Obituaries
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
Abingdon, VA – Bertha Jean Franklin Neal, age 79, passed on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jean was graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Radford College, now Radford University. She was of the Baptist Faith and served as a paralegal for many years for the Law Firm of Jack White.
Jean was preceded in death by her...
Boyd Byron Cassell
Mar 4, 2025
Boyd Byron Cassell, age 88, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A proud son of Russell County, Boyd moved to Richmond in the early 1970s to serve VDOT’s environmental division. Throughout his decades-long career, he championed highway beautification across the Commonwealth. His love of natural...
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...
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