Obituaries

Margaret Atkins Phillips

Margaret Atkins Phillips

Jul 26, 2025

Margaret Atkins (Miss Peg) Phillips

Peg Phillips died on 26 July with family in Chilhowie, VA. She was born Margaret Lou Atkins on July 6, 1934 in Wytheville, VA to Pauline (Polly) Groseclose Atkins and William Talmadge (Tam) Atkins, and married Henry Arthur Phillips (d. 1989), 1955.

Mrs. Phillips is survived by four children: Melanie Phillips Smith of Chilhowie Virginia (Doug Smith);...

Dallas Brown Cassell, Jr.

Dallas Brown Cassell, Jr.

Jul 24, 2025

Bristol, VA – Dallas Brown Cassell, Jr., age 78, passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dallas was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and attended Virginia Highlands and Wytheville Community Colleges. He was a proud veteran having served his country in the United States Air Force.

Dallas was a senior communications...

Daniel Bishop

Daniel Bishop

Jul 23, 2025

Daniel Bishop, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by family and love.

 He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Bishop; his daughters, Karen (spouse Clip) and Carol; his cherished granddaughters, Rebecca (spouse Andy) and Michelle (spouse Matt); and his great-granddaughter, Lucy, who brought him so much joy. 

Daniel proudly served in the Virginia Army National Guard, and...

James William Davis

James William Davis

Jul 22, 2025

James William Davis, 85 of Abingdon, Virginia died July 22, 2025, at his residence. A native of Giles County, Tennessee was born March 9, 1940, to Turney and Virginia Smith Davis. Retired from Bell South. What he loved most was farming, raising beef cattle and trail riding as much as he could.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers...

Margaret Jane Powers Houser

Margaret Jane Powers Houser

Jul 20, 2025

Margaret Jane Powers Houser went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Lexington Medical Extended Care in Lexington, SC on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was a native of Abingdon, VA and has lived her last 12 ½ years in Lexington, SC close to her daughters.

Margaret was born at home in Abingdon, VA to the late...

Lisa Marie Statzer

Lisa Marie Statzer

Jul 20, 2025

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”  Isaiah 12:2

Abingdon, VA – Lisa Marie Jones Statzer, age 63, passed on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home. Lisa was born October 29, 1961, in Greeneville, TN to the late Samuel Jones...

Randy L Campbell

Randy L Campbell

Jul 19, 2025

Randy L. Campbell, a beloved member of the Bristol community, passed away on July 19, 2025, in his hometown of Bristol, VA. He was born on August 6, 1947, to the late Bob and Jane Chapman Campbell and lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a welcoming spirit.

Randy had a distinguished career, having retired from Bristol Metals where he...

Janie Irene Branson

Janie Irene Branson

Jul 18, 2025

Janie Irene Branson, 82 went to be with the lord on July 18, 2025, in Duffield, VA. She was born to the late Willard and Willie Mae Branson on December 22, 1942, in Washington County, VA. Janie was a member of Abingdon First Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother David Branson.

She was blessed to...

LeAnna Ballinger Wills

LeAnna Ballinger Wills

Jul 17, 2025

LeAnna Ballinger Wills, cherished wife of Don Wills, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at the age of 47. LeAnna was a devoted daughter and mother, deeply dedicated to her children, Locklan and Aryani, whom she considered her greatest legacy. She was also recognized for her steadfast support and care of her parents, Larry and Bonnie Ballinger and a...

Jamie Darlene (Russell) Glovier

Jamie Darlene (Russell) Glovier

Jul 16, 2025

Jamie Darlene Glovier, an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly on July 16th, 2025.

Jamie was born in Abingdon, Virginia to Kathy (Hinchey) Russell and James Russell. She married Harold Glovier in 1993 and they welcomed their precious daughter, Morgan, into the world in 1998.

Jamie was a shining light in the lives of all who had...

Mary Lynn Blackwell

Mary Lynn Blackwell

Jul 15, 2025

Mary “Lynn” Blackwell, 62, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family.

Lynn was born on June 2, 1963, in Marion, Virginia, to Sylvia Elzina Davenport Wheeless and Jerry Lee Wheeless in Marion, Virginia. She was the second of four children. She married Jeffrey Steven “Steve” Blackwell...

Hammond Lee Thomas

Hammond Lee Thomas

Jul 15, 2025

Hammond Lee Thomas, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 97 in Bristol, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 7, 1928, in Fredrick, Maryland to the late Edgar Thomas and Jane Richardson Thomas. Hammond lived a life marked by his unwavering dedication to family, community, and his...

Macie Annlee Blevins

Macie Annlee Blevins

Jul 14, 2025

Abingdon, VA – Macie Annlee Waycaster Blevins, age 96, passed on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born during the Great Depression on April 14, 1929, in Bristol, TN to the late Harlie and Celia Jane Potter Waycaster. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and of strong Baptist Faith.

In addition to her parents, Macie was...

Harvey Boyd

Harvey Boyd

Jul 12, 2025

Harvey Lee Boyd, age 59, passed away on July 12, 2025 at his home in Glade Spring, VA. Harvey enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife Margaret and their dog Ladybug. He loved people and had many friends he enjoyed being with. Harvey attended Highlands Fellowship Church and was was a member of Clear Creek Golf Course.

Harvey is preceded...

James William Turner

James William Turner

Jul 11, 2025

Abingdon, VA – James William Turner, age 79, passed on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. James was a native of Groton, CT and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served his country for eight years including two tours in Vietnam and several years in Germany. In 1994, he moved to Virginia where he owned and operated...

Brantley Owen Parris

Brantley Owen Parris

Jul 10, 2025

Abingdon, VA – Brantley Owen Parris, born March 20, 2013, passed on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Brantley attended Glade Spring Middle School and New Beginnings Church. He loved playing video games, hiking, and playing the guitar. He also loved spending time with family and friends. Brantley was a dedicated Nirvana fan. Nothing made him happier than when he was playing...

Jay Fairly Osborne

Jay Fairly Osborne

Jul 6, 2025

Jay Fairly Osborne, age 83, passed on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Russell County Hospital. Jay was born in Cedar Bluff, VA May 28, 1942, to the late J.T. and Virgie Proffitt Osborne. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force was employed for many years as a mechanic for Washington County Public Schools.

In addition to his parents,...

Claudette Smith Anderson

Claudette Smith Anderson

Jul 6, 2025

Claudette Smith Anderson, age 78, of Bristol, Tennessee, formerly of Patterson, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2025. Born in Patterson, Virginia, Claudette was the daughter of the late Claude and Esther Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Anderson; her beloved brothers, Rabon Smith and Paul Smith; and many dear loved...

Ernestine Hibbitts

Ernestine Hibbitts

Jul 4, 2025

Ernestine Hibbitts, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Bristol, Virginia, at the age of 76. She was born on October 28, 1948, in Dickenson County, Virginia, to the late Ernest Branham and Evon Fleming Branham. Ernestine's journey through life was marked by kindness, warmth, and a welcoming spirit that endeared her to all who were fortunate enough to know...

Norma Ann Orr

Norma Ann Orr

Jul 4, 2025

Norma Ann Orr, age 89, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Ann was born in Clintwood, Virginia on December 26, 1935.

She was a homemaker for many years. In addition to this, her hobbies consisted of reading, quilt making and being a devoted mother. Her faith was strong and was a devoted Christian.

Ann was preceded in death...