Obituaries
Carolyn L. Slaughter
Jan 22, 2024
Bristol, VA – Carolyn L. Slaughter, passed on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home. Carolyn was a graduate of Wise High School and was an employee of SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals for many years. She was a member of Fellowship Chapel and enjoyed serving her community with Meals on Wheels. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and traveling.
Carolyn...
Buster Dollar
Jan 20, 2024
Colonel "Buster" Dollar joined the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was approaching his 91st birthday; born April 2, 1933.
He was a hardworking man in his youth, a loving husband and father, and friend. He spent his life collecting precious memories with his family. All who met him gained companionship. Buster enjoyed walks along the...
Madeline Owens Kerr
Jan 19, 2024
Madeline Owens Kerr, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2024. Born on May 13, 1928, in Bucu, Dickinson County, VA to the late Bascom Guy Owens and Edna Sutherland Owens. At the time of passing, Madeline still lived independently in her home which she so treasured.
Madeline was always stylish, fashion forward, a born leader and an entrepreneur. After...
Johnny Ray Childress
Jan 19, 2024
Johnny Ray Childress, age 56, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Johnny was a 1985 graduate of Grundy High School. He and his family moved to Abingdon shortly after his graduation that year. Johnny was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Elsie Looney, and paternal grandparents, Rufus and Irene Childress.
He...
Brenda Kay Davis
Jan 18, 2024
Brenda Kay Davis, age 76, went to be with the lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born in Washington, VA to the late Lyle Davis and Cletia Lila Odum Davis on March 12, 1947. She enjoyed reading her bible and playing bible trivia. She worked for Sprint for many years before retiring. Her grandchildren were the light of...
Warren Owen Wells
Jan 18, 2024
Warren Owen Wells, 86, of Meadowview VA passed away January 18, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was born in West Chester Pennsylvania on July 8, 1937, he was the son of Jerry Culbertson Wells and Estelle Tice Wells DeAngelo. He was raised by his aunt and uncle Gay and Maude Minor in Lee County Virginia.
In addition to his parents and...
Sheree Pamala Brown
Jan 17, 2024
Sheree, my southern belle, passed peacefully on January 17, 2024. She lived much of her life in Washington, County, Va. She was crowned Queen of the Fall Festival in 1967 and attended Abingdon High School, having graduated in 1973. She pursued and received a Licensed Practical Nurse Degree. Sheree worked in the Federal Small Business Administration and later she loved...
William "Bill" Lee Mullins
Jan 15, 2024
William "Bill" Mullins, unexpectedly passed away on January 15, 2024, leaving behind a hole in the family and communities hearts. Bill was born February 11, 1956, in Clintwood, VA to the late Cleta Inete Gilmore, and was raised alongside many aunts and uncles. Bill loved nothing more than to tell anyone about how he was raised and stories of his...
Norman William Heron
Jan 15, 2024
Norman William Heron, age 82, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. His remarkable life was filled with numerous accomplishments and cherished memories.Norman was born on June 20, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to the late William J. Heron and Beatrice Newman Heron. He was a proud alumnus of the General Motors Institute, where he honed his engineering skills...
Carmen Mae Nunley
Jan 14, 2024
Abingdon, VA - Carmen Mae Nunley passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2024, at her home in Washington County, Virginia weeks before her 105th birthday. She was born February 6th, 1919, in Washington County, VA to the late Jerry and Gladys Pendleton. She was preceded in death by her husband James Martin Nunley, along with brother J.S. “Shine” Pendleton and...
Jo Ann Snead Hill
Jan 12, 2024
Meadowview, VA - Jo Ann Snead Hill, age 80, passed on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home. Jo Ann was a graduate of William King High School and an employee of Johnston Memorial Hospital for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Mattie Wright Snead; husband, Junior Clarence Hill; brothers, Harrison, Donald, Gary, Roland,...
Carolyn Deaton
Jan 12, 2024
Carolyn Warner Deaton, age 79, passed away following an extended illness on January 12, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born Carolyn Jean Warner on February 29, 1944, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late John Thomas Warner and Beauna Vince Tate Warner. She was preceded in death by her twin, Carol Warner; brothers, Jim and...
Richard Rooksberry
Jan 12, 2024
Richard Rooksberry, a man known for his humor the owner of R&R Painting Company, bid farewell to this world on January 12, 2024. Born on November 16, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Richard exuded a zest for life that left an indelible mark on all those who were fortunate enough to know him.Richard's enthusiasm and dedication extended not only to his...
Dr. Jack D. Cole
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Jack D. Cole, age 90, passed on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Raleigh, NC. Jack was the only child born to the late Frank Walter and Ada Blevins Cole. He grew up in the country near Chilhowie, VA where he enjoyed life farming, fishing, hunting, and trapping. He was a 1951 graduate of Chilhowie High School where he loved...
Delores Anne Wagner
Jan 10, 2024
Glade Spring, VA – Delores Anne Hutton Wagner, age 87, passed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Ballad Hospice House. Delores was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church and was very involved with the Women’s Circle. She was preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Jessie Baldwin Hutton; husband, Franklin Wagner; brother, James D. Hutton; and sister,...
Sandra Lynne Byington
Jan 10, 2024
Bristol, TN – Sandra Lynne Byington, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living. Sandra formerly attended Wyndale United Methodist Church for many years and enjoyed cooking as well as gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Dorothy Flannagan Bott; husband, Joe R. Byington; son, Timothy...
Jackie Wayne Thomas
Jan 10, 2024
Jackie Wayne Thomas, 82 years old, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. He was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Graham Thomas and Bertha Jual Miller Thomas on January 19, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Kay Cullop Thomas, his two...
Fred Lee Bebber
Jan 9, 2024
Mr. Fred Lee Bebber, 69, entered into eternal peace with his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2024.
Fred was born on December 1, 1954, and was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Dewey Lewis Bebber and Eliza Ann Heath Bebber. Fred was employed at Kern’s bakery for 25 years and then...
Roger Jackson
Jan 7, 2024
Roger Jackson, a hardworking individual who dedicated several years to the farming industry, has sadly passed away on January 7, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. He was born on June 14, 1952, in Maryland. Roger's passing is mourned by his loving family and friends.Throughout his life, Roger was known for his tireless efforts in the farming community. His commitment and passion...
Ralph Edward McCracken
Jan 7, 2024
Bristol, VA – Ralph Edward McCracken, age 85, went home to Heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Ralph was a long-time welder at Bristol Metals and Magic Wand. He attended Liberty Baptist Church and was a member of Kettlefoot Gun Club.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Laura Black McCracken. He is...
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