Obituaries

Angela Elaine Owens

Angela Elaine Owens

Sep 8, 2026

Angela Elaine "Angie" Owens, age 58, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her home.  She was a former employee of Boise Cascade Office Products, Office Depot, and Universal Companies. Angie was of the Christian faith and attended Greenwood Freewill Baptist Church as long as her health prevailed.  

She was preceded...

Eugene Robert Hody

Eugene Robert Hody

Aug 30, 2026

Eugene Robert "Gene" Hody, who passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Bristol Health & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 89.Born February 23, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Andrew Hody and Eva Kasltz Hody, Gene was formerly employed by World Publishing in Cleveland and was of the Russian Orthodox faith.In addition to his parents, Gene was...

Richard Carl Burgess

Richard Carl Burgess

Aug 25, 2026

Richard Carl Burgess, age 67, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his residence.  

Penny S. Smith

Penny S. Smith

Aug 22, 2026

Penny S. Smith, age 66, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Lebanon, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Joyce Ann Osborne

Joyce Ann Osborne

Aug 21, 2026

Joyce Ann Osborne, age 73, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her heart of gold. Joyce was loving and caring to all she knew and met, and she will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Balthazrr and Rosa Martin Balthazrr; her son,...

Tammy Darlene Prindle

Tammy Darlene Prindle

Aug 18, 2026

Tammy Darlene Prindle, age 53, of Bristol, Va. and formerly of Elizabethtown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Scott; and her mother, Linda Richardson Holcomb.

She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Douglas Allen Prindle; daughter, Haley Byerly and husband, Jacob, of Kentucky; sister, Amanda Lawhorne;...

Rita Maria Couch

Rita Maria Couch

Aug 17, 2026

Derita, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 50.

Derita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jared Couch, and adored son, Evan Bowman.

Survivors include her parents, Mary and Allen Phillips; and father, Steve Canter; sister, Rhonda Miller and husband, Justin Dishman; three...

Jesse Brandon Maxfield

Jesse Brandon Maxfield

Aug 3, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jesse Brandon Maxfield, age 45. Jesse was born on August 6, 1980, to the late Wayne and Sandra Hutton Maxfield. From an early age, he was lovingly raised by his maternal aunt, Carole Hutton Duty.

Jesse walked a difficult road, carrying the heavy burdens of personal loss and addiction throughout...

Donald Lee Holmes

Donald Lee Holmes

Jul 31, 2026

Donald Lee Holmes, age 72, of Lebanon, Va. and formerly of Itasca, River Grove, and Chicago, Ill., passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his residence.  He was born October 1, 1953, to the late Thomas Holmes and Lois Jean Ray Holmes. He was an avid bowler; sometimes bowling five leagues a week with several 300 games at Stardust...

Thea Lynn Bartlett Salyers

Thea Lynn Bartlett Salyers

Jul 27, 2026

Thea Lynn Bartlett Salyers, aged 72, of Honaker, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born September 1, 1953, in Indianapolis, Ind. to James Russell Bartlett, Sr. She was the fourth of nine children.

Thea's life was marked by dedication and resilience, exemplified by her 28 years...

Harold David Wilson

Harold David Wilson

Jul 13, 2026

Harold David Wilson, age 61, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home.

He was born on June 20, 1965, in Saltville, Va., to the late Eugene Marshall Wilson and Virgie Frances Keesee Wilson.  He was of the Christian faith.

Harold worked many years in manufacturing at TRW, later he worked at W&L Construction and Paramont Manufacturing...

Terrance Russell Rock

Terrance Russell Rock

Jul 13, 2026

On July 13, 2026 Terrance Russell "Terry" Rock passed away after a long and courageous battle with serious health challenges. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent his early years there before eventually making his home in Abingdon, Virginia, where he spent the majority of his adult life.

Terry is survived by his devoted wife of...

Charles James Rosenbaum, Jr.

Charles James Rosenbaum, Jr.

Jul 12, 2026

Charles James "Boogie" Rosenbaum, Jr., age 85, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born May 4, 1941, to the late Charles James Rosenbaum, Sr. and Yada Spriggs Rosenbaum in Damascus, Va.

In addition to his parents, Boogie was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Eva...

Estilena C. Stephens

Estilena C. Stephens

Jul 10, 2026

Estilena C. Stephens, age 96, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.  

She was a former employee of Hoover Wood Products. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Albert Cannon and Arie Milda Simpson Cannon; and her husband, James W. Stephens.

She is survived by her son, Billy Borror and wife, Kathryn, of Bristol, Va. 

Jill Simmons Price

Jill Simmons Price

Jul 8, 2026

Jill Simmons Price, 63, of Rural Retreat, Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Born on December 20, 1962, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jill was the firstborn of six children. She was a proud mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose humor, kindness, and generosity...

Geneva Frances Harman

Geneva Frances Harman

Jul 6, 2026

Geneva Frances "Jean" Harman, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living.

Born in Buchanan County, Va., to the late Ulysses Jackson and Ettis Breeding Jackson, Jean was a dedicated member of her community. She served as an auxiliary volunteer at Johnston Memorial Hospital for many years and worked as a...

Candace MaKenze Keith

Candace MaKenze Keith

Jun 28, 2026

Candace MaKenze Keith, age 37, of Wytheville, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, following an accident in Carroll County, Va. Born on February 22, 1989, in Wise County, Va., Candace lived life to the fullest and enjoyed cooking and baking.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Morelock, Jr.

Candace is survived by her mother, Cindy Marie...

David Neil Clark

David Neil Clark

Jun 20, 2026

David Neil "Donut" Clark, age 63, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 31, 1962, to the late John Richard Clark, II and Anna Lee Hagy Clark.  

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers: John Richard Clark, III; Donald Clark; and...

Pauline Louise Bohle

Pauline Louise Bohle

Jun 18, 2026

Pauline Louise Bohle, age 69, of Lebanon, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her residence.  She was born March 6, 1957, to the late Wilbert John Bohle and Doris Louise Reisinger Bohle in Baltimore, Md.  An over the road trucker for Payne Trucking, Pauline enjoyed life on the open road who loved seeing the country and meeting...

William Marshall Coleman

William Marshall Coleman

Jun 16, 2026

William "Marshall" Coleman, age 89, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Welch, W. Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 24, 1937, to the late Dalton Coleman and Cyrina Bowman Coleman in Northfork, W. Va. Marshall graduated from Northfork High School in 1955 and worked for many years as an auto body...