Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia

Cecil Ray Anders

Cecil Ray Anders

Nov 2, 2024

Cecil Ray Anders, age 86, of Bristol, Va., went peacefully to his heavenly home on November 2, 2024. He was born May 29, 1938 to Arlie and Mildred Canter Anders. 

Cecil was a retired teamster and spent his spare time dedicated to helping others. He loved to play golf, sing at church, work in the food pantry, and spend time with...

James Hicks

James Hicks

Oct 29, 2024

James Andy Thomas Hicks, notoriously known as Tommy, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, due to a heart attack that happened while he was at work. He was born on January 27th, 1962 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and was able to reach the age of 62. He lived much of his life in Bristol Virginia, forming endearing relationships...

Debra Kaye Vandyke

Debra Kaye Vandyke

Oct 29, 2024

Debra Kaye Vandyke left to meet the Lord on October 29, 2024. She was known as Debbie to those that loved her. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Jack Major Harman.

Debbie loved spending time with her family. Visiting her mom at the farm brought her great joy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Her...

Curtis "Curt" Lee Jackson

Curtis "Curt" Lee Jackson

Oct 28, 2024

Curtis Lee Jackson, affectionately known as "Curt," was born on October 17, 1941, and passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. Throughout his remarkable life of 83 years, Curt left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A graduate of Virginia High School, Curt continued his education at several universities.  He was most...

Jeffery Lynn Scott

Jeffery Lynn Scott

Oct 28, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Scott, affectionately known as Jeff, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 73. Born on May 1, 1951 in Bristol, Virginia, Jeff spent his life creating lasting memories and meaningful connections with those around him.

A dedicated employee, Jeff worked for United Telephone Company, which later became Sprint, serving as a lineman...

Linden Junior Sutherland

Linden Junior Sutherland

Oct 25, 2024

Linden Junior Sutherland, age 95, went peacefully to his heavenly home on October 25, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1929 in the Frying Pan section of Haysi, Virginia to the late Noah Linden Sutherland and Edna "Phoebe" Counts Sutherland. Linden was one of thirteen children born to Noah and Phoebe. Linden grew up in the Haysi area and...

Barry Doss

Barry Doss

Oct 24, 2024

Barry Lynn Doss went to join his lord and savior Jesus Christ on October 24th, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to C.J. and Mary Doss on December 30th, 1965. 

Barry was a graduate of Chilhowie High School and was a graduate of the class of 1984. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force,...

John Peter "Pete" Montague

John Peter "Pete" Montague

Oct 24, 2024

John Peter “Pete” Montague 1933-2024

Pete Montague shook off this mortal coil Thursday, October 24, 2024 after a full 91 + years of life and living and service.

Born February 24, 1933 in Ashland, Kentucky, the fifth and youngest child of Charles Ernest and Saja Evans Montague, he spent his formative years in Kentucky and sometimes traveling on business with his father...

Sharon Linell Rowland

Sharon Linell Rowland

Oct 23, 2024

Linell Rowland passed away Wednesday. October, 23, 2024 at the home of her companion, Larry A. Overbay at Glade Spring, Virginia.

Linell was born in Ogden, Utah and grew up in Colorado. She came to Virginia after graduation from high school to attend Emory and Henry College and had since made Virginia her home. After graduating with honors from Emory and...

Thomas Hudson

Thomas Hudson

Oct 20, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Monroe Hudson of Emory, Virginia left his earthly home on Sunday October 20, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by several members of his large, loving family.

Tom was born July 22, 1939 and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Joyce Parris Hudson, and an infant child. 

He...

Darla Kaye Wynegar

Darla Kaye Wynegar

Oct 17, 2024

Meadowview, VA – Darla Kaye Taladay Wynegar, age 81, passed on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home. Darla was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a member of Kingdom Hall in Meadowview. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Thelma Viers Taladay; husband, J.D. Wynegar; and sister, Koleda Mae Ferguson. Darla is survived by her...

Don Ruffin Fuqua

Don Ruffin Fuqua

Oct 14, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Don Ruffin Fuqua, age 92, passed on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Don enjoyed drawing, wildlife, and spending time with his cats. He was a news contributor for the Baltimore Sun for 34 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Abner...

Robert Blake Williams

Robert Blake Williams

Oct 13, 2024

Robert Blake Williams, age 84, passed away on October 13, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was born in Marion VA to the late Brainard Williams and Nell Wampler Williams.

Robert dedicated 34 years of his life to the profession of pharmacy, where he was known not only for his expertise but also for his kind and welcoming...

Katheryne Marie Miller

Katheryne Marie Miller

Oct 13, 2024

Katheryne Marie Prater Miller, "Granny" age 100, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Marie was born in Meadowview, Virginia on September 9, 1924, to Arthur Prater and Mary Helen Davis Prater Thompson. She was a graduate of Meadowview High School. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of Heavenly Rest Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Dexter Ray

Dexter Ray

Oct 9, 2024

Dexter Ray, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, dedicated Christian, was born on June 10, 1936, in Buchanon County. His journey in life came to a peaceful close when he went to be with the lord on October 9, 2024, in Johnson City, TN, but his legacy will live on in the hearts those he touched throughout his life.

Throughout his years, Dexter...

Joyce Marie Riffey Holmes

Joyce Marie Riffey Holmes

Oct 9, 2024

Meadowview, VA – Joyce Marie Riffey Holmes, age 80, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was a homemaker who loved to take care of her husband, kids, and home. 

She was a cook for several years at Pennington Rest Home in Meadowview, VA. Joyce loved canning and keeping...

Geneva Pierce Miller

Geneva Pierce Miller

Oct 6, 2024

Geneva Pierce Miller of Meadowview, VA, formerly of High Point, NC, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2024 at Bristol Rehab and Nursing Center. Geneva was retired from apparel production and she was a faithful member of High Point Baptist Church in Meadowview, VA.

Geneva was proceeded in death by her husband Sylvester Miller; parents Durwood and Ruby Caudill...

Fredrick "Freddy" Morgan Dickenson

Fredrick "Freddy" Morgan Dickenson

Oct 4, 2024

Bristol, VA – Fredrick Morgan Dickenson, age 79, passed on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Chuckey, TN, after a long and brave battle with dementia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend.

Freddy was a former employee of Lowes and was always a hard worker. Fred loved his family, his dogs, and being outside. He was always willing...

Jane P. Marlow

Jane P. Marlow

Oct 1, 2024

Jane Marlow, 70, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.   She was a life-long resident of Washington County, Virginia. Jane worked in the Washington County local government administrative offices and then retired from Food City and K-VA-T.  Jane loved to work outside in her flower beds and do projects with her...

Melissa Marie Preston

Melissa Marie Preston

Sep 30, 2024

Melissa Marie Preston, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2024.

Melissa was born in Norfolk, Virginia on Halloween in 1954, which could not have been a better fit for her personality. She was spicy, loving, sharp - she loved hard.

As a preacher’s daughter, born to the late Frank and Eleanor Preston of Holston Valley, she...

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