Obituaries
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.,...
Palmer Otis Dotson
Jan 27, 2025
Palmer Otis Dotson, age 81, passed away on January 27, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, Grandad and friend. Known for his kindness, humor, and wit, he touched the lives of many in his 81 years.
He was born on June 19, 1943 in Clintwood, VA to the late Otis and Beulah Dotson. He grew up in Dickenson County and...
Luvonne Cox Salyers
Jan 27, 2025
Luvonne Cox Salyers (March 16, 1944 - January 27, 2025)
Luvonne Cox Salyers, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her Abingdon, VA home on January 27, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in Raven, Tazewell County, VA, Luvonne was the daughter of Orville Curtis Cox and Effie Lou Simmons. She attended public schools in Red...
Waldon Deel
Jan 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Waldon Deel
January 4, 1931 – January 27, 2025
Waldon Deel, age 94, of Murphy, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born on January 4, 1931 to William Floyd Deel and Girtha O’Quinn Deel, Waldon lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 70 years,...
Marshall John Brooks
Jan 26, 2025
Glade Spring, VA – Marshall John Brooks, age 51, passed on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. John was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and a truck driver for many years. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Brooks and Marlene Hudson...
Meredith C. Smith
Jan 25, 2025
Damascus, VA – Meredith Christine Lee Smith, age 49, passed on Saturday, January 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Meredith was a graduate of Holston High School and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. She was passionate about caring for others and was an Intermediate for Pulaski County Public Safety.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Lee; father, Sonny...
Treva Kirk
Jan 25, 2025
Treva Earcel Counts Kirk, age 87, passed away on January 25, 2025 in Bristol, VA. She was the fourth of six children born to the late William Garland Counts and Hattye Johnson Counts on October 29, 1937. Treva lived and worked as a cosmetologist in Charlottesville, VA for 35 years before returning to Southwest Virginia in 2004. Treva was of...
Brenda Boyd Lawson
Jan 20, 2025
Abingdon, VA – Brenda Arlene Boyd Lawson, age 80, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Erwin, TN. Brenda was born in Meadowview, VA and raised in Pulaski County, VA where she graduated from Dublin High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 45 years and was...
Ruth Constance Neal
Jan 20, 2025
Ruth Constance Powers Neal, age 94, of Meadowview, VA went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025. Ruth was born October 27, 1930 to the late Frank and Betty Powers of Russell County, VA. Ruth was a homemaker, devoted loving mother and friend. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Neal, Jr.; daughter, Carol McGuire; five...
Sandra Snead
Jan 19, 2025
Blountville, TN – Sandra Lynn Caywood Snead, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home. Sandra was born to the late Howard and Mildred Mikel Caywood in Saltville, VA on September 23, 1948. Sandra loved her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 13-year-old daughter,...
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