Obituaries

Joseph Mahlon Robinson

Joseph Mahlon Robinson

Apr 13, 2021

Joseph Mahlon Robinson, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home in Delray Beach, Florida.Joe was the son of Peggy L. Robinson and the late John R. Robinson of Glade Spring, VA. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and James Madison University. He was very artistic and had careers in hospitality and real estate...

Susie Lee Thayer Blevins

Susie Lee Thayer Blevins

Apr 9, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Susie Lee Thayer Blevins, age 96, passed on Friday, April 9, 2021.  Susie was a graduate of Bethel High School and a lifelong member of Washington Chapel United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Sue Thayer; husband, Harold Blevins; son, Gerald Blevins; brothers, James Thayer, Jr. and Hunter Thayer; and...

Wanda Sue Farris

Wanda Sue Farris

Apr 8, 2021

Bristol, Va. – Wanda Sue Farris, age 70, passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center, on Thursday April 8, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born July 9, 1950, in Grundy, Virginia, to the late Theodore and Alva Hall Looney. Sue was a graduate of Grundy Senior High School and lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. Sue had several jobs...

Sylvester Bradley Miller

Sylvester Bradley Miller

Apr 8, 2021

Sylvester Bradley "Boo" "Jess" Miller, age 90, of Meadowview, Va. and formerly of High Point, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He retired from Food Country where he worked as a picker and he was a faithful attender of High Point Baptist Church in Meadowview. Sylvester was preceded in death...

Timothy Harrell Parish

Timothy Harrell Parish

Apr 5, 2021

Abingdon, Va. – Timothy Harrell (Tim) Parish, age 64, passed away at his home on Monday April 5, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Tim was a retired supply clerk at Jewell Smokeless Corporation. He was a 1974 graduate of Grundy Senior High School, and he attended Southwest Virginia Community College. He was a member of Buchanan First Presbyterian Church in...

Eddie  Wayne "Ed" Norris

Eddie Wayne "Ed" Norris

Apr 2, 2021

Eddie Wayne "Ed" Norris, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by family at home.  He was the sixth of seven children born to the late Wade Forster Norris and Eula Frances Rose Norris on February 22, 1943, in Clintwood, Va.  Ed worked as a coal miner for 17...

Juanita  Robinette

Juanita Robinette

Mar 31, 2021

Juanita Robinette, age 87, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021, in Cape Coral, Fla. following a lengthy illness.  She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Robinette; mother, Bertha Rasnake Robinette; first husband, James Edward Hearl; second husband, Benjamin Bagwell; and four siblings, James Richard Robinette, Paul Robinette, Lola Mae Davis, and Clara Dixon.  She is survived...

Roger Edwards

Roger Edwards

Mar 29, 2021

Abingdon, VA - Roger Edwards, age 78, passed on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Abingdon, Virginia. Roger was born in Haysi and grew up on Lick Creek. He was a 1960 graduate of Haysi High School. In the early 90's Roger completed his bachelor’s degree and continued his education to earn a master’s degree. He began his career at Bell...

Johnny Wayne Davis

Johnny Wayne Davis

Mar 28, 2021

Johnny Wayne Davis, age 68, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was a lifelong carpenter and farmer who enjoyed hunting.    He was preceded in death by his parents, Wyndom Roscoe Davis and Tiny Agnes Davis; and seven siblings, Roscoe, Ernest, Robert, Ruth, Jean, Carol, and Janice. Johnny is survived by his wife...

Ellis William Baldwin

Ellis William Baldwin

Mar 28, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Ellis William Baldwin, age 85, passed on Saturday, March 28, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Ellis was born in Grundy, VA to the late John and Victoria Baldwin.  He owned and operated coal mines for many years and was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ.   In addition to his parents, Ellis was preceded in death...

Nancy Ellen Dinkins Mays

Nancy Ellen Dinkins Mays

Mar 27, 2021

Chilhowie, VA – Nancy Ellen Dinkins Mays, age 73, passed on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frances Marion Manor.  Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Chilhowie High School and a 1970 graduate of Emory & Henry College.  She was an educator for 40 years where she established many love-filled relationships with students, parents, and co-workers.  Nancy was a member of...

Hester Mae Nunley McFadden

Hester Mae Nunley McFadden

Mar 27, 2021

Lebanon, Va. – Hester Mae Nunley McFadden, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Castlewood, Virginia. She was born on January 27, 1931 to the late John and Rosa Reynolds Nunley, and was a lifelong resident of Russell County. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Hester operated the Tip Top Restaurant early...

Anthony Harold (Tony) Hayter

Anthony Harold (Tony) Hayter

Mar 26, 2021

Bristol, VA – Anthony Harold (Tony) Hayter, age 54, entered the gates of Heaven gloriously surrounded by those who love him, on March 26, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 27, 1966 to the late Nelson and Darlene Hayter. Tony was a hard-working man, having spent the last thirteen years working on Food City’s Reset...

Ethel Dickey

Ethel Dickey

Mar 26, 2021

Ethel Dickey, age 94, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 26, 2021 at NHC Bristol. She was born January 16, 1927, to the late John Roland Edwards and Dona Baldwin Edwards in Dickenson County, Va.   Ethel was a mother of 10 children and an accomplished homemaker who went to work as a CNA in her...

David Reece Statzer

David Reece Statzer

Mar 25, 2021

Bristol, VA - David Reece Statzer, 86, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  David (Reece) was born August 31, 1934 to Lee Mack and Ruth (Fleenor) Statzer at his home in Bristol, Virginia, he was one of four children and attended Hamilton High School in Mendota, VA.  David (Reece) proudly served his country for six...

Billey  Gerald "Bill" Adkins, Sr.

Billey Gerald "Bill" Adkins, Sr.

Mar 25, 2021

Billey Gerald "Bill" Adkins, Sr., age 86, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends in Bath County.      He was born June 12, 1934, to the late Ellis and Mildred Adkins in Dickenson County, Va. In...

Judith Isabel Johnson Haga

Judith Isabel Johnson Haga

Mar 25, 2021

Judith Isabel Johnson Haga, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at her residence in Bristol, Tennessee. She was born to parents William Jenner Johnson, Jr. and Isabel Lyon Johnson. Judy attended Mary Hughes HS and graduated from Bluff City HS, class of 1968. She attended East Tennessee State University and Indiana University, with studies in Accounting and...

Linda Ruth Aker Lane

Linda Ruth Aker Lane

Mar 24, 2021

Abingdon, Va.  Linda Ruth Aker Lane, age 73, of Abingdon, Va., departed this life on March 24, 2021 after battling Alzheimer’s for about the past twelve years. Linda was born in 1947 in Coeburn, Va. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas A. Aker and Minnie Ruth Kiser Aker, and younger brother Tommy Aker.  Linda was a graduate of Coeburn...

Douglas Randy "DJ" Jamerson, Jr.

Douglas Randy "DJ" Jamerson, Jr.

Mar 24, 2021

Douglas Randy "DJ" Jamerson, Jr., age 36, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born to Douglas Randy Jamerson, Sr. and Tammy Danielle O'Shields Jamerson in Greenville, S.C.  He was a graduate of the Virginia High School Class of 2003 where he lettered in basketball.  DJ also played community league baseball...

Donnie Lee Cox

Donnie Lee Cox

Mar 24, 2021

Mendota, VA –   Donnie Lee Cox, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was lifelong native of Washington County, Va. Donnie’s life passions were his family and his truck. His children smile when they talk about taking turns going on long haul trips with him.  He was predeceased by his son...