Obituaries
Charlotte Virginia Ball Clark
Oct 28, 2022
Marion, VA – Charlotte Virginia Ball Clark, age 85, passed on Friday, October 28, 2022, in Rural Retreat Health Care. Mrs. Clark was a certified nursing assistant for over 42 years and an employee of Francis Marion Manor for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Albert and Inez Marie Castle Ball; husband, Rev. Riley...
Bruce Virgil Emerson
Oct 28, 2022
Bruce Virgil Emerson, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Willie Bane Emerson and Charmie Osborn Emerson on February 8, 1934. Bruce was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He enjoyed his flower garden and always had beautiful flowers. Bruce served in the United States Army from 1954-1955.
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William "Bo" Matney
Oct 27, 2022
William "Bo" Matney, age 67, of Abingdon, VA, passed away on October 27th, 2022. Born June 29th, 1955 in Richlands, VA to the late Henry Fullen Matney and Love America Kennedy.
He leaves behind a large family including; daughter Stephanie Matney of Abingdon, VA; Hank & Donna Matney of Abingdon, VA; Larry Matney of Cincinnati, OH; Steve &...
Tineke Labrie Marburg
Oct 26, 2022
Mendota, VA - Tineke Labrie Marburg passed away on October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Tineke was born in the Netherlands on April 28, 1950 to her parents Trijnie Koning and Dirk Labrie.
She met her husband Bill Marburg (aka Bill Clifton) in 1976 while he was performing music in the Netherlands. Bill immediately fell in love with...
Thelma Anne Cannon
Oct 25, 2022
Abingdon, Va.
Thelma Anne Alexander Cannon, age 90, entered heaven on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Valley Health Care, Chilhowie, Va. She was born into a large family and raised a large family. Thelma knew that her purpose on earth was to raise and care for babies. She had all the traits of a Proverbs 31 woman, as according...
Betty Jo Osborne
Oct 24, 2022
Abingdon, Va.
Betty Jo Osborne, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Ballad Hospice House. Betty was born in Bristol, Va. but had spent several years in Maryland, where she retired from Giant Foods. When her health permitted, she attended Rosedale Baptist Church. Betty will be remembered as being a feisty and independent lady.
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Pastor Robert "Sandemanne" Dicks
Oct 22, 2022
Pastor Robert Bruce Dicks – “Sandemanne”
January 10, 1955- October 22, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Pastor Robert “Sandemanne” Dicks went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Before answering his calling as a Pastor at The Church in Abingdon, Sandemanne was a General Manager for KFC Abingdon for over 30 years where he became...
Junior Thomas
Oct 21, 2022
Kermit "Junior" Willard Thomas, Jr., age 60, passed on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home. Mr. Thomas was a farmer for many years and believed strongly in God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit Willard Thomas, Sr., and Virgie Mae Reed Thomas; sister, Pauline Mullins; and special niece, Susie Thomas.
He is survived by his wife...
Roxie Ann Rose Hammons
Oct 19, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Roxie Ann Rose Hammons, age 84, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Mrs. Hammons lived many years in Dickenson County, VA before moving to Abingdon in 1987. She loved quilting, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist Faith, loved Jesus, and enjoyed singing in...
Debra Sue Belcher
Oct 17, 2022
Debra Sue Belcher, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 17,2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Smyth County, VA but spent most of her life in the Glade Spring area. Debra worked for a number of years at TRW and she also was a member of the Glade Spring Life Saving Crew. When her health permitted, she...
Robert "Bob" Lee Jones
Oct 15, 2022
Abingdon, Va.
Robert Lee “Bob” Jones, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va. and a lifelong resident of Abingdon. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Bethel School, after which, he served in the U.S. Army for 10 years as a...
Bobby Dean Dunn
Oct 14, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Bobby Dean Dunn, age 67, passed on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. Bobby was a former employee of Bristol Workshop. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Elizabeth Jane Stallard Dunn; and brother, John H. Dunn.
He is survived by his siblings, Mickey Vanover of Charlotte, NC, Janet...
Margie Marshall Leonard
Oct 11, 2022
Margie Marshall (Kemp) Leonard of Bristol, Virginia, beloved wife of the late Gene Leonard, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, aged 82. She was born in Washington County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Lettie Nora Price Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Roy Kemp, Robert Kemp,...
Violet June Lester
Oct 8, 2022
Glade Spring, VA - Violet June Lester, age 85, passed away on October 8, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, exactly one month after the passing of her sister Ann. She was born on July 11, 1937, to Ernest and Viola Lester. June kept the books for Lester Brothers Dairy for many years and helped the boys in the tobacco...
Thelma Irene Johnson Buffalow
Oct 7, 2022
Bristol, VA – Thelma Irene Johnson Buffalow, age 89, passed on Friday, October 7, 2022, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Buffalow was a graduate of Big Creek High School and a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Francis Riley Johnson; husband, Robert Buffalow; daughter, Linda Myers; great grandson,...
Robert Clyde "R.C." Baumgardner
Oct 6, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Robert Clyde “R.C.” Baumgardner, age 83, passed on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Johnson City Medical Center. R.C. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a career truck driver for Teamsters Local #701 for many years. He had many hobbies including farming, horse shows, golf, and anything sports related. R.C. was a member of Fellowship...
Laura Lee "Freddie" Mason
Oct 5, 2022
Laura Lee (Freddie) Mason, age 97, passed away on 10/05/2022 in Braselton, GA. She was born in New Orleans, LA to Charles Lee and Laura Smith Frederick, moved to Washington, D.C. where youth and teen age years were spent. She graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College and attended Emory & Henry College. She taught kindergarten at the Emory United Methodist...
Katherine Blanche Cunningham Thayer
Oct 4, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Katherine Blanche Cunningham Thayer, age 87, passed on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Thayer was a nurse for many years and a member of Washington Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland F. Cunningham and Josie Price Cunningham; husband, James Thayer, Jr.; and brother, Gene Cunningham, Sr.
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Tommy R. Colley
Oct 1, 2022
Tommy R. Colley, age 68, passed away on October 1, 2022, at The Waters of Bristol. He was born on October 27, 1953, in Detroit Michigan to the late Franklin Colley and Mamie Stout Colley.
Tommy received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and he is listed in Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities. He served 23...
Sigrid Phillips
Oct 1, 2022
Sigrid Hagen Phillips, a long-time resident of Abingdon, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie.
Sigrid was known for her love of hiking and all animals, wild and domestic. As a founding member of the Animal Defense League of Washington County, VA, Sigrid volunteered thousands of hours, year after year, roaming about...
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