Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia

Donna Profitt Abrams

Donna Profitt Abrams

Sep 26, 2024

Donna Profitt Abrams, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at home on September 26, 2024, in Palmyra, Tennessee. She was born on November 12, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia to Preston Profitt and Elaine LeMay. 

Donna is survived by her children, Chad Abrams and his spouse Hanna, and LeAnne Grammo and her spouse Michael. She also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren:...

George Wilson

George Wilson

Sep 23, 2024

George Harold Wilson 5/28/1941 - 9/23/2024 

George was born in Charlotte, NC to parents Thomas Woodrow and Elizabeth Hargett Wilson. He grew up in several other communities, including McCormick, SC and Raeford, NC.

A graduate of Hoke County High School and North Carolina State College, he was a CPA and spent most of his working life in banking in the North Carolina...

Vicki Michele Buettner

Vicki Michele Buettner

Sep 22, 2024

Glade Spring, VA - Vicki Michele Harmon Buettner, age 62, passed on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home. Vicki was born to the late Bill Lee Harmon and Bertha Goldie Miller Harmon in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Prince Georges County, MD where she graduated from DuVal High School.

Vicki lived many years in Florida before moving to Southwest...

Eddie Saltz

Eddie Saltz

Sep 20, 2024

August 24, 1937 — September 20, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Eddie Saltz, age 87, passed at home on Friday, September 20, 2024. Mr. Saltz was born in Three Top Mountain, NC to the late Emory Saltz and Hassie Harris. Eddie was in the military reserve and loved spending his time in the mountains, reading and teaching the bible, carpentry, and spending...

Dawn Elaine Snodgrass

Dawn Elaine Snodgrass

Sep 19, 2024

Dawn Elaine Snodgrass

July 16, 1939 -September 19, 2024

Bluff City, TN- Dawn believed that beyond ourselves, all we have are our relationships. She left as she lived -thoughtfully and without fuss. She loved life and she cherished her family and friends.

The following passage reifies Dawn’s philosophy:

Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped into the next...

Donald Necessary, Sr.

Donald Necessary, Sr.

Sep 19, 2024

Donald (Don) Armistead Necessary, Sr., age 86, passed away at his home at Oakmont at Gordon Park on September 19, 2024 surrounded by his family and his beloved miniature schnauzer, Cash. Don was born on September 8, 1938 in Squire, WV to Robert Hatfield Necessary and Lena Kate Spence Necessary. In addition to WV, the family lived in Oak Ridge,...

Mary Preston "Pres" Hutton Stanley

Mary Preston "Pres" Hutton Stanley

Sep 14, 2024

Abingdon, VA - Mary Preston “Pres” Stanley, a beloved wife, mother, “MeeMaw”, aunt, teacher and friend, passed away on September 14th, 2024, at the age of 79 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1945- Groundhog Day- in Marion, Virginia, to the late Eleanor and Thomas Dunn Hutton, Jr. and grew up in...

Andrew Dannhardt

Andrew Dannhardt

Sep 11, 2024

In loving memory of Andy Dannhardt, who left us unexpectedly, way too soon. He was a gifted leader, a respected supervisor at Hapco, and much loved by coworkers, friends, and family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hapco crisis response team for doing everything possible. 

 He is remembered for the love and enthusiam he brought to...

Hazel Jearlean Shell

Hazel Jearlean Shell

Sep 11, 2024

Bristol, TN – Hazel Jearlean Ramey Shell, age 91, passed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Hazel was born and raised in Grundy, VA, and as a young adult, she moved to New London, Connecticut where she worked for Time Life Magazine for many years. In 1970, Hazel returned to Grundy where she was a member of the Church of Christ.

Hazel...

Sammy Galliher

Sammy Galliher

Sep 10, 2024

Lebanon, Virginia – Samuel Malcolm “Sam” Galliher, age 89, passed away peacefully Monday, September 10, 2024, in Lebanon, Virginia after a brief illness. Sam was born December 13, 1934, to the late Samuel Galliher and Laura Safewright Galliher in Saltville, Virginia. 

He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 69 years Lillian Harris Galliher. Sam and Lillian owned Galliher’s...

Jolene Hay

Jolene Hay

Sep 9, 2024

On Monday, September 9, 2024, Jolene Yates Hay was called home by her Lord. Jolene was born to Clarence Grayson Yates and Grace Carty Yates in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 17, 1937. 

Jolene had been a resident of The Hermitage Roanoke Retirement Community in Roanoke, Virginia for the past three years. She is survived by her son, Ryan Conor Hay,...

Carole Ann Brock

Carole Ann Brock

Sep 8, 2024

Carole Ann Brock, born July 12, 1942, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 at 8:38 am at the age of 82. She was surrounded with love from her children and granddaughters and the amazing staff at English Meadows Assisting Living in Abingdon, VA.

Carole is predeceased by her father Charles William Hesse and mother Margaret Edna Cook of Jersey City,...

Nathan Thomas, Jr.

Nathan Thomas, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

Nathan Thomas, Jr. age 72, passed away on September 5, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Thomas; two sons, Randy (Sarah) Thomas, Brandon (Theda) Thomas; one daughter, Heather (Jimmy) Warren; five grandsons, Jensen, Landon, Rowan Thomas, Palmer and Paxton Warren; and one granddaughter Paisley Warren.

A graveside service will be held at...

Mary Louise Hickman

Mary Louise Hickman

Sep 3, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Mary “Louise” Kennedy Hickman, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Louise worked in the cafeteria of E.B. Stanley Middle School for over 20 years and attended Meadow Spring Community Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Huey Kennedy and Hattie Tignor Kennedy; husband,...

Ray White

Ray White

Sep 2, 2024

Elmer "Ray" White, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 2 2024, at NHC of Bristol, just a day after celebrating his 86th birthday. Born on September 1, 1938, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Robert Monroe White and Mary Mitchell White.

Ray spent over 30 years at Hapco, where he was a dedicated employee and...

William Robert Hagy

William Robert Hagy

Aug 31, 2024

William Robert Hagy (Bob), age 83, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his home.

Bob was born on August 8, 1941, in Deskins, VA. He was the son of the late Don and Victoria Looney Hagy. He was a 1962 graduate of Grundy Senior High School. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army....

Sarah Loretta McCann

Sarah Loretta McCann

Aug 28, 2024

Abingdon, VA – Sarah Loretta McCann, age 89, passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. McCann grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA and was a long-time employee of Gordon Garments. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. McCann was preceded in death by her parents, George and Veda Carter Frasier; husband, Clarence McCann; daughter, Sandra White;...

James "Jim" Lester

James "Jim" Lester

Aug 25, 2024

Bristol, TN – James Carroll “Jim” Lester, age 88, after a lengthy illness, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home. Jim was a graduate of Wallace High School and a career machinist. He and his son, Kevin, started the Lester Company together in 1996, which Kevin still operates. He...

Harold Lendon Dunaway

Harold Lendon Dunaway

Aug 19, 2024

Harold Dunaway went home to his Heavenly Father on August 19, at the age of 92. Born to Vetta Dunaway in Mississippi, he was the fifth of six children.

Harold was a natural athlete, savvy businessman, skilled woodworker, and devout Christian. In February 1953, he married his sweetheart, Masel, spending 71 wonderful years together and raising two beautiful children. Harold was...

Ronnie Coleman

Ronnie Coleman

Aug 17, 2024

Ronnie Coleman went to be with his savior Jesus on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away peacefully at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 15, 1957, in Grundy, VA to the late Felix Hamilton Coleman and Mary Ellen Blankenship Coleman. Ronnie leaves behind a rich...

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