Obituaries
W. Devere Hutchinson
Jul 15, 2024
Wanson Devere Hutchinson, 73, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024. He was born in Richlands, Virginia, to Dallas and Ellen Hutchinson. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon Lee McCoy Hutchinson; proud son, Jason Hutchinson; admiring daughter, Sara Kate Tallman; and adoring grandson, Noah Tallman, who was his “best buddy.” Also...
Karen Lynn Vicars
Jul 12, 2024
Karen Lynn Vicars, age 56, went to be with the Lord as she passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024. Karen was born September 24, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Donald Wayne and Wilma Joyce Vicars. Karen was proceeded in death by her father Donald and is survived by her mother, Wilma, sister Kim Briscoe and husband John,...
Debra Fay Little
Jul 8, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Debra Fay “Debbie” Harless Little, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2024, in University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be remembered for her many acts of kindness. She attended Highland Chapel Full Gospel Church...
Richard Lee Wright
Jul 7, 2024
Richard "Ricky" Lee Wright, age 59, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1965, in Washington County, VA to the late Thomas Dewey Wright and Imojean Eskridge Wright.
Ricky and his family moved to Maryland, where he spent most of his life. He graduated from high school and began a very successful...
Richard Edward Dailey
Jul 7, 2024
Richard Edward Dailey of Bristol, VA, formerly of Harman, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, twelve years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was born June 18, 1946 in Grundy, VA to Mary Etta Poff Dailey & Melvin Woodrow Dailey. He was a 1964 graduate of Grundy Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in...
Sylvia Logan
Jun 28, 2024
Sylvia Logan, 67, was born January 23, 1957, in Abingdon, Va. She was the fifth of six children and was born to the late Erkward Logan, Sr. and Lonnie Smith Logan. Sylvia was also preceded in death by her brother, Erkward Logan, Jr.
Sylvia graduated in 1975 from Patrick Henry High School, Glade Springs, Va. She earned a BA in 1980...
George N. Kelly
Jun 28, 2024
Bristol, VA – George Nelson Kelly, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. George was born in Saltville, VA to the late Thomas and Oma Taylor Kelly. George began his work career at Olin Chemical Corporation in Saltville, VA where he worked for 13 years before moving to Bristol,...
Judy Boyd Young
Jun 27, 2024
Judy Boyd Young, 73, peacefully transitioned at home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1950, in Abingdon, Virginia.
Preceding her in death was her mother, Nancy June Whitten, and special aunt Betty Whitten.
She was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was a giving person and an excellent teacher. She...
Clayton Clark
Jun 25, 2024
Ralph Clayton Clark, 64, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, at his home in Glade Spring, Virginia.
Clayton was born on October 4, 1959, in Warrington, Virginia. Clayton grew up with his brother, Jeff, in Alexandria, Virginia.
Clayton was preceded in death by his father, Tommy (T.T.) Clark.
Clayton leaves behind his wife, the love of his life, Donna Garner Clark, two...
James Franklin Stroup
Jun 25, 2024
James Franklin Stroup, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on June 25, 2024 in Abingdon, VA, at the age of 85. He was born on June 15, 1939, in Damascus, VA, to the late Robert Stroup and Virginia Vannoy Stroup. Jim led a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion in various aspects.
Jim served his country proudly in the United...
Alfred Clayton Copley
Jun 24, 2024
Alfred Clayton Copley, 82, died peacefully at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 24th, 2024 following an illness.
Al was preceded in death by his wife, Angelia “Angie” Copley, a son, David Brian Copley, a grandson, David Alexander Copley, two brothers, Carl (Pat) Copley and Bob (Phyllis) Copley, and one sister, Helen (Jim) Riffe.
Al leaves behind a loving family of...
Kenneth Joseph Toomey
Jun 21, 2024
Kenneth Joseph Toomey, age 58, passed away on June 21, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was born on February 10, 1966, in Petaluma, Cal. to the late Albert Joseph Toomey, Jr. and Dolores Mae Modic Toomey Rash.
Kenneth was known for his dedication to his work at Grosses Recycling and will be remembered fondly by his colleagues...
Wilma Jane Lambert
Jun 20, 2024
Wilma Riddle Stallard Lambert passed away peacefully June 20, 2024. She liked music, drives through town and seeing family and friends. Wilma lived in Wise County, Virginia until 1996 when she moved to Abingdon, Virginia.
Wilma enjoyed a long career as a teacher and guidance counselor at JJ Kelly High School in Wise, Virginia.
Wilma was preceded in death by her father...
Robert Lewis Kestner
Jun 17, 2024
Robert (Bobby) Lewis Kestner, 71, of Chapin, SC went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2024. Born in Abingdon, VA, he was a son of the late William McKinley Kestner and Kathleen Reedy Kestner.
Bobby was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who left a solid imprint on the many lives that he touched....
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...
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