Marshall John Brooks
Jan 26, 2025
Glade Spring, VA – Marshall John Brooks, age 51, passed on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. John was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and a truck driver for many years. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Brooks and Marlene Hudson...
Meredith C. Smith
Jan 25, 2025
Damascus, VA – Meredith Christine Lee Smith, age 49, passed on Saturday, January 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Meredith was a graduate of Holston High School and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. She was passionate about caring for others and was an Intermediate for Pulaski County Public Safety.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Lee; father, Sonny...
Treva Kirk
Jan 25, 2025
Treva Earcel Counts Kirk, age 87, passed away on January 25, 2025 in Bristol, VA. She was the fourth of six children born to the late William Garland Counts and Hattye Johnson Counts on October 29, 1937. Treva lived and worked as a cosmetologist in Charlottesville, VA for 35 years before returning to Southwest Virginia in 2004. Treva was of...
Brenda Boyd Lawson
Jan 20, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Brenda Arlene Boyd Lawson, age 80, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Erwin, TN. Brenda was born in Meadowview, VA and raised in Pulaski County, VA where she graduated from Dublin High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 45 years and was...
Ruth Constance Neal
Jan 20, 2025
Ruth Constance Powers Neal, age 94, of Meadowview, VA went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025. Ruth was born October 27, 1930 to the late Frank and Betty Powers of Russell County, VA. Ruth was a homemaker, devoted loving mother and friend. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Neal, Jr.; daughter, Carol McGuire; five...
Sandra Snead
Jan 19, 2025
Blountville, TN – Sandra Lynn Caywood Snead, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home. Sandra was born to the late Howard and Mildred Mikel Caywood in Saltville, VA on September 23, 1948. Sandra loved her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 13-year-old daughter,...
Joe William Warren
Jan 18, 2025
Joe William Warren, "Lil Joe", age 68, of Glade Spring, VA passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home following a two-year battle with lung cancer. Joe was born July 14, 1956, in Saltville, VA. He was an avid hunter and trout fisherman.
Joe was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gracie “Mommy Cow” Warren and his parents, Alberta S....
Patricia Mary Foster
Jan 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Mary Foster on January 13, 2025. Patricia departed this world surrounded by love, held by her daughter, and cared for by the compassionate hospice team at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Born on September 9, 1944 in a village in southern England, Patricia “Trish” was the...
Nancy Kilpatrick Curtis
Jan 13, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Kilpatrick Curtis, age 80, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a fall on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home. Nancy was born in Monroe, NC to the late William Glen Kilpatrick and Nannie Lee Newell Kilpatrick. She grew up in Turtletown, TN which she always jokingly said was just outside Ducktown and slightly north of Buzzard...
Norman Dayton Harris, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Abingdon, VA - Norman Dayton Harris, Jr., age 76, passed on Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home. Dayton was a 1967 graduate of Rich Valley High School. He was a deputy with the Washington County Virginia Sheriff's office for nearly 30 years and was a member of many of the department teams including the SWAT team. Dayton was a...
Franklin Lee Arnold
Jan 7, 2025
Franklin (Peanut) Lee Arnold, age 61 of Bristol, Va., went to be with The Lord on January 7, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Washington County, Va.
Peanut loved to work on anything with a motor. He loved spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids and loved to ride all the grandkids on his lawn mowers, motorcycles,...
Ellen Kay Richmond
Jan 5, 2025
Ellen “Kay” Richmond, 64, a devoted mother, sister and grandmother, passed away Sunday January 5, at her home in Abingdon following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
Kay was born July 10, 1960, in Bristol to Ezra Collins and Lucille Crawford. Kay was a graduate of Sullivan East High School in Bristol. Kay was known and loved by much of Bristol...
John Henry Blackwell
Jan 3, 2025
John Henry Blackwell, age 86, entered peacefully into his Heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Manchester, TN.
John was born April 2, 1938, Abingdon, VA to the late William Blackwell and late Sarah Lowe Blackwell Rudder. He loved working in his garage on vehicles in his younger years. He was an amazing Daddy to all his children; he loved...
Julieanne Donovan
Jan 3, 2025
Julieanne (Morse) Donovan passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at home in Abingdon, Virginia.
Julieanne spent her formative years in Evansville, Indiana, and later lived in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana; Gillette, Wyoming; and Abingdon, Virginia. She attended Bosse and Harrison High Schools before pursuing higher education at Indiana State University (B.S.) and Southern Indiana University (RN). Her professional life...
Mary Jane Reynolds
Dec 29, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Mary Jane Reynolds, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. Mrs. Reynolds was a longtime employee of Magic Mart and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her great love for her family, her wonderful meals, and her sense of...
Daisy Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
Daisy Roberts Thomas, a beloved homemaker, was born on December 31, 1931, in Washington County, Virginia. She passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by her family and friends.
Daisy was admired for her nurturing spirit and the joyful environment she created within her home. Her passion for gardening...
William Robert Curtis, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Abingdon, VA – William Robert “Bill” Curtis, Jr., age 87, passed on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. Bill was born in Forest City, NC to the late William Robert Curtis, Sr. and Chester Macy Wilkerson Curtis. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill earned his law...
Ron K. Bailey
Dec 25, 2024
Ron K. Bailey
June 28, 1937 – December 25, 2024
Ron Keith Bailey, of Abingdon, VA, lived 87 years and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2024). He was born on June 28, 1937, in Buchanan County, VA, a son of the late Clyde Bailey and Velva Murphy Bailey. In addition to his parents,...
Paul Robert Jenkins
Dec 24, 2024
Paul Robert Jenkins, born on November 18, 1948, in Marion, Virginia, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who enriched the lives of everyone around him with his quiet and reserved demeanor.
Paul graduated from R.B. Worthy High School in 1968 and further pursued his education at colleges in Atlanta, Georgia,...
Judy Russell Puckett
Dec 22, 2024
Like a twinkle in the sky, a blessed and caring lady—Judy Russell Puckett—has left this mortal plane. She joins her beloved husband Harold Puckett and dearest son Doug Puckett whom life was incomplete without. She helped prepare those left behind with unmatched love and strength including her granddaughter Ashlee Hill, grandson-in-law Justin Hill, great-grandson Denny Harold Hill, and another great-grandchild...
