Opal Collingsworth Bishop
Aug 17, 2024
Opal Collingsworth Bishop, aged 101, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Bluff City, Tennessee. Born on July 29, 1923, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Marshall Collingsworth and Stella Satterfield Collingsworth. Opal lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of family.
Over the years, Opal built a successful career as an inspector for Fieldcrest Cannon,...
Margaret Duty Gullett
Aug 15, 2024
Margaret Duty Gullett, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Valley Health Care after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Margaret was born in Russell County, VA to Thomas J. Duty and Maggie Griffie Duty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her eight brothers, one sister, and her loving husband, Hansel Russell Gullett and also her...
Lucile Duncan
Aug 15, 2024
“Her children rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28
Angels carried Lucile to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was the first born of nine children to her father, Sando Kennedy and her mother, Maxie Lee Mitchell Kennedy. She married the love of her life, Herbert Nay Duncan on September 1, 1951. In the 1950’s they lived...
Johnnie H Pope, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Johnnie H. Pope, Sr., known affectionately as John, passed away on August 15,2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on December 6, 1935, in St. Charles, Virginia, to the late Reuben Eric Pope and Dossie Ruth Hale Pope. John was a devoted family man, a diligent worker, and a kind-hearted individual who left a lasting impression on all...
Nora Ball Ray
Aug 14, 2024
Meadowview, VA – Nora Jane Ball Ray, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Ray was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Glade Spring Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bailey and Lina Whited Ball; husband, Henry Ray; two brothers; three sisters;...
Betty Ruth Miller Hefner
Aug 13, 2024
Jacksonville, NC – Betty Ruth Miller Hefner, age 73, and formerly of Abingdon, VA, passed on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Betty lived most of her life in Abingdon, VA before recently relocating to North Carolina to live with her daughter. She was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and an employee of Big John’s Convenience Store for many years.
She was...
Gloria Belcher Phillips
Aug 10, 2024
Gloria Belcher Phillips born April 30, 1936 in Princeton, West Virginia died peacefully at her Bristol, Virginia home August 10, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Belcher and the late Marguerite Scarberry Belcher.
She was honored to be counted a member of Victory Baptist Church and she loved singing in the choir.
Gloria was the eldest of nine...
Leviticus James Jones
Aug 9, 2024
Leviticus James Jones was a sweet and beautiful little soul that didn't get to live long in his mothers womb; he was only 13 weeks and two days. Leviticus (LJ) was born on August 9, 2024 at 3:27 pm at JMH.
Leviticus is the son of Kimberly R. Belisle and Russell K. Jones IV. He had five sisters, Indica Jones, Kiley...
Frederick Theodore Osborne
Aug 8, 2024
Frederick (Fred) Theodore Osborne, 96 passed away in Johnston Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Naomi Ruth, and eight siblings.
He is survived by his four children, Jerry Osborne and wife Kathy, Daniel Osborne and wife Gwen, Norma Boyd, and Suzette Summerson and husband, Mike, as well as many...
Rev. Claudie E. Throgmartin
Aug 6, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Rev. Claudie E. Throgmartin, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home. Claudie grew up working in the cotton fields of Arkansas, working at times as an adult in the Singer Sewing Factory in Truman, AR. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict, serving his country...
Joann Miller Fleenor
Aug 6, 2024
Joann Miller Fleenor, 86, went to be with the Lord after a long illness on August 6, 2024 at NHC of Bristol.
Joann was married to the late William (Bud) Douglas Fleenor of Abingdon, Virginia. She was a lifelong member of the Wyndale community and a dedicated member of the Wyndale United Methodist Church. She faithfully served on many United Methodist...
Janis Fay Honaker
Aug 5, 2024
In loving memory of Janis Fay Honaker, who passed away on August 5, 2024, at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, VA. Janis was born on April 23, 1940, to the late William Thurston Layne and Hattie Mae Hill Layne.
Janis dedicated 17 years of her life to serving Fairfax County Public School system until her retirement in 2005. Her...
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...
