Obituaries
Donald Necessary, Sr.
Sep 19, 2024
Donald (Don) Armistead Necessary, Sr., age 86, passed away at his home at Oakmont at Gordon Park on September 19, 2024 surrounded by his family and his beloved miniature schnauzer, Cash. Don was born on September 8, 1938 in Squire, WV to Robert Hatfield Necessary and Lena Kate Spence Necessary. In addition to WV, the family lived in Oak Ridge,...
Mary Preston "Pres" Hutton Stanley
Sep 14, 2024
Abingdon, VA - Mary Preston “Pres” Stanley, a beloved wife, mother, “MeeMaw”, aunt, teacher and friend, passed away on September 14th, 2024, at the age of 79 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1945- Groundhog Day- in Marion, Virginia, to the late Eleanor and Thomas Dunn Hutton, Jr. and grew up in...
Andrew Dannhardt
Sep 11, 2024
In loving memory of Andy Dannhardt, who left us unexpectedly, way too soon. He was a gifted leader, a respected supervisor at Hapco, and much loved by coworkers, friends, and family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hapco crisis response team for doing everything possible.
He is remembered for the love and enthusiam he brought to...
Hazel Jearlean Shell
Sep 11, 2024
Bristol, TN – Hazel Jearlean Ramey Shell, age 91, passed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Hazel was born and raised in Grundy, VA, and as a young adult, she moved to New London, Connecticut where she worked for Time Life Magazine for many years. In 1970, Hazel returned to Grundy where she was a member of the Church of Christ.
Hazel...
Sammy Galliher
Sep 10, 2024
Lebanon, Virginia – Samuel Malcolm “Sam” Galliher, age 89, passed away peacefully Monday, September 10, 2024, in Lebanon, Virginia after a brief illness. Sam was born December 13, 1934, to the late Samuel Galliher and Laura Safewright Galliher in Saltville, Virginia.
He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 69 years Lillian Harris Galliher. Sam and Lillian owned Galliher’s...
Jolene Hay
Sep 9, 2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Jolene Yates Hay was called home by her Lord. Jolene was born to Clarence Grayson Yates and Grace Carty Yates in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 17, 1937.
Jolene had been a resident of The Hermitage Roanoke Retirement Community in Roanoke, Virginia for the past three years. She is survived by her son, Ryan Conor Hay,...
Carole Ann Brock
Sep 8, 2024
Carole Ann Brock, born July 12, 1942, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 at 8:38 am at the age of 82. She was surrounded with love from her children and granddaughters and the amazing staff at English Meadows Assisting Living in Abingdon, VA.
Carole is predeceased by her father Charles William Hesse and mother Margaret Edna Cook of Jersey City,...
Nathan Thomas, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Nathan Thomas, Jr. age 72, passed away on September 5, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Thomas; two sons, Randy (Sarah) Thomas, Brandon (Theda) Thomas; one daughter, Heather (Jimmy) Warren; five grandsons, Jensen, Landon, Rowan Thomas, Palmer and Paxton Warren; and one granddaughter Paisley Warren.
A graveside service will be held at...
Mary Louise Hickman
Sep 3, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Mary “Louise” Kennedy Hickman, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Louise worked in the cafeteria of E.B. Stanley Middle School for over 20 years and attended Meadow Spring Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Huey Kennedy and Hattie Tignor Kennedy; husband,...
Ray White
Sep 2, 2024
Elmer "Ray" White, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 2 2024, at NHC of Bristol, just a day after celebrating his 86th birthday. Born on September 1, 1938, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Robert Monroe White and Mary Mitchell White.
Ray spent over 30 years at Hapco, where he was a dedicated employee and...
William Robert Hagy
Aug 31, 2024
William Robert Hagy (Bob), age 83, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his home.
Bob was born on August 8, 1941, in Deskins, VA. He was the son of the late Don and Victoria Looney Hagy. He was a 1962 graduate of Grundy Senior High School. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army....
Sarah Loretta McCann
Aug 28, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Sarah Loretta McCann, age 89, passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. McCann grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA and was a long-time employee of Gordon Garments. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. McCann was preceded in death by her parents, George and Veda Carter Frasier; husband, Clarence McCann; daughter, Sandra White;...
James "Jim" Lester
Aug 25, 2024
Bristol, TN – James Carroll “Jim” Lester, age 88, after a lengthy illness, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home. Jim was a graduate of Wallace High School and a career machinist. He and his son, Kevin, started the Lester Company together in 1996, which Kevin still operates. He...
Harold Lendon Dunaway
Aug 19, 2024
Harold Dunaway went home to his Heavenly Father on August 19, at the age of 92. Born to Vetta Dunaway in Mississippi, he was the fifth of six children.
Harold was a natural athlete, savvy businessman, skilled woodworker, and devout Christian. In February 1953, he married his sweetheart, Masel, spending 71 wonderful years together and raising two beautiful children. Harold was...
Ronnie Coleman
Aug 17, 2024
Ronnie Coleman went to be with his savior Jesus on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away peacefully at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 15, 1957, in Grundy, VA to the late Felix Hamilton Coleman and Mary Ellen Blankenship Coleman. Ronnie leaves behind a rich...
Opal Collingsworth Bishop
Aug 17, 2024
Opal Collingsworth Bishop, aged 101, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Bluff City, Tennessee. Born on July 29, 1923, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Marshall Collingsworth and Stella Satterfield Collingsworth. Opal lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of family.
Over the years, Opal built a successful career as an inspector for Fieldcrest Cannon,...
Margaret Duty Gullett
Aug 15, 2024
Margaret Duty Gullett, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Valley Health Care after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Margaret was born in Russell County, VA to Thomas J. Duty and Maggie Griffie Duty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her eight brothers, one sister, and her loving husband, Hansel Russell Gullett and also her...
Lucile Duncan
Aug 15, 2024
“Her children rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28
Angels carried Lucile to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was the first born of nine children to her father, Sando Kennedy and her mother, Maxie Lee Mitchell Kennedy. She married the love of her life, Herbert Nay Duncan on September 1, 1951. In the 1950’s they lived...
Johnnie H Pope, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Johnnie H. Pope, Sr., known affectionately as John, passed away on August 15,2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on December 6, 1935, in St. Charles, Virginia, to the late Reuben Eric Pope and Dossie Ruth Hale Pope. John was a devoted family man, a diligent worker, and a kind-hearted individual who left a lasting impression on all...
Nora Ball Ray
Aug 14, 2024
Meadowview, VA – Nora Jane Ball Ray, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Ray was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Glade Spring Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bailey and Lina Whited Ball; husband, Henry Ray; two brothers; three sisters;...
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