Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia
Heather Nicole Odum
Jun 30, 2023
Meadowview, VA – Heather Nicole Odum, age 34, passed on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Heather was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Richard Odum, and brother, Eric Odum.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia Lynn Counts Odum; two brothers, T.R. Odum and wife Nikki, and Kevin Odum and girlfriend Krystal Broady who gave special...
Hannah Renee Hughes
Jun 29, 2023
Hannah Hughes, age 30, of Abingdon, VA passed away June 29, 2023. Hannah grew up in Abingdon, VA where she attended Abingdon High School. She lived in Glade Spring, VA where she enjoyed spending time with friends and family by the pool. Hannah may have had some struggles but lived life to the fullest. She loved riding horses. Hannah would...
Barton E. "Pee Wee" Roark
Jun 27, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Barton E. “Pee Wee” Roark, age 96, departed this life on June 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Wint and Ella Salmon Roark. He was a retired employee of VDOT with 36 years of service. Barton loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He attended Revival Center Independent Baptist Church in Bristol, VA.
In addition...
Parlie Alfred Meadows
Jun 27, 2023
Parlie Alfred Meadows, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was born on May 4, 1931, to the late Lorn Edward and Clarcy Mae Meadows in Buchanan County, VA. Parlie served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the coal mines for many years. He was...
Stephen Blake Eades
Jun 25, 2023
Stephen “Blake” Eades, a beloved father, a devoted husband, a loving son, a loyal friend, a fearless Marine, a dedicated police officer, and a proud member of the Army National Guard, passed away on June 25, 2023, one day before his 49th birthday. His untimely departure leaves an immense void in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have...
Rachel Alice Lewis
Jun 23, 2023
Rachel Alice Lewis, beloved daughter, treasured friend, and creative idealist died unexpectedly on June 23, 2023. Her departure came as a great shock to those who loved her.
Rachel was born on January 19, 1981, to Judd and Charlotte Phillips Lewis (now Charlotte Parsons). Until his death in 1992, Judd and his little “One” were inseparable. He encouraged both her adventurous...
Joseph Franklin Brooks
Jun 20, 2023
Bristol, VA – Joe F. “Joe” Brooks, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Joe was born in Welch, WV on May 13, 1950, to the late Robert E. and Naomi Stiltner Brooks. He graduated from Pikeville High School in...
Gloria G. Griffith
Jun 20, 2023
Gloria G. Griffith, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. She was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Akers Henry Roark and Myrtle Haga Roark on September 14, 1945. Gloria loved spending time with her family and friends and playing video games.
In addition to her parents, she...
Harold L Fishburn
Jun 19, 2023
Harold L Fishburn, age 84, passed away on June 19, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1938, in South Hampton, NY to the late George Fishburn and Doris Lane Fishburn.
Harold served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his sister, Edna Halstead.
A private burial was held a Forest Hills Memory Gardens,...
Charles Bailey
Jun 19, 2023
Charles T. Bailey was the son of the late James B. Bailey and Irene Barrett Bailey.
He is survived by his children, Christy Head (Jason) of Jellico, Tenn., Gary Bailey of Dacula, Ga., Stephanie Kerstetter (Jason) of Summerville, S.C., Rodney (Brittany) and Tara (Chuck) of Bristol, Va.; grandchildren, Kayla (Joshua), Susan, Roxanne, Maitlynn and Braxton; siblings, Lester (Sharon), Helen, Patricia...
John Whitfield Hall
Jun 18, 2023
After a courageous battle with cancer, John Whitfield Hall, age 72, of Bristol, VA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. John is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 43 1/2 years, Gisele O. Hall. Also surviving are his mother, Anne Hall Prince, and sister Frances Leftwich (Dennis) of Highlands,...
Rita June Becraft
Jun 18, 2023
Rita Edwards Becraft, age 88, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Berea Health and Rehab Center in Fredericksburg VA. She was born Sep 1, 1934, to Richard Lee Edwards and Roma Cochran Edwards in rural Dickenson County, Virginia. Rita retired from the National Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Hospital in Arlington, VA after more than 34...
Natalie West
Jun 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Natalie West, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Natalie passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2023. She was born on January 14th, 1925 in New Hampshire.
Natalie lived a long and fulfilling life and will always be remembered for the love and kindness she showed...
Charles Richard Browning
Jun 13, 2023
Abingdon, VA - Charles Richard Browning, age 82, passed on Tuesday, June 14, 2023, in Deer Meadows Health Care.
At this time no services are planned.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, (276) 623-2700, is...
John E. Reichler
Jun 13, 2023
John E. Reichler passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after complications from surgery. He was 49 years old. He leaves behind two perfect children, Johnny, and Alexis, as well as their spouses Lara and Jacob, and a grandson, Baby Bear, who will never know how much his grandfather loved him. He also leaves his parents Jerry and Becky Reichler,...
Ruth Marie Compton Crouse
Jun 12, 2023
Ruth Marie (Deecy) Compton Crouse born July 29, 1930 in Powell, TN passed away on June 12, 2023 in New River, Arizona.
During her long life, Ruth was a wife, mother, grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband Greever Crouse; parents Samuel Criss Compton and Eula Ree Ethel Day; brother Fred Oford; sisters Rose Ella, and Barbara Ann.
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Lisa Campbell
Jun 12, 2023
Lisa Campbell, age 64 of Meadowview Virginia, passed on Monday, June 12, 2023. Lisa was born in Meadowview Virginia and attended Happy Valley High School. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by all. She never met a stranger and would help anyone, no questions asked.
Lisa was proceeded in death by her parents, E.T. Campbell and...
Richard Thurman Kiser
Jun 12, 2023
Richard Thurman Kiser, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to Willis Thurman Kiser and Georgia Lee Whitlow Kiser on December 19, 1955. Richard enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and traveling the country in his motorhome. During his career as a truck...
Juanita Mullins Lester
Jun 12, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Juanita Mullins Lester, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Juanita loved the beach and traveling. She formerly attended Abingdon Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dora Lane Mullins; husband, William Mack Lester; three children, Ronald Edsel Lester, Sandra Lynn Vandyke,...
Mary Lou Rosenbaum Bevins
Jun 11, 2023
Mary Lou Rosenbaum Bevins, 68, of Glade Spring, Virginia, completed the final season of her earthly journey on June 11, 2023, when she entered the church triumphant. She was a faithful servant who left behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to all who knew her. She was retired from Russell County Schools as a teacher of thirty-eight years...
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