Obituaries
Shelby Jean Alexander
Nov 30, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Shelby Jean Alexander, age 73, passed on November 30, 2022, at her home in Abingdon. Ms. Alexander was born on December 21, 1948, in Russell County, Virginia. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ and was a caregiver for many years. She had a love of puzzle books and spending time with her...
Jerry Leon Wright
Nov 29, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Jerry Leon Wright, age 73, of Abingdon, VA, who passed away, peacefully, November 29, 2022.
He is survived by his two children, son Travis Wright, daughter Alycia Wright; three grandchildren, Camryn Wright, Landon Wright, Coltin Wright; one great-grandchild, Gianni Mathurin; Four Sisters, Mary-Jane Wimmer, Sandra Wise, Jean Hayter, and Thelma Wright; Three brothers, Clinton...
Margaret Marie Odum Campbell
Nov 29, 2022
Bristol, VA – Margaret Marie Odum Campbell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, with close family by her side. Marie was lifelong farm housewife, an avid square dancer and line-dancing instructor, loved Bingo, and enjoyed bowling competitively. She regularly attended Community Church at Bristol, while she was able, as well as other churches during her...
Vince Monroe Calvert, Jr.
Nov 27, 2022
Vince Monroe Calvert, Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a longtime resident of the Abingdon area and was the owner of Calvert’s Custom Closets.
His involvement with Pleasant View United Methodist Church touched the lives of many locally and abroad. He was instrumental in forming the Helping Hands mission project at...
Mildred Preston St Leger
Nov 25, 2022
Mildred Preston St. Leger, 91, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Abingdon, VA, died at home on November 25, 2022 following a short illness.
Mildred was known for great perseverance throughout her life. She started working in the medical records department at Johnston Memorial Hospital as a teenager, and was ultimately elected by her peers as President of the American...
Robert Franklin Vannoy
Nov 24, 2022
Robert Franklin Vannoy, age 70, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He spent his working career in construction as a carpenter. Robert was a free spirit and lived without boundaries. He liked being considered an “outlaw.” Robert had a soft side as he liked to joke with and scare children. Often, his scares turned into...
Donald "Don" Preston Holmes
Nov 23, 2022
Donald “Don” Preston Holmes, age 84, was born on December 6, 1937, and was welcomed into his Savior’s embrace on November 23, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Bristol, Virginia.
Don grew up in a log home just outside of Saltville, VA. As a child, he and his family enjoyed working cattle on Flat Top Mountain and camping there. ...
Margaret Grace Humphrey Vanover
Nov 19, 2022
Margaret Grace Humphrey Vanover, age 88, passed on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Margaret was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a former employee of Gordon Garment. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe James and Hopie Taylor Humphrey; husband, James David Vanover; brother, Dennis Humphrey; and son-in-law, Edward Goad.
Margaret is survived by four children, Sherrie...
Charles Lee Foster
Nov 18, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Charles Lee Foster, age 83, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. He was born on July 25, 1939, to the late John William Foster and Iretta Ross Huntley Foster, Abingdon, VA (Wyndale Community). He was of the Baptist faith. A graduate of Douglas High School, Bristol, VA....
Edna B. Camper Vannoy
Nov 17, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Edna Beatrice Camper Vannoy, age 88, passed on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vannoy was an employee of Gordon Garmet and a member of Alvarado Bible Church for many years. She loved a good laugh, farming, and growing vegetables.
Mrs. Vannoy was preceded in death by her parents, George Monroe Camper and...
Murphy Jo Childress
Nov 17, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Murphy Jo Childress, born November 1, 2019, and age 3, passed on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Murphy Jo loved to dance, watching Katie’s Classroom, the lake, boating, riding the golf cart, and the pool. She was strong and loved life. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Eugene and Beverly...
Carl Merrell Barker
Nov 16, 2022
Abingdon, VA –
Carl Merrell Barker peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home in Abingdon, VA surrounded by his family. Carl was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and look for Ginseng. He spent a great deal of his life hiking all over the mountains of Southwest Virginia enjoying these things.
He was...
Guy Thomas (Tom) McConnell
Nov 16, 2022
Guy Thomas (Tom) McConnell, age 88, peacefully passed on to his Heavenly Home on November 16, 2022 after a brief stay at South Roanoke Nursing Home, Roanoke, VA. Tom had been living with is daughter Ellen and under the loving care of his wife and children. Tom was born and spent most of his life on his family farm...
Jackson Ray Rouse
Nov 16, 2022
Glade Spring, VA – Jackson Ray Rouse, age 90, passed on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home. Mr. Rouse was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and Retired from HAPCO after over 30 years of employment. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Mr. Rouse was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and...
Nancy Driver Payne
Nov 16, 2022
Nancy Driver Payne passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her home. Nancy was the only child of the late, Wilbur and Helen Keplinger Driver.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, John Milton “Sonny” Payne.
Nancy was born in Saltville, VA on August 9, 1932. She was a graduate...
Emil Ragland "Rags" Medicus
Nov 15, 2022
Emil Ragland (Rags) Medicus, 98, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022 after a very brief illness at his residence within Oakmont at Gordon Park, Bristol, VA.
He was born in Asheville, NC to the world-renowned flutist Emil H. Medicus and Mary Ragland Medicus, an only child, and was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Betty Gregory Medicus. ...
Wilma Jean Mutter
Nov 15, 2022
Wilma Jean (Fanis) Mutter, age 83, formerly of Abingdon, Va. passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at NHC in Johnson City, TN. She worked many years with Alpha Natural Resources and its predecessor Pittston Coal Company before retiring. Wilma was of the Baptist faith. Despite her 15-year battle with debilitating illness, she remained positive, friendly, sweet and welcoming. During...
Charles Henry Dye, Jr.
Nov 15, 2022
Charles Henry Dye, Jr. age 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 6, 1967, to Charles Henry Dye, Sr. and the late Bonnie Ann Scott Dye.
Charles worked as a driver for UPS for 22 years, after retirement he continued working as a truck driver.
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James Thomas "J.T." Kelly
Nov 15, 2022
Meadowview, VA – James Thomas “J.T” Kelly, Jr., age 90, went to be with his beloved wife, Angie, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his home. J.T. was born April 21, 1932, the son of the late James T. Kelly, Sr. and Oma Elizabeth Taylor Kelly. He was an active member of Mahanaim United Methodist Church an honest, God-fearing man...
Esther Alma Suit Hale
Nov 15, 2022
Esther Alma Suit Hale, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Esther was born on March 17, 1931, in Dante, VA to the late William and Rosa Suit. Esther and her late husband, Noah lived in Washington County for all of their married life. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church...
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