Obituaries
Kenneth Kestner, Sr.
Nov 26, 2024
Glade Spring, VA – Technical Sergeant Kenneth Reed Kestner, United States Air Force Retired, age 90, passed on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Commonwealth Senior Living. Mr. Kestner was raised in the Poore Valley area of Saltville by the late Noah Isaac Kestner and Mildred June Henderson.
As a young man he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he...
Margaret Greer
Nov 24, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Margaret Greer, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George Dean Greer; parents, Charlie and Grace Taylor; sisters, Mary Turner and Dot See; and brother, Alvin Taylor.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Greer and husband Jessie Kennedy, Carmen Honaker, and Rachel...
Sherri Ann Lawson
Nov 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Sherri Ann Lawson, age 64, announces her peaceful passing on November 21, 2024 in Bristol, VA after a brief illness.
She was a 1978 graduate of Richlands High School where she was a varsity cheerleader for 3 years. Sherri was full of life enjoying trips to the beach, being an avid fan...
Ruby Jean Roark Fields
Nov 18, 2024
Ruby Jean Roark Fields, age 75, passed away on November 18, 2024 in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on July 20, 1949, in Washington, Virginia, to the late Charles Lawson Roark and Lissie Quillen Roark, she lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and dedication to her loved ones and her work.
Ruby graduated from Abingdon High School in 1968 and furthered her...
Claude J. Reedy
Nov 15, 2024
Claude J. Reedy a native of Virginia and resident of Carolina Shores, NC passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 in Bolivia, NC.
He was a 1964 graduate of Whitewood High School in Buchanan County, VA. He earned a Bachelor's degree in 1968 from Pikeville College and a Master's degree in 1971 from Radford College.
Claude was a teacher, school administrator and...
Mary Lou Martin
Nov 13, 2024
Lebanon, VA – Mary Lou Martin, age 62, passed on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Mary Lou was a graduate of Lebanon High School and enjoyed her flowers, working in the garden, watching birds, and doing anything outdoors.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, James William Warner and Cleo Elizabeth Reynolds Warner; nephew, Caleb Warner; and her dog who...
Helen Proffitt
Nov 11, 2024
Helen Proffitt, age 82, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia, with her husband Ron and her children Katrina, Chris and Olivia by her side. Helen was born in Lebanon, Virginia and was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Graduating early from high school, she entered the Johnston Memorial Hospital School for Registered Nursing where she graduated and received...
Erik Edward Blankenship
Nov 10, 2024
Erik Edward Blankenship of Abingdon, VA went home to be with our Lord on November 10, 2024. Erik was born in Chicago, IL on January 27th, 1973, the son of the late Victoria Lynn Blankenship (Taylor).
Erik is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jessica (JP) Blankenship (Davis); his daughters, Karaline B. Davis (Kara), Tessa L. Blankenship, and Libby...
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Curphey
Nov 5, 2024
Peggy Curphey passed away quietly on November 5, 2024 at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee. She was born to Dr. Wilfred Conklin Curphey and his wife Amelia Krug Curphey on January 2, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas, and then grew up in the San Francisco area where she was active in various social and service organizations, including Alpha...
Ann Torbett
Nov 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Margaret Ann Torbett - Born on April 9, 1938 – Passed Away on November 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow, but also with profound gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Ann Torbett, who left this world on November 3, 2024, at the age of 86. Her spirit now rests...
Ronnie Farrell Deel
Nov 3, 2024
Ronnie Farrell Deel, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Grundy, VA on October 21, 1948, to the late Elder Joseph Deel and Minnie Deel of Haysi, VA.
He worked for Wittenbach Business Systems and was a supervisor at Bristol Herald Courier for many years. When he...
Betty Lou Doss
Nov 2, 2024
Betty Lou Doss, born on May 23, 1941, in Marion, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia leaving behind a legacy of kindness love, and culinary excellence.
A graduate of Liberty Hall High School in 1959, Betty dedicated her life to serving others, particularly in her role at various nursing facilities where she worked diligently as a...
Agnest Jeanette Anders
Nov 2, 2024
Agnest "Jeanette" Anders transitioned to her heavenly home on November 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Flinchum; husband, Cecil Anders; sisters, Ida Adams and Elizabeth Vanhook; stepson, Gary Anders; and great-grandson, Kirk Harlow.
Jeanette retired from Bristol Lingerie where she worked as a seamstress and inspector. She loved her husband, family, little dog Oreo,...
Cecil Ray Anders
Nov 2, 2024
Cecil Ray Anders, age 86, of Bristol, Va., went peacefully to his heavenly home on November 2, 2024. He was born May 29, 1938 to Arlie and Mildred Canter Anders.
Cecil was a retired teamster and spent his spare time dedicated to helping others. He loved to play golf, sing at church, work in the food pantry, and spend time with...
James Hicks
Oct 29, 2024
James Andy Thomas Hicks, notoriously known as Tommy, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, due to a heart attack that happened while he was at work. He was born on January 27th, 1962 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and was able to reach the age of 62. He lived much of his life in Bristol Virginia, forming endearing relationships...
Debra Kaye Vandyke
Oct 29, 2024
Debra Kaye Vandyke left to meet the Lord on October 29, 2024. She was known as Debbie to those that loved her. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Jack Major Harman.
Debbie loved spending time with her family. Visiting her mom at the farm brought her great joy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Her...
Curtis "Curt" Lee Jackson
Oct 28, 2024
Curtis Lee Jackson, affectionately known as "Curt," was born on October 17, 1941, and passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Abingdon, VA. Throughout his remarkable life of 83 years, Curt left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A graduate of Virginia High School, Curt continued his education at several universities. He was most...
Jeffery Lynn Scott
Oct 28, 2024
Jeffery Lynn Scott, affectionately known as Jeff, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 73. Born on May 1, 1951 in Bristol, Virginia, Jeff spent his life creating lasting memories and meaningful connections with those around him.
A dedicated employee, Jeff worked for United Telephone Company, which later became Sprint, serving as a lineman...
Linden Junior Sutherland
Oct 25, 2024
Linden Junior Sutherland, age 95, went peacefully to his heavenly home on October 25, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1929 in the Frying Pan section of Haysi, Virginia to the late Noah Linden Sutherland and Edna "Phoebe" Counts Sutherland. Linden was one of thirteen children born to Noah and Phoebe. Linden grew up in the Haysi area and...
Barry Doss
Oct 24, 2024
Barry Lynn Doss went to join his lord and savior Jesus Christ on October 24th, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to C.J. and Mary Doss on December 30th, 1965.
Barry was a graduate of Chilhowie High School and was a graduate of the class of 1984. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force,...
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