Obituaries
Josephine Ruth Pridemore
Feb 26, 2021
Abingdon, VA - Josephine Ruth Pridemore of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Senior Living facility on February 26, 2021, at the age of 86. Born November 2, 1934 in Mount Heron, Virginia as the eighth child to William and Ida Nichols, Ruth was a loving daughter, wife, sister and aunt. She was a woman of character dedicated to...
Pamela Kay Newsome
Feb 26, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Pamela Kay Newsome, loving wife, devoted mother, sister, and daughter passed away on February 26, 2021, at age 47. “Pam” was born June 5, 1973, in Richlands, Virginia, to Alonzo and Patsy Cook. Pam married her Grundy Senior High School sweetheart, Russell Newsome, and they had one son, Joshua Andrew Newsome. Pam’s greatest passion was her faith...
Patricia Gaye Little
Feb 26, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Patricia Gaye Little, age 63, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Greendale Home for the Aged. Gaye loved talking, spending time, and joking with the other residents and staff members. She will always be remembered fondly for her favorite expression in her joking style: “What do you think about that?” She also enjoyed doing word...
Rosalee Tolliver Snodgrass
Feb 25, 2021
Granite Falls, NC – Rosalee Tolliver Snodgrass, age 90, passed on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ervin Snodgrass; mother, Lucille June Tolliver; five sisters; and one brother. She is survived by three daughters, Diane (Dean) Miller of Lenoir, NC, Libby (Tommy) Alexander of Abingdon, VA, and Crystal Thomas of Abingdon, VA; grandson,...
Marie Richards James
Feb 23, 2021
Bristol, VA – Marie Richards James, age 92, passed on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Marie was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church and a former employee of the Agriculture Stabilization & Conservation Office. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Viola Millhorne Richards; husband, Calvin James; daughter, Dr. Leisa Brooks; brother, Vernon Richards; and sisters, Beulah...
Ronald "Ronnie" Clayton Colley
Feb 23, 2021
Damascus, Va. – Ronald Clayton Colley, age 65, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Ronnie was born September 28, 1955 in Washington D.C. before moving to Southwest Virginia, where he graduated from Haysi High School. Ronnie attended Berea College before starting his career as a Master Electrician and HVAC Technician. He loved music and played guitar. He...
Rose Allison Taylor
Feb 22, 2021
Meadowview, VA – Rose Allison Taylor, age 71, passed on Monday, February 22, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Rose was a licensed LPN with a passion for caregiving. She loved bingo, traveling, cooking, family, friends, and her two dogs, Diesel and Will. She attended Mt. View Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
RuthAnne Viars
Feb 21, 2021
Lafayette, IN – RuthAnne Viars, age 51, passed on February 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Darris Viars. RuthAnne is survived by her mother, Wanda Pavlick Viars; brother, Stephen Viars; sister, Sharon Lewallen; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those...
Emily Marie Tiller
Feb 20, 2021
Glade Spring, Va. - Emily Marie Tiller, age 39, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Castlewood, Va. after a battle with cancer. She was born in Marion, Va., but had spent most of her life in Washington County, Va. Emily was a graduate of Abingdon High School and found employment through Highlands Services. She was of the Christian...
Beulah "Boo" Bandy Necessary
Feb 19, 2021
Beulah "Boo" Bandy Necessary, of Bristol, Va., one day short of age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 19, 2021, after a brave fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). She was a 1956 graduate Tazewell High School and a member of the East Bristol Church of Christ for over 50 years. She was born February 20...
Richard B. Johnson
Feb 19, 2021
Bristol, VA Mr. Richard B. Johnson, 82, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Ballad Health Hospice House after bravely battling cancer. He was a native of Lebanon, Virginia, son of the late Porter and Dorothy Johnson. He attended Fellowship Chapel in Bristol. R.B. had a passion for playing golf and worked as a starter at Clear Creek Golf...
Molly Sue Wright
Feb 18, 2021
Molly Sue Wright, age 68, of Abingdon, Va, died unexpectedly, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Thursday, February 18, 2021, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Drew Wright, of the home; son, Wayne Judkins and wife, Brandi; and two grandchildren, Tucker and Charlotte all of Webster City, Iowa. Per Mrs. Wright's request no formal services will be held. ...
Beulah Stringer
Feb 18, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Beulah Stringer passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia, daughter of the late Trigg and Branche Thompson, a retired teacher of Washington County, Virginia, and a member of Meadowview United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Stringer;...
Deborah "Debbie" Lorraine Dillard Carrier
Feb 18, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Deborah “Debbie” Lorraine Dillard Carrier, age 69, passed away at her earthly home to be with her Lord in her heavenly home on Thursday, February, 18, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1951, in Abingdon, Virginia, to the late Lonzo and Iona Pearl Campbell Dillard. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia, and was...
Sally Elizabeth Rhudy
Feb 17, 2021
Damascus, Va. Sally Elizabeth Rhudy, age 72, entered into eternal life with Christ on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and worked at Emory & Henry College before her retirement. She was of the Holiness Faith and attended Beulah Baptist Church. In her spare time, Sally enjoyed sight-seeing...
Ruby Faye Goff Spencer
Feb 16, 2021
Chilhowie, Va. – Ruby Faye Goff Spencer, age 75, of Meadowview, Virginia, passed away at Valley Healthcare Center, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was one of eleven children, born November 17, 1945, in West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Easter Shrewsbury Goff. Ruby dedicated her life as homemaker for her family. She also loved reading her Bible, cooking,...
Oakley "Oak" Sanders
Feb 13, 2021
Meadowview, Va. – Oakley “Oak” Sanders, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home in Meadowview, Virginia. He was born on September 14, 1927, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late Garland and Mary Sanders. Oakley worked at various flea markets for many years and was known for selling lawn mower parts...
Brooklyn Marie Gray
Feb 13, 2021
Brooklyn Marie Gray, of Abingdon, Va., was born an angel, peacefully sleeping on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Loved by her family, they wish their active and beautiful baby girl a peaceful rest.“He calls me beautiful one.” -Song of Solomon, 2:10 Brooklyn Marie Gray was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Alan Sutherland and Richard Russell; great grandmothers, Stella Marie Blevins...
Trula Maxine Davidson
Feb 12, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Trula Maxine Davidson, age 82, passed on Friday, February 12, 2021. Trula was a long-time employee of Shoney’s and Perkin’s. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adell Rose Barrett; son, Ricky Davidson; brothers, Wilmer and William Castle; and sisters, Lockett Boston, Ocie Church, and Bonnie Bowyer. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Davidson; brother,...
Gary Miller VanHuss
Feb 10, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Gary Miller VanHuss, age 64, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the youngest of 14 children, born April 16, 1956, in Washington County, Virginia, to John R. and Lettie Kiser VanHuss. Gary was a well-known and much-loved resident of the Watauga Community. He was the Laboratory Manager with the Washington County...
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