Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia
June K. Rhea
Nov 15, 2021
RICHMOND, VA – June K. Rhea, age 92, formerly of the Rhea Valley community in Washington County Virginia, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. She was a 1949 graduate of McLean Business School in Bluefield, West Virginia. Early in her life, she held several different jobs and positions but her most cherished position was being a loving and devoted wife...
John Joseph Carrico
Nov 14, 2021
John Joseph Carrico, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 14, 2021, with his wife and daughters by his side. John was born in Bardstown, Ky. on June 7, 1945, to the late Virginia Hayden Carrico and Boothe Carrico. His family moved to Charlestown, Ind., in 1949 where John spent his childhood...
Virginia Frances Thomas
Nov 9, 2021
Virginia “Frances” Thomas, age 85, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, after a long illness. She was born February 24, 1936, to the late Harry Sandefur and Stella “Flossie” Rust Sandefur. She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church. She retired from Ford Motor Company after working at various Ford dealerships in Abingdon over...
Elza Wilson Ball
Nov 9, 2021
Elza Wilson Ball, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. Wilson was born and raised in Meadowview, Va. He was a son of the late Benjamin R. Ball and Lydia Cathleen Ball. He spent his career as a diesel mechanic and shop...
Billy Wayne Hagy
Nov 9, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Billy Wayne Hagy, October 8, 1933 - November 9, 2021, age 88, died peacefully on November 9, 2021, after a short illness at Johnson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Born to the late Arthur Ray Hagy, Jr., and Edith Virginia Booher Hagy, Billy was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, VA. In addition to his parents, he...
Nannie Elizabeth Cox
Nov 8, 2021
Nannie Elizabeth Cox, age 83, of Abingdon, Va., was reunited with her loved ones already in Heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Accordius Health Care in Abingdon, Va. Born to the late William and Sarah Reynolds on March 27, 1938, Nannie was a kind and loving mother to her three sons. She was an avid bingo and casino enthusiast...
Judy Catherine Currey
Nov 8, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Judy Catherine Moore Currey, age 71, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital, on Monday, November 8, 2021, following a long battle with illness. She was born November 1, 1950, in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Norman Arlington and Willy Clifton Clark Moore. Judy attended Holston High School before receiving her training as a Licensed Practical...
Conrad Tate Kendall Sutherland
Nov 4, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Conrad Tate Kendall Sutherland, age 87, passed away on November 4, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Conrad was born in Nancy, Virginia on May 28, 1934. He was the second of four children born to the late Edgar and Chloe Compton Sutherland. In addition to his parents, Conrad was preceded in death by his...
John Andrew "Drew" Wright, Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
John Andrew “Drew” Wright, Jr., age 69, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late John Andrew "Bud" Wright, Sr. and Joyce Jennings Wright in McDowell County, W.Va. In his youth Drew played basketball and baseball for the Abingdon Falcons and later enjoyed the game of golf. He...
Captain Willliam Howard "Bill" Sexton
Nov 3, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Captain William Howard “Bill” Sexton, U.S.M.C. Retired, passed on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Captain Bill retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service. He served in the Korean War during which time he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during combat and as an advisor to the South...
Nancy Carol Jones Holbrook
Nov 2, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Nancy Carol Jones Holbrook, age 83, of Meadowview, Virginia, passed away at Accordius Health Abingdon, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after an extended illness. She was born March 22, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Madaline Jones. The best days of Nancy’s life were spent going to church and spending time with husband, Sam. In...
Jimmy Preston Hardwick
Nov 1, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Jimmy Preston Hardwick, age 85, passed on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jim was a lifelong resident of Abingdon and a graduate of William King High School. He was and employee of American Electric Power for 39 years and a life-long farmer, of which he was still enjoying just a few days prior to...
Kenneth Millard Drushal
Oct 30, 2021
Kenneth Millard Drushal, age 84, of Bristol, Va. and formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born in Twinsburg, Ohio to the late Charles Blake Drushal and Martha Maria Strickler Drushal. Kenneth was active in the Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club and worked for the B & C Corporation in Barberton, Ohio. In addition...
Stan Green
Oct 29, 2021
Stanley Wayne “Stan” Green, age 62, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born to the late Bernard Andrew Green and Ida Geraline Perry Green in Crossville, Tenn. Stan was a lifelong educator and most recently worked with the Washington County Virginia School System at the former Neff Vocational Center. He...
James Walter "Tiny" Helton, Jr.
Oct 27, 2021
James Walter “Tiny” Helton, Jr., age 87, of Glade Spring Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a farmer who unconditionally loved his family. Tiny also gave many years of service to Emory & Henry College's custodial department. He loved his grandchildren and two great grandchildren with all of...
Judy Loraine Diviak Blevins
Oct 26, 2021
Judy Loraine Diviak Blevins, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the former Cambridge House Nursing Home in Bristol, Tenn. Judy was born on January 22, 1952, in Bradshaw, W. Va. She was the daughter of the late John Diviak and Frances Diviak Price. Judy loved the Lord with all her heart. She...
Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Ratcliffe
Oct 26, 2021
Ronald Edward “Ronnie” Ratcliffe, age 64, of Glade Spring, Va, went to be with his Lord, on October 26, 2021. An avid sports fan and train enthusiast, Ronnie was also a talented cook who enjoyed making food for himself and others. He loved his grandchildren and they were the light of his life. He was especially grateful for his granddaughter...
JoAnn Cahill
Oct 25, 2021
JoAnn Cahill February 25, 1943 - October 25, 2021 To our sister, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend, we bid farewell for now. JoAnn's faith in our Lord Jesus gives her new life with fresh breathing, clear vision, and a new heart. Her faith and hope was taught in the United Methodist Church. She was born in Saltville, Va. and was the fourth child...
Michael Lee Belcher
Oct 24, 2021
Meadowview, VA – Michael Lee “Mike” Belcher, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home. Mike was a 1970 graduate of Grundy Senior High School and Virginia Highlands Community College. Mike above all loved his God, his family, and the church. Mike was a very active member of Macedonia Church of Christ...
Carol Ann (Mejeur) Rider
Oct 22, 2021
Carol Ann (Mejeur) Rider was born on August 18, 1953, and she entered into an eternal sleep from aspiration pneumonia at 11:53pm on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Abingdon, Virginia. She is survived by her three children: Heidi (Koch) Olsen, Holly (Koch) Schopfer, and Steven Griffith, and her six grandchildren. Carol battled severe mental health challenges her entire life and...
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