Obituaries
Mark Wayne Anderson
Mar 8, 2023
Mark Wayne Anderson, age 58, passed away at his home. He was born on April 20, 1964, to the late RJ Anderson and Ethel Lee Roark Anderson. Mark graduated from Abingdon High School in 1982 and was currently employed by the Meadowview Community Clinic. A writer since his high school and college days, Mark has written countless Christmas plays, skits,...
Ralph Dado
Mar 8, 2023
Ralph Dado, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, surrounded by family members in prayer at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Northfork, WV on February 17, 1936, to the late Liborio “Paul” Dado and Maria Sirianni Dado and is preceded in death by his sister, Nan Keating.
He grew up in a coal camp in Ashland,...
Jerry Taylor Coleman
Mar 7, 2023
Glade Spring, VA – Jerry Taylor Coleman, Sr., age 83, a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Cedar Bluff, VA. Jerry retired from the Ball Corporation after 28 years of employment and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He and his wife, Dianna, later founded D.J.’s Pizza...
Karla D. Parks
Mar 6, 2023
Jonesville, VA - Karla Keel Parks, age 59, passed away in the evening hours of Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, October 9, 1963, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
Karla lived life on her own terms and was a free spirit. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, caring for her cats, going to the beach, spending...
Rebecca Jessee Barrett
Mar 4, 2023
Rebecca "Becky” Jessee Barrett, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
She was born on October 30, 1941, in Russell County VA, to BC Jessee and Agnes Hess Jessee, Becky was a graduate of Lebanon High School, a former nursing assistant and a homemaker. She was a member of Church Hill United Methodist...
Roger Poston
Mar 4, 2023
Roger Kelly Poston went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2023. He was the son of the late George (GK) and Ocie Kestner Poston. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter Teresa G. and son-in-law Randy Blevins; brother James “Mark” Poston; brothers-in-law James “Byrd” Bordwine, Hai Tran and great niece Avery Grace Coley.
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Linda Saddler
Mar 1, 2023
Linda Sue Watkins Saddler, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1950, to the late John Wesley Watkins and Anna Lee Yokley Watkins. Linda was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She enjoyed reading period pieces and romance novels. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and...
Galen Lee Andrew Dillard
Feb 27, 2023
Galen Lee Andrew Dillard, age 28, passed away at his home on Monday, February 27, 2023. Galen was born on May 18, 1994, in Abingdon VA to Ella Mae Fields Harless and the late Kickle “Butch” Dillard. He was a graduate of Abingdon High School and a member of Duncansville Christian Church. Galen recently rededicated his life to the Lord...
Helen Marie Hancock Smith
Feb 26, 2023
Helen Marie Hancock Smith, age 88, passed on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home with her daughters by her side. Helen was a homemaker, farmer’s wife, and a wonderful cook. She loved animals, watching the birds, the beauty of her flowers, and playing the piano.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Blair and Hazel Hancock; husband of...
Vanessa Kay Casey Chambers
Feb 26, 2023
Vanessa Kay Casey Chambers, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Ballad Hospice House. She was born on September 12, 1959, to Louis (LC) Casey and the late Lois (Joann) Casey. Vanessa graduated from Abingdon High School in 1977. She graduated from East Tennessee State University as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse for 40...
Michael Vernon Thompson
Feb 26, 2023
Abingdon, VA / Advance, NC - Michael Vernon Thompson passed away on February 26, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital with his two sons by his side. Mike was born in Roanoke, VA, on August 25th, 1946, the son of the late Alice Hughes Thompson and Walter Vernon Thompson.
He is survived by his sons, Dr. Aaron Thompson and daughter-in-law Ali,...
Darrell Lee Boyd
Feb 22, 2023
Darrell Lee Boyd, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. Darrell attended Council High School and lived in Abingdon, Virginia for most of his life. He was a member of Trigg Street Church of God.
Darrell...
Jamie Darlene Dye
Feb 21, 2023
Jamie Darlene Dye, age 73, passed away from a long illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Jamie graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Washington County, VA and the Hollywood School of Beauty Culture, Roanoke, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie Lilly Dye and James Dye.
She is survived by her sister, Jewell Cowan Hudson (Charles)...
Betty Ann Blevins
Feb 20, 2023
Betty Ann Blevins, age 61, passed away on February 20, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Betty was born in Mountain City, TN on March 7, 1961 to the late Robert Luther Coram, Sr. and Elizabeth Mae Toon Coram.
Betty attended Holston High School and graduated from Temple Baptist Church School. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting and was exceptionally good...
Michael John Kowalski
Feb 20, 2023
Michael John Kowalski, dedicated Father, Papa, and friend passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home following an 11 year battle with cancer. Mike enjoyed tractor pulling, shooting, watching his grandchildren play numerous sports and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanetta "DeeDee" Kowalski; parents, Philip and Lou Kowalski; and...
Irene Sailor Anderson
Feb 20, 2023
Irene Sailor Anderson, age 82, passed on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Bristol Health and Rehab Center. Irene was a graduate of Abingdon High School and was an employee of many of the sewing factories in the area over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave Preston Sailor and Phelby Ellen Shaw Sailor; and three brothers,...
Fannie Farris Jennelle
Feb 19, 2023
Fannie Jennelle, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the oldest of 13 children born to Charles Shively and Beatrice Dempsey Farris in Logan, WV. Being the oldest, she had the responsibility of helping to raise her siblings. This responsibility helped her to develop a strong work ethic, understand the importance...
James "Dickie" Hutton, Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
James “Dickie” Hutton, Jr., age 80, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and was a member of the last graduating class from Glade Spring High School. Jim spent most of his working years with VDOT and he retired from there as a Signal Superintendent. He served...
Beulah "Boots" Beatriss Mays
Feb 14, 2023
Beulah “Boots” Beatriss Mays, born July 29, 1936, in Big Branch, Roth, VA, passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her home. She was a graduate of Grundy High School. Boots was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Walter “Whitey” Mays; daughter, Belinda Mays Gubala; and parents, Hansel L. Dawson and Pattie R. Horn Stiltner.
Survivors include...
Shirley Eileen Snead
Feb 13, 2023
Shirley Eileen Snead, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 26, 1951, in Saltville, VA, the older daughter of Earnest E. Snead and Lucille Montgomery Snead. She was predeceased by her father, mother and sister, Judy Vermillion. She is survived by special...
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