Obituaries
Isabelle Mae Smith Spencer
Apr 6, 2025
Bristol, VA – Isabelle Mae Smith “Issy” Spencer, age 100, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Oakmont Assisted Living in Bristol, VA. Born March 13, 1925, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Gaynell K. Smith. Issy was a homemaker and a jack of all trades. She was an active 4-H Leader,...
Robert J. Owens
Apr 5, 2025
Chilhowie, VA – Robert J. Owens, age 72, passed on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in Glade Spring, VA on January 2, 1953 to the late Carl Joseph and Carrie Lee Barlow Owens. He enjoyed the outdoors and his babies.
In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brother, Garland Owens;...
Russell Wayne Cassell
Apr 3, 2025
Russell "Rusty, Gravy" Cassell, age 53, entered his Heavenly Home on April 3, 2025. Rusty was born on June 19, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, Virginia. Rusty was loved by family and his numerous friends and will be deeply missed.
Rusty was a Christian, believed in God and was always praying for others. He enjoyed living, had...
Lucinda Jean Musick
Apr 2, 2025
Lebanon, VA – Lucinda Jean “Cindy” Musick, age 60, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Cindy was a graduate of Lebanon High School and a long-time employee of Insulators Local 80 in Charleston, WV. She enjoyed farming, especially tending to her chickens.
Cindy was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Jean Dotson. She...
Teresa Lynn Stanley Moore
Apr 2, 2025
Teresa Stanley Moore, age 62, entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2025, at Bristol Rehab and Memory Care, after a courageous health battle.
Teresa was born on October 30, 1962 in Saltville, VA, to Bill and Doris Stanley. She was a 1981 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Teresa was a member of West Main Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia.
She...
Isaac Lee Duncan
Apr 1, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Isaac Lee Duncan, age 19, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Isaac was a graduate of Abingdon High School and an employee of Wallace Collision Center. He spent much of his time with his close group of wonderful friends hunting, fishing, farming, snowboarding, and anything else outdoors. Isaac was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...
Robert Neal Mullins, Sr
Mar 30, 2025
Robert Neal Mullins, Sr. (Bob), son of Arthur and Samantha Mullins of Pound, VA, passed away March 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was preceded in death by his brothers Roger, Junior, and Benny Allen Mullins; a twin brother; sister, Frances Short; and infant grandson, Jamie Mullins.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Shelton Mullins; his children,...
Jackie S. Ingle
Mar 30, 2025
Jack Ingle of Bristol, Virginia, entered the peace of Heaven for eternity on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025.
Daddy was born November 3, 1940, to Charlie and Beulah Vickers Ingle. He spent his childhood years logging with his grandfather on the land that he and wife Imajean built a home on. They worked together to raise 2 daughters and were able...
Theo Lorraine McFall
Mar 30, 2025
Mrs. Theo Lorraine McFall, 91, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center in Abingdon, Virginia.
Mrs. McFall was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Kilby Fuller; and her husband, Thomas N. McFall. She is survived by her son, Michael T. McFall (Nancy) of Rock Hill, South Carolina; daughters, Trish McFall Phelps (James) of...
Shirley Jean Baumgardner
Mar 27, 2025
Shirley Jean Walker Baumgardner passed peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of devoted love and care. She was a loving wife, mother, and great, great grandmother and all knew her for her kind heart and beautiful caring soul. She was a devoted wife...
Sanford Edward Pippin
Mar 25, 2025
Sanford Edward Pippin, 85, of Abingdon, Virginia entered the Lord's Kingdom on March 25, 2025 at the Bristol Hospice House. Sanford was born on June 15, 1939 in Benhams, Washington County, Virginia. Sanford was the son of late Addie ("Pearl") and Oscar Pippin. He graduated from Hamilton High School and Washington County Trade School. For 30 years, Sanford owned Pippin...
Betty Marie Wagner
Mar 22, 2025
Betty Marie Wagner, age 86, passed on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Abingdon, VA. Betty grew up in Pulaski, VA and moved to the Lebanon area in 1987. She and her husband, Willis, lived in several places including Chilhowie, Glade Spring, and Kingsport for several years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Tazewell E. and Edith Sirt Sutphin;...
Robin Oline Blevins
Mar 20, 2025
Robin Oline Blevins, born on October 7, 1977, in Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2025, after a long, courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana, known for her kind heart and beautiful soul.
Robin dedicated her career to being a hairdresser, a profession that allowed her to express her creativity...
Robert Charles Ramey
Mar 16, 2025
Robert Charles Ramey, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on March 16, 2025 in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 89. Born on March 11, 1936 in Buchanan County, Virginia, Bob lived a life dedicated to family, passion, and enterprise.
Bob was the proud owner of Ramey Trucking for over 30 years, where his hard work and determination contributed significantly to...
James Haskel Nave
Mar 15, 2025
Bristol, VA – James Haskel Nave, age 87, passed on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Ballad Hospice House. James was a self-employed painter until his retirement, at age 83. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
James was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Florence Helen Dancy Nave; wife, Betty Hicks Nave; two sisters, Peggy Ann Tilley, and...
Mildred Farmer Turner
Mar 14, 2025
Mildred Farmer Turner, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at NHC Health Care in Bristol, Virginia. She was born on August 27, 1929 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Steve and Mattie Farmer. She was a member of East Bristol Baptist Church where she participated in all church activities, especially Women's Missionary Union.
Mildred was preceded in...
Patrick Douglas Callebs
Mar 13, 2025
Patrick Douglas Callebs, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known for his quick wit, hundreds of expressions and jokes, keen business sense, and love for his family and friends.
Pat was born in English, West Virginia, on March 20, 1942, to the late Estel and Goldie Callebs. He...
Irene Musick
Mar 11, 2025
Irene Musick, a beloved member of her community and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at Abingdon Health & Rehab at the age of 101. Irene was born on December 16, 1923, in Russell County, Virginia to the late Beverly B. Kiser and Alice Musick Kiser. Irene's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family,...
Willie Mae Houser
Mar 10, 2025
Willie Mae Houser, formerly of Abingdon, VA, passed on Monday March 10, 2025, in Mt. Juliet, TN. Willie Mae was born October 21, 1928, in Abingdon, VA to the late David M. Powers and Adell Shortt Powers. She was a seamstress at Harwood Manufacturing for many years and attended Woodland Hills Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Willie Mae was...
Bertha Jean Neal
Mar 10, 2025
Bertha Jean Franklin Neal, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jean was a 1963 graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Radford College, now Radford University. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a paralegal for many years for attorney Jack White and later worked for radio station WABN, in Abingdon.
Jean was...
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