James Arthur "Jim" Sack
Jul 13, 2021
James Arthur “Jim” Sack, age 73, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., went peacefully to be with the LORD on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Grace Sack. After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal, Jim began his lifelong career in the automotive...
Ellen Lola Marie Matherly Meadows
Jul 13, 2021
Bristol, Va. – Ellen Lola Marie Matherly Meadows, age 64, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born March 1, 1957 in Bristol, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Richlands High School. She worked as a self-employed Home Health Aide as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed crafts and football. She was a fan...
Harry Estill Waters
Jul 9, 2021
Abingdon, Va – Harry Estill Waters, age 72, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Kay Waters; two sons, Harry Waters (Joyce), and Scott Waters; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister; two brothers; several nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful man and he was a...
Ronald Franklin Brittenham
Jul 8, 2021
Ronald Franklin Brittenham was born April 16, 1931, in Rocky Gap, Bland County, Virginia to Andy Frank Brittenham and Ina French Brittenham. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. On July 8, 2021, he reunited with the true love of his life, Margaret “Kitty” Brittenham. As a young man, he enjoyed many adventures, including working as a set carpenter...
Rosa Keeler Slavik
Jul 7, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Rosa Keeler Slavik, age 62, passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born June 18, 1959 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Charles Henry and Margaret Lucille Wilkinson Keeler of Middletown, Virginia. Rosa earned her B.S. and Master’s degrees in Ag Extension Tech Education at Virginia Tech; she taught for...
Fred Dowell Roberts
Jul 6, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Fred Dowell Roberts, Age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2021. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Maude Roberts; and his twin brother, Edgar Howell Roberts, He is survived by his Wife of 56 years, Florence; his Son, Anthony "Tony" Roberts and his wife, Reneé; two grandchildren,...
Herman C. Snead
Jul 4, 2021
Herman C. Snead, age 82, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born January 25, 1939, to the late Clarence Snead and Nana Elizabeth Blevins Snead. Herman was a CWI and Nuclear Inspector for the former Carolina Steel Company. He volunteered alongside his brother and brother-in-law with the...
Velva I. O'Quinn Lambert
Jul 3, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Velva I. Lambert, age 90, passed away at Grace Healthcare on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born August 12, 1930 in Bee, Virginia to the late Walter and Vernie O’Quinn. Velva will always be remembered as sweet and independent. She enjoyed quilting and gardening; she also loved flowers and birds. A devoted, lifelong homemaker, she dearly...
Margaret Marie Felty Nelson
Jul 2, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Margaret Marie Felty Nelson, age 84, passed on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson Felty and Beulah Victoria Carbary Felty, and husband, Charles Bud Nelson. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her children, Debbie (Wayne) Brittenham of Bristol, VA, Junior (Donna) Cutshall of Abingdon, VA, Jimmy (Vickie)...
James William "Jim" Keyser, Sr.
Jul 2, 2021
Abingdon, VA – James William “Jim” Keyser, Sr., age 85, born November 5, 1935, in Alleghany County, VA, passed on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Jim attended Greenbrier Military Institute in Lewisburg, WV. Following Greenbrier, he attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA where he excelled at playing football, receiving awards in 1956 for...
Martha Ann Witherspoon
Jul 2, 2021
Martha Miller Witherspoon, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Bristol, Va. She was born to Harriette and Kenneth Miller on December 30, 1944. Martha grew up in the 1950's and 60's in the idyllic town of Abingdon, Va. She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1962 and received a...
James Reese "Jimmy" Smith, II
Jul 1, 2021
James Reese "Jimmy" Smith, II, age 45, of the Painter Creek Community and formerly of Keen Mountain, Va., passed on Thursday, July 1, 2021, of complications from a hereditary heart condition. He was born to the late Michael Reese Smith and Robyn Dawn Spencer Smith in Lawton, Oklahoma. Jimmy worked as a customer care representative at Agero. He is survived...
James Ervin "Jack" Harrison
Jun 28, 2021
Houston, Tex. – James Ervin “Jack” Harrison, age 94, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas after a lingering illness. He was born April 11, 1927, in Hansonville, Virginia to the late Rolce Bolivar and Mertie Tignor Harrison. Jack proudly served his country in his career with the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant....
Donald Mack "Donnie" Anderson
Jun 28, 2021
Bristol, Tenn. – Donald Mack “Donnie” Anderson, age 75, of Bristol, Tennessee, left this life on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 14, 1945, in Grundy, Virginia, to the late Howard and Josephine Moore Anderson. Donnie graduated barber school in 1965, and he spent his life working in the trade that he...
Charles R. "Charlie" Day
Jun 26, 2021
Well known regional architect, Charles R. “Charlie” Day, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021, of natural causes. He was surrounded by his family. Charles was the son of John Harvey Day and Nannie Alice Byrd of Johnson City, Tenn. He was born in 1933; the second youngest of 13 children. Charles attended Science Hill High School in Johnson...
Brenda Kay Robins
Jun 25, 2021
Brenda Kay Robins, age 69, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home. She managed Quik Stop No. 40 in Abingdon for several years. Brenda was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Addair and Paralee Hughes Addair; daughter, Becky Riner; two brothers, Joe...
Donald Fred White
Jun 22, 2021
Donald Fred White, age 90, passed away at his home in Bristol, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born June 5, 1931, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Coy John White and Bessie Rock White, both of whom were from Washington County, Va. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1950 prior to employment with the Norfolk &...
Joanne Hamilton Jackson
Jun 22, 2021
Bristol, VA – Joanne Hamilton Jackson, age 69, passed on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln Garfield Hamilton and Edna Helen Stanley Hamilton; husband, Thomas Franklin Jackson; and several siblings. Joanne is survived by her children, Valerie Shaver and Henry Shaver; siblings, Kaffie Hamilton, Tessie Perry, Janice Watts,...
Monika Elizabeth Gargon
Jun 21, 2021
Monika Elizabeth Gargon, age 95, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Miami, Fla., passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home. She was born September 28, 1925, to the late Heinrich Stein and Marie Christine Christ Stein in Philadelphia, Penn. Monika was a former employee of the Pentagon where she worked on IBM machines. She retired as a...
Wanda Christina Owens Tuggle
Jun 20, 2021
Chilhowie, Va. – Wanda Christina Owens Tuggle, age 64, of Chilhowie, Virginia, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Washington County, Virginia, she was a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. She worked in healthcare as a Nurse’s Aide, Med Tech, and Activities Director, as long as her health permitted. Wanda loved...
