Obituaries
Andy Bird
Jan 5, 2023
Andrew “Andy” William Bird died unexpectedly at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN on January 5, 2023. He was born in Brockton, MA on July 20,1959. He was such a light in life. He shared a lot of sarcasm and laughs with all who knew him. As some would say he was the man the myth the...
Walter Preston Edmiston
Jan 5, 2023
Walter Preston Edmiston, Jr., age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Abingdon. Walter graduated from Abingdon High School, Class of 1970, and Virginia Highlands Community College, where he received his associate degree. He worked as an engineer for 36 years with VDOT and...
Jeffrey Allen Berry
Jan 4, 2023
Abingdon, VA – Jeffrey Allen Berry, age 30, passed on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing and riding atv’s. He was preceded in death by his mother, Candace Stanley Berry; paternal grandparents, Calvin and Pauline Berry; and maternal grandparents, Norman and Joy Stanley.
Jeffrey is survived by his father, Paul (Tamela) Berry; aunt, Shirley Berry; and cousin, Paula Munthe.
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David Wayne Arden
Jan 3, 2023
David Wayne Arden, age 67, passed away on January 3, 2023, in Abingdon. He was born on September 21, 1955, to the late Claude J. Arden and Joyce Clark Arden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Arden.
David is survived by his wife of 42 years, Denise K. Arden; son, Joey (Amanda)...
Raelynn Blair Dotson
Jan 3, 2023
Meadowview, VA – Raelynn Blair Dotson, infant daughter of Tyler and Kimberly Remsen Dotson, passed at birth on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Buford Smith and Rell Dotson, and cousin, Audrey Dotson.
In addition to her parents, Raelynn is survived by her brother, Colton Dotson; maternal grandparents, George and Kathy Remsen; paternal grandparents,...
John Edward Daggs
Jan 2, 2023
Abingdon, VA – John Edward Daggs, age 49, passed on Monday, January 2, 2023, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. John attended high school in Bristol and Clarksville, TN. He was a truck driver for a number of years. John was preceded in death by his father, John Allen Daggs, and beloved aunt, Debbie Jones of Durham, NC; grandmothers, Gladys E....
Lois Haze Price
Dec 31, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Lois Haze Caldwell Price, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Lois was a graduate of Bethel High School and a former employee of Parks Belk. She later owned and operated G & O Hardware for over 40 years. Lois was a woman of deep faith...
Robert W. Hill
Dec 31, 2022
Robert W. (Bob) Hill, age 81, passed away on 12/31/22. He was born April 16, 1941 in Norfolk, VA to Robert Leon Hill and Bernice Phelps Hill. Bob was proud that he had both Scottish and Chowanoac Native American heritage. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving stepmother Inez Harris Hill, and his son Robert Craig...
Sarah Armbrister
Dec 28, 2022
Sarah B. Armbrister, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 1, 1941, in Princeton WV, to the late Harry Bowes and Francis Shelton Bowes.
She graduated from Bluefield High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Concord University and her Master’s...
Elizabeth Spencer
Dec 28, 2022
Elizabeth L. Spencer, daughter of John and Edith Harnish, was born in Noblesville, Indiana, and grew up there during the Great Depression, with her siblings, Martha Jean Stern, Mary Ruth Musselman, and Jim Bob Harnish. She was a cheerleader in high school and attended Normal College of Indiana University, studying physical education. With her first husband, Edwin Reisig, she raised...
Roger Duane Cullip
Dec 26, 2022
Roger "Duane" Cullip of Glade Spring, VA died in his home Monday, December 26, 2022. Duane was born October 11, 1950 to the late William L. Cullip and Georgia Cregger Cullip.Duane is preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Cullip Helton, LaVerne Cullip Dye, Mildred Cullip Lee, his brother William L. "Bill" Cullip Jr. and son in law Benjamin Eldreth.He...
Michael Stephen Sawyer
Dec 26, 2022
Bristol, VA – Michael Stephen Sawyer, age 70, passed on Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home. Mr. Sawyer was a graduate of Alisal High School and Hartnell Community College. He was a longtime employee of Servo Corp. Mr. Sawyer lived most of his life in California before moving to Virginia to be closer to his family in 2020.
He...
Peggy Lester Robinson
Dec 26, 2022
Peggy Lester Robinson, age 82, a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Lodi on December 31, 1939. She, along with her twin, Betty, was the last of 14 children born to the late Elizabeth Vene Stovall Lester and John Carson Lester.
Peggy attended...
Robert Reginald Ryland
Dec 25, 2022
Robert Reginald Ryland age 92, passed away on December 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a resident of Hermitage, Tennessee, living at McKendree Tower. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 22, 1930, the son of Blanche C. (Funk) Ryland and Clair Oscar Ryland, who preceded him in death. His wife, Sheila Anne (Urban) Ryland, also preceded him...
Minnie Frances Miller
Dec 25, 2022
Minnie Frances Miller, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Russell County Medical Center. She was born on September 15, 1939, to the late Banner Reynolds and Dorothy Mae Reynolds. Minnie was an amazing cook and very talented seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cross-stitching.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years,...
Dorothy Marie Botts
Dec 23, 2022
Dorothy Marie Botts, 90, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1932 in Abingdon, VA. She was the daughter of the late Wyndham W. and Helen J. (Nunley) Arnold. Dorothy was a faithful Christian, a devoted wife and mother. She loved flowers and her yard was always full of them. She...
Helen Denise Fuqua Woods
Dec 22, 2022
Helen Denise Fuqua Woods passed away December 22, 2022. Helen was born January 12, 1956, to the late Thomas Fuqua and the late Mattie Ruth Fuqua Campbell and was raised in Abingdon Virginia. She attended Abingdon Elementary and Abingdon High School.
Helen really enjoyed life and made the most out of it in everything she did. She enjoyed watching television...
Stacie Michelle Williams
Dec 22, 2022
Chilhowie, Va.
Stacie Michelle Williams, age 50, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Valley Health Care, where she was a long-term resident. She faced many challenges in her life, but she was one of the first beneficiaries of Public Law 149, which provided equal educational opportunities for mentally and physically challenged children. Stacie attended classes until she was...
Ruby June Goodman
Dec 19, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Ruby June Harris Goodman was born in Fulton, KY on April 24, 1934. She passed from this life in Lebanon, VA on December 19, 2022, at the age of 88. June retired from the 3M Corporation in Middleway, WV in 1987. She and her late husband, Roland, moved to Abingdon, VA in 1987. She has been...
Opal J. Barrett Ball
Dec 19, 2022
Athens, TN – Opal Josie Barrett Ball, age 87, passed on Monday, December 19, 2022. Opal was born in Washington County, VA to the late Joseph D. and Kathleen Shortt Barrett. She was a longtime employee of the Empire Restaurant. Opal lived most of her life in Washington County but did live for several years in Pennsylvania and in...
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