Obituaries
Joseph Stanley Szczesny
Dec 20, 2024
Joseph Stanley Szczesny, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2024, with family at his side, at Casey House, Montgomery Hospice, in Rockville, MD.
Joe was born to Bronislaw (Benjamin) and Casimira (Katherine) (nee Sikorski) Szczesny on June 19, 1932, in Jamaica, Queens County, New York. Joe was the second youngest of eight children.
He is proceeded in...
Elizabeth Darlene Szczesny
Sep 4, 2023
Abingdon, VA - Elizabeth Darlene (née Campbell) Szczesny, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept 4, 2023, in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Saltville, VA. She is proceeded in death by her adoptive grandparents, Charles Maiden St. John and Elizabeth Lee (née Lamkin) St. John, and her parents, Lewis Warren Campbell...
Phyllis Jeanette Bays Smith
Feb 28, 2025
Phyllis Jeanette Bays Smith, age 81, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Nita and Carlton Bays; and husband Ernie Smith.
Phyllis is survived by daughter, Stacey Smith of Alabaster, Alabama; son, Lee Smith and wife, Kathy of Opelika, Alabama; grandson, David Smith; and sister, Marlene Upchurch of Bristol, VA.
Phyllis retired from a lifetime...
Bobby Lewis Sherrill
Feb 25, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Bobby Lewis Sherrill, age 82, passed on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, in Johnson City Medical Center. Bobby was born in Hickory, NC to the late Lewis and Faye Ruth Poovey Sherrill and was a Graduate of St. Stephen’s High School. After graduating high school, Bobby attended North Carolina State University and the University of Tennessee.
Upon earning his...
Gus C. Vlahos
Feb 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gus Chris Vlahos, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the community. Gus passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family.
Born into a proud Greek family, the son of Olga and Chris Vlahos, Gus embodied the...
Clara Peggy Woodards
Feb 21, 2025
Abingdon, VA - Clara Pauline “Peggy” Woodards, age 81, passed on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home. Peggy was a joy to all who knew her, she had a beautiful child-like spirit. She loved her pet cat Snowball, cartoons, Roy Rogers, and Santa Clause.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Bryant Woodards and Oscar Woodards; sister, Joann...
Agnes Marie Ryburn
Feb 21, 2025
Agnes “Marie” Ryburn passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of wanderlust and many heart felt memories. Marie was born on Sunday, June 21,1942 in Glade Spring, VA to the late Kenneth Gerald and Mary Regan Ryburn. She was a lifelong adventurer, finding...
Edna Eskaline Delp
Feb 19, 2025
Edna Eskaline Delp, born January 3, 1931, age 94, of Meadowview, Va. went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Edna lived a full life with her husband of 70 years, Bill Delp, who passed in 2020. They were married on April 2, 1950. They had four children, Amelia (Ronald) Amidon, Lavonda Heath, Pamela (Gary)...
Charles Ray Turner
Feb 19, 2025
Charles Ray Turner, age 92, passed away on February 19, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Known for his quick wit and kindness, he made a lasting impression on everyone. Charles was born on December 9, 1932 in Pell City, Alabama to Marvin Van Turner and Ellie Bain Turner. He was a member of East Bristol Baptist Church.
Charles is survived...
Sharon Isadean Fields
Feb 17, 2025
Sharon Isadean Fields, 86, of Abingdon, VA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. She was a devoted member of the Baptist faith and cherished her life in Abingdon surrounded by those she loved dearly.
Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert "Bobby" Fields, with whom she shared many...
Eugene Smith Hearl
Feb 14, 2025
After a brief illness, Eugene S. Hearl, 93, left our world on February 14, 2025 to join his family and loved ones who passed before him. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, George and Trula Hearl; his wife, Helen Tweed Hearl; three sisters and four brothers.
Gene was born August 24, 1931 in Abingdon and graduated Greendale High School,...
Janet Lee Fore Callahan
Feb 11, 2025
Janet Lee Fore Callahan, age 87, of Glade Spring, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born December 17, 1937 to the late Russell Edgar Fore, Jr. and Lois Pearl St. John Fore. Janet was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. She was employed by Washington Motor Company/Pioneer Chevrolet for 47 years until...
Betty B. McClanahan
Feb 10, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Betty Blankenship McClanahan, age 87 and formerly of Grundy, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by family after an extended illness. Betty was born in Buchanan County, VA to the late Clell and Lottie Blankenship. She was a loving wife and mother, a wonderful homemaker, and an...
Shelia Ann Heath
Feb 10, 2025
Shelia Ann Heath, 71, of Abingdon, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 20,1953 to the late Dewey and Thelma Norris.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her flower gardens. Shelia also enjoyed keeping her great niece and nephew, Sophie and Walker McCracken. Shelia...
Roberta Skillman Riddle
Feb 8, 2025
Roberta Skillman Riddle, age 79, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Roberta was born in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Robert and Hattie Skillman. She was an RN in the operation room for 30 plus years. Roberta loved what she did and enjoyed helping people in her community.
In addition to her parents,...
Glenna Mae Fields
Feb 5, 2025
Abingdon, VA - Glenna M. Fields, age 68, went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025, in Abingdon Va. She was the baby of nine children born to the late John and Jude Skipper. Glenna was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Glade Spring Va. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Eula Mae Dalton
Feb 5, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Eula Mae Dalton, age 98, passed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, where she resided the past three years. Eula was an employee of Dollar General and T. Scott for many years. It was during her time working at these places that she made many friends.
She was preceded in death by her...
Charles H. Ramsey
Jan 31, 2025
Charles Hilman “Skip” Ramsey, born October 15, 1953 to Casto and Jane; brother, dad, granddad, Uncle “Dipper”, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home in ‘Laureldale’, near Damascus, VA.
Almost the entirety of his 71 years was spent in the place he knew and loved as home: the mountains of Appalachia. He was a man who had come to...
Berniece June Brown Townsend
Jan 31, 2025
Berniece Brown Townsend, age 91, of Bristol,Va., went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025.
Berniece worked for the Bristol Health Department as a CNA until retirement, after which she continued private care by helping those in need; she also visited church members that were shut-ins or in nursing homes. Berniece was a faithful member of Adoration Church of...
Jesse A. Jones
Jan 31, 2025
Jesse A. Jones, 83, of Abingdon, VA passed away on January 31, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA after a short illness. He was born March 3, 1941 to the late Thomas Furman Jones and Sibyl Johnson Jones in Appalachia, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas F. Jones, Jr.,...
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