Obituaries
Kodie Aaron Riner
Aug 5, 2024
Kodie Riner, age 32, of Abingdon, VA, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 5, 2024.
Born on March 28, 1992, Kodie was a loving brother, uncle, and friend who brought joy to everyone around him. Kodie was known for his hard work and his generous spirit. He was always a good time and would...
Harold Dean Hannah
Aug 3, 2024
Harold Dean Hannah of Abingdon passed away peacefully from his earthly heaven on August 3, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born March 19,1934 to Mark Elmer and Verda Faye Messer Hannah in the community of Ola in the Little Cataloochee Valley of North Carolina. At the time of his passing, Harold was thought to...
Kyle Preston Taylor
Aug 3, 2024
Kyle P. Taylor, age 88, of Abingdon, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the morning hours of August 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Rosie, and his 27 siblings.
He was resourceful, creative, hard-working, and an ever-loyal friend and farmer, gardener, miner, and man of few, but always meaningful, words....
Alliouse Davis
Jul 26, 2024
Alliouse Mullins Davis, age 76, passed away on Friday July 26th, 2024. She is rejoicing with her lord and savior in her eternal home. Alliouse was born on April 1, 1948, to the late Robert H. and Ella Mae Mullins. She grew up in Clintwood, Va. and was a graduate of Clintwood High School.
Alliouse retired from Schewels Furniture as an...
Joshua Z. Cox
Jul 24, 2024
Mendota, VA – Joshua Zebulon Cox, age 45, passed on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Josh was a graduate of John S. Battle High School and enjoyed sports of any type, especially baseball, as well as wrestling and shooting. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan.
Josh was preceded in death by his father, Donnie Lee Cox,...
Charles Lane Bailey
Jul 24, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Charles Lane Bailey, Jr., age 68, passed on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Bailey was born and raised in Bluefield, WV. He attended Virginia Tech and was a contractor for many years.
Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lane Bailey, Sr., and Betty Walker Bailey, and sister,...
Sue Taylor Burns
Jul 24, 2024
Sue Taylor Burns passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 88 years old.
Sue's father, Colonel Glenn Taylor, was an Army Officer and a Southwestern Virginia native, and her mother, Molly Taylor, was from Lexington, VA. She also had 3 younger brothers which she worked hard to set a good example. The Army life meant that Sue moved...
Ronald Matney
Jul 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Ronald Matney, age 66, proud native of Slate Creek, born and raised in the coal fields of Buchanan County Virginia sadly left our world, with his wife Teresa by his side, on July 24, 2024 at his home in Abingdon, Virginia also surrounded by his family.
Ron loved the mountains...
Jeffrey Wade Clark
Jul 24, 2024
Marion, VA – Jeffrey Wade Clark, age 59, passed on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jeff was a skilled auto mechanic for many years. He enjoyed biking, hiking, and motorcycles. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Geneva Davidson Clark.
He is survived by his siblings, Larry Clark and wife Doreen, and Debbie Ashburn and...
Gerald Dwight Kiser
Jul 24, 2024
Gerald Dwight Kiser, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed on to heaven peacefully on July 24, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born on September 16, 1945, in Duty, VA, to the late Lonnie Kiser and Lillian Cleo McGlothlin Kiser....
Leonard Neal Mosher
Jul 23, 2024
Leonard N. Mosher born in San Gabriel, Ca, passed away on July 23, 2024 at Holston Rehab and Care Center in Kingsport, TN
Leonard was very patriotic. He served in the army in Vietnam and an avid outdoorsman, boater and fisherman who loved woodworking.
At Leonards request there will be no formal services held.
The family of Leonard Mosher is being cared for...
David LeRoy Bolinger
Jul 23, 2024
David LeRoy Bolinger, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2024 surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born to Larry Lee Bolinger and Rose Ann Bilderback Bolinger on September 6, 1956 at McDill Airforce Base in Tampa, Florida. During his childhood years, he lived in 10 different states and...
Danny Reece Howell
Jul 20, 2024
Danny Reece Howell (67), devoted family man and friend, sadly left this world unexpectedly on July 20, 2024. Known for his sunny personality and gentle, kind humor, many people remember him as someone with a warm smile and easy conversation.
Danny was born November 20, 1956 in Smyth County, VA to Edwin William and Irene Howell. He grew up on a...
Roger Bryan Mullins
Jul 20, 2024
Roger Bryan Mullins, age 81, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1942 in Dickenson County, VA to the late Robert Estil Mullins and Opal Fern Sauls Mullins.
Roger was a graduate of Abingdon High School class of 1961. Roger went on...
John Dorrens Johnston
Jul 19, 2024
John Dorrens Johnston slipped away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and three loving daughters on July 19, 2024, two months before his 91st birthday. He was born the middle son of three boys, in Sheffield, England on September 19, 1933 to John Dorrens Johnston from Kilrea, Northern Ireland, and Dorothy Patrick of Edinburgh, Scotland, both devoted doctors with a...
Kimer Jackie Church
Jul 18, 2024
Kimer Jackie Church, Jr., age 74, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1950, in Grundy, VA, to the late Kimer Jackie Church Sr. and Zola Fletcher Church.
Jackie was a proud alumnus of Grundy High School's Class of 1968 and later graduated from Clinch Valley College with a degree in...
Myran Alex Austin
Jul 17, 2024
Myran Alex Austin, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 17, 2024 in Tampa, FL. He was born on December 12, 1971, in Parkersburg, WV. Myran's journey was one filled with love, dedication, and service to his country. Myran's life was a testament to the power of love, passion and dedication. His infectious smile and generous heart...
James Everett Tate
Jul 17, 2024
James Everett “Jim” Tate passed away on July 17, 2024 after a short illness.
Jim was born on May 4, 1946. He graduated from Mt. Hope High School in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. He received his undergraduate and Masters degree from West Virginia University. He is a United States Air Force veteran.
Jim was employed by United Coal Company and he was...
Janice Ann Campbell
Jul 16, 2024
Meadowview, VA – Janice A. Campbell, age 73, passed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. Janice was a caregiver for many years and a member of Mountain View Methodist Church. She loved yard sales and spending time with her grandchildren.
Janice was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Pearl Woodby, first husband, Billy Owens, and second husband...
W. Devere Hutchinson
Jul 15, 2024
Wanson Devere Hutchinson, 73, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024. He was born in Richlands, Virginia, to Dallas and Ellen Hutchinson. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon Lee McCoy Hutchinson; proud son, Jason Hutchinson; admiring daughter, Sara Kate Tallman; and adoring grandson, Noah Tallman, who was his “best buddy.” Also...
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