Obituaries
Delores Anne Wagner
Jan 10, 2024
Glade Spring, VA – Delores Anne Hutton Wagner, age 87, passed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Ballad Hospice House. Delores was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church and was very involved with the Women’s Circle. She was preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Jessie Baldwin Hutton; husband, Franklin Wagner; brother, James D. Hutton; and sister,...
Sandra Lynne Byington
Jan 10, 2024
Bristol, TN – Sandra Lynne Byington, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living. Sandra formerly attended Wyndale United Methodist Church for many years and enjoyed cooking as well as gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Dorothy Flannagan Bott; husband, Joe R. Byington; son, Timothy...
Jackie Wayne Thomas
Jan 10, 2024
Jackie Wayne Thomas, 82 years old, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. He was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Graham Thomas and Bertha Jual Miller Thomas on January 19, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Kay Cullop Thomas, his two...
Fred Lee Bebber
Jan 9, 2024
Mr. Fred Lee Bebber, 69, entered into eternal peace with his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2024.
Fred was born on December 1, 1954, and was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Dewey Lewis Bebber and Eliza Ann Heath Bebber. Fred was employed at Kern’s bakery for 25 years and then...
Roger Jackson
Jan 7, 2024
Roger Jackson, a hardworking individual who dedicated several years to the farming industry, has sadly passed away on January 7, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. He was born on June 14, 1952, in Maryland. Roger's passing is mourned by his loving family and friends.Throughout his life, Roger was known for his tireless efforts in the farming community. His commitment and passion...
Ralph Edward McCracken
Jan 7, 2024
Bristol, VA – Ralph Edward McCracken, age 85, went home to Heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Ralph was a long-time welder at Bristol Metals and Magic Wand. He attended Liberty Baptist Church and was a member of Kettlefoot Gun Club.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Laura Black McCracken. He is...
Josslyn Autumn Woodard Mullins
Jan 6, 2024
Josslyn Autumn Woodard Mullins, beloved daughter of Stephanie Woodard and Jon Mullins, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on January 4, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Survivors include her parents, Stephanie and Jon; brothers, Dylan Alexander Porterfield, Conner Adam Lethcoe and Carson Mullins; uncle, Jeffrey Waylon Eldreth (Shauna); aunt, Marinna Mullins;...
Connie Alvin Linkous
Jan 5, 2024
Abingdon, VA - On January 5, 2024, Connie Alvin Linkous passed away in Abingdon, VA, and was welcomed home by the God of his faith. Connie was born in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. His father was a coal miner, and his mother was a homemaker. Connie was the youngest of ten children (four brothers and five sisters)....
Evelyn Arlene Baumgardner Jones
Jan 1, 2024
Evelyn Arlene Baumgardner Jones, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA. She was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late AC Baumgardner and Annie Elisa Harris Baumgardner on April 16, 1934.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband W.T. Jones; her infant son, Dennis Keith...
Shirley Riley Westrick
Dec 31, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Shirley M. Riley Westrick, age 77, passed on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home. Shirley was born in Tazewell, VA to the late William A. and Lorene Compton Riley. She worked at Valley Rest Home in Meadowview for many years and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death...
Jean Schwab
Dec 27, 2023
Jean Schwab, Age 101, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, died on December 27, 2023 and will be dearly missed. She was born December 17, 1922 to S.W "Wesley" and Jennie Romberger in Abilene, Kansas. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank A Schwab in 1987, son Richard E Schwab in 2011, and sister Twila Joy Gough in...
Mary Jeane Beavers
Dec 27, 2023
Bristol, TN - Mary Jeane Beavers was born on the “Ides of March” (March 15th) 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was named after her mom’s two sisters, Mary Ellen and Jeane. Mary Jeane is preceded in death by her Daddy, Thomas “Wilburn” Beavers in July 2017, and her Momma, Nancy Keesee Beavers, in April 2022. Mary Jeane is survived by...
Donald Lee Luttrell
Dec 26, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Donald Lee Luttrell, age 76, passed on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home. Don was an employee of the Ball Corporation for 33 years. He loved to hunt and was a proud member of the NRA and the United Steel Workers Union.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, George Luttrell, and Ruby Virginia Roe...
Gregory Wayne Vannoy
Dec 25, 2023
Gregory "Big Dawg" Wayne Vannoy, beloved son, nephew, cousin, friend passed away on December 25, 2023 at the age of forty-nine. He was born September 28,1974 in Abingdon, Virginia to Jim Vannoy and Beulah Shelton Vannoy. Greg was preceded in death by his parents and dear brother, Brian "Bubba" Vannoy, as well as grandparents, Reverend John and Delta Vannoy, and...
Nina Kiser Burson
Dec 25, 2023
Nina Kiser Burson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born in Cleveland, Virginia to her parents Lonnie and Cleo Kiser. Nina was one of seven siblings, with her beloved sister, Audrey Kiser Barnes, her “Ride or Die”, by her side throughout the last few years on this...
Cathy Lynn Whicker
Dec 24, 2023
Bristol, VA - Cathy Lynn Bowers Whicker, age 66, passed on Sunday, December 24, 2023, with her daughters by her side in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Cathy was a 1975 Graduate of John Battle High School and a member of Maple Grove Presbyterian Church. She loved cooking, sewing, and decorating. Cathy was the owner of Whicker Windows Interior Decorating.
She...
Jimmy Wampler
Dec 21, 2023
Jimmy Wampler, age 74, passed on December 21, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was born on December 19, 1949, in Haysi, VA to the late Frank Wampler and Myrtle Honaker Wampler. Jimmy was a devoted family man and a hardworking individual who spent most of his career as a heavy equipment operator at...
Nancy Earle Belcher
Dec 18, 2023
Nancy Earle Belcher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on December 20, 1940, in Beckley, West Virginia to her parents Earl Wilson Smith and Virginia Mae Warden Smith. Nancy's journey through life was filled with joyous moments and remarkable achievements. She received her education at Woodrow...
George Lane Roberts
Dec 15, 2023
George Lane Roberts, age 79, passed on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. George never knew a stranger. George grew up in Fairfax, VA and was a graduate of Fairfax High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Emory & Henry College and master’s degree from East Tennessee State University. George was the owner of Appalachian Alloys.
He...
Dorothy Mae Seymore Countiss
Dec 14, 2023
Dorothy Seymore Countiss, age 86, passed on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dorothy was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church in Meadowview, VA. She worked as a hairdresser in her younger years and continued to cut hair for friends and family. She also held a newspaper route for many years.
Dorothy was known for her sewing...
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