Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Joyce Irene Caldwell, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2023, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, VA. She was born in Dickenson County, VA to the late Jackson Smith and Irene Kennedy on February 10, 1944.  Joyce loved reading, quilting, gardening, and mowing her lawn. Above all, she loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Sep 17, 2023

Willie Nathaniel Johnson, born on May 29, 1935, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Deer Meadows Rehab in Abingdon. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.Willie led a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. After working for Eastman Kodak for 25 dedicated years, he retired and embarked on a...

Sep 15, 2023

Louise Ingle Wampler, age 90, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2023, at NHC Bristol VA. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Louise was born on July 25, 1933, in Washington County, VA, to the late Willis Anthony Ingle and Margaret Ella McCroskey Ingle.Louise dedicated 25 years of her life to the US Postal service. Her commitment...

Sep 14, 2023

Stephen McCaig Hudson, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Stephen was a well-known kayaker, a biker, a hiker, a camper and a good friend to all who knew him.

Stephen grew up in Latin America and spoke Spanish fluently. He was taught by a good friend, Charlie Vance, how to speak English....

Sep 12, 2023

H. Alan Pickrell, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Harry Alan Pickrell and Sadie Draughon Pickrell on February 13, 1938.

He was a professor at Emory-Henry College for 37 years, there he was head of the Theater and Speech Departments. He had a deep love of The Wizard...

Sep 11, 2023

Joan Shutters Futrell passed on from this life on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on May 6, 1940 in Abingdon, Virginia to Howard and Katherine Shutters and grew up on Shutters Cove in Holston Valley, Virginia. Ms. Futrell was a graduate of Mendota High School and went on to become the office manager of...

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

Lillian Harris Galliher age 87 went to the Lord on Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023.

She was born on July 18, 1936, in Abingdon, VA. She is proceeded in death by her parents Boyd and Lorene Harris and brother Gail Harris. 

She is survived by her husband of 69 years Sam Galliher, daughters Susan Thompson and husband Greg, Judy Jessee and...

Sep 4, 2023

Abingdon, VA - Elizabeth Darlene (née Campbell) Szczesny, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept 4, 2023, in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Saltville, VA. She is proceeded in death by her adoptive grandparents, Charles Maiden St. John and Elizabeth Lee (née Lamkin) St. John, and her parents, Lewis Warren Campbell...

Sep 3, 2023

Shirley Hancock Wagner, age 91, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Deer Meadows in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Glade Spring, Virginia to the late Blair Thompson Hancock and Hazel Margaret Cassell Hancock on November 3, 1931. Shirley worked as a security officer at Emory-Henry College for over 30 years, her passion in life was caring for...

Sep 3, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Sinclair, affectionately known as Tib, passed away on September 3, 2023, in her hometown of Bristol, TN. She was born on August 6, 1950, in Bristol, TN, to the late Clarence William Parks and Myrtle Alice Collins Parks.Tib will be remembered as a kind and welcoming individual who had the remarkable ability to put others at ease. Her...

Sep 2, 2023

Mary Jane Hall, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 2, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1951, to the late Howard Cecil Nelson and Mary Lunsford Nelson in Washington County, VA. Mary's passing leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication.Mary's life was centered around her family and...

Aug 31, 2023

Abingdon, VA – Chad Everett Ball, age 44, passed on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Chad was a graduate of Holston High School and owner of Chad Ball Roofing.  He attended Rosedale Baptist Church and was a very passionate fisherman.

Chad was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Myrtle and Grover Taylor; paternal grandparents, Thurman and Edith Ball; and special...

Aug 31, 2023

Stephen Timothy Haer, age 80, of Bristol, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2023.  He was born March 8, 1943, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Herbert and Eunice Haer. He was a graduate of East Tennessee University, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

In addition to his parents,...

Aug 28, 2023

Warren William McCray, a beloved member of the Abingdon community, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was a respected businessman, contractor and developer who owned and operated Abingdon Tile and Carpet company for many years. Warren worked at Sperry/Raytheon for 12 years. He owned and operated McCray construction for over 50 years. Warren's dedication to his craft and commitment...

Aug 28, 2023

Ruby Hampton Hart, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 28, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living. Ruby was born on March 17, 1934, in Washington County, VA to the late, Noah Hampton and Willie Barlow Hampton. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished forever.Ruby dedicated over...

Aug 28, 2023

Jim Eugene Horton, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 28, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was born on May 31, 1954, in Charlotte, NC. Jim lived a fulfilling life full of love, achievement, and passion.Jim's educational journey began at Morristown High School, where he graduated with the class of 1972. Eager to...

Aug 27, 2023

Glade Spring, VA – Douglas Mitchell Skeens, age 81, passed on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Doug was a graduate of Meadowview High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years and a clerk at the Emory, VA Post Office.  After retiring from the Postal Service,...

Aug 24, 2023

James Waldo Tiscornia, 79, of Abingdon Virginia, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, August 24th.  Surrounded by his wife and four children, heaven called him with hymns and Psalms.

Born on February 15, 1944, in Stockton, California to Lester and Bernice Tiscornia, he was raised in St. Joseph, Michigan graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1962.  Jim went on...

Aug 22, 2023

Ernie Robert Creasy, age 69,  passed away peacefully at his home in Meadowview, VA, on August 22, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Smyth County, VA, to the late James Robert Creasy and Eva June Widner Creasy.Ernie will forever be remembered as a hardworking and committed individual who spent many years as a truck driver. He took...