Obituaries
Jon Marc Herndon
Jul 17, 2023
Jon Marc Herndon, age 57, of Abingdon, Virginia, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, children and family, following a brave battle with cancer. Born on March 26, 1966, in Norton, Virginia to the late Graham William Herndon and survived by his mother, Darlene Elizabeth Herndon and...
Lydia A. Fullen
Jul 17, 2023
Lydia Ann Fullen, age 103, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Deer Meadows in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Saltville, Virginia to the late George Fullen and Maggie Fullen on June 27, 1920. Lydia loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She witnessed 6 generations of her family during her lifetime.
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Vareda Davis Gaminde
Jul 16, 2023
Bristol, TN - Vareda Davis Gaminde, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at American House Bristol. She was born on April 19, 1933, in Wythe County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Wilson and Ethel Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gaminde, and brother, Henry Lee Davis.
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Jerry L. Wilson
Jul 15, 2023
Bristol, VA - Jerry L. Wilson, age 79, passed on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home. He was born December 6, 1943, in Meadowview, Virginia to the late Lewis Summers Wilson & Ruth Shore Wilson. Jerry grew up in Washington County Virginia and was a graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Blue Ridge College. He coached Little League...
Jervie Dwaine Rasnick
Jul 12, 2023
Davenport, VA – Jervie Dwaine Rasnick, age 74, passed on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Huntington, WV. Jervie was born in Dickenson County, VA and was a graduate of Haysi High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and earned his bachelor's degree from Radford University. Jervie was briefly a school teacher, owned his own paint and body shop, and...
Dorothy Denzau
Jul 11, 2023
Dorothy Denzau passed away on July 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on November 26, 1939, in Washington County, VA. Dorothy graduated from Glade Spring High School in 1957 and went on to have a successful career as an insurance adjuster. During her time serving in the insurance industry, Dorothy was a member of the Insurance Women of Southwest...
Ruth M. Fuller
Jul 10, 2023
Ruth M. Fuller, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her family during her final moments.
She was born in Washington County, VA, to the late Walker Michell and Emma Thomas Mitchell on November 20, 1939. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Abingdon,...
Stephen Michael Holloway
Jul 9, 2023
Stephen Michael Holloway, age 80, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away July 9, 2023. Steve was born in Elkin, North Carolina, on May 4, 1943. He was a graduate of Elkin High School, class of 1961. In high school, Steve was a varsity baseball, basketball, and football player. He received a degree in Sociology from Duke University in 1965, where he...
Jennifer Rosenbalm Barker
Jul 9, 2023
Jennifer Elaine Rosenbalm Barker, age 50, of Abingdon, VA came to the end of her life on July 9, 2023, at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Harvey Rosenbalm, and her special needs son, whom she lovingly and selflessly cared for his entire life, Jacob Allen Barker.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred Rosenbalm...
Evelyn Jean Ratliff
Jul 7, 2023
Evelyn Jean Ratliff, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at her residence in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born in Clinchco, Virginia to the late Robert Cook and Laura Vanover Cook on March 1, 1927. Evelyn was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Abingdon. She loved making pottery, sewing, cooking and participating in church activities.
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Maudene K. O'Flaherty
Jul 7, 2023
Mrs. Maudene Keen O’Flaherty passed away on July 7, 2023. She was born in Inman, VA to the late Stewart O. and Polly Fletcher Keen of Mavisdale, VA.
A graduate of Radford College and the University of Florida, she retired from teaching with over thirty years of experience. Her teaching career included schools in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, U.S....
James Alvin Graybeal
Jul 4, 2023
Abingdon, VA – James Alvin “Jamie” Graybeal, age 44, passed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home. Jamie was a 1997 graduate of Abingdon High School. Jamie held a Black Belt in Kung Fu for many years. He loved practicing Kung Fu and loved to teach Kung Fu even more.
Jamie loved the Lord. He was constantly reading his...
Tyler Brewer
Jul 1, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Tyler Brewer was called home to be with our Lord. Tyler was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Tyler was born in Sumter, SC, but soon moved to Jacksonville, FL with his family and lived there until age 19. At an early age in Tyler’s life, he found a love for...
Yvonne Pratt
Jul 1, 2023
Yvonne Rose Pratt, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 4, 1940, in her childhood home located in McRoberts, KY to the late Elbert and Ethel Belcher Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by each of her brothers: Billy, Harold,...
Ann Marie Widener
Jul 1, 2023
Ann Marie Widener age 45, of Bristol, VA went to be with her lord and savior after a brief illness.
Marie is preceded in death by her father Roy Clatterbuck.
She is survived by her loving husband Travis Widener; Daughter, Alexis Clatterbuck; Sons, Cole Widener and Ethan Widener; Mother, Catherine Alley; Sister, Brandy Halloway and husband Marty; Nieces, Adyson and...
Heather Nicole Odum
Jun 30, 2023
Meadowview, VA – Heather Nicole Odum, age 34, passed on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Heather was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Richard Odum, and brother, Eric Odum.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia Lynn Counts Odum; two brothers, T.R. Odum and wife Nikki, and Kevin Odum and girlfriend Krystal Broady who gave special...
Hannah Renee Hughes
Jun 29, 2023
Hannah Hughes, age 30, of Abingdon, VA passed away June 29, 2023. Hannah grew up in Abingdon, VA where she attended Abingdon High School. She lived in Glade Spring, VA where she enjoyed spending time with friends and family by the pool. Hannah may have had some struggles but lived life to the fullest. She loved riding horses. Hannah would...
Barton E. "Pee Wee" Roark
Jun 27, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Barton E. “Pee Wee” Roark, age 96, departed this life on June 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Wint and Ella Salmon Roark. He was a retired employee of VDOT with 36 years of service. Barton loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He attended Revival Center Independent Baptist Church in Bristol, VA.
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Parlie Alfred Meadows
Jun 27, 2023
Parlie Alfred Meadows, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was born on May 4, 1931, to the late Lorn Edward and Clarcy Mae Meadows in Buchanan County, VA. Parlie served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the coal mines for many years. He was...
Stephen Blake Eades
Jun 25, 2023
Stephen “Blake” Eades, a beloved father, a devoted husband, a loving son, a loyal friend, a fearless Marine, a dedicated police officer, and a proud member of the Army National Guard, passed away on June 25, 2023, one day before his 49th birthday. His untimely departure leaves an immense void in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have...
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