Obituaries
Maximillian "Max" Charles Betzer
Mar 24, 2024
Maximillian “Max” Charles Betzer, aged 20, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Emory, VA. He was born in Columbia, MD to Benjamin “Ben” Charles Betzer and Kelly Jane West Betzer on July 7, 2003.
Max was deeply passionate about swimming, having dedicated himself to the sport through various teams including the Retriever Aquatic Club, Eagles Swim Team, Dynamo Swim Club,...
Martin Clay Nelson
Mar 23, 2024
Martin Clay Nelson, age 59, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to Homer Clay Nelson and Shirley E. Nelson on June 16, 1964.
Martin loved mechanic work and rebuilding cars. He also had a love of the outdoors, watching football and Nascar; but above all, he loved his family and friends.
He is preceded...
Evelyn Wise Salak
Mar 22, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Evelyn Wise Salak, age 100, passed on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Louisville, KY to the late Evan and Anna Van Donsel Wise. She was raised in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Notre Dame Catholic School.
Evelyn worked for the Chattanooga area draft board...
Thomas "Ed" Edward Damer
Mar 21, 2024
T. Edward Damer, Professor of Philosophy at Emory and Henry College for 45 years, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Joplin, Missouri in 1937, Ed graduated magna cum laude from William Jewell College in 1959, earned an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963 and a PhD from...
Lynn Sweet
Mar 21, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Lynn Ann Cornett Sweet, age 88, passed on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Commonwealth Senior Living. Lynn was a graduate of Damascus High School and worked as a registered nurse for many years at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Amanda Vannoy Cornett;...
Mary Abbie McAfee Hash
Mar 20, 2024
Mary Abbie McAfee Hash 88, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Fort Loudoun Medical Center after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Greencove Baptist Church Cemetery (31024 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236), with Pastor David Robins officiating. Those wishing to attend the service...
Christopher Lee Stone
Mar 19, 2024
Christopher Lee Stone, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Bluff City, TN. He was born in Bristol, TN to Curtis Eugene Stone and Patricia Darlene Bailey Stone Nelson on July 12, 1974.Christopher enjoyed listening to country and gospel music, bowling, fishing and almost any other activities that were outdoors and gave him the ability to love...
John "Jay" Walter Widener
Mar 19, 2024
Abingdon, VA – John Walter “Jay” Widener, age 84, passed on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home. Jay was a Veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. Jay worked as a salvage yard manager for many years before retiring. He loved his family, especially his...
Shirley Lawson Turner
Mar 18, 2024
Shirley Lawson Turner, 89 years old, of Abingdon Virginia (formerly of Coeburn, Virginia) passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2024.
Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life Dr. Clifford Mack (Jake) Turner of Abingdon, Va. They left behind three children, Dr. Clifford Mack Turner, Jr. (Cabot, AR.) and wife Karen Turner....
Richard J. Dicks, Sr.
Mar 15, 2024
Richard Jerome Dicks, Sr., was born on September 8, 1957, to the late Walter Dicks, Sr., and Margaret Richardson Dicks in Abingdon, Virginia. He departed this life peacefully on March 15, 2024, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Richard was known by several nicknames. Tissel and Jazz were his favorites. However, if you knew him, you knew he...
Betty Marie Comer Ramey
Mar 15, 2024
Betty Marie Comer Ramey, 88, of Abingdon passed away smiling in the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Seaboard, Virginia to the late Joseph and Willia Mae Dishman Comer. Those left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted husband of 64 years Claude Ramey; three children: Kimberly (Scott) Sams, Joseph (Vivian) Ramey,...
Gladys Marie Snead
Mar 9, 2024
Gladys “Toodle” Scott Snead ,93, a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia, was born December 28, 1930. After several years of declining health, she passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the home of her sister, Patricia Scott Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan Scott and Mary Scott. She was also preceded in death by...
Shirley Janet Rector Haer
Mar 7, 2024
Bristol, VA – Shirley Janet Rector Haer, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024. She was born May 27, 1943, in Norfolk, VA to the late Carl and Elsie Parsons Rector. She was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Radford University. Jane taught English for many years in Virginia Beach, Marion,...
Virginia Smith Evans
Mar 5, 2024
Our Mother, Virginia Evans, age 99, passed away peacefully at home in Abingdon, VA. She was born on July 23, 1924, in New Jersey to Eugene Jefferson Smith and Olive Woodhouse Smith.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Marian Backus, and Eugenia Shanklin. Virginia was married on January 22, 1949, to Dennis C. Evans, who has...
Kimberly Susan Ratliff Main
Mar 4, 2024
Kimberly Susan Ratliff Main departed this life on March 4, 2024 to the welcoming embrace of her Dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and beloved family members who journeyed before her.
Kim led a life of joy and gratitude. She was indiscriminate in sharing her infectious laughter, quick wit, words of encouragement, and deeds of support with all those around her. Kim loved...
Jack Ronald Gass
Mar 2, 2024
Jack Ronald Gass, a man of remarkable ingenuity and passion, has peacefully passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1933, to the late, Clarence Sylvester Gass and Olga Halcovich Gass. Jack leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and accomplishments. Having graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1951, Jack...
Richard Kent Sturgill
Mar 2, 2024
On March 2, 2024, Richard (Rick) Kent Sturgill passed away at the age of 56. He died peacefully at home.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Kimberly Sutherland Sturgill, as well as their loving children, Roby Kent Sturgill, Jacob Hampton Sturgill and Charlie Scott Sturgill. He is also survived by his father, Roger Sturgill of Chilhowie, VA...
Lois Blevins Buchanan
Feb 29, 2024
Lois Blevins Buchanan, a beloved member the Glade Spring community, has peacefully passed at English Meadows Abingdon VA. She was born on August 13, 1937 in Tazewell County, VA to the late Charles Alden Blevins and Blanche Osborne Blevins. Lois was a dedicated individual. She served as treasurer of Old Glade Presbyterian church and was a banker for many years....
Carter Jackson Ryburn
Feb 28, 2024
Carter Jackson Ryburn
His family celebrates the life of Jack Ryburn who passed away on February 28, 2024 in Abingdon, VA, age 91.
Jack was born in Glade Spring, Virginia in a chestnut log house on top of a hill. He grew up in the fields and hills around Glade Spring, with his parents, three brothers and a sister. He graduated Glade...
Frederick Alan Tolliver
Feb 27, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Frederick Alan Tolliver, age 78, passed on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Freddie was an over-the-road truck driver for 37 years and was a Free Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert A. and Pansy Hearl Tolliver. Freddie is survived by three daughters, Michele Lilly and husband Thomas, Allyson Tolliver, and Sara...
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