Obituaries
Darius Dean Oliver
Mar 14, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Darius Dean Oliver, age 92, passed on Monday, March 14, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Oliver grew up in the Lodi, VA area and was the valedictorian of his graduating class at Liberty High School. He attended Virginia Polytechnical Institute and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. Mr. Oliver was an agriculture teacher...
Sonja Faye Watson
Mar 14, 2022
Sonja Faye Watson, age 77, of Bristol, VA., was called Home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. Sonja loved her family more than anything and showed her love through her wonderful cooking. She was always there for anyone who needed her; whether that was lending a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to...
Vee Helen Yates
Mar 14, 2022
Vee Helen Presley Yates, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. She was born in Dickenson County on May 30, 1931, to the late Frank & Fannie Ball Presley. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jay Max Yates; brothers Deward Presley, Everette Presley,...
Lawrence Edward Ratliff, Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
Lawrence Edward Ratliff, Jr., age 90, of Bristol, Va. and formerly of Vansant, Va., took his heavenly flight on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born February 29, 1932, to the late Lawrence “Pete” Ratliff, Sr. and Etta Phillips Ratliff in Vansant, Buchanan County, Va. He was a graduate of Grundy High School, Coyne Electric...
Ruth Ann Arington
Mar 13, 2022
Ruth Ann Arington of Glade Spring, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a long illness. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Roby Lee, Sr. and Irma Orr; her former husband, Brice Monroe (Pat) Arington, Jr.; her older brother, Roby Lee Orr, Jr.; and her grandson, Douglas Randy “DJ” Jamerson, Jr. She is survived...
Ernest "Skeeter" Yeatts, Jr.
Mar 8, 2022
Ernest “Skeeter” Yeatts, Jr., age 75, of Meadowview, Va., passed away at Choice Healthcare Nursing facility in Abingdon, Va. He was the son of the late Ernest Sr. and Ruby Hutton Yeatts. He is survived by two sons, Stuart Yeatts and his wife, Beth, of Youngsville, N.C.; Scott Yeatts and, Amanda, of Wendell, N.C.; two grandchildren, Reagan Yeatts of Youngsville,...
Brenda Carol Vestal
Mar 8, 2022
Brenda Vestal age 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. Brenda was born in Abingdon, VA to the late R.C. Loyd and Addie Ellison Loyd. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Robert G. Vestal. Brenda was retired schoolteacher for over 30 years in...
Harold Clifford Lester
Mar 7, 2022
Meadowview, VA - Harold Clifford Lester, 89 of Meadowview VA, peacefully joined his loved ones in glory in the early morning hours of March 7, 2022, at his home. Harold was born October 19, 1932, to the late Albert & Ethel Lester of Glade Spring VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers John,...
Arnold Lawrence "Larry" Holden
Mar 6, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Arnold Lawrence “Larry” Holden, age 84, passed on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home. Larry was born in England, raised in Canada, and eventually moved to the United States. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, operated Holden Printing in Los Angeles, CA before moving to Abingdon, VA in the early 90’s where he became...
Dr. Richard Arlen Wolfe
Mar 5, 2022
Dr. Richard Arlen Wolfe, age 82, of Banner Elk, N.C., Bristol, Va., and formerly of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born January 11, 1940, in Beckley, W. Va. to the late Seth Low Wolfe and Bessie Suiter Wolfe. Richard received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and his master’s and doctorate from the University...
Lucyanna Bland Craig
Mar 2, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Lucyanna Bland Craig, age 75, passed on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Bland was a 1964 graduate of Abingdon High School and a graduate of Radford University. She taught Biology for Washington County Schools for over 30 years. Bland loved American Saddlebred Horses and enjoyed attending horse shows. She also enjoyed reading, Science Fiction,...
William Archer Turman
Feb 27, 2022
William Archer Turman, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away at his home with his wife of 38 years the morning of February 27, 2022. William was born February 26, 1961, to Silas & Marie Turman of Meadows of Dan, Va. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Turman; two daughters, Sarah Turman & husband, Adam Butler, and Amanda...
Tony C. Compton
Feb 25, 2022
Chilhowie, VA – Tony C. Compton, age 67, passed on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Smyth County Community Hospital. Tony was a Graduate of Lebanon High School and attended UVA at Wise. He was a longtime employee of Hapco. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Ellen Johnson Compton; brothers, Raymond and Walter Compton; and sisters, Marie...
Andrew "Andy" Nickolas Farres, Jr.
Feb 25, 2022
Andrew “Andy” Nickolas Farres, Jr., age 62, of Chilhowie, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022, due to an acute lung injury caused by COVID. He passed peacefully with his five children. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and was a devoted Christian. If you asked Andy, his greatest accomplishment was being...
Cristal Rena Hamm
Feb 25, 2022
Cristal Rena Blevins Hamm, age 42, of Damascus, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25,2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Cristal was born on September 9,1979 and was a lifelong resident of Damascus, Virginia. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church. She was the adopted daughter of the late Thurman and Dorothy Blevins. Her biological...
SFC Fred Jackson Hall
Feb 24, 2022
SFC Fred Jackson Hall, (Ret), of Abingdon, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Hickory, NC on June 18, 1930, to the late Edward “Dock” and Mary Reed Hall. He grew up in Thomasville, NC. Fred joined the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years as...
Nona Pope Graybeal
Feb 23, 2022
Nona Pope Graybeal, of Abingdon, Va., age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home. She was born to the late Kerman Alwood Pope and Hallie Iteria Largen Pope. She was a member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She was separated in death from her husband of 67 years, Garland Denver “Rooster” Graybeal, by only one...
Garland Denver Graybeal
Feb 22, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Garland Denver “Rooster” Graybeal, age 90, passed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Graybeal worked at Abingdon Glass Company for over 30 years and was a charter member of the Green Springs Fire Department. He was also a member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...
Dan E. Wilburn, Sr.
Feb 21, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Dan Ema Wilburn, Sr. 98, of Abingdon, Virginia died on February 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 25, 1923, in Thessalia, Virginia to William Andrew Wilburn and Lama Virginia Link Wilburn Harrell. He was raised by his grandparents Jacob and Sarah Victoria Link and had five brothers and one sister. He graduated from...
Col. Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. (USAR)
Feb 20, 2022
Col. Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. (USAR), was born September 25, 1929, and died February 20, 2022. His parents, Senator Thomas C. and Lucile F. Phillips; sister, Rosaline Phillips Lynch; and wife, Eugenia Summers Phillips predeceased him. He is survived by his four children, their spouses, and nine grandchildren. Thomas was born and raised in Abingdon, Virginia. After graduation from William...
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