Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia

James C. "Jim" Surber

James C. "Jim" Surber

Aug 27, 2019

Abingdon, VA – James C. “Jim” Surber, age 76, passed from this life on August 27, 2019, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Jim was the eldest son of the late Watson and Delphia Chapman Surber.  He was born and raised in Saltville, VA and enjoyed all of the beautiful things the mountain area had to offer including hunting, fishing, and...

James William "Jimmy" Keyser, Jr.

James William "Jimmy" Keyser, Jr.

Aug 25, 2019

Abingdon, VA – James William “Jimmy” Keyser, Jr., age 61 and born October 20, 1957 in Charlottesville, VA, passed on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home.  Jimmy was a 1976 graduate of Abingdon High School where he exceled in baseball.  He found peace in his love for the mountains.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Christi...

William Henry "Bill" LaRue

William Henry "Bill" LaRue

Aug 24, 2019

William Henry “Bill” LaRue, age 94, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born on August 29, 1924, to the late William LaRue and Jennie Rosendale LaRue in Charlton, N.Y.  William was a World War II veteran of the United States Army having served in Patton’s...

Geraldine Deel Epling

Geraldine Deel Epling

Aug 23, 2019

Geraldine Deel Epling, age 90, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born May 10, 1929, to the late Alden Deel and Lilia Charles Deel in Buchanan County, Va.  Geraldine owned and operated The Cumberland Grill in Haysi, Va. for 20 years.  She bred teacup and toy poodles from...

Wenzel L. "Eich" Eichler

Wenzel L. "Eich" Eichler

Aug 19, 2019

Wenzel L. “Eich” Eichler, age 86, of Stamford, Conn., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at his son’s residence in Abingdon, Va.  He was born at home on Steven Street in Stamford on November 14, 1932, to the late Adolf Eihler and Suzanne Ritschard Eichler.  He grew up in Darien graduating from Darien High School in 1951.  Upon graduation...

Dorothy Ann Mullins

Dorothy Ann Mullins

Aug 17, 2019

Abingdon, VA -   Dorothy Ann Mullins, age 85, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 17, 2019, surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born in Buchanan County, VA and moved to Abingdon in the early 1960’s. She was the daughter of the late Mont and Ella Matney of Vansant, VA.  Dorothy loved her large family of 6 children,...

Charles Edwin "Charlie" Roberts

Charles Edwin "Charlie" Roberts

Aug 16, 2019

Charles Edwin “Charlie” Roberts, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his home.  He was born April 11, 1947, to the late Dave E. Roberts, Jr. and Mae Repass Roberts.  He retired from ABF Freight where he received the Million Mile Safe Driving Award, and previously drove for Dallas-Mavis Trucking and Mason Dixon Trucking. ...

Margorie J. "Margie" Robinett

Margorie J. "Margie" Robinett

Aug 16, 2019

Abingdon, Va. Margorie “Margie” Jeraline Meadows Robinett, age 86, passed on Friday, August 16, 2019, at her home.  Margie was born on October 4, 1932 to the late Loran and Vicie Griffith Meadows in Red Ash, Va. She lived in Raven, Va. for many years before moving to Abingdon where she resided for over 45 years and was a member...

Hai Q. Tran

Hai Q. Tran

Aug 15, 2019

Meadowview, Va. Mr. Hai Q. Tran, age 59, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife Barbara and daughters Becky Coley and Amy Tran after a courageous battle against cancer on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Mr. Tran moved to the United States in 1980 after a lengthy journey from Vietnam.  He was an employee of Bristol Products...

Sharon Lee Bacchus

Sharon Lee Bacchus

Aug 12, 2019

Sharon Lee Bacchus, of Gray, Tenn., passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at her home.She was born in Charleston, W.Va. on September 25, 1940, to the late Robert and Eleanor Davis Mellot. She also lived in Roanoke, Abingdon and Gate City Va.  Sharon worked several years in the General District Court in Abingdon. She was a member of Smith...

William Harold  Uhl, Sr.

William Harold Uhl, Sr.

Aug 11, 2019

William Harold “Bill” Uhl, Sr., age 93, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Ballad Health Hospice.  He was born November 2, 1925, to the late George Elmer Uhl, Sr. and Sylvia Mae Bealey Uhl in Gallagher, W.Va.  He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army having fought on Omaha Beach on...

Edna Lewis Lowe

Edna Lewis Lowe

Aug 11, 2019

Abingdon, VA   Edna Lewis Lowe, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong native of Washington County, VA and spent her working years making a home for her family. Edna was of the Baptist Faith. When time permitted, she enjoyed going to auctions with family members and listening to bluegrass...

Cheryl Ann Madison Edmiston

Cheryl Ann Madison Edmiston

Aug 9, 2019

Cheryl Ann Madison Edmiston, age 65, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 25, 1953, in Yonkers, N.Y. to the late Harold Madison and Agnes Debko Madison.  She retired from her career as a home health nurse in Washington County and the surrounding area. ...

Kenneth Eugene Sweet

Kenneth Eugene Sweet

Aug 8, 2019

Bristol, TN – Kenneth Eugene Sweet, age 92 and of the Denton Valley community, passed on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Sweet was a long time employee of Pet Milk, a lifelong farmer, and attended Greenwood Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Sweet; wife, Anna Elizabeth Baumgardner Sweet;...

Paul Curtis Osborne

Paul Curtis Osborne

Aug 3, 2019

Abingdon, VA    Paul Curtis Osborne, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Trigg Street Church of God. Paul was retired from the U.S. Air Force, where most of his career was spent in Fire and Rescue.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jay and Virgie Osborne;...

Beulah Francis Moody Snead

Beulah Francis Moody Snead

Aug 2, 2019

Abingdon, Va.  Beulah Francis Moody Snead, age 83, passed on Friday, August 2, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Morganton, N.C.  Mrs. Snead was a former dietician at Cederlawn Health Care and attended Abingdon Church of the Nazerene.   She is preceded in death by her parents, James Dolphus Moody and Grace Eugenia Smith Moody; husband, Douglas Snead; children, Doris...

Albert  Russell "Sonny" Proffitt

Albert Russell "Sonny" Proffitt

Aug 2, 2019

Abingdon, VA Albert Russell Proffitt (Sonny) passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Commonwealth Assisted Living. He was the son of the late Albert L. and Thelma Horner Proffitt. He was born October 22, 1927. He graduated from Tennessee High School and served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan. Sonny graduated from Va. Tech in...

Mary Alice Wright

Mary Alice Wright

Aug 1, 2019

Mary Alice Wright, age 64, of Bristol, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Grace Health Care.  She was born to the late James Wright and Cathleen Sawyer Wright in Glade Spring, Va. She is survived by her brother, David Wright and sister, Blanche Wright, both of Meadowview, Va.; special friends, Dana Barrett and...

Flory Marie Gaylor

Flory Marie Gaylor

Jul 30, 2019

Bristol, TN - Flory Maria del Carmen GaylorJune 12, 1956-July 30, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Flory Gaylor announce her passing. Flory, 63, was a long-standing resident of Bristol, Tn. She passed away on Tuesday, July 30th as a result of natural causes. Her family, friends, and caretakers remained with her as she slipped away from...

Charlie Henry Casey

Charlie Henry Casey

Jul 29, 2019

Abingdon, Va.   Charlie Henry Casey, 72, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Washington County, Va. and worked as a machine operator in construction. Charlie was of the Christian faith. In his spare time, he loved fishing.  Charlie was predeceased by his parents James P. and Margaret Reynolds Casey; brother...

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