Obituaries
Lucille P. Kilgore
Sep 10, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Lucille P. Kilgore, age 87, passed on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born in Creston, N.C. to the late Amon and Rosa Pope. Lucille was a member of Damascus Road Baptist Church and was an employee of Dixie Pottery for 35 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Kilgore;...
Wilma JoAnne (Meade) Booher
Sep 10, 2020
High Point, NC – Wilma JoAnne Meade Booher, 69, passed away on September 10, 2020 after a short bout with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1951 to Roy Meade and Dorothy Altizer Meade in Lebanon, VA. JoAnne retired with 30 years of service from Advance Home Care. Joel Mills, the CEO, liked to say, “She had a lot...
Lenna Jean McConnell
Sep 10, 2020
Lenna Jean McConnell, age 79, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Washington County, Va. She was a member of One Way Ministries in Damascus, Va. Lenna was preceded in death by her father, Harry Willis McConnell; and three sisters, Arliss Barr, Barbara Barr,...
Dr. Edward E. "Gene" Rorrer, Sr.
Sep 10, 2020
Dr. Edward E. “Gene” Rorrer, Sr., age 88, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1932, in Squire, W. Va. He grew up in Coeburn, Va. and graduated Coeburn High School in 1950. He attended Hiwassee College in Tennessee, Union College in Kentucky, and...
Edith G. Sutherland
Sep 9, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Edith G. Sutherland, age 78, passed on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Edith was born April 14, 1942 in Tangier Island, Va. to the late Matthew and Eunice Crockett Gaskins. Left to cherish Edie’s memory is her husband, Jessee C. Sutherland; son, Kevin Sutherland and wife Teresa; daughter, Jennifer Hawley and husband Gregory; grandson,...
Dewey Lester Kiser
Sep 5, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Dewey Lester Kiser, age 94, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He had been a resident of Abingdon since 1986; having moved from Hurley, Va. During his working years, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator mostly with the Race Fork Coal Company. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WW...
Nola Skeens
Sep 5, 2020
Nola Catherine Coleman Skeens, age 82, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. Nola was born to Ferrell and Rosa Coleman on February 13, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Harold, Richard, James, Josh and Freddie Coleman; and her sisters, Georgia...
Eloise Ellis
Sep 3, 2020
Abingdon, VA - Eloise Ellis passed away this week at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native West Virginian and loved her home state, and was a true “salt of the earth” person. She was a no-nonsense lady and always faced life’s challenges in dignified ways which showed her exceptional inner strength, and she was admired by many. She...
Katherine Virginia Dickenson
Sep 3, 2020
Katherine Virginia Dickenson, age 78, a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her home. She was a former employee of Blue Circle and retired from Gordon Garments. Katherine was an avid wrestling fan who loved sewing, reading books, and spending time with her great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Susan Hamel Terry
Sep 1, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Susan Hamel Terry, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in nursing. Susan spent her career as a nurse working in hospitals and later in smaller practices due to health challenges. She was very social and fun loving, and enjoyed meeting other people....
Calvin Lewis "Smiley" Worley
Aug 30, 2020
Chilhowie, VA – Calvin Lewis “Smiley” Worley, age 76, passed on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Worley was a truck driver for W-L Construction for Nearly 50 years and a member of River Bend Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, King and Della Mae Worley; wife, Mary Ann Ray Worley; and three sisters. Mr....
William Clayborn Delp
Aug 29, 2020
Meadowview, VA - W.C. “Bill” Delp, age 90, of Meadowview, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 29, 2020. A professional truck driver, entrepreneur, farmer, and proud small business owner; Bill developed a love for the land at an early age helping his father and brothers farm all over Southwest Virginia. Continuing his love for farming and cattle he...
Phyllis Nadean Thomas Boardwine
Aug 28, 2020
Bristol, VA - Phyllis Nadean Thomas Boardwine was born July 22,1938 in Meadowview, VA to the deceased parents, William Thomas and Bertha Jual Miller Thomas. She was preceded in death after 49 ½ years of marriage by her husband, Johnny Leland Boardwine. She was also preceded in death by brother Billy Hugh Thomas and sister Bertha “Bobbie” Thomas Wilkinson. Phyllis...
Paulette "Polly" Barr Scott
Aug 25, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Paulette “Polly” Barr Scott, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Meadowview, VA on March 11, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Edith Blevins Barr. She attended Barrack School, Liberty Hall High School, and graduated from the Johnston Memorial Hospital School of...
Richard Allen Griffith
Aug 25, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Richard Allen Griffith, age 32, passed on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Richard was an employee of General Engineering and loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Brittany Alexander Griffith and their fur babies, Sophie, Finley, and Benley; parents, Boyd and Trish Griffith of Greeneville, TN; brothers, Scotty (Emily) Griffith, and...
Mark Allen Salyer
Aug 23, 2020
Bristol, VA - Mark Allen Salyer, 60, entered into glory on August 23, 2020 following a short illness. Mark was a loving husband, son, father, “Poppie”, friend, and believer, who dedicated his entire life to serving and sacrificing for those he loved. Mark recently retired from Eastman, where he worked for 41 years and was able to travel to and...
Mary Lynn Gregory
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Lynn Gregory, age 90, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020, at her home. She was born July 14, 1930, to the late William McKinley Rosenbalm and Cora Rosenbalm. She was a member of Christ’s Church in Meadowview and retired from Harwood Manufacturing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Herbert "Herb" E. Dye
Aug 20, 2020
Herbert E. “Herb” Dye, age 91, of Bristol, Va., died peacefully on August 20, 2020, at NHC Healthcare. Herbert was born on April 14, 1929, in Swords Creek, Russell County, Va., to his loving parents, Roy E. and Ida Bell Dye. The family relocated to the Abingdon/Bristol area. Herb graduated from Bethel High School and studied at Emory and...
Margaret Lee Jackson
Aug 18, 2020
Margaret Lee Jackson, age 80, of Abingdon, Va., passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Margaret was a native of Chatham Hill, Va.; however, she had spent many years in Massachusetts. She was of the Methodist faith. During her working years, Margaret was employed as a store manager for the Tedeschi Food Shops for 25 years. Margaret...
Kimberly Dawne Pullon
Aug 18, 2020
Kimberly Dawne Pullon, age 53, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her home. She retired from DANA Corporation in Bristol, Va. after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan Anderson Pullon and Carolyn Rosemary Barb Pullon; and her beloved brother, Dean Pullon. She is survived by her life-partner of...
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