Harold Clifford Lester
Mar 7, 2022
Meadowview, VA - Harold Clifford Lester, 89 of Meadowview VA, peacefully joined his loved ones in glory in the early morning hours of March 7, 2022, at his home. Harold was born October 19, 1932, to the late Albert & Ethel Lester of Glade Spring VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers John,...
Arnold Lawrence "Larry" Holden
Mar 6, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Arnold Lawrence “Larry” Holden, age 84, passed on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home. Larry was born in England, raised in Canada, and eventually moved to the United States. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, operated Holden Printing in Los Angeles, CA before moving to Abingdon, VA in the early 90’s where he became...
Dr. Richard Arlen Wolfe
Mar 5, 2022
Dr. Richard Arlen Wolfe, age 82, of Banner Elk, N.C., Bristol, Va., and formerly of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born January 11, 1940, in Beckley, W. Va. to the late Seth Low Wolfe and Bessie Suiter Wolfe. Richard received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and his master’s and doctorate from the University...
Lucyanna Bland Craig
Mar 2, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Lucyanna Bland Craig, age 75, passed on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Bland was a 1964 graduate of Abingdon High School and a graduate of Radford University. She taught Biology for Washington County Schools for over 30 years. Bland loved American Saddlebred Horses and enjoyed attending horse shows. She also enjoyed reading, Science Fiction,...
William Archer Turman
Feb 27, 2022
William Archer Turman, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away at his home with his wife of 38 years the morning of February 27, 2022. William was born February 26, 1961, to Silas & Marie Turman of Meadows of Dan, Va. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Turman; two daughters, Sarah Turman & husband, Adam Butler, and Amanda...
Tony C. Compton
Feb 25, 2022
Chilhowie, VA – Tony C. Compton, age 67, passed on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Smyth County Community Hospital. Tony was a Graduate of Lebanon High School and attended UVA at Wise. He was a longtime employee of Hapco. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Ellen Johnson Compton; brothers, Raymond and Walter Compton; and sisters, Marie...
Andrew "Andy" Nickolas Farres, Jr.
Feb 25, 2022
Andrew “Andy” Nickolas Farres, Jr., age 62, of Chilhowie, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022, due to an acute lung injury caused by COVID. He passed peacefully with his five children. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and was a devoted Christian. If you asked Andy, his greatest accomplishment was being...
Cristal Rena Hamm
Feb 25, 2022
Cristal Rena Blevins Hamm, age 42, of Damascus, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25,2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Cristal was born on September 9,1979 and was a lifelong resident of Damascus, Virginia. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church. She was the adopted daughter of the late Thurman and Dorothy Blevins. Her biological...
SFC Fred Jackson Hall
Feb 24, 2022
SFC Fred Jackson Hall, (Ret), of Abingdon, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Hickory, NC on June 18, 1930, to the late Edward “Dock” and Mary Reed Hall. He grew up in Thomasville, NC. Fred joined the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years as...
Nona Pope Graybeal
Feb 23, 2022
Nona Pope Graybeal, of Abingdon, Va., age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home. She was born to the late Kerman Alwood Pope and Hallie Iteria Largen Pope. She was a member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She was separated in death from her husband of 67 years, Garland Denver “Rooster” Graybeal, by only one...
Garland Denver Graybeal
Feb 22, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Garland Denver “Rooster” Graybeal, age 90, passed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Graybeal worked at Abingdon Glass Company for over 30 years and was a charter member of the Green Springs Fire Department. He was also a member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...
Dan E. Wilburn, Sr.
Feb 21, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Dan Ema Wilburn, Sr. 98, of Abingdon, Virginia died on February 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 25, 1923, in Thessalia, Virginia to William Andrew Wilburn and Lama Virginia Link Wilburn Harrell. He was raised by his grandparents Jacob and Sarah Victoria Link and had five brothers and one sister. He graduated from...
Col. Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. (USAR)
Feb 20, 2022
Col. Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. (USAR), was born September 25, 1929, and died February 20, 2022. His parents, Senator Thomas C. and Lucile F. Phillips; sister, Rosaline Phillips Lynch; and wife, Eugenia Summers Phillips predeceased him. He is survived by his four children, their spouses, and nine grandchildren. Thomas was born and raised in Abingdon, Virginia. After graduation from William...
Matthew Shawn Justus
Feb 20, 2022
Matthew Shawn Justus, of Bristol, Va., passed away unexpectedly February 20, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center, he was 32 years old. He was a Pharmacist at CVS for the Southwestern region. Matthew was born November 18, 1989, he was a 2008 graduate of Hurley High School where he graduated in top five of his class. He proudly wore the...
Brandon Heath
Feb 20, 2022
Brandon Heath, age 34, of Meadowview, Va., drove into the sunset on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born June 12, 1987, to Donald Neal Heath and Rita Creasy Heath. He was an over-the-road trucker for 17 years. The joy of his life was his wife, Crystal Bolon Heath; two daughters, Riley and Taylor Heath, of the home; three stepsons,...
Alvin Widner
Feb 17, 2022
Bristol, VA – Alvin Widner, 91 years of age, is now walking the streets of gold in Heaven where he was welcomed by his Lord, Jesus Christ, and family and friends gone on before him. Alvin retired from Westinghouse Corporation and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a Mason. Alvin...
Shirley Ann Stout
Feb 16, 2022
Shirley Ann Stout, age 77, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1944, to the late Frank Stout and Carrie Edwards Stout in Oakwood, Va. She attended Garden High School. Shirley relocated to Meadowview, Va. in 1976. She was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. In addition to her parents,...
Jason Nathaniel Gilmer
Feb 16, 2022
Bristol, VA – Jason Nathaniel Gilmer, age 42, passed on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Jason was a 1997 graduate of John Battle High School and was a very accomplished welder. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, playing guitar, fishing, hunting, being in Nature. Jason took much pride in being a simple man. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Billy...
Christopher Alan Miller
Feb 15, 2022
Christopher Alan Miller, age 54, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a former employee of Bristol Regional Medical Center where his coworkers will be missing “Mill Mill.” Christopher was also an avid gun collector. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharron Rose Zielberg Miller; and maternal grandparents, Louis...
Mary Elizabeth Blackwell Holley
Feb 15, 2022
Meadowview, VA- Mary Elizabeth Blackwell Holley, age 100, passed on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mrs. Holley was born in Spotsylvania County, VA and moved to Washington County as a young adult after meeting her late husband, Dallas Earl Holley. She was a school teacher for Washington County, VA and a member of Blackwell Chapel...
