from Hurley High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in...
Margaret Helen Ball Carter, a dedicated employee at Penn Stuart Law Firm for 47 years, has peacefully passed away at NHC Johnson City, TN. Born on October 13, 1939, in Washington County, VA. to the late Manley K. Ball and Sarah Florence Darnell Ball, Margaret was a cherished individual known for her kindness and welcoming nature that always put others...
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