Obituaries
Olivia Corrine Gentry Bundy
Nov 8, 2022
On November 8, 2022 Olivia Corrine Gentry Bundy passed peacefully away in her Southwest Virginia mountain home surrounded by her closest family.
Libby was born in the mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina on July 31, 1950 to Homer Gentry and Vivian Blackburn Gentry. Her grandfather, Ed Blackburn, a local preacher in what is now called Blackburn’s Chapel instilled a...
Deborah Jane Holbrook "Debbie" McKemy
Nov 8, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Deborah Jane Holbrook “Debbie” McKemy, age 71, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2022. Debbie was born in Jackson, KY February 10, 1951, and was a graduate from Morehead University. Throughout her working years, Debbie enjoyed many challenging opportunities, but her greatest enjoyment was in teaching young people.
She was a proud mother...
Clara Bailey Wise
Nov 8, 2022
Abingdon, Va.
Clara Bailey Wise, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Viviant Healthcare of Bristol. She was born in Dickenson County, Va.; however, she spent much of her life in the Abingdon area. Clara and her husband Tom owned and operated Wise’s Grocery in the Green Spring area of Washington County for many years. She...
Dorothy Virginia Hogston
Nov 6, 2022
Dorothy “Nan” Virginia Hogston, 77, of Abingdon, VA went to be with the Lord on November 6th, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center with her family by her side.
Dorothy was born July 19th, 1945 in Chilhowie, VA to Leon and Martha (Childress) Dean. On December 6th, 1963, she married the love of her life, Roger. Together, they...
Donald Gene Tate
Nov 6, 2022
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy4:7
Donald Gene Tate, age 76, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was born October 29, 1946, to the late Leon K. Tate, Sr. and Anna Belle Canter Tate. Don...
Sherrye Deyerle May
Nov 5, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Sherrye Deyerle May, age 93, passed on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Commonwealth Senior Living. Mrs. May was born in Roanoke, VA where she lived her early adult life before moving to Abingdon in 1956. She a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. and Eva...
Barbara Buckles "Bobbie" Woodard
Nov 4, 2022
Barbara Buckles Woodard, lovingly known as “Bobbie”, age 78, joined her Heavenly Father peacefully on November 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Bobbie was from both Cedar Bluff, VA and Deltona, FL. She was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church in Abingdon. Bobbie was born in Bristol, VA and raised in Meadowview, VA. She was a graduate...
Hazel Marie Bish
Nov 4, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Hazel Marie Bish joined her husband of 52 years, William Ross Bish, on November 4, 2022. She was born in Armstrong County Pennsylvania on February 28, 1928, the daughter of the late George Elias Brocious and Elsie Irene Snyder. Mrs. Bish was preceded in death by eight brothers.
She was a devoted mother to seven children:...
Frances Morrell Pippin
Nov 4, 2022
Frances M. Pippin a well-known resident of Abingdon, loving wife and mother, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bristol, TN to the late Louis and Arlene Morrell on September 30, 1941. Frances enjoyed golfing and was an excellent golfer she was also an excellent interior decorator.
In addition to her parents,...
Lindsay Lee Steele
Nov 1, 2022
Lindsay Lee Steele, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home. He was a life long resident of Bristol, VA and attended John S. Battle High School. He enjoyed video games and movies.
He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey Lee Steele and Melissa Sue Arnold Steele, one sister, Amanda Lynn Sutherland and her husband, Tandy;...
Daniel Trigg Preston
Nov 1, 2022
Daniel Trigg Preston, age 81, passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Mr. Preston was a longtime resident of Glade Spring, VA and a graduate of Douglas High School. Upon graduation he worked at Holston Furniture Store, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War and in Korea and Germany. He was member of Mt. Calvary...
Helen Virginia Nixon Smith
Nov 1, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Helen Virginia Nixon Smith, age 95, passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her home. Helen attended Coeburn High School where she lived for many years before moving to Abingdon in 1965. She was a beautician for nearly 40 years and of the Baptist Faith. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Garfiled Jordan and...
Alexander Charles Bridwell
Oct 31, 2022
Alexander “Alex” Charles Bridwell, age 33, passed away at his home in Denver, Colo., on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was a native of Abingdon, Va., and graduated from Abingdon High School.
Alex highly valued relationships with friends and family. Wherever he went he was able to build and foster strong connections with people. His personality, smile and...
Robert Allen Baker
Oct 28, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Robert “Bob” Baker, age 75, passed on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his home. Bob was born in Prince George County, Maryland but moved to Abingdon in 1975 starting his own electrical business, Baker Electrical Contractors, which he operated until his retirement.
Bob was a motorcycling enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had...
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.
She...
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