Obituaries

Linda Ruth Landey Saliba

Linda Ruth Landey Saliba

Sep 17, 2020

Linda Ruth Landey Saliba, passed in Leesburg, Virginia, after a long illness. She is survived by her loving children; Samira Saliba Phillips (Mark), David Saliba (Gina), and Juliet Huffman (Jeremy); brother, H. Max Landey Jr. (Anne); grandchildren, Laila Phillips, John, Holly, Sophie and Andrew Saliba, Alex Hylton, and Anna, Emory and Grace Huffman, as well as treasured nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Peggy J. Johnson

Peggy J. Johnson

Sep 17, 2020

Peggy J. Johnson, age 86, passed away on September 17, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, following a brief illness. She was born in Abingdon, Virginia on August 1, 1934, to the late Luther Preston and Pauline Repass Johnson, and spent most of her life in the Abingdon area.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Sharon Thorpe Matthews

Sharon Thorpe Matthews

Sep 15, 2020

Abingdon, Va. Sharon Thorpe Matthews, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Alexandria, Va., but had lived in Abingdon for a number of years. Sharon was a member of Fleenor’s Memorial Church. She found peace and joy working with her flowers and her crafts. Sharon was predeceased by her...

Garry Wayne Jackson

Garry Wayne Jackson

Sep 14, 2020

Bristol, TN –   Garry Wayne Jackson, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a native of Abingdon, Va. and he was a 1973 graduate of Abingdon High School. Garry was formerly employed by Abingdon Auto Auction. He was predeceased by his parents Ray Edward, Sr., and Mary Katherine Carr Jackson; brothers...

Cleta Inette Gilmore

Cleta Inette Gilmore

Sep 14, 2020

Cleta Inette Gilmore, age 85, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 7, 1935, to the late Leslie Joseph Robinson and Louie Evelyn Bolling Robinson in Dickenson County, Va.  In her younger years, Cleta resided in Baltimore, Md. and returned to Southwest Virginia in 1970. ...

Patricia Anne Norris Hall

Patricia Anne Norris Hall

Sep 11, 2020

Abingdon, Va. - Patricia Anne Norris Hall, age 78, passed away on September 11, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1942, in Washington County, VA, to James Edward Norris and Josephine Riffery Norris. Patricia worked as an Assembler at Bristol Compressors. She attended Glade Spring Church of God of Prophecy and loved her family. In...

Lucille P. Kilgore

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...