Leigh Abel Nunley
Apr 18, 2022
Leigh Abel Nunley, age 58, of Meadowview, VA passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC after suffering from a stroke. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Nunley of Meadowview, VA; a son Derek Anderson of Abingdon, VA; a brother, Ben Abel and wife Rita of Abingdon, VA; a mother-in-law, Beulah Nunley of...
Lillian "Ann" Ling
Apr 16, 2022
Lillian “Ann” White Ling age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Ann was born in Grundy, VA on July 23, 1934, to the late John Akers and Pinky Akers Horn. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband Esaw...
Nancy Kennedy Keesee Beavers
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy Kennedy Keesee Beavers, age 93, of Bristol, Tenn., and formerly of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home with family at her side. She was born May 3, 1928, (the same birthyear of Shirley Temple and Mickey Mouse) to the late James Roy Keesee and Maxie Mae Kennedy Keesee in Smyth County, Va. Nancy...
Christy Ann Arnold
Apr 15, 2022
Christy Ann Arnold age 43, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home in Abingdon, VA. Christy is preceded in death by father Kelsey Arnold, grandparents Melvinia Arnold, Juanita Thayer, and Don Barrett. She survived by her son Tanner Day; fiancé Ryan Munsey; her mother Linda Snodgrass, sisters Summer Arnold (Jason), Chelsey Dotson (Michael), Mekesha Bowling (Justin); nieces...
Jeanie Mitchell
Apr 12, 2022
Jean Walker Kreger Mitchell – Jeanie Mitchell, age 72, of Abingdon, VA , died on April 12, 2022, at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Walker Kreger, her father, R. Bradley Kreger, and a sister, Claire Kreger Rodrigues. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James E. “Buddy” Mitchell; three daughters,...
Gary F. Rush
Apr 12, 2022
Gary F. Rush, age 77, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. Gary also served in the United States Army Reserve and was a member of the DAV Chapter #39 Bristol Tenn.-Va. He loved riding his Honda...
Larry Allen McCann
Apr 11, 2022
Larry Allen McCann age 69, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home in Damascus, VA. Larry was a jack of all trade and could fix about anything. He was an accomplished artist, and always giving his artwork to his family and friends. Larry was a devoted father and grandfather that loved his family. He was an avid...
Doris Ann Yeary Cox
Apr 11, 2022
Doris Ann Yeary Cox, age 85, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home. She was born April 28, 1936, to the late Bass and Faye Yeary in Wise County, Va. Doris was a telephone operator during her early years but was primarily a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to her...
Delphia Skeens Looney
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Delphia Skeens Looney, age 83, went to her eternal home on Monday, April 11, 2022. Delphia was born June 6, 1938, on Stiltners Creek in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Linkous and Maggie (Stiltner) Skeens. A longtime resident of Washington County since 1974, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. She cooked countless meals and ensured that no...
Franklin Roosevelt Skipper
Apr 9, 2022
Franklin Roosevelt “Skip” Skipper, age 77, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Skip formerly attended Christian Heritage Church and Mt. Calvary Community Church in Glade Spring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Skipper and June Porter Skipper; daughter, Pamela Skipper;...
Betty Joan Fields Stroup
Apr 9, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Betty Joan Fields Stroup, age 75, passed on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Betty retired from Bristol Compressors after 30 years of employment and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Fields and Josephine Taylor Fields; husband, William Stroup; and son, Greg Stroup....
Larry Keith Owens, Jr.
Apr 8, 2022
Abingdon, VA –Larry Keith Owens Jr. passed away in Johnston Memorial Hospital Friday, April 8th, 2022, after a courageous fight of multiple health issues. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edith June Owens and Dudley Marvin Owens; maternal grandparents, Mabel Whitlow Simcox and Charles Fred Simcox; two maternal aunts, Elizabeth Rankin and Shelby Hayden; an uncle, William...
Leo Tignor Tweed
Apr 6, 2022
Bristol, VA –Leo Tignor Tweed, age 81, passed on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Oakmont at Gordon Park. Mrs. Tweed was a longtime member of Chestnut Grove Community Church and worked in the health and food industry for several years. She was a loving mother and enjoyed crafts, cooking, quilting, painting, gardening, and flowers. Mrs. Tweed was preceded in death...
Leigh Ann Garman Kennedy
Apr 5, 2022
Bristol, VA – Leigh Ann Garman Kennedy, age 66, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Horace and Florence Monahan Garman. For most of her life, she was a homemaker, taking joy in caring for her children and her animals. In...
Harrison Scott Rasnake
Apr 4, 2022
Harrison Scott Rasnake, age 66, of Bristol, VA passed away at his home on Monday,April 4, 2022. Scott is survived by his wife Kim Rasnake of Bristol, VA; a son, Chris Rasnake of Bristol, VA; a daughter, Sarah Cadieu and husband John of Addison, Maine; four sisters, Shirley Watson of Jonesville, VA, Mozelle Guffey of Bristol, VA, Willetta Jackson and...
Janice Clayton Mann
Apr 2, 2022
Janice Clayton Mann, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, VA. She was born on November 11, 1935, to Leland and Jewel Clayton in New Albany, Mississippi. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she dearly loved her ladies Sunday School Class, and was known for her southern cooking....
Bertha Humphreys Parsons
Apr 1, 2022
Bertha Humphreys Parsons, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home in Rural Retreat, VA. Bertha was a hardworking woman, that retired from Titan Wheels in Saltville, after 30+ years. She was devoted to taking care of her family and helping others. When she wasn’t taking care of things at home, she spent numerous hours volunteering...
William Edward DeBord
Mar 30, 2022
Abingdon, VA – William Edward DeBord, age 81, passed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. DeBord was a 1958 Graduate of Richlands High School. He retired from the Philip Morris Corporation and was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. Mr. DeBord was preceded in death by his parents Charles Henry and Lucille Ascue DeBord; wife,...
Doris June Raffield Seay
Mar 30, 2022
Big Stone Gap, VA – Doris June Raffield Seay, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. June was born in Graphite, NC on May 9, 1927. The Seay family lived adventurous lives as they moved across the South for her late husband Jim’s job with the Southern Railway System and eventually settled in Big Stone Gap, VA. June...
Cristen Faith Chafin
Mar 30, 2022
Cristen Faith Chafin, age 24, of Castlewood VA passed away on March 30th 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Cristen was born on June 18th, 1997 to Scott Chafin and Jessica Hardin (Stapleton). In addition to her parents, Cristen is survived by her son Max; a twin sister Chandra; four siblings Chandra, Cole, Chase, and Nicholas Chafin; three step siblings,...
