Obituaries
John David Rash
Apr 9, 2025
John David Rash, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend
John D. Rash, a devoted family man and longtime Washington, D.C. transit operator, passed away April 9th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Known for his deep love of the outdoors, John found peace and joy on the water—fishing, jet skiing, camping, and especially boating. In his younger days, he was an...
Lisa Dawn Love
Apr 12, 2025
Lisa Dawn Love, a beloved member of her community, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia at the age of 67. She was born on September 11, 1957, in Washington County, Virginia to the late Roy Jackson Love and Delores June Pugh. Lisa dedicated her life to caring for others, spending 35 years in nursing, predominantly in pediatrics....
George Elliott Munsey
Apr 12, 2025
George Elliott Munsey, "Sweet Pea," of Lebanon, Virginia, passed on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Lebanon, Virginia to the late Thomas Gordon and Reba Honaker Munsey.
Sweet Pea grew up in Lebanon, Virginia, graduating from Lebanon High School where he was the...
Stuart Junior Thomas
Apr 11, 2025
Stuart Junior Thomas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 79. Born on May 25, 1945, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late Joe Jessie Thomas and Ellen Rosie Thomas. Stuart spent most of his life dedicated to farming, a career that he approached with the...
Annette Widener
Feb 8, 2025
Annette Widener, 76, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Originally from Abingdon, VA, Annette was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
She is survived by her two children, Karyn Statzer and Weston (Angela) Statzer; her four cherished grandchildren: Oscar, Augustus, Lilly, and Wes; brother, Jerry Widener; and sister, Phyllis Wagner.
Annette's warmth...
Christine Ellen Robinson
Apr 12, 2025
Christine Robinson peacefully passed away on April 12, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Christine was born on July 4, 1942 in Saltville, Virginia to the late Deck and Maggie Harris. Christine was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
James Thurman (Jimmy) Ball
Apr 11, 2025
James Thurman Ball, lovingly known as "Jimmy," passed away on April 11, 2025, at Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 72. He was born on October 29, 1952, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late Thurman Theola Ball and Edith Marie Blackwell Ball. Jimmy made significant contributions to both his community and his family throughout his...
Garnetta Hurt Yarber
Apr 11, 2025
Glade Spring, VA – Garnetta Hurt Yarber, age 84, passed on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home. Garnetta was born August 17, 1940, in Abingdon, VA, to the late James and Elsie Nelson Hurt. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist and enjoyed flowers, gardening, art, and traveling with her family.
In addition to her parents, Garnetta was preceded...
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;...
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