Obituaries
Gary Lee Williams
Oct 26, 2023
Gary Lee Williams, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his residence in Abingdon. He was born in Columbus, OH to the late Orian Victor “Bill” Williams and Doris “Pauline” McMurray Williams on December 21, 1948.
Gary served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps having served in Vietnam. He was an active member in the Order...
Bryan Anthony Miller
Oct 17, 2023
Bryan Anthony Miller passed away unexpectedly at home in Abingdon, Virginia, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He left this world just as quickly as he entered into it on November 19th, the day he was born. Bryan was a kind and loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was...
Barbara Faye Lewis
Oct 16, 2023
Barbara Faye Lewis, age 67, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at her residence in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Bristol, TN to the late Lockard Herndon and Margie Wise Herndon on March 24, 1956. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and church family. Her grandchildren were very special to her, she loved caring for them.
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Joan Dale Cook
Oct 14, 2023
Joan Dale Rouse Cook, age 70, peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in Bristol, VA. She was born on December 4, 1952, to the late Paul Junior Rouse and Esther Zelma Brown Rouse. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.Joan's journey began in Bristol where she grew up and attended Sullivan East...
Joseph Gray Spangler Riner
Oct 12, 2023
Joseph Gray Spangler Riner, a devoted family man and dedicated worker, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2023, at Bristol Health & Rehab. Born on December 25, 1932, in Wikel Union, WV to the late Christopher Thomas Riner and Anna Rebecca Canterberry Riner. Joseph's life was filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering faith.Joseph's career spanned over three decades at...
Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder
Oct 11, 2023
Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder passed away October 11, 2023, after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1933, at Tarpon, Virginia to parents Walter and Dora Burchett. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, J.D. Nicewonder, daughter Carolyn Nicewonder Beverly and her husband Frank Beverly, Jr. of Barboursville, Virginia; daughter Sherry Nicewonder and her son Nicholas Ozioli of...
Emory Akers Hill, Jr
Oct 10, 2023
Emory Akers Hill, Jr, a dedicated educator and railroad manager, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Johnson City, TN. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Saltville, VA to the late Emory Akers Hill, Sr and Aloa Farris Hill. Emory's life was one filled with commitment to his family, friends and career.
After graduating from Patrick Henry High...
Matthew Joseph Cody, Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
Matthew "Matt" Cody, 78, of Abingdon, VA, passed away on October 10, 2023. Born on November 19, 1946, Matt was a driven individual who achieved many goals throughout his life. He possessed a kind heart and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Matt had a voracious appetite for reading and enjoyed immersing himself in numerous...
Mabel DeBusk (Copenhaver) Bowman
Oct 8, 2023
Mabel DeBusk (Copenhaver) Bowman entered her eternal home on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her most. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lola Cook DeBusk and was predeceased by her two husbands, Sam Copenhaver, Jr and Paul “Gene” Bowman. Also preceding her in death were two stepsons, Max Bowman (Kitty) and Mickey Bowman...
Evelyn DeBord Kelly
Oct 6, 2023
Bristol, VA – Evelyn C. DeBord Kelly, age 90, passed on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home. Evelyn was born in Saltville, VA and was a graduate of R.B. Worthy High School. After moving to Bristol as a young adult, she became a member of Fellowship Chapel where she was a devoted Sunday School Teacher and loved the Dorcas...
Bonnie Lou Wallace
Oct 4, 2023
Bonnie Wallace, loving wife, mother, nana and friend to many, passed away on October 4, 2023 in Bristol, VA. She was born on July 3, 1956 in Wise, VA to the late James Clyde Laney and Mary Stanley Laney. Bonnie will be deeply missed by all who have been a part of her life.
Bonnie was a thoughtful and caring...
Anthony "Tony" Childress, Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Childress, Sr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his residence in Bristol, VA. He was born in Buchanan County, VA to Earl Elijah Childress and Myrtle Ratliff Childress on February 24, 1940.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Cruise Childress; sister, Debbie Childress Woods...
Dr. Julius T. Goodman
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Julius Temple Goodman, 94, of Bristol, VA, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Dr. Goodman was born in Welch, WVA, on June 10, 1929, but was raised in Christiansburg, VA. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and the Medical College of Virginia. Following his internship in Augusta,...
Basil Junior Tenney
Sep 27, 2023
Basil Junior Tenney born September 1, 1956, died September 27, 2023, at the age of 67.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Clayton and Janice Tenney and one brother Randy Tenney.
Left to remember him is his wife Sharon of 49 years; his daughter Nikki Odum (Thomas); son Brandon Tenney (Kelly); grandchildren, Josh Shell, Wesley Tenney,...
Franklin D. Stallard
Sep 27, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Franklin D. Stallard, age 89, passed on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, two days after his 89th birthday. Mr. Stallard grew up in Norton, VA and served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force as a paratrooper during the Korean War. He and his late wife, Shirley Boyd Stallard, owned and operated Bristol Castings together...
Janet Lee Peake
Sep 26, 2023
Janet Lee Peake, born on December 31, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on September 26, 2023, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments.Janet's life was a beautiful story filled with joy and simple pleasures. She graduated from Piqua Ohio High School and worked briefly at a floral shop in Wise,...
Dorsie S. Wood
Sep 26, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Dorsie S. Wood, age 95, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA. Dorsie was the son of the late Jacob J. and Rilda B. Edwards Wood. Dorsie was a graduate of Haysi High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He lived much of his life in Michigan...
Michael Joseph Pierry, Jr.
Sep 23, 2023
Michael Joseph Pierry Jr, age 93, of Abingdon, VA, passed away with family at his side, on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 after struggling with a recent illness. A graduate of Duke University with a degree in Civil Engineering, he helped establish a successful heavy construction firm in Cleveland, Ohio that produced highways, bridges, dams and other large scale work. Retiring...
Victor Blake McKinney
Sep 22, 2023
Victor Blake McKinney, beloved husband, father, “Pop”, son and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a courageous fight against progressive supranuclear palsy.
Blake was born to Samuel David McKinney and Phyllis Boone McKinney on July 23, 1961, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He lived in Abingdon most of his life and graduated from Abingdon High School in 1979. ...
Reba Jean Thomas
Sep 21, 2023
Glade Spring, VA - Reba Jean Thomas, age 57, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home. Reba was preceded in death by her father, Graham Samuel Doss, and husband, Jimmy Dean Thomas.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Doss; children, Charles Doss and wife Shirley, and Amanda Thomas; brother, Ronnie Doss and wife Angie; sisters, Judy Doss,...
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