Betty Jane Arnold
Mar 14, 2026
Betty Jane Arnold, a cherished member of the Abingdon community and co-owner of Abingdon Electronics (Radio Shack) for more than three decades, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at her daughter's home in Bristol, Virginia. Born on January 29, 1942, in Abingdon, VA, Betty lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an enduring commitment to her family and...
Ervin Harold McClanahan, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Harold McClanahan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14th at the age of 77. He will be remembered as a devoted son, brother, uncle, loyal friend, and a man whose life was defined by service, compassion, and deep care for others.
Harold had a lifelong love of travel and found great joy in exploring new places and experiences. Closer to home,...
Norma Bott Kestner
Mar 14, 2026
Norma Bott Kestner, a devoted mother, cherished homemaker, and beloved member of the Abingdon community, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Bristol, Virginia. Born on June 2, 1946, in Abingdon, VA, to the late Dave Berry Bott and Dorothy Flanagan Bott. Norma lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a deep connection to family and simple joys.
Norma...
Diane Roark
Mar 12, 2026
Susan Diane Roark, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Abingdon, Virginia, having gone to be with the Lord. Born on April 4, 1943, in Hattisburg, Mississippi, Diane’s early years were spent in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she grew up before relocating to Abingdon in 1966.
A devoted educator for 40 years, Diane touched countless lives through her commitment to teaching...
Birgit Susanne Drouin
Mar 11, 2026
Birgit Susanne Drouin, age 63, passed away at her home in Meadowview, VA on March 11, 2026. Birgit was born on March 15, 1962, in Aschaffenburg, Germany alongside her twin sister, Claudia.
In 1980, Birgit gave birth to her only child, Daniel Heininger, in Wasserlos, Germany. In Spring 1989, Birgit met the love of her life, Chris Drouin, at her sister...
Nancy Lee Mink
Mar 9, 2026
Nancy Lee Mink, age 75, of Glade Spring, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
Born December 29, 1950, in Meadowview, Virginia, she was a retired hairdresser. Nancy enjoyed reading and cooking, but her greatest joy in life was being a Nana and spending time with her family and friends, whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her...
JoAnn D. McConville (Hart-Edwards) Stanley
Mar 7, 2026
JoAnn D. McConville (Hart-Edwards) Stanley, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 1, 1948, in Islip, New York, Jo-Ann embodied a spirit of kindness and compassion that touched all who knew her.
As the owner of Advanced Bookkeeping, Jo-Ann dedicated her career to helping others manage their...
Jeffrey L. Kestner, Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Jeffrey L. Kestner, Jr., affectionately known as Jeff, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on July 24, 1979, in Smyth County, Virginia, Jeff was a dedicated family man whose love for his children and grandchildren was unmatched. He found joy in the everyday moments of life, and his spirit shone brightest when...
Jamison Craig Smith
Feb 23, 2026
Jamison Craig Smith, affectionately known as Jamie, left this world on February 23, 2026, at the age of 55, in Shelbyville, Indiana. Born on August 27, 1970, in Wytheville, Virginia, Jamie was a beacon of kindness and warmth throughout his life.
Jamie pursued a career as an over-the-road trucker with Warren Transportation, a profession he loved passionately. Driving his semi-truck across...
Pamela Mullins
Feb 20, 2026
Pamela Louise Mullins, 64, of Abingdon, entered into the presence of her Savior on Friday afternoon, February 20, at Hospice House of Bristol, surrounded by the deep love of her family.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Pam finished her race the way she lived her life — with strength, grace, dignity, and unwavering faith. She truly fought the good fight,...
Darrall Lynn Belcher
Feb 20, 2026
Darrall L. Belcher, 66, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on February 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1959, to the late Carl H. and Jane Glass Belcher in Baltimore, Maryland.
Darrall was a devoted, loving, and caring husband, father, poppy, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend; if you called on him, he would be right...
Richard Joshua Eastridge, Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Joshua Eastridge, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on February 9, 1942, in Abingdon, VA, Richard lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for the mountains.
A rugged mountain man at heart, Richard devoted many years of his life to serving as a logger, a role that...
Janie Sue Bowman
Feb 19, 2026
Janie Sue Bowman, born on August 2, 1956, in the embrace of a loving family, passed unexpectedly on February 19, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Known for her unwavering dedication to her work and family, Janie made remarkable contributions through her career at Quality Dry Cleaners and Abingdon Dry Cleaners.
Janie’s life was characterized by her boundless love for her...
David Lee Brown, Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
David Lee Brown, Sr., born on September 8, 1938, in Mullens, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Bristol, Virginia. A dedicated professional and a cherished family man, David's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to public service and education.
His career began as a police officer in Princeton and Bluefield, West Virginia, where he exhibited a...
Alfred Glass
Feb 19, 2026
Alfred “Al” Dewayne Glass of Chilhowie, VA, passed away February 19, 2026, at the age of 80. Al was born in 1945 to Henry and Betty Glass. Al was a cherished father, husband, grandfather, friend and neighbor. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and a faithful man of God. He was a man of hard work, strength, determination...
Emma Lee Clark
Feb 17, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Emma Lee Clark of Abingdon, Virginia, on February 17, 2026.Born and raised in the beautiful mountain state of West Virginia, Emma grew up alongside her parents and her two sisters, Joyce and Gay.Emma spent much of her young adult life in Northern Virginia with her beloved husband, Riley, and their four...
Barbara Blankenbeckler Cowan
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Blankenbeckler Cowan, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Hillview Health and Rehab in Elizabethton, Tennessee, where she had been a resident since 2022. She was born on January 7, 1946, in Saltville, Virginia, to the late, George David and Janet Louise Lee Blankenbeckler. Barbara's life was characterized by her compassion, warmth, and commitment to those...
Teresa McCoy Bostic
Feb 17, 2026
Teresa Robin McCoy Bostic passed away on February 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with diabetes and breast cancer. With a strong commitment to ensuring children be given the best opportunity for success in life, Robin dedicated herself to working with children as an elementary teacher and a speech therapist with the Buchanan County Public Schools. She was proud of...
Patricia "Pat" Kilgore Denton
Feb 14, 2026
Patricia Ann "Pat" (Kilgore) Denton, 92, of Abingdon, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Patricia (Pat) had a full and well-lived life devoted to her faith, her family, her friends, and the farm she loved. She treasured the years she shared with her beloved husband, Kenneth Oren Denton, her four sons and daughters-in-law,...
Sue Jones Foil
Feb 13, 2026
Sue Jones Foil, passed away at her home at English Meadows, Blacksburg, Virginia on February 13, 2026. She previously lived for many years in Abingdon, VA.
Sue was born October 31, 1933, in Enon, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Jewel and Pauline Jones and the twin sister of Paul Jones. Sue graduated from Angie High School as co-valedictorian with her...
