James Roland Roe
Apr 8, 2024
James Roland Roe, has peacefully passed away at the age of 86. He was a graduate of Greendale High School and was born on April 7, 1938, in Washington County, VA to the late Gilbert Hayden Roe and Martha Jane Wright Roe. Roland found joy in simple pleasures such as hunting and raising beagles. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and...
David Lewis Sullins
Apr 8, 2024
David Lewis Sullins, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Bristol Hospice House after a brief illness. David was born on May 2, 1937, in Washington County, VA to the late Wiley Sullins and Georgia Ritter Sullins.David worked for over 30 years as an equipment operator in the logging industry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and planting flowers.In...
Evelyn Cullip Counts
Apr 7, 2024
Glade Spring, VA - Evelyn Cullip Counts, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 7, 2024, at her home.
Evelyn was the first-born and last surviving child of William (Bones) and Georgie Creger Cullip. She graduated from Glade Spring High School as a member of the Class of 1946. She was a homemaker, enjoyed working in her...
John Bryan LeGwin
Apr 6, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John Bryan LeGwin on April 6, 2024 in Saltville, VA. He was born March 20, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MI to John B and Marjorie (Thomas) LeGwin.
Bryan was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Thomas Chubinski.
Bryan is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Mary Jane Coulthard
Apr 4, 2024
Glade Spring, VA - Mary Jane Coulthard was a native of Southwest Virginia, born in Seven Mile Ford and lived most of her life in Glade Spring, VA. Jane was a devoted mother, wife and loved her family and friends and her church, Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. She was 97 years old.
Jane is survived by her daughter Agnes Victoria (Vicki)...
Wanda Lorraine Woodward Taylor
Apr 3, 2024
Saltville, VA – Wanda Lorraine Woodward Taylor, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home. Wanda was a graduate of Meadowview High School and a long-time employee of Tultex. She attended River Bridge Community Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and...
Rebecca Thompson Rush
Apr 1, 2024
Margaret Rebecca Thompson Rush, lovingly known as Becky, peacefully passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon VA on April 1, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1937, in Washington County, VA, to the late Robert H Thompson and Louella Puckett Thompson.Becky led a fulfilling life dedicated to her work and family. She worked as a bookkeeper her entire...
Egbert Ervin "Eddie" Wolfe
Apr 1, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Egbert Ervin “Eddie” Wolfe, age 93, passed on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Johnston City Medical Center. Eddie was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Gospel Tabernacle. He was a barber for over 65 years and owned Wolfe’s Barber Shop.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Elsie Ingle Wolfe; first wife,...
Janet Lee Nordin
Mar 27, 2024
Janet Lee Nordin was born August 23, 1943, and she passed away on March 27, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia after sudden illness earlier in the day.
Janet was the first-born child to the late Obert Layne Nordin and Elizabeth Gulledge Nordin of Houston, Texas. She grew up attending Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas. Janet was a...
Billy Wayne Brown
Mar 25, 2024
Billy Wayne Brown, affectionately known as Bill, was a remarkable man whose journey on this earth touched the lives of many. He was born in Richlands, VA, on April 30, 1946, to the late John Oscar Brown and Irene Young Brown and peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke.Bill's life was filled with...
Jimmy Wayne McCray
Mar 25, 2024
Jimmy Wayne McCray, age 76, passed away at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie. Jimmy was born in Washington County, VA to the late Clarence McCray and Willie Vesta Henderson McCray.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy McGrady; brother-in-law, Wayne Thomas and sister-in-law, Mandy McCray.
Jimmy graduated from R.B. Worthy High School in Saltville, VA. In...
Maximillian "Max" Charles Betzer
Mar 24, 2024
Maximillian “Max” Charles Betzer, aged 20, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Emory, VA. He was born in Columbia, MD to Benjamin “Ben” Charles Betzer and Kelly Jane West Betzer on July 7, 2003.
Max was deeply passionate about swimming, having dedicated himself to the sport through various teams including the Retriever Aquatic Club, Eagles Swim Team, Dynamo Swim Club,...
Martin Clay Nelson
Mar 23, 2024
Martin Clay Nelson, age 59, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to Homer Clay Nelson and Shirley E. Nelson on June 16, 1964.
Martin loved mechanic work and rebuilding cars. He also had a love of the outdoors, watching football and Nascar; but above all, he loved his family and friends.
He is preceded...
Evelyn Wise Salak
Mar 22, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Evelyn Wise Salak, age 100, passed on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Louisville, KY to the late Evan and Anna Van Donsel Wise. She was raised in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Notre Dame Catholic School.
Evelyn worked for the Chattanooga area draft board...
Thomas "Ed" Edward Damer
Mar 21, 2024
T. Edward Damer, Professor of Philosophy at Emory and Henry College for 45 years, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Joplin, Missouri in 1937, Ed graduated magna cum laude from William Jewell College in 1959, earned an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963 and a PhD from...
Lynn Sweet
Mar 21, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Lynn Ann Cornett Sweet, age 88, passed on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Commonwealth Senior Living. Lynn was a graduate of Damascus High School and worked as a registered nurse for many years at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Amanda Vannoy Cornett;...
Mary Abbie McAfee Hash
Mar 20, 2024
Mary Abbie McAfee Hash 88, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Fort Loudoun Medical Center after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Greencove Baptist Church Cemetery (31024 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236), with Pastor David Robins officiating. Those wishing to attend the service...
Christopher Lee Stone
Mar 19, 2024
Christopher Lee Stone, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Bluff City, TN. He was born in Bristol, TN to Curtis Eugene Stone and Patricia Darlene Bailey Stone Nelson on July 12, 1974.Christopher enjoyed listening to country and gospel music, bowling, fishing and almost any other activities that were outdoors and gave him the ability to love...
John "Jay" Walter Widener
Mar 19, 2024
Abingdon, VA – John Walter “Jay” Widener, age 84, passed on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home. Jay was a Veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. Jay worked as a salvage yard manager for many years before retiring. He loved his family, especially his...
Shirley Lawson Turner
Mar 18, 2024
Shirley Lawson Turner, 89 years old, of Abingdon Virginia (formerly of Coeburn, Virginia) passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2024.
Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life Dr. Clifford Mack (Jake) Turner of Abingdon, Va. They left behind three children, Dr. Clifford Mack Turner, Jr. (Cabot, AR.) and wife Karen Turner....
