Obituaries
Sandra Jane Ratliff
Jun 17, 2024
Sandra Jane Ratliff, age 61, passed away at Bristol Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Sandy was preceded in death by her father Ralph Ratliff, her grandparents Thomas and Hulda Ratliff, brother-in-law, Carl Archer, and Rufus and Eunice Deel.
She is survived by her mother Nell Ratliff; sisters, Connie Jones and husband Jeff, and Patty Archer; brothers, Tom Ratliff...
Linda Grace Lester
Jun 15, 2024
Linda Grace Lester, 72 of Glade Spring, Virginia, passed on June 15th, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1952, in Saltville, Virginia to Bob and Helen Lester. Linda was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Virginia Highlands Community College where she obtained an associate degree in business. She was an employee of KVAT for 37 years.
Linda was...
Nancy Honaker
Jun 14, 2024
Nancy Evelyn Cox Honaker, age 83 of Meadowview, Virginia passed away on June 14th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Dulcie Cox; four brothers, William Cox, Adam Cox Jr., John Ranse Cox, and JB Cox; and one granddaughter, Courtney LeeAnn Honaker.
Nancy is survived by her children, Wesley Honaker Jr. and wife Rita, William (Billy) Honaker...
Melda M. Addair
Jun 12, 2024
Melda M. Addair of Abingdon, Virginia passed away June 12th, 2024 in Chilhowie, Virginia.
Melda was born on May 6, 1931 in Paynsville, WV to the late Dave C. Mullins and Cora Stacy Mullins. She worked for many years as an LPN and enjoyed flower gardening.
Melda is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Addair, and her parents. Survivors include her...
Faye Laverne Anderson Valentin
Jun 11, 2024
Faye Laverne Anderson Valentin was born on February 24, 1953, in South Boston, Virginia. She was the second of eight children born to the late William and Ruth Anderson.
Faye grew up in Abingdon, Virginia. Being the oldest girl, she was often tasked with helping with her younger siblings. She frequently told the funny story of having to take a crying...
Barbara LaRue Knight
Jun 8, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Barbara LaRue Knight, age 74, passed on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home. Barbara was born in New York and moved with her family to Roanoke, Virginia as a child where she was a graduate of Cave Spring High School.
After marrying her husband, George Knight, she lived in Roanoke, Virginia, and was an LPN until...
Verlin Nelson Moore
Jun 8, 2024
Verlin Nelson Moore, age 84, has peacefully passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was born on October 21, 1939, in Washington County, Virginia to the late James Samuel Moore and Carrie Belle Moore.Throughout his life, Verlin was cherished for his profound love for family and the joy he found in the company of his nieces and...
Howard Zeb Shortt
Jun 6, 2024
Howard Zeb Shortt, aged 99, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born in Hemphill, West Virginia, on June 8, 1924, to Dock Gilmer Shortt and Cora Jane Shortt.
Howard was devoted to his country, serving in the US Army during World War II. He took part in battles in North Africa, Italy, and France, receiving two Purple Hearts...
Cartha Wanda Lou Jones
Jun 5, 2024
Glade Spring, VA – Cartha Wanda Lou Jones, age 79, passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Lewis McCracken and Hazel Perry McCracken; son, Duane Crampton; and brothers James, Dolphus, Emmett, and E.J. McCracken.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eugene Jones; two sons, Steve Crampton and...
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Stevens
Jun 2, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Stevens, known for her role as a dedicated homemaker, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1932 to her loving parents, Henry Roberts and Mary Widner Roberts.Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fleenor Stevens; son, Richard Stevens; granddaughter, Sara Marie Rutherford; four brothers and one sister.Sarah's life was...
Georgie Fay Roark Lester
Jun 1, 2024
Bristol, TN – Georgie Fay Bowers Roark Lester, age 86, passed on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Dominion Senior Living. Fay was a home health care provider for nearly 30 years and was a member of Maple Grove Presbyterian Church. She was multi-talented having at some point been a farmer, bus driver, health care provider, and even truck driver.
Fay was...
Michael Wayne Russ
May 27, 2024
Michael Wayne Russ passed away peacefully at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia on May 27, 2024 at the age of 30 years old. Michael loved hunting, fishing and camping. His favorite fishing spots were Hidden Valley Lake and being on the farm he was raised on. Michael is survived by his parents David and Becky Russ; grandmother, Rosa Russ; sister, Catherine...
Gary Wayne Lawson
May 21, 2024
Gary Wayne (Gabby) Lawson, age 66, passed away on May 21, 2024 He was born on January 26, 1958, in Richlands, VA.to the late Howard Herbert Lawson and Dorothy Lillian Jones Lawson. Gary was the proud owner of his own contracting business and found immense joy in framing homes. His passion for construction shone through in every project he undertook. Those...
Ima Mae Musick
May 21, 2024
Ima Mae Musick passed away on May 21, 2024, at the age of 94 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Thomas Greer and Lula Dowell. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Greer.
She is survived by daughter Carol Carr and special niece Debbie Grindstaff (Bobby).
Mae was the owner and operator of Musick...
Joann Martha Bryant
May 21, 2024
On May 21, 2024, Joann Martha Bryant of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Joann was born on April 4, 1941, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to loving parents who instilled in her values of hard work, kindness, and integrity.After graduating from Blountville High School in...
Gary Arthur May
May 18, 2024
Gary Arthur May passed away on May 18, 2024, at Rehab Center and Memory Care at Bristol. He was born on July 23, 1943, in Johnson City, TN to Luther May and Irene Martin May. Gary was an Army veteran. After his time in the military, Gary went to work at Eastman Chemical Company. He attended night school at ETSU...
Duke Bare
May 14, 2024
Duke Bare, 50, of Meadowview, VA passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born April 8, 1974 in Abingdon, VA to Wade (Pappy) Bare and BJ Bare. Duke was most known for his love of racing his #52 black race car and winning many races and championships at several different tracks. He enjoyed being a mentor to other drivers and...
William Melvin Roark
May 14, 2024
William Melvin Roark, 85, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abingdon on February 26, 1939, to the late Earl and Sallie Mae Henry Roark. William, affectionately known as “Bill” to friends and loved ones, was a devoted husband, parent, and grandfather. He married the love of his life,...
Melody Zoe Matney
May 13, 2024
Melody Zoe Matney, age 65, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born on December 16, 1958 in West Virginia to the late Pauline Shafer Lane and Floyd Shafer. Mello or Nanny, as she preferred to be called, devoted her life to homemaking, raising her children and being a wife to her beloved husband, Eddie. Mello...
Harriet Sue Chaney Harrison
May 13, 2024
Abingdon, VA - Harriet Sue Chaney Harrison, 95 years of age, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. She was born April 24, 1929, in Panther, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ance and Jane Chaney. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband William Harrison, and brothers,...
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