Obituaries
Juanita Mullins Lester
Jun 12, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Juanita Mullins Lester, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Juanita loved the beach and traveling. She formerly attended Abingdon Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dora Lane Mullins; husband, William Mack Lester; three children, Ronald Edsel Lester, Sandra Lynn Vandyke,...
Mary Lou Rosenbaum Bevins
Jun 11, 2023
Mary Lou Rosenbaum Bevins, 68, of Glade Spring, Virginia, completed the final season of her earthly journey on June 11, 2023, when she entered the church triumphant. She was a faithful servant who left behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to all who knew her. She was retired from Russell County Schools as a teacher of thirty-eight years...
Dorothy Jewell Blackwell
Jun 10, 2023
Dorothy Jewell Warden Blackwell went to be with her Lord and Savior June 10, 2023.
She loved the Lord with all her heart, soul and being. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Bristol, VA.
She was preceded in death by her husband John R. Blackwell and son Kenneth J. Blackwell as well as her parents Charles Lacy and Vennie...
Bobbie Jean Fleenor
Jun 10, 2023
Bobbie J. Fleenor, age 76, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Bradley Kirk and Nellie Casey Kirk on March 3, 1947. Bobbie loved playing cards, spending time outdoors working in her garden and watching Star Trek, but above all she loved spending time...
James Ralph Trivette
Jun 8, 2023
J. Ralph Trivette, age 84, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence in Glade Spring, VA. Ralph was born on June 16, 1938, to Raymond and Annie Trivette in Bristol, Virginia. After Ralph graduated from Virginia High School in 1957, he went on to study Accounting at Virginia Highlands Community College. Ralph started his first job with the Virginia Department of Highways in highway design. In 1959, Ralph met his wife Betty Joe Henderson at First Assembly of God in Bristol, VA. Ralph and Betty went on to have two children: Mark and Alice. In 1977, Ralph and family moved...
Michael John Capparelli, III
Jun 8, 2023
Michael John Capparelli III, age 62, of Sykesville, Maryland passed away on Thursday morning, June 8th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer.Mike was born to the late Michael John Capparelli Jr. and Patricia Ann Capparelli in 1960 in New Hartford, NY. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech...
Tracy Gayle Bish
Jun 8, 2023
Tracy Gayle Bish, (October 16, 1986 – June 8, 2023), the youngest daughter of William and Regina M. Bish, lost her battle to cancer. She was a 2005 graduate of John Battle High School and a 2009 graduate of Emory & Henry College. Tracy continued her education in Allentown, PA to become a Forensic Scientist for the Armed Forces DNA...
Sylvia June McVey
Jun 4, 2023
Sylvia June Spriggs McVey passed away June 4, 2023, at Deer Meadows (Grace) Healthcare. She was born June 9, 1937, to the late James Lester and Pearl Grace Spriggs in Damascus, VA.
June is predeceased by her husband, James William McVey; son, James Edward McVey; infant son, David Bradley McVey; son-in-law, Randall Evans and sister, Dorothy Hall of Waynesboro, VA.
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Eula Annette Smith
Jun 3, 2023
Eula Smith, 92, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on June 3rd, 2023 at her home. She was born in Honaker, Virginia, December 2nd, 1930, to the late John & Eva Starnes.Eula was preceded in death by her late husband of 57 years Kirby Dillon Smith; her parents John and Eva Starnes of Honaker, Virginia; three sisters Marie Steele, Helen Bartee...
Vincent Ray Anderson
Jun 2, 2023
Abingdon, VA - Vincent Ray Anderson, age 63, passed away at his home on Friday, June 2nd, 2023. Vincent was born in Radford, VA, the youngest child born to the late Eugenia and Edward R. Anderson, Jr. He moved to Abingdon at a very early age and lived in Abingdon, VA all his adult life. Vincent attended William King Elementary...
Yvonne Marie "Judy" Self Harless
Jun 2, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Yvonne Marie “Judy” Self Harless, age 76, passed on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Specialty Select Hospital in Bristol, TN. Judy was a long-time employee of Columbus McKinnon and member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Ora Fae Mitchell Self; husband, Melvin Harless; stepmother, Katherine Warren Self;...
Ethel Mae Reynolds
Jun 2, 2023
Bristol, VA - Ethel Mae Reynolds, age 78, passed on Friday, June 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She attended Shady Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church and was predeceased by her parents; James Homer Goodson and Etta Elizabeth Haga Goodson, as well as one sister Christine Worley. Ethel cherished her family more than anything. Her husband of 62...
Dr. John David Fulton
May 30, 2023
Dr. John David Fulton passed away on May 30, 2023, in Abingdon, Virginia. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage and determination in facing life challenges.
Born on December 4, 1937, and raised in Norton, Virginia, John truly loved the mountains. After graduating from John I. Burton High School in Norton, John attended NC...
Andrew Dale Payne
May 29, 2023
Bristol, VA – Andrew Dale Payne, age 43, passed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Andy was a graduate of John Battle High School and a beloved employee of the Bristol, TN Moe’s. He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Felty Payne; his grandparents; and cousin, Paul Felty.
Andy is survived by his wife,...
Mary Louise Peery
May 29, 2023
Mary Louise Peery, age 84, formerly of Glade Spring, Va., passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, in McLean, Va. She is survived by her brother, Richard Peery of Johnson City, Tenn.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm, at Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Bird officiating.
A graveside...
Hugh Earl Black
May 29, 2023
Hugh Earl Black passed away at his home on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Glade Spring, Virginia. Earl had been battling illness for several months before departing this earth to be reunited with awaiting loved ones. His family finds great comfort in the knowledge that he is free from pain and now resides in the eternal peace that his faith...
Betty Sue Sparks
May 29, 2023
Betty Sue Sparks, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James Lawrence and Nellie Gretchen Miller Lawrence on March 3, 1937. She was a member of the Green Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon. Betty loved spending time outdoors working in her garden...
Vickie Jean Mumpower Dobson
May 29, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Vickie Jean Mumpower Dobson, age 57, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence in Bristol, VA. She was born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Roy Bert Mumpower and Revonda Oretta Mullins Mumpower on November 23, 1965. She loved her children and grandchildren more than life...
Roy William Musick
May 28, 2023
Roy William Musick, age 92, of Bristol VA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Connie Musick, his mother and stepfather, Bertha Musick Owens and Lemuel (Lem) Owens.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene, Joe and Edward, also, his great-grandson, Jacob (Jake) Watkins.
He...
Mona Trent Buchanan
May 27, 2023
Mona Lois Trent Buchanan of Glade Spring, Virginia born August 30, 1935, died unexpectedly on May 27, 2023, at home.
Mona is survived by her 6 children- Laura and Gary Bentzen of Kingsport , TN, Myrtle Buchanan of Abingdon, VA, Mary and Cliff Presley of Browntown, Virginia, Frank and Rebecca Buchanan of Emory, VA, Patrick and Colleen Buchanan of Glade...
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