Obituaries
Betty Mae Triplett
Feb 20, 2024
Betty Mae Triplett, age 85, peacefully passed away in Meadowview, Virginia on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born in Washington County, Virginia, on May 22, 1938 to the late Emmitt Fuller Burke and Ida Elizabeth Kinsley Burke. She was a loving individual who cherished her family dearly. Betty's eyes lit up the most when she was surrounded by her...
Joan G. Thompson
Feb 19, 2024
Joan G. Thompson was born in Somerset, PA to the late Peter Marylieu and Carolyn Murphy. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #119 for many years, where she served as secretary. Joan was a dear friend to many and always willing to lend a helping hand to her neighbors, relatives, and friends. She was a devoted wife...
James "Buddy" Mitchell
Feb 18, 2024
James Ellington (“Buddy”) Mitchell – Buddy Mitchell, age 76, of Abingdon, VA, died on February 18, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jean Walker Kreger Mitchell; his parents, Billy Dan Mitchell of Suwanee, GA., and Frances A. "Frankie" Mitchell of Abingdon, VA.; and, sister, Donna Sue Mitchell Moore.
Buddy is...
Adell Reed Spears
Feb 18, 2024
Abingdon, Va. – Adell Reed Spears, age 74, of Abingdon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born in Nodena, east of Wilson, Arkansas, on May 8, 1949, to Nancy Ewing Reed and the late Oscar Reed, Jr.
Adell graduated from Wilson Trade High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force....
Betty Strong Leonard
Feb 18, 2024
Betty Strong Leonard, a beloved homemaker and mother, passed away at home and went to be the Lord on February 18, 2024, in Abingdon, VA, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1942, in Raven, Virginia, to Isaac Strong and Della Smith.
Betty dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family. Her...
Coeburn Poore
Feb 15, 2024
Coeburn Poore, age 91, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1932, in Saltville, Va., to the late James Gibson Poore and Virginia Ruth Colley Poore. After graduating from R. B. Worthy High School, he moved to Baltimore, Md. to work for Glen L. Martin Aircraft Company.
Coeburn joined the U.S. Air Force, serving...
Justin Daniel "Bama" Taylor
Feb 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Daniel "Bama" Taylor on February 9, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. Justin was a loving son, brother, and friend, and his loss will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born on April 18, 1983, in Smyth County, VA, Justin brought joy and laughter to...
Mattie Bell Anderson
Feb 7, 2024
Mrs. Mattie Bell Gillespie Anderson, age 82. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Mattie Bell was born in Chatham Hill, VA, May 30, 1941, and is of the Christian Faith.
Mattie Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Early Anderson; her father and...
Phyllis Darnell Hill
Feb 5, 2024
Bristol, VA – Phyllis Darnell Hill, age 72, passed on Monday, February 6, 2024, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Phyllis was a graduate of Grundy High School and moved to Washington D.C. as a young adult. She enjoyed being able to retire at age 45 from MCI Communications and returned to Southwest Virginia.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents,...
Curtis Blaine Tate, Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Curtis Blaine Tate, Jr., age 60, passed on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home. Blaine was a graduate of Abingdon High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from East Tennessee State University. He retired from the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office as a Lieutenant after 38 years of service.
Blaine attended Abingdon...
Richard Wayne Ihle
Feb 2, 2024
Richard Wayne Ihle, known to his loved ones as Rich, passed away on February 2nd, 2024, at the age of 56 in Bristol, Virginia. He was born on January 5th, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland. Rich was a beloved husband, a doting grandfather, and a cherished member of his community.
Rich had a wonderful sense of humor and never met a stranger....
Adam Ray Roark
Feb 2, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Adam Ray “Paco” Roark, age 40, passed on Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1983 and was the beloved son of Lisa and Will Ennis. Adam was the husband to Sonya and a doting father to his sons, Austyn, Michael, and Alex. He is also survived by his...
Clercie Mullins Sutherland
Feb 2, 2024
Clercie Mullins Sutherland, age 93, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born November 8, 1930, in the Ramey Flats section of Clintwood, Virginia to the late Mont and Vesta Mullins. Clercie grew up in the Skeetrock area of Clintwood, Virginia, and attended the Clintwood Industrial and Memorial High...
Dennis Timothy Minnick
Jan 31, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Dennis Timothy Minnick, age 65, passed on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Dennis was born in Grundy, VA to the late John Wesley Minnick, Sr. and Mary Wyatt Minnick. His family moved to Abingdon when Dennis was a young adult where he graduated from Abingdon High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and retired...
Roger Lee Tilson
Jan 30, 2024
Roger Lee Tilson, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his residence in Elizabethon, TN. He was born in Meadowview, VA to the late Claude Yokley Tilson and Ocia Lola Moore Tilson on February 10, 1945. Roger served his country during the Vietnam War era in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Demolition Expert from 1964-1966.
In addition...
Dorothy Neese Cannon
Jan 29, 2024
Dorothy Gray Neese Cannon, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home in Glade Spring, Va.
Dorothy was born on January 6, 1930, in Meadowview, Va. She was the youngest girl of eleven children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Neese, Sr. (Lucille). She graduated from Meadowview High School in 1947 and was recognized as...
Bessie Sue Hess
Jan 28, 2024
Bessie Sue Hess, age 78, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1945, in Lebanon, VA, to the late John Lawrence Helton and Claudine Yates Helton.
She cherished her Bible and found comfort in its teachings. In addition to her deep faith, Bessie had a passion for quilting. She would...
Delaney Nicole Counts
Jan 28, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Delaney Nicole Counts, age 4, passed on January 28, 2024, in Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, TN. Delaney enjoyed her Bluey toys and loved her family. She loved to laugh and was the light of our lives.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Cary Ryan; and paternal grandfathers, Robert Zona and Donnie Counts.
Delaney is...
Ella V. McVey Campbell
Jan 26, 2024
Ella V. McVey Campbell went to her Heavenly home Thursday night, January 25, 2024. She was born October 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Bradley and Nancy McVey. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, growing up a farm girl and later becoming a gospel singer, pastor’s wife and a cherished mother and grandmother. Her Christian life was...
Michael J. Anderson
Jan 23, 2024
Michael J. Anderson, passed away on January 23, 2024 at the age of 76 in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on June 4, 1947 in Monroe County, West Virginia, Michael led a fulfilling life that left a lasting impact on his community and loved ones.
After graduating from Massilon High School, Michael committed himself to serving his country as a member of the...
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