Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Widner
Jun 5, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Widner, age 43, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1982, to William George Boardwine and the late Brenda Marie Arnold Boardwine in Salem, Va.
In addition to her mother, Mary was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Hattie Arnold; and paternal...
Cheryl Lynn Mullins Davenport
Jun 2, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Mullins Davenport, age 63, of Abingdon, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was a career esthetician by trade, beginning with her hair shop, Cheryl's Hair Studio in Abingdon, VA. As her career developed, she was later employed as an administrative assistant at the Emory & Henry Powell Resource Center. She took...
Pamela Kay Lasley
May 23, 2026
Pamela Kay Lasley, age 64, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born March 9, 1962, to the late William Burns Lasley and Elizabeth Compton Lasley in Bristol, Va. She spend the majority of her life in Bristol, relocating to Abingdon 10 years ago to be closer...
Christine Annette Kidd
May 23, 2026
Christine Annette Kidd, 64, of Bristol, Va., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a long courageous battle. Annette was born June 19, 1961, in Madison, W.Va. She was the daughter of Jerry and Christine Wilson.
Annette was preceded in death by her mother, Christine, and brother, Tim Wilson.
Annette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a proud stay...
Wanda Arlene Bland
May 18, 2026
Wanda "Arlene" Bland, age 71, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 19, 1955, to the late Silvey Lacy Neel and Mary Magdalene Short Neel. She retired from General Dynamics where she was employed as an Assembler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jackie...
Teresa Faye Stevens
May 13, 2026
Teresa Faye Stevens, age 56, of Lebanon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 23, 1969, to the late Junior Price and Wilma Shortt Price in Prince William County, Va. Despite her declining health she was a steadfast Christian and a member of Word of Victory Fellowship Church....
Elizabeth Ann Mullins
May 12, 2026
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Mullins, age 84, of Johnson City, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born July 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Adkins and Eunice Ratliff Adkins. In addition to her parents, Liz was preceded in death by five half-siblings.Liz was raised in the Grundy Baptist Church and was a member of Boones...
Regina Christine Orfield
May 9, 2026
Regina Christine "Chrissy" Orfield, age 56, of Meadowview, Va., was called home by Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. She was born March 8, 1970, to the late William John "Bill" Galliher and Patsy Harris Galliher. She was a longtime hairstylist and a former manager of Sally Beauty Supply in Marion and Abingdon.
In addition to her mother,...
Sammy Wayne Mutter
May 6, 2026
Sammy Wayne Mutter, age 62, of Big Stone Gap, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, David Vanover.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Eula Mickles Mutter; stepson, Robert Vanover of Bristol, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Melissa Gobble and husband, George, of the home and Lisa...
Teddy Ruble Arwood
Apr 28, 2026
Teddy Ruble Arwood, age 63, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Three Forks, W. Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. His hobbies included riding his scooter and he took great pride in mowing lawns for extra income.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Frances Arwood Mullins; and a brother.
Teddy is survived by...
Bradley Joseph Moore
Apr 24, 2026
Bradley Joseph "Brad" Moore, age 54, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1971, to the late Raymond Moore and Betty Sue Gorley in Bristol, Va.
He is survived by three children: Coty Moore of Bristol, Va.; Megan Grantham and husband, Brandon, of Newland, N.C.; and...
Diana C. White
Apr 21, 2026
My mother, Diana C. White, passed from this world to the next one Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She leaves a legacy of love and creativity that everyone with whom she spent time could feel. A few paragraphs cannot do her life justice, but having many people who knew her, as well as those who did not, reflect on her life...
Thomas Edward Quinn
Apr 19, 2026
Thomas Edward "Tommy" Quinn, age 68, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was a man of extraordinary character, defined by his deep integrity, and his boundless warmth. His family was the cornerstone of his existence, and his devotion to them was absolute, particularly his cherished daughter, Allie, who was...
Denise Rials Overby Hicks
Apr 17, 2026
Alva Denise Rials Overby Hicks, affectionately known as Denise, passed away on April 17, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living. She was born on August 4, 1961, in Hickory, North Carolina.
Denise was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was the center of her life. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the primary care...
Cecil Allen Lester, Sr.
Apr 16, 2026
Cecil Allen Lester, Sr., age 65, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born to the late James Lester and Virgie Lou Rose Lester. He worked in the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Bristol as an equipment operator for 35 years.
In addition to his parents, Cecil was also preceded in death by...
Norman Wayne Hall
Apr 13, 2026
Norman Wayne Hall, age 72, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence.
Larry Dean Cox
Apr 8, 2026
Larry Dean “Tennessee Larue” Cox, age 72, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was born on October 16, 1953, to the Reverend Paul and Betty Cox and was the oldest of seven children.
He is survived by his siblings: Deborah Whitaker and husband, Freddy; Mike Cox and wife, Alice; Connie Greer and husband,...
William Jeremiah Rogers, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
William J. Rogers, Jr., age 81, formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 10:44 p.m. surrounded by family. He was born October 19, 1944, in Baltimore, the second oldest of eight, to the late William Rogers, Sr. and Lucy (nee Hofstter) Rogers. Bill was an avid fisherman and a Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan. He...
Grace Royston
Apr 5, 2026
Grace Marie Carmack Byerly Stratton Royston, age 89, of Omaha, Nebraska went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her daughter’s home where she resided for the past 13 years. Originally from Mendota, Va., Grace was born March 31, 1937, to the late Willis Campbell Carmack and Hannah Ruth Hagaman Carmack. She was raised in Bristol,...
Ricky Dale Harris
Apr 5, 2026
Ricky Dale Harris, age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1959, to the late Orville Lee Harris and Betty Presley Harris.
In addition to his parents, Ricky was also preceded in death by his brother, Henry Harris; and a sister, Debbie Griffith.
He is survived by his fiancée, Rebecca Ann Ball;...
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